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🇨🇭 Zurich, Switzerland
Cost of Living in Zurich
Global finance and tech city with very high costs. Here's a realistic monthly budget for an Indian student in Zurich — rent, food, transport and insurance — in CHF and rupees.
- Rent CHF 900 – CHF 1,300/month
- Total CHF 1,860 – CHF 2,260/month
- ≈ ₹2.1 lakh – ₹2.6 lakh/month
- 2 universities
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How much does it cost to live in Zurich as a student?
Budget CHF 1,860 – CHF 2,260 a month (about ₹2.1 lakh – ₹2.6 lakh), or CHF 22,300 – CHF 27,100 a year. Rent for a room in shared housing is the biggest cost at CHF 900 – CHF 1,300. 1 of the 3 cities we track in Switzerland have lower rents.
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Zurich budget at a glance
- Room in shared housing
- CHF 900 – CHF 1,300 a month
- Monthly budget
- CHF 1,860 – CHF 2,260
- Yearly budget
- CHF 22,300 – CHF 27,100
- In rupees (a year)
- ₹26 lakh – ₹31 lakh
- Health cover
- Swiss health insurance is compulsory; low-cost student plans exist
- Getting around
- Half-fare travelcard and local student passes
- Exchange rate used
- CHF 1 ≈ ₹115
Monthly budget
Student budget in Zurich
Planning estimates for 2026 — rents move quickly, so check live listings before you sign.
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Universities
Universities in Zurich
Save money
Cutting costs in Zurich
Cook at home
Groceries for about CHF 500 a month — Indian grocery stores are common in big cities.
Use student transport
Half-fare travelcard and local student passes
Work part-time
Up to 15 hours a week during term after six months
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About CHF 1,860 – CHF 2,260 (₹2.1 lakh – ₹2.6 lakh), including rent.
A room in shared housing usually costs CHF 900 – CHF 1,300 a month.
Part-time work (up to 15 hours a week during term after six months) helps, but it rarely covers everything — plan savings or a loan for living costs.
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