Cost of living
Nidwalden compared to Valais
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Overview comparison
NidwaldenValais
Consumer prices in Valais are roughly 17% higher than in Nidwalden.
Cost of living
| Item | Nidwalden | Valais |
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| Total with rent one person | 3,279 | 3,658 |
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| Total with rent family | 7,812 | 7,049 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,110 | 1,393 |
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| Without rent one family | 4,319 | 4,810 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,545.74 | 1,796.65 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,591.48 | 4,212.96 |
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| Food person | 1,018 | 1,078 |
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| Food family | 2,394 | 2,245 |
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| Transport person | 112 | 129.06 |
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| Transport family | 275.83 | 415.45 |
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| Life expectancy | 81.53 years | 80.41 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Nidwalden | Valais |
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| Lunch Menu | 32.13 | 25.34 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 131.89 | 102.78 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 16.8 | 19.85 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.57 | 9.48 |
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| Cappuccino | 6.32 | 5.89 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 5.37 | 5.24 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Nidwalden | Valais |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,540.99 | 2,138.85 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,713.51 | 1,811.06 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,768.42 | 4,249.89 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,711.98 | 2,929.69 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 133.71 | 160.48 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 275 | 210.2 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 57.14 | 68.41 |
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Transportation
| Item | Nidwalden | Valais |
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| Local transport ticket | 2.1 | 3.01 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 13,194 | 21,291 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 10,743 | 10,766 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 5.12 | 2.94 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 91.26% | 86.89% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 36.15 | 33.18 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.93 | 1.85 |
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Groceries
| Item | Nidwalden | Valais |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.31 | 2.05 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 4.32 | 3.53 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 8.52 | 8.64 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.56 | 20.12 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 30.69 | 28.34 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 48 | 53.16 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.24 | 2.99 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.66 | 0.7 |
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Other
| Item | Nidwalden | Valais |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 85.71 | 79.92 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 23.91 | 23.97 |
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| Doctors visit | 157.86 | 166.5 |
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| Haircut, simple | 37.08 | 35.35 |
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| Brand Jeans | 111.8 | 136.49 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 150.73 | 137.91 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 2,485.28 | 2,690.22 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 21,763 | 23,986 |
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