Location comparison
Zürich vs Zug
Taxes, health insurance & cost of living compared
What does living in Zürich cost compared to Zug? An objective comparison of annual location costs for a reference profile – based on official data (FTA, FOPH, ElCom).
In short
In Zug you pay around CHF 14,035/year, in Zürich CHF 24,744/year. Zug is CHF 10,709/year cheaper.
Municipal average for a reference profile – for your address and income it can differ significantly.
| Metric | Zürich | Zug |
|---|---|---|
| Income tax (reference CHF 100'000) | CHF 11,848 | CHF 5,321 |
| Health insurance (adult/month) | CHF 640 | CHF 430 |
| Electricity (household/year) | CHF 1,114 | CHF 985 |
| Total annual costs (reference profile) | CHF 24,744 | CHF 14,035 |
| Rank cheapest CH municipalities | Rank 946 of 2,124 | Rank 3 of 2,124 |
Values are an honest approximation at the municipal level for a reference profile (couple without children, CHF 100'000 income). Address- and income-exact figures are in the report. Ubivo doesn't judge – the data shows the difference.
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