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Cost of living in Zürich
Typical monthly rent by home size, health insurance premium and child allowance — with how this canton compares to the rest of Switzerland.
Typical monthly rent
- Studio
- CHF 1'150
- 3 rooms
- CHF 1'900
- 4 rooms
- CHF 2'350
- 5 rooms
- CHF 2'900
vs. Swiss average
- 3-room rent rank (1 = most affordable)
- 24 / 26
- 3 rooms vs. Swiss average
- +32%
- Adult health premium / month
- CHF 520 (+11%)
- Minimum child allowance / month
- CHF 215
Cantons with similar rents
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Sources
Rounded cantonal medians and averages for planning, last checked 2026-01. Actual prices vary by commune, building and insurer; taxes are not included.