Cost of living in Neuchatel, Switzerland vs Bordeaux, France
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Food | + 51% | |||
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Food in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 51% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 20 (€18) | €16 | + 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (€13) | €8 | + 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (€10) | €6 | + 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.58 (€1.43) | €0.96 | + 49% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (€7) | €2.79 | + 145% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.95 (€3.56) | €2.02 | + 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 13 (€11) | €5.36 | + 111% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.06 (€3.65) | €2.49 | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.44 (€3.10) | €1.60 | + 94% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.61 (€1.45) | €2.31 | - 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 18 (€16) | €7 | + 128% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.30 (€2.07) | €2.05 | + 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 3.06 (€2.76) | €1.09 | + 153% | |
Housing | + 43% | |||
Housing in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 43% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 1,965 (€1,769) | €1,233 | + 43% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,600 (€1,440) | €912 | + 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 222 (€200) | €129 | + 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,200 (€1,080) | €750 | + 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,000 (€900) | €544 | + 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 130 (€117) | €143 | - 19% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 40 (€36) | €27 | + 31% | |
40” flat screen tv | CHF 590 (€531) | €357 | + 49% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 152 (€137) | €109 | + 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 15 (€13) | €9 | + 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 27 (€24) | €13 | + 87% | |
Clothes | + 56% | |||
Clothes in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 56% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 115 (€103) | €79 | + 30% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 61 (€55) | €30 | + 83% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 122 (€110) | €86 | + 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 196 (€176) | €116 | + 52% | |
Transportation | + 35% | |||
Transportation in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 35% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 31,580 (€28,429) | €25,406 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.53 (€1.38) | €1.37 | + 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 65 (€58) | €33 | + 76% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €17 | - | |
Personal Care | + 84% | |||
Personal Care in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 84% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 10 (€9) | €5.75 | + 59% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 26 (€23) | €7 | + 223% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 90 (€81) | €24 | + 236% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 12 (€11) | €4.71 | + 136% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.75 (€4.27) | €4.25 | + 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.99 (€4.50) | €3.63 | + 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.38 (€3.04) | €1.71 | + 77% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.45 (€3.11) | €1.99 | + 56% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 33 (€30) | €18 | + 60% | |
Entertainment | + 52% | |||
Entertainment in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 52% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 61 (€55) | €38 | + 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 34 (€31) | €18 | + 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 153 (€137) | €87 | + 59% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 102 (€92) | €53 | + 73% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 14 (€12) | €9 | + 34% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.21 (€3.79) | €2.65 | + 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (€6) | €5.93 | + 4% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 800 (€720) | €407 | + 77% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.33 (€0.30) | €0.15 | + 94% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 79 (€71) | €52 | + 37% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (€8) | €8 | + 2% | |
TOTAL | + 47% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 47% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France)
For example, you would need at least €5,891 (CHF 6,543) in Neuchatel to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €4,000 in Bordeaux.
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