🇨🇭 Cost of Living in Switzerland
7 cities, ranked from wallet-friendly to wallet-hostile
Median monthly budget · single · city center
$3,535/mo
Across 7 cities we track
Couple
$4,647
Family of 4
$13,836
City-by-city damage report
Rent — the biggest line item
Source: Numbeo. Prices in USD.
Grocery prices — the supermarket reality check
Median across 7 cities
Eating out — because you won't cook every night
Median prices across 7 cities
Getting around — or trying to
Median prices across 7 cities
Switzerland vs. the neighbors
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to live in Switzerland?▼
Across 7 cities, a single person spends a median of $3,535/month including rent. Bern is the cheapest at $3,265/mo, while Zurich runs $4,555/mo.
What is the average rent in Switzerland?▼
Median rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in the city center is $2,060/month across 7 cities we track.
What is the average salary in Switzerland?▼
The median monthly net salary (after tax) across 7 cities is about $7,429, based on Numbeo data.
What is the cheapest city in Switzerland?▼
Bern is the most affordable at $3,265/month for a single person. Zurich is the most expensive at $4,555/month.
Cost data sourced from Numbeo. Updated periodically.