Winterthur

Historically, Winterthur was one of the homes of Switzerland's rail industry and an industrial centre, however the rail industry and other heavy industry have mostly shut down.

Founded: 1180
Population: 111k
Area: 68.07 km²
Average salary: $6,026.07
Elevation: 439 m
Timezone: UTC+01

Cost of Living in Winterthur

Last Update: February 2023

Rent Per Month

Price

Range

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

$1,688.19

$1,382.45$3,721.98

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

$1,222.94

$957.08$3,190.27

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

$2,722.15

$2,126.85$6,380.54

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

$2,020.50

$1,914.16$4,785.41

Buy Apartment Price

Price

Range

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

$16,935.02

$9,570.81$31,902.71

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

$12,136.32

$8,507.39$21,268.47

Utilities (Monthly)

Price

Range

1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans)

$0.29

$0.21$0.30

Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment

$175.68

$157.20$278.13

Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)

$51.40

$42.54$69.12

Markets

Price

Range

Apples (1kg)

$3.83

$3.19$4.79

Banana (1kg)

$2.96

$2.13$5.32

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

$37.75

$20.74$42.54

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

$15.42

$10.63$26.59

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$24.03

$15.95$31.90

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

$8.93

$8.51$9.57

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.97

$1.28$2.34

Eggs (regular) (12)

$6.98

$2.81$15.95

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.45

$1.06$4.25

Lettuce (1 head)

$2.56

$1.60$4.25

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

$3.76

$3.19$5.21

Local Cheese (1kg)

$33.14

$23.40$63.81

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

$1.86

$1.70$1.97

Onion (1kg)

$3.46

$1.38$5.32

Oranges (1kg)

$2.91

$1.65$7.44

Potato (1kg)

$3.47

$1.49$5.32

Rice (white), (1kg)

$2.84

$2.66$3.19

Tomato (1kg)

$4.24

$2.13$4.89

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.74

$0.27$1.06

Transportation

Price

Range

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.94

$1.79$2.08

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$98.37

$89.33$106.34

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

$3.40

$2.87$4.68

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$74.44

$73.38$74.44

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

$4.79

$3.72$5.32

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$7.44

$6.38$10.63

Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)

$38,004.10

$29,722.69$37,219.83

Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)

$31,530.51

$28,712.44$31,902.71

Clothing And Shoes

Price

Range

1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$135.91

$85.07$202.05

1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes

$159.51

$85.07$425.37

1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)

$145.95

$106.34$212.68

1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)

$69.12

$52.11$95.71

Restaurants

Price

Range

Cappuccino (regular)

$5.64

$3.72$6.38

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

$4.34

$3.19$5.32

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$6.91

$6.38$7.98

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$5.32

$4.79$7.44

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

$15.95

$14.89$18.08

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

$106.34

$106.34$127.61

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

$23.40

$15.95$31.90

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.46

$3.19$4.25

Childcare

Price

Range

International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child

$18,432.68

$17,014.78$19,141.63

Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child

$2,658.56

$2,126.85$3,190.27

Sports And Leisure

Price

Range

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

$20.21

$19.14$24.46

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

$103.39

$53.17$159.51

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

$37.22

$37.22$37.22

Salaries And Financing

Price

Range

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$6,026.07

Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate

1.43

0.581.7

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