Switzerland vs Switzerland · 123 km apart
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single / month
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| Expense | Fribourg | Zürich | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $13.23 | $19.11 | Fribourg |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $52.92 | $76.44 | Fribourg |
| Cappuccino | $3.97 | $5.73 | Fribourg |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $300 | $433 | Fribourg |
| Monthly public transport pass | $48.51 | $70.07 | Fribourg |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $128 | $185 | Fribourg |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $37.04 | $53.51 | Fribourg |
| Fitness club membership | $37.04 | $53.51 | Fribourg |
| Cinema ticket | $9.70 | $14.01 | Fribourg |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $857 | $1,357 | Fribourg |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $596 | $944 | Fribourg |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,788 | $2,832 | Fribourg |
| Total single-person budget | $1,478 | $2,218 | Fribourg |
| Average net salary | $5,580 | $8,060 |
Fribourg is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Fribourg runs about $1,478 versus $2,218 in Zürich — a difference of roughly 50%.
Salary-adjusted, Zürich leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Fribourg · Full cost of living in Zürich