Cost of Living Comparison Between Neuchatel and Solothurn Cost of Living Comparison Between Neuchatel and Solothurn

😐 Solo nomad: Neuchatel is 1.7% more expensive than Solothurn without rent, and 20.5% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Neuchatel is 0.2% more expensive than Solothurn without rent, and 10.6% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Neuchatel
Solothurn
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$24.89 CHF 19.49
$30.52 CHF 23.90
-18.45%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$99.1 CHF 77.6
$144 CHF 112
-30.95%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$20.53 CHF 16.07
$21.22 CHF 16.61
-3.25%
Cappuccino
$4.79 CHF 3.75
$6.59 CHF 5.16
-27.31%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.74 CHF 3.71
$5.48 CHF 4.29
-13.50%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.86 CHF 3.02
$5.33 CHF 4.18
-27.58%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$8.47 CHF 6.63
$6.91 CHF 5.41
22.58%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$6.14 CHF 4.81
$5.98 CHF 4.68
2.68%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Neuchatel
Solothurn
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.18 CHF 1.71
$2.17 CHF 1.70
0.46%
White Bread (500g)
$3.75 CHF 2.94
$3.38 CHF 2.64
10.95%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.37 CHF 3.42
$3.25 CHF 2.55
34.46%
Eggs
$7.03 CHF 5.51
$7.26 CHF 5.68
-3.17%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$31.09 CHF 24.34
$29.20 CHF 22.86
6.47%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$32.35 CHF 25.33
$30.92 CHF 24.21
4.62%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$47.92 CHF 37.52
$39.12 CHF 30.63
22.49%
Apples (1kg)
$5.26 CHF 4.11
$4.11 CHF 3.22
27.98%
Banana (1kg)
$3.18 CHF 2.49
$2.82 CHF 2.21
12.77%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.75 CHF 2.15
$3.12 CHF 2.44
-11.86%
Tomato (1kg)
$5.87 CHF 4.60
$4.43 CHF 3.47
32.51%
Potato (1kg)
$2.82 CHF 2.21
$1.91 CHF 1.50
47.64%
Onion (1kg)
$2.43 CHF 1.90
$1.96 CHF 1.53
23.98%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.24 CHF 1.75
$2.47 CHF 1.93
-9.31%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.69 CHF 1.32
$1.10 CHF 0.86
53.64%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$10.97 CHF 8.59
$11.30 CHF 8.85
-2.92%
Wine (Bottle)
$12.60 CHF 9.86
$10.18 CHF 7.97
23.77%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.31 CHF 1.81
$2.72 CHF 2.13
-15.07%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.31 CHF 2.59
$2.45 CHF 1.92
35.10%
🚌 Getting Around
Neuchatel
Solothurn
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$3.17 CHF 2.49
$3.67 CHF 2.87
-13.62%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$89.8 CHF 70.3
$96.6 CHF 75.7
-7.01%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$9.39 CHF 7.35
$7.77 CHF 6.08
20.85%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$3.32 CHF 2.60
$4.18 CHF 3.27
-20.57%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$76.7 CHF 60.1
$73.0 CHF 57.1
5.14%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$2.12 CHF 1.66
$2.27 CHF 1.78
-6.61%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$40.5K CHF 31.7K
$38.3K CHF 30.0K
5.90%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$42.7K CHF 33.5K
$38.3K CHF 30.0K
11.71%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Neuchatel
Solothurn
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$286 CHF 224
$99.4 CHF 77.9
187.47%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$62.2 CHF 48.73
$31.25 CHF 24.47
99.14%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$37.29 CHF 29.20
$57.6 CHF 45.08
-35.23%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Neuchatel
Solothurn
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$91.8 CHF 71.9
$74.6 CHF 58.4
23.09%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
-
$24.89 CHF 19.49
-
Cinema Ticket
$21.16 CHF 16.57
$24.93 CHF 19.52
-15.12%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Neuchatel
Solothurn
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$2,583 CHF 2,022
$3,371 CHF 2,640
-23.40%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$26.7K CHF 20.9K
$19.4K CHF 15.2K
37.37%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Neuchatel
Solothurn
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$136 CHF 106
$139 CHF 109
-2.22%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$66.8 CHF 52.3
$42.67 CHF 33.41
56.64%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$151 CHF 118
$97.4 CHF 76.2
54.70%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$119 CHF 93.1
$188 CHF 148
-36.86%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Neuchatel
Solothurn
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,721 CHF 1,347
$1,248 CHF 977
37.84%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,448 CHF 1,134
$1,053 CHF 824
37.49%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,652 CHF 2,077
$1,826 CHF 1,430
45.25%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,417 CHF 1,893
$1,787 CHF 1,399
35.27%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$12.6K CHF 9,860
$10.0K CHF 7,868
25.31%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$8,809 CHF 6,897
$5,055 CHF 3,958
74.27%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Neuchatel
Solothurn
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$7,679 CHF 6,012
$7,038 CHF 5,511
9.10%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
2.42
2.09
15.79%

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

Last update for Neuchatel: March 2, 2026

Last update for Solothurn: March 1, 2026

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