Cost of living in Nantes (France) is 49% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 43% | |||
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| Food in Nantes (France) is 43% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Nantes | Zurich | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (CHF 15) | CHF 25 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (CHF 8) | CHF 16 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.64 (CHF 5.30) | CHF 12 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (CHF 1.16) | CHF 1.84 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.33 (CHF 3.13) | CHF 8 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.02 (CHF 2.84) | CHF 4.06 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.92 (CHF 5.56) | CHF 9 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.43 (CHF 2.28) | CHF 3.30 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.73 (CHF 1.63) | CHF 2.49 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.01 (CHF 1.89) | CHF 1.95 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.24 (CHF 2.11) | CHF 3.05 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.12 (CHF 1.05) | CHF 1.82 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Nantes (France) is 62% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Nantes | Zurich | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,261 (CHF 1,185) | CHF 3,773 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €857 (CHF 805) | CHF 2,282 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €111 (CHF 105) | CHF 187 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €755 (CHF 709) | CHF 2,376 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €565 (CHF 531) | CHF 1,457 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €84 (CHF 79) | CHF 104 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (CHF 20) | CHF 34 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €385 (CHF 361) | CHF 327 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €107 (CHF 100) | CHF 76 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (CHF 8) | CHF 12 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (CHF 15) | CHF 30 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Nantes (France) is 18% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €103 (CHF 97) | CHF 104 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (CHF 34) | CHF 50 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (CHF 93) | CHF 89 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €97 (CHF 91) | CHF 132 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Nantes (France) is 45% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Nantes | Zurich | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,923 (CHF 22,482) | CHF 26,830 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (CHF 1.40) | CHF 1.75 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (CHF 44) | CHF 91 | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (CHF 20) | CHF 54 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Nantes (France) is 56% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Nantes | Zurich | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (CHF 14) | CHF 21 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (CHF 23) | CHF 115 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.71 (CHF 4.42) | CHF 5.38 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.88 (CHF 2.71) | CHF 4.24 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.38 (CHF 3.18) | CHF 4.67 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.34 (CHF 1.26) | CHF 3.69 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (CHF 1.84) | CHF 3.55 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (CHF 16) | CHF 54 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Nantes (France) is 40% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Nantes | Zurich | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (CHF 35) | CHF 57 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (CHF 18) | CHF 32 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 185 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (CHF 54) | CHF 93 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (CHF 8) | CHF 16 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.16 (CHF 2.97) | CHF 5.70 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (CHF 6) | CHF 8 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €480 (CHF 451) | CHF 541 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (CHF 0.21) | CHF 0.49 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (CHF 34) | CHF 60 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (CHF 9) | CHF 9 | + 6% | |
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TOTAL | - 49% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 399 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2025.
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