Cost of living in Zurich — 2026
Zurich has 434,000 residents and lies in Suisse. Median rent there comes to roughly €3,500 per month in 2026. To buy, expect 15,000 €/m². There are 5.1 places to eat and drink per 1,000 residents within a 5 km radius.
Cost of living in Zurich
Rent
- Studio rent (centre)
- 2,200 €/month
- Two-room rent (centre)
- 3,500 €/month
Buy
- Apartment
- 15,000 €/m²
Transport
- Monthly pass
- 85 €/month
- Taxi (1 km)
- 3.8 €
Groceries
- Groceries / month
- 500 €/month
- Restaurant (2 people)
- 130 €
Energy
- Electricity / month
- 120 €/month
Leisure
- Gym / month
- 90 €/month
- Cinema ticket
- 18 €
Quality of life — Zurich
Amenities within reach
Per 1,000 residents, within a 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap count
5,1Restaurants, cafés, bars
0,3Culture
4,1Sport
3,2Parks and gardens
1,1Food shops
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