- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- France
- St. Gallen
- Amiens
- Comparison
Cost of living in St. Gallen, Switzerland compared to Amiens, France
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 28% more expensive than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 15 (€13) | €8 | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 18 (€15) | €9 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 9 (€8) | €4.33 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.43 (€1.24) | €1.55 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 3.84 (€3.33) | €4.00 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.90 (€3.38) | €2.50 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 8 (€7) | €4.00 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 6.00 (€5.21) | €2.00 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 4.00 (€3.47) | €2.00 | + 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.80 (€1.56) | €3.00 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 8 (€7) | €6.00 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.23 (€1.93) | €2.00 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.10 (€0.95) | €1.32 | - 28% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 62% more expensive than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,800 (€1,562) | €800 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,600 (€1,388) | €600 | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 126 (€109) | €125 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 900 (€781) | €450 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 750 (€651) | €350 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 63 (€54) | €75 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 30 (€26) | €30 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 552 (€479) | €364 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 205 (€178) | €116 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 (€14) | €5.31 | + 162% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 27 (€23) | €13 | + 87% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 36% more expensive than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 130 (€113) | €100 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 50 (€43) | €30 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 120 (€104) | €70 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 180 (€156) | €100 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 18% more expensive than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 20,000 (€17,354) | €25,000 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.80 (€1.56) | €1.43 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 80 (€69) | €45 | + 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 102% | |||
| Personal Care in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 102% more expensive than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 18 (€15) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 (€21) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 140 (€121) | €24 | + 408% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (€5.71) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.33 (€3.75) | €3.75 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.61 (€4.00) | €4.00 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.81 (€4.17) | €1.19 | + 250% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.31 (€2.87) | €2.00 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 (€38) | €27 | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 35% more expensive than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 48 (€42) | €41 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (€31) | €20 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 182 (€158) | €80 | + 97% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 70 (€61) | €26 | + 134% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 13 (€11) | €8 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.25 (€3.69) | €2.00 | + 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (€6) | €3.00 | + 102% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 499 (€433) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.35 (€0.30) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 60 (€52) | €31 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (€7) | €8 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 30 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 38% more expensive than in Amiens (France)
For example, you would need at least €3,040
(CHF 3,504)
in St. Gallen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,200
in Amiens.
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