Is Zurich more expensive than Schaffhausen?

Schaffhausen is the cheaper of the two: total monthly cost of living for a single adult is CHF 2,782 vs CHF 4,068 — a difference of CHF 1,286/month.

What is the average rent in Zurich?

A 1-bedroom flat in Zürich averages around CHF 2,200/month, while a 3-bedroom is around CHF 3,800/month.

Standard adult health insurance with a CHF 300 franchise averages around CHF 310/month in Schaffhausen.

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

Zurich

CHF 4’068/mo

Schaffhausen

CHF 2’782/mo

Cost	Zurich	Schaffhausen	Difference
Rent (1BR, city center)	CHF 2’200	CHF 1’300	+CHF 900
Health insurance	CHF 380	CHF 310	+CHF 70
Groceries	CHF 720	CHF 540	+CHF 180
Eating out	CHF 458	CHF 332	+CHF 126
Transport	CHF 90	CHF 80	+CHF 10
Utilities	CHF 220	CHF 220	—
Total / month	CHF 4’068	CHF 2’782	CHF 1,286