Switzerland
Live cost-of-living data across 2 cities in Switzerland — average cost index 62/100 (New York = 100), ranging from 53 to 70. Sourced by AI, refreshed regularly.
Cost of living by city in Switzerland
Ranked cheapest first. Cost index anchored to New York = 100.
Frequently asked questions
Is Switzerland cheap to live in?
Across 2 cities in Switzerland, the average cost-of-living index is 62 (New York = 100) — from 53 in Zurich to 70 in Geneva. It sits in the mid-to-upper range globally.
What is the cheapest city in Switzerland?
Zurich is the most affordable city we track in Switzerland, with a cost-of-living index of 53 (New York = 100) and a 1-bedroom city-center rent around $3,000/month.
How much does it cost to live in Switzerland per month?
A single person can live comfortably in the cheaper cities of Switzerland for roughly $1,060–$1,484/month. Costs scale up toward Geneva. See the full city-by-city breakdown above.
Compare Zurich with anywhere
Dig into any Switzerland city, or see where your salary stretches furthest worldwide.