- Cost of Living
- France
- Switzerland
- Comparison
Cost of living in France compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 34% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (CHF 18) | CHF 25 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 14 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.17 (CHF 1.32) | CHF 1.71 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.22 (CHF 4.78) | CHF 8 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.69 (CHF 3.05) | CHF 4.52 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 12 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.60 (CHF 2.95) | CHF 3.80 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.78 (CHF 2.02) | CHF 2.92 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.31 (CHF 2.61) | CHF 2.45 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 16 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.07 (CHF 2.34) | CHF 2.50 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.12 (CHF 1.27) | CHF 2.42 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in France is 30% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,186 (CHF 2,476) | CHF 2,886 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,437 (CHF 1,627) | CHF 2,384 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €152 (CHF 172) | CHF 178 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €980 (CHF 1,110) | CHF 1,899 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €773 (CHF 876) | CHF 1,490 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €102 (CHF 115) | CHF 137 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (CHF 26) | CHF 46 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €344 (CHF 390) | CHF 554 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €107 (CHF 121) | CHF 186 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 18 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (CHF 16) | CHF 29 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in France is 13% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €91 (CHF 103) | CHF 116 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (CHF 45) | CHF 52 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €103 (CHF 117) | CHF 132 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €140 (CHF 159) | CHF 181 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in France is 12% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,668 (CHF 25,670) | CHF 28,020 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (CHF 1.62) | CHF 1.83 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €66 (CHF 75) | CHF 87 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 54% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.44 (CHF 6) | CHF 13 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 34 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (CHF 28) | CHF 124 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.24 (CHF 4.80) | CHF 7 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.81 (CHF 4.31) | CHF 4.67 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.90 (CHF 4.42) | CHF 4.28 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.78 (CHF 2.01) | CHF 2.97 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.24 (CHF 2.54) | CHF 3.33 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (CHF 25) | CHF 46 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 26% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (CHF 48) | CHF 70 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (CHF 24) | CHF 37 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €89 (CHF 101) | CHF 124 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (CHF 75) | CHF 112 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (CHF 12) | CHF 17 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (CHF 4.53) | CHF 5.27 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 7 | - 3% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €467 (CHF 529) | CHF 532 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (CHF 0.26) | CHF 0.38 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (CHF 62) | CHF 91 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 8 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in France is 28% cheaper than in Switzerland
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