Is Nidwalden more expensive than Obwalden?

Obwalden is the cheaper of the two: total monthly cost of living for a single adult is CHF 2,906 vs CHF 3,050 — a difference of CHF 144/month.

What is the average rent in Nidwalden?

A 1-bedroom flat in Stans averages around CHF 1,500/month, while a 3-bedroom is around CHF 2,600/month.

Standard adult health insurance with a CHF 300 franchise averages around CHF 300/month in Obwalden.

Monthly costs for a single adult, mid-range lifestyle. Updated Jun 2026.

Nidwalden

CHF 3’050/mo

Obwalden

CHF 2’906/mo

Cost	Nidwalden	Obwalden	Difference
Rent (1BR, city center)	CHF 1’500	CHF 1’400	+CHF 100
Health insurance	CHF 310	CHF 300	+CHF 10
Groceries	CHF 580	CHF 560	+CHF 20
Eating out	CHF 360	CHF 346	+CHF 14
Transport	CHF 80	CHF 80	—
Utilities	CHF 220	CHF 220	—
Total / month	CHF 3’050	CHF 2’906	CHF 144