Cost of living
Zug compared to Nidwalden
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Overview comparison
ZugNidwalden
Consumer prices in Zug are roughly 6% higher than in Nidwalden.
Cost of living
| Item | Zug | Nidwalden |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,584 | 3,279 |
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| Total with rent family | 7,613 | 7,812 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,526 | 1,110 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,798 | 4,319 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,662.39 | 1,545.74 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,474.56 | 2,591.48 |
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| Food person | 1,064 | 1,018 |
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| Food family | 2,126 | 2,394 |
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| Transport person | 101.22 | 112 |
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| Transport family | 260.58 | 275.83 |
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| Life expectancy | 80.53 years | 81.53 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Zug | Nidwalden |
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| Lunch Menu | 28.31 | 32.13 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 121.28 | 131.89 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 17.21 | 16.8 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.95 | 8.57 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.59 | 6.32 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 4.85 | 5.37 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Zug | Nidwalden |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,866.42 | 1,540.99 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,118.09 | 1,713.51 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,117.01 | 2,768.42 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,662.42 | 2,711.98 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 186.05 | 133.71 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 342.22 | 275 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 46.96 | 57.14 |
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Transportation
| Item | Zug | Nidwalden |
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| Local transport ticket | 2.77 | 2.1 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 14,730 | 13,194 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 10,440 | 10,743 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 4.21 | 5.12 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 72.37% | 91.26% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 40.7 | 36.15 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.63 | 1.93 |
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Groceries
| Item | Zug | Nidwalden |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.04 | 2.31 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.62 | 4.32 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 9.07 | 8.52 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.56 | 6.56 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 23.22 | 30.69 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 46.38 | 48 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.86 | 2.24 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.93 | 0.66 |
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Other
| Item | Zug | Nidwalden |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 86.47 | 85.71 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 25.51 | 23.91 |
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| Doctors visit | 140.54 | 157.86 |
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| Haircut, simple | 50.21 | 37.08 |
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| Brand Jeans | 121.3 | 111.8 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 181.21 | 150.73 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 2,376.53 | 2,485.28 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 25,235 | 21,763 |
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