🇨🇭 Europe — Schengen
Zurich, Switzerland
Europe — Schengen ✓ Live Numbeo data
Among the world's most expensive cities; offset by very high salaries
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Zurich climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 40,303 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 452 Mbps | 318 Mbps | 5 ms | 34,213 |
| Mobile | 189 Mbps | 35.7 Mbps | 18 ms | 6,090 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 0.796 CHF, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $1,933 | CHF 1,538 |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $5,037 | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $7,151 | CHF 5,689 |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $8,543 | CHF 6,797 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $3,105 | CHF 2,470 |
| 1BR outside center | $2,516 | CHF 2,002 |
| 3BR city center | $6,403 | CHF 5,094 |
| 3BR outside center | $4,076 | CHF 3,243 |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $2,512 | CHF 1,999 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $1,543 | CHF 1,227 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $35.19 | CHF 28.00 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $150.83 | CHF 120 |
| Fast food combo | $18.85 | CHF 15.00 |
| Beef (per lb) | $29.07 | CHF 23.13 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $7.69 | CHF 6.12 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $290 | CHF 230 |
| Phone plan / mo | $39 | CHF 31.13 |
| Internet / mo | $60 | CHF 47.62 |
| Gym membership / mo | $90 | CHF 71.74 |
| Cinema ticket | $25.14 | CHF 20.00 |
| Preschool / mo | $3,679 | CHF 2,927 |
| International school / yr | $42,874 | CHF 34,110 |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $38,965 | CHF 31,000 |
Visa, taxes & legal in Switzerland
Country-level research that applies to living in Zurich — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 6/10 · cross-border collection 8/10 — legal detail → |
Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo