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Cost of Living in Le Locle

Le Locle, Neuchâtel, Switzerland · Population 10,433

▼ -17% vs Switzerland average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)Fr1,301 ($1,478)
Couple, monthlyFr2,376 ($2,700)
Family of four, monthlyFr3,137 ($3,565)

Estimated Prices in Le Locle

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantFr11.64 ($13.23)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeFr46.57 ($52.92)per meal
CappuccinoFr3.49 ($3.97)each
Monthly groceries (single person)Fr264 ($300)per month
Monthly public transport passFr42.69 ($48.51)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentFr113 ($128)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)Fr32.60 ($37.04)per month
Fitness club membershipFr32.60 ($37.04)per month
Cinema ticketFr8.54 ($9.70)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreFr754 ($857)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreFr525 ($596)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreFr1,574 ($1,788)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Le Locle is Fr4,910 ($5,580) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of Fr1,301 ($1,478) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly Fr1,691 ($1,922) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (Fr525 ($596)) represents about 40% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Le Locle

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Nearby Cities

La Chaux-de-Fonds

8 km away · Neuchâtel

Neuchâtel

15 km away · Neuchâtel

La Grande Racine

16 km away · Neuchâtel

Estavayer-le-Lac

24 km away · Fribourg

Payerne

30 km away · Vaud

Yverdon-les-Bains

32 km away · Vaud

Biel/Bienne

39 km away · Bern

Villars-sur-Glâne

41 km away · Fribourg

Other Major Cities in Switzerland

Zürich

Zürich · pop. 452,421

Fr1,952 ($2,218) / mo

Geneva

Genève · pop. 209,061

Fr1,461 ($1,660) / mo

Basel

Basel-Stadt · pop. 176,329

Fr1,461 ($1,660) / mo

Lausanne

Vaud · pop. 144,873

Fr1,461 ($1,660) / mo

Bern

Bern · pop. 136,988

Fr1,461 ($1,660) / mo

Winterthur

Zürich · pop. 120,376

Fr1,461 ($1,660) / mo

Lucerne

Luzern · pop. 86,234

Fr1,461 ($1,660) / mo

Sankt Gallen

Sankt Gallen · pop. 78,863

Fr1,461 ($1,660) / mo

Living in Le Locle

Le Locle is one of the key cities in Switzerland. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is Fr1,301 ($1,478), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around Fr525 ($596) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to Fr3,137 ($3,565) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately Fr2,376 ($2,700) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Le Locle is Fr4,910 ($5,580). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least Fr1,691 ($1,922) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Le Locle expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated Fr1,301 ($1,478) per month in Le Locle including rent outside the city centre. That is 17% less than the national average for Switzerland.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Le Locle?
A net salary of around Fr1,691 ($1,922) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Le Locle with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Le Locle is Fr4,910 ($5,580).
How much is rent in Le Locle?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated Fr754 ($857) per month in the city centre and Fr525 ($596) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about Fr1,574 ($1,788).
Is Le Locle cheaper than Switzerland on average?
Yes — Le Locle is estimated to be about 17% cheaper than the Switzerland average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Le Locle?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at Fr264 ($300) in Le Locle. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about Fr12 ($13) and a cappuccino runs around Fr3 ($4).
How do transport costs in Le Locle compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Le Locle is estimated at Fr43 ($49). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Le Locle are estimates based on Switzerland national averages adjusted for city size (population 10,433). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.