Cost of living in France compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 35% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (CHF 18) | CHF 26 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (CHF 9) | CHF 14 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (CHF 6) | CHF 12 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (CHF 1.19) | CHF 1.54 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.06 (CHF 4.38) | CHF 7 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.80 (CHF 3.02) | CHF 3.60 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 11 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (CHF 2.70) | CHF 3.84 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.62 (CHF 1.75) | CHF 2.35 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.01 (CHF 2.17) | CHF 1.96 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 (CHF 2.24) | CHF 2.40 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.07 (CHF 1.16) | CHF 2.60 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in France is 31% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,876 (CHF 2,023) | CHF 2,790 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,197 (CHF 1,291) | CHF 2,135 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €176 (CHF 190) | CHF 157 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €965 (CHF 1,040) | CHF 1,589 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €677 (CHF 730) | CHF 1,203 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (CHF 100) | CHF 89 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (CHF 27) | CHF 41 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €414 (CHF 447) | CHF 465 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 (CHF 97) | CHF 120 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.75 (CHF 6) | CHF 17 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (CHF 14) | CHF 29 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in France is 23% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (CHF 96) | CHF 110 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (CHF 43) | CHF 59 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (CHF 106) | CHF 127 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (CHF 121) | CHF 176 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in France is 13% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,302 (CHF 27,288) | CHF 27,830 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.39 (CHF 1.50) | CHF 1.48 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (CHF 66) | CHF 83 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 55% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 17 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 54 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (CHF 27) | CHF 92 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.10 (CHF 5.50) | CHF 5.70 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.11 (CHF 4.43) | CHF 4.51 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.93 (CHF 4.24) | CHF 5.58 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.86 (CHF 2.00) | CHF 3.46 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.26 (CHF 2.43) | CHF 4.46 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (CHF 24) | CHF 37 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 31% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (CHF 45) | CHF 76 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (CHF 23) | CHF 35 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €74 (CHF 80) | CHF 222 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €61 (CHF 66) | CHF 109 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (CHF 11) | CHF 16 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.80 (CHF 4.09) | CHF 5.09 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 7 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €484 (CHF 522) | CHF 455 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.31 (CHF 0.33) | CHF 0.37 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (CHF 43) | CHF 102 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (CHF 11) | CHF 9 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in France is 30% cheaper than in Switzerland
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