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Cities/Zurich

Zurich

Switzerland

Switzerland's polished financial capital on a pristine lake, offering world-class dining, a vibrant old town, and easy access to the Alps. Beautiful but expensive.

Population: 403K
Avg Income: $ 102K/yr
Avg. Temp: 9°C
Area: 88 km²
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115
Very Expensive

#4 of 250

130% above average

Est. Monthly Cost

$ 4 350

Based on NYC = 100 index


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Cost Breakdown

Monthly average costs by category

Housing

$ 2 541

per month

Food & Groceries

$ 153

per month

Restaurants

$ 627

per month

Transportation

$ 233

per month

Utilities

$ 448

per month

Entertainment

$ 213

per month

Healthcare

$ 85

per month

Clothing

$ 50

per month