Cost of living in France compared to Switzerland
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Food | - 34% | |||
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Food in France is 34% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
France | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (CHF 18) | CHF 27 | - 31% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (CHF 10) | CHF 16 | - 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 11 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.37 (CHF 1.32) | CHF 1.81 | - 27% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.68 (CHF 4.50) | CHF 8 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.40 (CHF 3.27) | CHF 4.50 | - 27% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 10 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.76 (CHF 2.66) | CHF 4.33 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.86 (CHF 1.79) | CHF 2.27 | - 21% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.50 (CHF 2.41) | CHF 2.33 | + 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (CHF 9) | CHF 13 | - 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.31 (CHF 2.22) | CHF 2.87 | - 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 (CHF 1.25) | CHF 2.35 | - 47% | |
Housing | - 48% | |||
Housing in France is 48% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
France | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,708 (CHF 1,644) | CHF 3,527 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,334 (CHF 1,284) | CHF 2,866 | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €191 (CHF 184) | CHF 205 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,032 (CHF 994) | CHF 2,179 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €849 (CHF 817) | CHF 1,557 | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €135 (CHF 130) | CHF 94 | + 39% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (CHF 27) | CHF 53 | - 50% | |
40” flat screen tv | €457 (CHF 440) | CHF 305 | + 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €141 (CHF 136) | CHF 116 | + 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (CHF 11) | CHF 17 | - 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (CHF 16) | CHF 30 | - 47% | |
Clothes | - 30% | |||
Clothes in France is 30% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
France | Switzerland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €96 (CHF 93) | CHF 111 | - 16% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (CHF 38) | CHF 64 | - 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (CHF 96) | CHF 118 | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (CHF 121) | CHF 184 | - 34% | |
Transportation | - 20% | |||
Transportation in France is 20% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
France | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,525 (CHF 28,426) | CHF 36,492 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.89 (CHF 1.82) | CHF 1.84 | - 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (CHF 58) | CHF 78 | - 26% | |
Personal Care | - 65% | |||
Personal Care in France is 65% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
France | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.03 (CHF 2.92) | CHF 13 | - 77% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 26 | - 71% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (CHF 30) | CHF 211 | - 86% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.65 (CHF 3.51) | CHF 5.94 | - 41% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.90 (CHF 3.75) | CHF 4.15 | - 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.83 (CHF 3.69) | CHF 7 | - 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.58 (CHF 2.48) | CHF 4.35 | - 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.81 (CHF 2.70) | CHF 4.98 | - 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (CHF 20) | CHF 58 | - 65% | |
Entertainment | - 29% | |||
Entertainment in France is 29% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
France | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 (CHF 46) | CHF 71 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (CHF 23) | CHF 39 | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €103 (CHF 99) | CHF 101 | - 3% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (CHF 72) | CHF 125 | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (CHF 11) | CHF 17 | - 36% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.04 (CHF 4.85) | CHF 5.21 | - 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 7 | + 0% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €623 (CHF 600) | CHF 434 | + 38% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (CHF 0.23) | CHF 0.33 | - 31% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (CHF 35) | CHF 88 | - 61% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (CHF 11) | CHF 9 | + 23% | |
TOTAL | - 37% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in France is 37% cheaper than in Switzerland
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