Cost of living in Paris (France) is 19% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 20% | |||
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| Food in Paris (France) is 20% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Paris | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 (CHF 21) | CHF 22 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (CHF 12) | CHF 16 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.58 (CHF 1.57) | CHF 1.36 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.46 (CHF 5.42) | CHF 5.35 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.73 (CHF 2.71) | CHF 4.05 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 10 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.30 (CHF 3.28) | CHF 4.29 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.10 (CHF 2.08) | CHF 2.16 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.65 (CHF 2.63) | CHF 2.48 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (CHF 11) | CHF 15 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.21 (CHF 2.19) | CHF 2.56 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.20 (CHF 1.19) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Paris (France) is 11% more expensive than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Paris | Sion | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,590 (CHF 2,569) | CHF 1,743 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,075 (CHF 2,058) | CHF 1,498 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €181 (CHF 179) | CHF 175 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,537 (CHF 1,524) | CHF 1,330 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,163 (CHF 1,153) | CHF 1,033 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €120 (CHF 119) | CHF 106 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 (CHF 19) | CHF 38 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €329 (CHF 326) | CHF 421 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €141 (CHF 140) | CHF 109 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 14 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (CHF 15) | CHF 25 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Paris (France) is 21% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (CHF 82) | CHF 103 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (CHF 34) | CHF 50 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €103 (CHF 102) | CHF 101 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €134 (CHF 132) | CHF 117 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Paris (France) is 36% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,315 (CHF 24,121) | CHF 27,795 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.06 (CHF 2.05) | CHF 1.61 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €78 (CHF 78) | CHF 138 | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (CHF 18) | CHF 45 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Paris (France) is 20% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Paris | Sion | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.92 (CHF 5.87) | CHF 11 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (CHF 7) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €28 (CHF 28) | CHF 64 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.48 (CHF 4.45) | CHF 8 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.41 (CHF 5.37) | CHF 4.16 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.62 (CHF 3.60) | CHF 4.17 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.47 (CHF 2.45) | CHF 3.05 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.18 (CHF 2.16) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (CHF 22) | CHF 30 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Paris (France) is 20% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Paris | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €52 (CHF 51) | CHF 69 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (CHF 22) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €107 (CHF 107) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €74 (CHF 73) | CHF 97 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (CHF 11) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.49 (CHF 4.46) | CHF 4.24 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (CHF 6) | CHF 5.90 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €473 (CHF 469) | CHF 400 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (CHF 0.23) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (CHF 39) | CHF 100 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (CHF 9) | CHF 9 | - 1% | |
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TOTAL | - 19% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 535 prices entered by 105 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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