Cost of Living in Zurich
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Zurich, Switzerland.
Overall, the cost of living in Zurich is close to the New York City baseline (composite index 100 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)110
Groceries index108
Dining out index112
Transport index80
Utilities index90
Median annual salary$92,000
Minimum wage$24.75/hr
Est. monthly childcare$2,200
Est. monthly healthcare premium$380
YoY inflation1.8%
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