Switzerland
Live cost-of-living data across 2 cities in Switzerland — average cost index 52/100 (New York = 100), ranging from 47 to 56. 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 52 (New York = 100) — from 47 in Zurich to 56 in Geneva. It's meaningfully cheaper than the US and Western Europe.
What is the cheapest city in Switzerland?
Zurich is the most affordable city we track in Switzerland, with a cost-of-living index of 47 (New York = 100) and a 1-bedroom city-center rent around $3,630/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 $940–$1,316/month. Costs scale up toward Geneva. See the full city-by-city breakdown above.
Compare Zurich with anywhere
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