- Cost of Living
- France
- Switzerland
- Rouen
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Rouen, France compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rouen (France) is 42% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (CHF 13) | CHF 25 | - 49% | |
| 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 | €6.00 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (CHF 1.27) | CHF 1.75 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.75 (CHF 3.17) | CHF 5.18 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 (CHF 2.52) | CHF 4.04 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.13 (CHF 2.45) | CHF 4.04 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.24 (CHF 1.43) | CHF 5.20 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.50 (CHF 1.73) | CHF 1.76 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 15 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.29 (CHF 2.64) | CHF 2.40 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.96 (CHF 1.11) | CHF 2.85 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Rouen (France) is 59% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €750 (CHF 863) | CHF 3,513 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €550 (CHF 633) | CHF 2,538 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €150 (CHF 173) | CHF 161 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €450 (CHF 518) | CHF 1,888 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €380 (CHF 437) | CHF 1,357 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €375 (CHF 432) | CHF 81 | + 435% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (CHF 27) | CHF 47 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €537 (CHF 619) | CHF 746 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (CHF 106) | CHF 184 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.00 (CHF 5.76) | CHF 21 | - 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (CHF 12) | CHF 31 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Rouen (France) is 21% 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) | €47 (CHF 54) | CHF 56 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (CHF 104) | CHF 134 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (CHF 122) | CHF 151 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Rouen (France) is 20% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,933 (CHF 24,099) | CHF 28,000 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.29 (CHF 1.49) | CHF 1.69 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (CHF 60) | CHF 81 | - 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 37 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Rouen (France) is 55% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.07 (CHF 4.68) | CHF 21 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 (CHF 5.76) | CHF 29 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €23 (CHF 27) | CHF 140 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.00 (CHF 5.76) | CHF 9 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 5.84 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.50 (CHF 4.03) | CHF 5.61 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (CHF 2.30) | CHF 2.83 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.75 (CHF 2.01) | CHF 4.21 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (CHF 25) | CHF 47 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Rouen (France) is 47% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (CHF 31) | CHF 71 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (CHF 18) | CHF 37 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €20 (CHF 23) | CHF 189 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 (CHF 51) | CHF 100 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (CHF 10) | CHF 18 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.40 (CHF 1.61) | CHF 4.84 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.50 (CHF 4.03) | CHF 6 | - 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | CHF 526 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (CHF 0.25) | CHF 0.43 | - 41% | |
| 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 | - 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 972 prices entered by 181 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Rouen (France) is 44% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 11,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 6,117
(€5,314)
in Rouen.
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