12.9% above the Switzerland average
Ranked #1 of 558 cities · More expensive than 99.8% of cities worldwide
Compared to Switzerland average
Rent Prices
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | CHF 2,339/mo ≈ $2,892 | CHF 1,751/mo ≈ $2,165 | 25% |
| 3-Bedroom | CHF 4,856/mo ≈ $6,005 | CHF 3,167/mo ≈ $3,916 | 25% |
Prices
Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. September 2026.
Zurich has a composite cost index of 95.3 from 4 independent data sources.
Based on 182 country PLI x 1.1 city factor
Zurich is expensive by global standards (ranked #1 of 558 cities). It is 12.9% more expensive than the Switzerland average, based on 8 cities.
Groceries are expensive, while dining out is expensive. Restaurants offers the best value, while Rent is the priciest.
Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.
Workers in Switzerland earning CHF 46,896 gross take home CHF 3,246/month after tax (16.9% effective rate). See full Switzerland tax calculator →
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