Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland · Population 452,421 · National capital
▲ +25% vs Switzerland average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | Fr16.82 ($19.11) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | Fr67.27 ($76.44) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | Fr5.05 ($5.73) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | Fr381 ($433) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | Fr61.66 ($70.07) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | Fr163 ($185) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | Fr47.09 ($53.51) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | Fr47.09 ($53.51) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | Fr12.33 ($14.01) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | Fr1,194 ($1,357) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | Fr831 ($944) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | Fr2,492 ($2,832) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Zürich is Fr7,093 ($8,060) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of Fr1,952 ($2,218) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly Fr2,537 ($2,883) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (Fr831 ($944)) represents about 43% of the total single-person budget.
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Fr1,461 ($1,660) / moZürich is the capital and one of the key cities in Switzerland. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is Fr1,952 ($2,218), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around Fr831 ($944) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to Fr4,750 ($5,398) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately Fr3,584 ($4,073) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Zürich is Fr7,093 ($8,060). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least Fr2,537 ($2,883) per month.