Housing & Living Costs
- Student dorms (shared room)
- Approx. CHF 700–1,000 per month in student housing (e.g., WOKO), usually with shared kitchen and common facilities.
- Shared flat (WG)
- A room in a shared apartment typically costs around CHF 900–1,300 per month, depending on location, size, and condition.
- 1-bedroom apartment
- A small 1B apartment in Zürich can range from roughly CHF 1,600–2,200 per month or more, plus utilities.
- Estimated total monthly living cost
- Many students budget around CHF 1,800–2,500 per month for housing, food, local transport, phone, and basic personal expenses (tuition not included).
More housing & budget details
Zürich’s rental market is competitive, so students often start searching early and
consider shared flats (WG) to reduce costs. Groceries, health insurance, and public
transport are high quality but can be expensive, so a realistic monthly budget
is important when planning to study at ETH.
