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Cost of living calculator
What does life in Zurich, Geneva, Basel or Lausanne really cost? Calculate realistic monthly living expenses as an expat.
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Market-listing rents for new arrivals, not the (lower) national averages of long-standing leases.
Your estimate
Rent (market listings)CHF 1'900
Health insurance (basic)CHF 400
GroceriesCHF 600
Local transportCHF 90
Leisure, telecom & miscCHF 700
Serafe (radio/TV fee)CHF 28
Total per monthCHF 3'718
Indicative estimate based on simplified 2025/26 figures - not formal tax advice. Your commune, insurer and personal situation change the result.