- Cost of Living
- France
- Switzerland
- Metz
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Metz, France vs Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Metz (France) is 36% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (CHF 20) | CHF 25 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €9 (CHF 10) | CHF 13 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.68 (CHF 5.30) | CHF 12 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (CHF 1.38) | CHF 1.74 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.01 (CHF 3.41) | CHF 8 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.65 (CHF 3.01) | CHF 3.96 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.78 (CHF 4.29) | CHF 11 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.30 (CHF 2.61) | CHF 3.72 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.67 (CHF 1.89) | CHF 2.80 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.68 (CHF 1.91) | CHF 2.30 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (CHF 10) | CHF 15 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.05 (CHF 2.32) | CHF 2.44 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (CHF 0.97) | CHF 2.27 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Metz (France) is 56% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €963 (CHF 1,092) | CHF 3,001 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €764 (CHF 866) | CHF 2,340 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €121 (CHF 138) | CHF 152 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €599 (CHF 679) | CHF 2,245 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €511 (CHF 579) | CHF 1,715 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €87 (CHF 99) | CHF 101 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €31 (CHF 36) | CHF 38 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €517 (CHF 587) | CHF 512 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €40 (CHF 45) | CHF 178 | - 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | CHF 21 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (CHF 17) | CHF 31 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Metz (France) is 51% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €61 (CHF 70) | CHF 124 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €24 (CHF 27) | CHF 61 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €69 (CHF 79) | CHF 145 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €81 (CHF 92) | CHF 193 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Metz (France) is 46% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,374 (CHF 19,705) | CHF 26,863 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.38 (CHF 1.57) | CHF 2.24 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (CHF 41) | CHF 100 | - 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 40 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Metz (France) is 40% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €15 (CHF 17) | CHF 13 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 32 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (CHF 34) | CHF 121 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | CHF 7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.00 (CHF 3.40) | CHF 5.97 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (CHF 4.54) | CHF 6 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 (CHF 1.70) | CHF 3.04 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 (CHF 3.40) | CHF 4.05 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (CHF 24) | CHF 46 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Metz (France) is 31% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (CHF 32) | CHF 75 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (CHF 22) | CHF 39 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €22 (CHF 25) | CHF 191 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €61 (CHF 69) | CHF 111 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 17 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.97 (CHF 3.37) | CHF 5.35 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.63 (CHF 4.12) | CHF 7 | - 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | CHF 477 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.48 (CHF 0.54) | CHF 0.33 | + 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (CHF 45) | CHF 100 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 8 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 754 prices entered by 131 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Metz (France) is 44% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 9,800
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 5,448
(€4,803)
in Metz.
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