- Cost of Living
- France
- Switzerland
- Metz
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Metz, France compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Metz (France) is 31% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (CHF 22) | CHF 25 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €12 (CHF 13) | CHF 14 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 12 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.17 (CHF 1.27) | CHF 1.81 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.13 (CHF 3.40) | CHF 5.18 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.99 (CHF 2.16) | CHF 4.04 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.69 (CHF 4.00) | CHF 12 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.36 (CHF 2.56) | CHF 4.04 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.80 (CHF 1.96) | CHF 5.20 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.45 (CHF 1.57) | CHF 1.76 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (CHF 11) | CHF 15 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.92 (CHF 2.09) | CHF 2.70 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.81 (CHF 0.88) | CHF 2.85 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Metz (France) is 57% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,000 (CHF 1,086) | CHF 3,513 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €825 (CHF 896) | CHF 2,538 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €121 (CHF 132) | CHF 161 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €700 (CHF 760) | CHF 1,888 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €575 (CHF 624) | CHF 1,357 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €87 (CHF 95) | CHF 81 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €33 (CHF 36) | CHF 47 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €517 (CHF 562) | CHF 836 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €40 (CHF 43) | CHF 165 | - 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | CHF 18 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (CHF 16) | CHF 32 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Metz (France) is 50% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €50 (CHF 54) | CHF 131 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €25 (CHF 27) | CHF 56 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €70 (CHF 76) | CHF 134 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (CHF 87) | CHF 151 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Metz (France) is 40% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,000 (CHF 16,287) | CHF 28,000 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (CHF 1.52) | CHF 1.69 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (CHF 40) | CHF 81 | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 38 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Metz (France) is 52% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €15 (CHF 17) | CHF 18 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 32 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (CHF 32) | CHF 145 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | CHF 8 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.00 (CHF 3.26) | CHF 7 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (CHF 4.34) | CHF 6 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 (CHF 1.63) | CHF 3.11 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 (CHF 3.26) | CHF 3.88 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (CHF 23) | CHF 47 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Metz (France) is 33% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (CHF 31) | CHF 71 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (CHF 18) | CHF 37 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €22 (CHF 24) | CHF 198 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (CHF 65) | CHF 100 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 17 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.75 (CHF 2.99) | CHF 4.84 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.80 (CHF 4.13) | CHF 6 | - 32% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €179 (CHF 194) | CHF 178 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.50 (CHF 0.54) | CHF 0.43 | + 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (CHF 43) | CHF 108 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 8 | - 8% | |
| 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 1,268 prices entered by 200 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 26, 2017.
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CHF 12,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 6,728
(€6,197)
in Metz.
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