Zurich, Switzerland
+18% vs Zurich avgEnge is one of the pricier neighborhoods in Zurich, with a cost of living index of 144.4 — that is +18% compared to the Zurich average. It ranks #3 out of 18 areas by cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around CHF 2,677/month, compared to a range of CHF 1,702 in Affoltern to CHF 3,063 in Bahnhofstrasse.
For a typical resident of Enge, housing takes up roughly 48% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 17%, while transportation costs around 9%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately CHF 107,081 before tax.
Salaries in Enge reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 144.4:
After tax and deductions of 39.3% in Switzerland, take-home pay for someone earning CHF 107,081 would be roughly CHF 64,998/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a CHF 87,749 salary in Enge, Zurich (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Enge would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $108,300 |
| London | GBP | £93,201 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 541,910 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahnhofstrasse | 165.2 | 1.35x | +35% |
| Seefeld | 153.0 | 1.25x | +25% |
| Niederdorf | 140.8 | 1.15x | +15% |
| Hottingen | 137.1 | 1.12x | +12% |
| Fluntern | 134.6 | 1.10x | +10% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Enge, Zurich to maintain your lifestyle.
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Yes, Enge is one of the more expensive neighborhoods in Zurich. It costs about +18% more than the city average, ranking #3 out of 18 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Enge is above the Zurich average. With a multiplier of 1.18x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +18% compared to the city baseline.