- Cost of Living
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- Metz
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Cost of living in Metz, France compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Metz (France) is 30% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (CHF 23) | CHF 25 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €12 (CHF 14) | CHF 13 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.68 (CHF 5.40) | CHF 12 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (CHF 1.40) | CHF 1.75 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.13 (CHF 3.61) | CHF 5.18 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.65 (CHF 3.06) | CHF 4.04 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.78 (CHF 4.36) | CHF 12 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.30 (CHF 2.65) | CHF 4.04 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.67 (CHF 1.92) | CHF 5.20 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.45 (CHF 1.67) | CHF 1.76 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (CHF 11) | CHF 15 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.05 (CHF 2.36) | CHF 2.40 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (CHF 0.99) | CHF 2.85 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Metz (France) is 54% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,000 (CHF 1,154) | CHF 3,513 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €825 (CHF 952) | CHF 2,538 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €121 (CHF 140) | CHF 161 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €700 (CHF 808) | CHF 1,888 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €575 (CHF 663) | CHF 1,357 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €87 (CHF 101) | CHF 81 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €33 (CHF 38) | CHF 47 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €517 (CHF 597) | CHF 746 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €40 (CHF 46) | CHF 184 | - 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | CHF 21 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (CHF 17) | CHF 31 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Metz (France) is 48% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €50 (CHF 58) | CHF 131 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €25 (CHF 29) | CHF 56 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €70 (CHF 81) | CHF 134 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (CHF 92) | CHF 151 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Metz (France) is 37% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,000 (CHF 17,307) | CHF 28,000 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.38 (CHF 1.59) | CHF 1.69 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (CHF 43) | CHF 81 | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 37 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Metz (France) is 47% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €15 (CHF 18) | CHF 21 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 29 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (CHF 34) | CHF 140 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | CHF 9 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.00 (CHF 3.46) | CHF 5.84 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (CHF 4.62) | CHF 5.61 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 (CHF 1.73) | CHF 2.83 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 (CHF 3.46) | CHF 4.21 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (CHF 24) | CHF 47 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Metz (France) is 31% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (CHF 33) | CHF 71 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (CHF 20) | CHF 37 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €22 (CHF 25) | CHF 189 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (CHF 69) | CHF 100 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 18 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.75 (CHF 3.17) | CHF 4.84 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.80 (CHF 4.38) | CHF 6 | - 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | CHF 526 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.50 (CHF 0.58) | CHF 0.43 | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (CHF 46) | CHF 108 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 8 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 975 prices entered by 178 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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CHF
/
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Cost of living in Metz (France) is 41% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 12,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 7,103
(€6,156)
in Metz.
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