Cost of Living in Switzerland 2026 - Real Budget
Real prices 2026. Rent, groceries, transportation, leisure. Monthly budget per profile with real figures.
Cost of Living in Switzerland 2026
Switzerland = expensive. But how much exactly? Emma, CHF 6,500 net in Zurich. Rent CHF 2,000, insurance CHF 450, groceries CHF 700, transport CHF 90, outings CHF 500. Remaining CHF 2,760. She lives well and saves CHF 2,000/month.
Typical Single Person Budget
Zurich (CHF 6,500 net): 2-room apartment rent: CHF 2,000 LAMal: CHF 450 Groceries: CHF 700 Transport: CHF 90 Phone/Internet: CHF 95 Outings: CHF 500 Remaining: CHF 2,665
Family of 4 Budget
Vaud (CHF 11,000 net combined): 4-room apartment rent: CHF 2,800 Family LAMal: CHF 1,300 Groceries: CHF 1,200 Daycare: CHF 1,800 Transport: CHF 180 Remaining: CHF 3,720
Key Points
Swiss life costs 20-30% more than in France, but salaries compensate. Comfortable single person: CHF 6,500 net min. Family of 4: CHF 10,000 net min.
Resources
- Numbeo Suisse - International comparison
- OFS Prix - Official stats
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