Cost of living
Schaffhausen compared to La Chaux-de-Fonds
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Overview comparison
SchaffhausenLa Chaux-de-Fonds
Consumer prices in Schaffhausen are roughly 10% higher than in La Chaux-de-Fonds.
Cost of living
| Item | Schaffhausen | La Chaux-de-Fonds |
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| Total with rent one person | 3,113 | 2,590 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,495 | 5,859 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,336 | 1,385 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,584 | 3,817 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,568.26 | 998.62 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,386.88 | 2,469.38 |
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| Food person | 927 | 893 |
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| Food family | 2,662 | 1,683 |
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| Transport person | 124.22 | 115.82 |
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| Transport family | 311.75 | 338.38 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.99 years | 73.07 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Schaffhausen | La Chaux-de-Fonds |
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| Lunch Menu | 30.18 | 17.79 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 139.59 | 61.27 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 18.1 | 13.9 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 10.25 | 6.52 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.65 | 3.97 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 5.78 | 3.88 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Schaffhausen | La Chaux-de-Fonds |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,478.61 | 1,110.1 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 969.44 | 1,151.22 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,343.68 | 3,288.05 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,635.28 | 2,679.36 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 180.03 | 141.05 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 321.03 | 231.54 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 51.56 | 61.45 |
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Transportation
| Item | Schaffhausen | La Chaux-de-Fonds |
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| Local transport ticket | 2.25 | 2.85 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 18,394 | 11,607 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 10,948 | 10,419 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 4.8 | 3.28 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 73.12% | 80.39% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 36.95 | 32.33 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.72 | 2.16 |
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Groceries
| Item | Schaffhausen | La Chaux-de-Fonds |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.2 | 2.15 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.39 | 4.19 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 8.27 | 8.26 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.55 | 20.92 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 31.52 | 30.14 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 44.16 | 39.11 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.32 | 2.57 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.95 | 0.76 |
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Other
| Item | Schaffhausen | La Chaux-de-Fonds |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 80.15 | 62.18 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 20.23 | 20.17 |
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| Doctors visit | 117.49 | 107.71 |
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| Haircut, simple | 44.21 | 33.89 |
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| Brand Jeans | 124.87 | 101.95 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 161.51 | 134.36 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 2,418.28 | 3,247.74 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 20,259 | 22,062 |
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