Cost of Living Comparison Between Chur and Zurich Cost of Living Comparison Between Chur and Zurich

😐 Solo nomad: Chur is 9.9% more expensive than Zurich without rent, and 27.7% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Chur is 4% more expensive than Zurich without rent, and 17% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Chur
Zurich
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$31.38 CHF 24.45
$31.39 CHF 24.46
-0.03%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$98.0 CHF 76.4
$148 CHF 115
-33.85%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$16.20 CHF 12.62
$20.60 CHF 16.04
-21.36%
Cappuccino
$5.88 CHF 4.58
$6.90 CHF 5.37
-14.78%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.44 CHF 3.46
$5.83 CHF 4.54
-23.84%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.22 CHF 3.29
$5.30 CHF 4.13
-20.38%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$7.41 CHF 5.77
$9.74 CHF 7.58
-23.92%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.30 CHF 5.68
$8.44 CHF 6.57
-13.51%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Chur
Zurich
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.23 CHF 1.74
$2.16 CHF 1.68
3.24%
White Bread (500g)
$3.68 CHF 2.87
$3.40 CHF 2.65
8.24%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.15 CHF 3.23
$3.94 CHF 3.07
5.33%
Eggs
$7.70 CHF 6.00
$7.57 CHF 5.90
1.72%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$29.92 CHF 23.31
$29.08 CHF 22.65
2.89%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$35.31 CHF 27.51
$33.28 CHF 25.92
6.10%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$36.20 CHF 28.20
$50.8 CHF 39.56
-28.71%
Apples (1kg)
$3.65 CHF 2.84
$4.01 CHF 3.13
-8.98%
Banana (1kg)
$2.32 CHF 1.81
$2.82 CHF 2.20
-17.73%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.61 CHF 2.03
$3.04 CHF 2.36
-14.14%
Tomato (1kg)
$5.63 CHF 4.38
$5.17 CHF 4.03
8.90%
Potato (1kg)
$1.73 CHF 1.35
$2.73 CHF 2.13
-36.63%
Onion (1kg)
$2.28 CHF 1.77
$2.37 CHF 1.85
-3.80%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.15 CHF 1.68
$2.58 CHF 2.01
-16.67%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.28 CHF 1.00
$1.66 CHF 1.30
-22.89%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$10.86 CHF 8.46
$11.15 CHF 8.68
-2.60%
Wine (Bottle)
$13.50 CHF 10.52
$15.52 CHF 12.09
-13.02%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.49 CHF 1.94
$2.75 CHF 2.14
-9.45%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.43 CHF 2.67
$3.34 CHF 2.60
2.69%
🚌 Getting Around
Chur
Zurich
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$5.34 CHF 4.16
$4.96 CHF 3.86
7.66%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$185 CHF 144
$109 CHF 85.2
69.31%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$8.35 CHF 6.50
$7.63 CHF 5.94
9.44%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$4.27 CHF 3.32
$4.13 CHF 3.22
3.39%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$62.8 CHF 48.92
$89.0 CHF 69.3
-29.43%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$2.16 CHF 1.68
$2.24 CHF 1.74
-3.57%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$38.0K CHF 29.6K
$40.1K CHF 31.2K
-5.09%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$37.0K CHF 28.8K
$39.5K CHF 30.7K
-6.20%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Chur
Zurich
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$243 CHF 190
$253 CHF 197
-3.99%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$24.77 CHF 19.30
$35.07 CHF 27.32
-29.37%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$49.44 CHF 38.51
$58.2 CHF 45.30
-14.99%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Chur
Zurich
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$86.0 CHF 67.0
$90.5 CHF 70.5
-5.04%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$36.43 CHF 28.38
$48.94 CHF 38.12
-25.56%
Cinema Ticket
$22.20 CHF 17.29
$24.92 CHF 19.41
-10.91%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Chur
Zurich
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$2,427 CHF 1,891
$3,471 CHF 2,704
-30.06%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$43.4K CHF 33.8K
$39.2K CHF 30.5K
10.80%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Chur
Zurich
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$138 CHF 107
$137 CHF 107
0.47%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$36.80 CHF 28.66
$61.1 CHF 47.57
-39.74%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$130 CHF 102
$149 CHF 116
-12.74%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$161 CHF 125
$201 CHF 156
-19.78%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Chur
Zurich
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,508 CHF 1,174
$2,726 CHF 2,124
-44.69%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,144 CHF 891
$2,225 CHF 1,733
-48.58%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,894 CHF 2,255
$4,974 CHF 3,874
-41.80%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,592 CHF 2,019
$3,694 CHF 2,878
-29.84%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$10.3K CHF 8,014
$24.7K CHF 19.3K
-58.40%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$7,360 CHF 5,733
$16.4K CHF 12.8K
-55.12%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Chur
Zurich
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$7,325 CHF 5,706
$8,573 CHF 6,679
-14.56%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
2
2.09
-4.31%

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Chur: February 28, 2026

Last update for Zurich: February 28, 2026

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