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Zurich vs London

London runs about 14% cheaper than Zurich for this household, a difference of 671 USD a month.

Zürich, Switzerland
Zurich
$4,722/month · Switzerland
Thomas Wolf, www.foto-tw.de · CC BY-SA 3.0 de
Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, and Westminster Bridge as seen from the south bank of the River Thames.
London
$4,050/month · United Kingdom
Terry Ott from Washington, DC Metro Area, United States of America · CC BY 2.0
Zurich monthly
$4,722
Index 74 (NYC = 100)
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-14%
London relative to Zurich
Rent gap
$0
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

ZurichLondon
  • Housing
    Housing: Zurich $2,600, London $2,600. Cheaper in Zurich.
  • Food
    Food: Zurich $903, London $617. Cheaper in London.
  • Transport
    Transport: Zurich $166, London $282. Cheaper in Zurich.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Zurich $266, London $267. Cheaper in Zurich.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Zurich $441, London $8.03. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Zurich $189, London $169. Cheaper in London.
  • Other
    Other: Zurich $157, London $107. Cheaper in London.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricZurichLondon
Cost
Total monthly cost4,722 USD4,050 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)7463✓
Housing2,600 USD2,600 USD
Utilities266 USD✓267 USD
Food903 USD617 USD✓
Transport166 USD✓282 USD
Healthcare441 USD8 USD✓
Lifestyle189 USD169 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr6,933 USD✓5,953 USD
Effective tax + social rate16.8%✓28.6%
Left over each month2,212 USD✓1,902 USD
Average local net salary6,800 USD✓3,600 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD2,600 USD
3-bed rent, city centre4,600 USD✓5,200 USD
Buy price per m², centre18,000 USD15,000 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety92/100✓66/100
Healthcare94/100✓84/100
Air quality86/100✓60/100
Public transport98/100✓92/100
Walkability88/10090/100✓
English proficiency80/100100/100✓
Nightlife66/10094/100✓
Family friendliness88/100✓72/100
Median broadband190 Mbps✓90 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature10°C✓12°C
Summer high25°C23°C✓
Winter low-1°C3°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,660 h✓1,480 h
Annual rainfall1050 mm600 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach accessNone nearby90 min✓
CurrencyCHFGBP
Time zoneEurope/ZurichEurope/London

London runs about 14% cheaper than Zurich for this household, a difference of 671 USD a month.

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FAQ

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Is Zurich or London cheaper?

London runs about 14% cheaper than Zurich for this household, a difference of 671 USD a month.

What salary do you need in London compared with Zurich?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $6,933 a month in Zurich and $5,953 in London, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Zurich or London?

Zurich scores 92/100 on safety and 94/100 on healthcare; London scores 66 and 84. Zurich averages 10°C against 12°C in London.