- Cost of Living
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- Rouen
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Rouen, France vs Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rouen (France) is 37% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (CHF 17) | CHF 24 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 13 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6.00 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (CHF 1.24) | CHF 1.74 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.36 (CHF 3.80) | CHF 8 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 (CHF 2.47) | CHF 3.96 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 11 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.13 (CHF 2.40) | CHF 3.72 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.24 (CHF 1.40) | CHF 2.80 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.41 (CHF 1.59) | CHF 2.30 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 15 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.29 (CHF 2.59) | CHF 2.44 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.96 (CHF 1.08) | CHF 2.27 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Rouen (France) is 58% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €864 (CHF 976) | CHF 3,001 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €738 (CHF 833) | CHF 2,329 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €150 (CHF 169) | CHF 152 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €502 (CHF 567) | CHF 2,245 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €380 (CHF 429) | CHF 1,715 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €250 (CHF 282) | CHF 101 | + 179% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €27 (CHF 31) | CHF 38 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €537 (CHF 607) | CHF 512 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (CHF 104) | CHF 178 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.00 (CHF 5.65) | CHF 21 | - 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (CHF 11) | CHF 31 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Rouen (France) is 29% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €69 (CHF 78) | CHF 124 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €44 (CHF 50) | CHF 61 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €69 (CHF 78) | CHF 145 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (CHF 120) | CHF 193 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Rouen (France) is 35% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,933 (CHF 23,641) | CHF 26,863 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.29 (CHF 1.46) | CHF 2.28 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (CHF 56) | CHF 100 | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 39 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Rouen (France) is 50% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.07 (CHF 4.59) | CHF 13 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 (CHF 5.65) | CHF 32 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €23 (CHF 26) | CHF 120 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.00 (CHF 5.65) | CHF 7 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 5.97 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.50 (CHF 3.95) | CHF 6 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (CHF 2.26) | CHF 3.04 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.75 (CHF 1.98) | CHF 4.05 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (CHF 25) | CHF 46 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Rouen (France) is 47% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (CHF 30) | CHF 75 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (CHF 16) | CHF 38 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €20 (CHF 23) | CHF 240 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (CHF 46) | CHF 111 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (CHF 10) | CHF 17 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.69 (CHF 3.03) | CHF 5.35 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.70 (CHF 5.31) | CHF 7 | - 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €449 (CHF 507) | CHF 512 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (CHF 0.25) | CHF 0.33 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (CHF 50) | CHF 103 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 8 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 870 prices entered by 147 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2018.
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Cost of living in Rouen (France) is 45% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 9,200
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 5,055
(€4,476)
in Rouen.
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