Zurich

Buy vs. Rent Calculator

๐Ÿ“Š Zurich Market Analysis

The Zurich housing market shows a Price-to-Rent ratio of 53.6, calculated from an average home price of CHF1,800,000 against monthly rents of CHF2,800. A ratio above 18 suggests that renting and investing the savings into a diversified portfolio is likely the sharper financial play. With a CHF360,000 down payment, the alternative is investing that capital at a 5% annual return โ€” a key factor our calculator models over 30 years. Adjust the sliders below to test your personal scenario.

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Analyzing 30 years of financial projections with CHF1,800,000 home price and CHF2,800/month rent.

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