THE REALITY CHECK
WHAT DOES YOUR CAR REALLY COST?
Calculate the actual monthly cost of your car based on average costs per kilometre. Many cost factors, such as depreciation, are often invisible at first glance.
Basic data
Fixed costs per year
800
3'420
Variable costs per year
160
1'274
750
300
2'914
TOTAL COSTS PER YEAR (CHF)
CHF 6'334
≈ CHF 528 / Month
Fixed costs per year54%
Variable costs per year46%
Comparison: your car vs. public transport
🚗 Your car
CHF 6'334
≈ CHF 528/Month
🚆 Public transport (GA with 31DAYS discount)
CHF 3'495
≈ CHF 291/Month
💰 Your savings with public transport: CHF 2'839 / Jahr
💡 Every situation is different
Your commute, family, leisure time and the right travelcard model (GA travelcard, Half Fare PLUS or regional travelpass) have a major impact on the calculation.
For participants in the 31DAYS challenge, we offer a free personal mobility consultation directly in the app, where we analyse your personal situation and calculate exactly how much you could save.
Calculation basis
What does a kilometre really cost?
- ✓Depreciation A new car loses a huge amount of value in its first few years.
- ✓Insurance & taxes Fixed costs you pay whether the car is driven or parked.
- ✓Servicing & maintenance Repairs, tyres, servicing and parking fees.
- ✓Fuel / energy The variable costs per kilometre.
This calculation is based on average mobility data. The average of CHF 0.76/km was calculated for a standard vehicle driven 15'000 km per year.