- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- France
- St. Gallen
- Amiens
- Comparison
Cost of living in St. Gallen, Switzerland compared to Amiens, France
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 24% more expensive than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 15 (€13) | €8 | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 18 (€15) | €9 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 9 (€8) | €4.33 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.43 (€1.20) | €1.55 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 3.84 (€3.21) | €4.00 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.90 (€3.26) | €2.50 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 8 (€7) | €4.00 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 6.00 (€5.01) | €2.00 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 4.00 (€3.34) | €2.00 | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.80 (€1.50) | €3.00 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 8 (€7) | €6.00 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.23 (€1.86) | €2.00 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.10 (€0.92) | €1.32 | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 56% more expensive than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,800 (€1,504) | €800 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,600 (€1,337) | €600 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 126 (€105) | €125 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 900 (€752) | €450 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 750 (€627) | €350 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 63 (€52) | €75 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 30 (€25) | €30 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 552 (€461) | €364 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 205 (€171) | €116 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 (€13) | €5.31 | + 152% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 26 (€22) | €13 | + 73% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 31% more expensive than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 130 (€109) | €100 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 50 (€42) | €30 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 120 (€100) | €70 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 180 (€150) | €100 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 13% more expensive than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 20,000 (€16,709) | €25,000 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.80 (€1.50) | €1.43 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 80 (€67) | €45 | + 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 101% | |||
| Personal Care in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 101% 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 (€20) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 140 (€117) | €24 | + 389% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (€5.50) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.33 (€3.61) | €3.75 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.61 (€3.85) | €4.00 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.81 (€4.02) | €1.19 | + 237% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.31 (€2.77) | €2.00 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 42 (€35) | €27 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 30% more expensive than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 48 (€40) | €41 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (€30) | €20 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 182 (€152) | €80 | + 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 70 (€58) | €26 | + 125% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 13 (€11) | €8 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.25 (€3.55) | €2.00 | + 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (€5.85) | €3.00 | + 95% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 499 (€417) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.35 (€0.29) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 60 (€50) | €31 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (€6) | €8 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 24 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 02, 2018.
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Cost of living in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 34% more expensive than in Amiens (France)
For example, you would need at least €3,071
(CHF 3,676)
in St. Gallen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,300
in Amiens.
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