Cost of living in France compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 37% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (CHF 16) | CHF 25 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 14 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.83 (CHF 6) | CHF 12 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.11 (CHF 1.19) | CHF 1.60 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.56 (CHF 4.89) | CHF 8 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.61 (CHF 2.80) | CHF 4.48 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 11 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.54 (CHF 2.72) | CHF 4.18 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.63 (CHF 1.75) | CHF 2.64 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.00 (CHF 2.15) | CHF 1.97 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 16 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.05 (CHF 2.20) | CHF 2.90 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.17 (CHF 1.26) | CHF 2.35 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in France is 27% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,154 (CHF 2,311) | CHF 2,833 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,317 (CHF 1,413) | CHF 2,110 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €138 (CHF 148) | CHF 214 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,172 (CHF 1,257) | CHF 1,618 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €898 (CHF 964) | CHF 1,199 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €80 (CHF 86) | CHF 132 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (CHF 24) | CHF 39 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €389 (CHF 417) | CHF 670 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (CHF 129) | CHF 121 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 18 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (CHF 17) | CHF 31 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in France is 28% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (CHF 97) | CHF 107 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (CHF 36) | CHF 59 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (CHF 103) | CHF 126 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (CHF 126) | CHF 178 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in France is about the same as in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,226 (CHF 24,919) | CHF 25,335 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 (CHF 1.57) | CHF 1.62 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €67 (CHF 72) | CHF 71 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 55% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.35 (CHF 4.67) | CHF 18 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 45 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (CHF 27) | CHF 113 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.25 (CHF 4.56) | CHF 6 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.22 (CHF 4.53) | CHF 4.41 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.59 (CHF 3.86) | CHF 4.30 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.76 (CHF 1.89) | CHF 3.84 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.13 (CHF 2.28) | CHF 3.41 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (CHF 24) | CHF 35 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 39% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (CHF 40) | CHF 69 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (CHF 22) | CHF 36 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €73 (CHF 78) | CHF 129 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €55 (CHF 59) | CHF 116 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (CHF 11) | CHF 17 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.97 (CHF 4.26) | CHF 4.92 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.85 (CHF 6) | CHF 7 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €435 (CHF 466) | CHF 530 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (CHF 0.19) | CHF 0.37 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (CHF 46) | CHF 100 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 8 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2020.
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Cost of living in France is 28% cheaper than in Switzerland
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