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Cost of Living in Zurich, Switzerland

By Betsy Burlingame

Last updated on Jun 04, 2023

Summary: The cost of living in Zurich, Switzerland is generally high. A nice one bedroom apartment in Zurich can cost anywhere from $1,500 to $2,500 per month, while a nice two bedroom apartment can cost anywhere from $2,000 to $3,500 per month. The cost of dinner at a moderately priced restaurant in Zurich is usually around $30 per person.

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Is the cost of living in Zurich high?

We asked people how much they someone comfortably live on in Zurich, they wrote:

"Yes, the cost of living in Zurich is generally considered to be high. Zurich is one of the most expensive cities in Switzerland and one of the most expensive cities in Europe. The high cost of living is attributed to the city's strong economic growth, low unemployment, and high salaries," explained one expat.

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Betsy Burlingame Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.

Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.

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