Vaud vs Zurich
Monthly cost of living in both cantons side by side
VD
Vaud
Monthly Costs
CHF 4'680
CHF 56'160 / year
+12.8% vs CH Average
Difference
CHF -170
/month
/year
CHF -2'040
Vaudis cheaper
ZH
Zurich
Monthly Costs
CHF 4'850
CHF 58'200 / year
+16.9% vs CH Average
Detailed Comparison
Monthly Costs (Single Person)
| Category | Vaud (VD) | Zurich (ZH) | Difference | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | CHF 4'680 | CHF 4'850 | CHF -170 (-3.5%) | VD |
| Rent | CHF 1'580 | CHF 1'850 | CHF -270 (-14.6%) | VD |
| Health insurance | CHF 478 | CHF 428 | +CHF 50 (+11.7%) | ZH |
| Food | CHF 660 | CHF 650 | +CHF 10 (+1.5%) | ZH |
| Transport | CHF 360 | CHF 350 | +CHF 10 (+2.9%) | ZH |
| Utilities | CHF 185 | CHF 180 | +CHF 5 (+2.8%) | ZH |
| Entertainment | CHF 270 | CHF 280 | CHF -10 (-3.6%) | VD |
| Taxes | CHF 820 | CHF 762 | +CHF 58 (+7.6%) | ZH |
| Other | CHF 327 | CHF 350 | CHF -23 (-6.6%) | VD |
Source: BFS, HABE (Haushaltsbudgeterhebung), As of 2024
Visual Comparison
Rent
CHF -270
VD
CHF 1'580
ZH
CHF 1'850
Health insurance
+CHF 50
VD
CHF 478
ZH
CHF 428
Food
+CHF 10
VD
CHF 660
ZH
CHF 650
Transport
+CHF 10
VD
CHF 360
ZH
CHF 350
Utilities
+CHF 5
VD
CHF 185
ZH
CHF 180
Entertainment
CHF -10
VD
CHF 270
ZH
CHF 280
Taxes
+CHF 58
VD
CHF 820
ZH
CHF 762
Other
CHF -23
VD
CHF 327
ZH
CHF 350
Cost Index
100 = CH Average
Vaud
108
Zurich
112
CH
100