Cost of living in Neuchatel, Switzerland vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 84% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 20 (£16) | £10 | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (£11) | £6 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (£9) | £3.36 | + 172% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.58 (£1.25) | £1.01 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (£5.99) | £2.86 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.95 (£3.12) | £1.28 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 13 (£10) | £5.47 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.06 (£3.20) | £1.94 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.44 (£2.72) | £0.85 | + 220% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.61 (£1.27) | £1.71 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 18 (£14) | £8 | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.30 (£1.81) | £1.78 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 3.06 (£2.42) | £0.90 | + 168% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 10% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 1,965 (£1,550) | £1,801 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,600 (£1,263) | £1,197 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 222 (£175) | £138 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,200 (£947) | £981 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,000 (£789) | £609 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 130 (£102) | £131 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 40 (£31) | £17 | + 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 590 (£466) | £331 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 152 (£120) | £66 | + 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 15 (£12) | £5.73 | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 27 (£21) | £11 | + 103% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 50% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 115 (£91) | £81 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 61 (£48) | £29 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 122 (£96) | £67 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 196 (£154) | £63 | + 145% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 8% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 31,580 (£24,919) | £17,216 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.53 (£1.21) | £1.21 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 65 (£51) | £52 | - 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £13 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 68% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 10 (£8) | £3.90 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 26 (£21) | £7 | + 211% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 90 (£71) | £80 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 12 (£10) | £3.07 | + 217% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.75 (£3.75) | £1.41 | + 165% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.99 (£3.94) | £3.30 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.38 (£2.66) | £1.51 | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.45 (£2.72) | £1.20 | + 127% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 33 (£26) | £12 | + 118% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 47% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 61 (£48) | £32 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 34 (£27) | £23 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 153 (£120) | £89 | + 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 102 (£81) | £51 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 14 (£11) | £7 | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.21 (£3.32) | £3.62 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (£5.41) | £4.40 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 800 (£631) | £401 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.33 (£0.26) | £0.17 | + 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 79 (£62) | £27 | + 129% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (£7) | £9 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 118 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least £6,782 (CHF 8,595) in Neuchatel to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with £5,100 in Southampton.
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