Cost of living in France compared to Switzerland
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| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 36% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| France | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (CHF 17) | CHF 25 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (CHF 10) | CHF 15 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.90 (CHF 5.88) | CHF 13 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.27 (CHF 1.27) | CHF 1.66 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.24 (CHF 4.22) | CHF 7 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.82 (CHF 2.81) | CHF 3.99 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (CHF 9) | CHF 12 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.89 (CHF 2.88) | CHF 3.53 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.73 (CHF 1.72) | CHF 2.30 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.85 (CHF 1.85) | CHF 1.90 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (CHF 9) | CHF 14 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.15 (CHF 2.15) | CHF 2.31 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.20 (CHF 1.19) | CHF 2.56 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in France is 44% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| France | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,858 (CHF 1,851) | CHF 3,365 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,667 (CHF 1,661) | CHF 2,532 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €139 (CHF 139) | CHF 189 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,048 (CHF 1,044) | CHF 1,896 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €793 (CHF 790) | CHF 1,449 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €96 (CHF 96) | CHF 97 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (CHF 24) | CHF 50 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €294 (CHF 292) | CHF 479 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €79 (CHF 79) | CHF 106 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.98 (CHF 5.96) | CHF 12 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (CHF 14) | CHF 33 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in France is 28% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| France | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (CHF 90) | CHF 105 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (CHF 32) | CHF 50 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (CHF 76) | CHF 115 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €141 (CHF 141) | CHF 182 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in France is 23% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| France | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,117 (CHF 19,046) | CHF 31,210 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.88 (CHF 1.87) | CHF 2.05 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €62 (CHF 62) | CHF 79 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 62% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| France | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.53 (CHF 4.51) | CHF 15 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.19 (CHF 5.17) | CHF 35 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (CHF 26) | CHF 130 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.23 (CHF 4.21) | CHF 5.29 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.00 (CHF 3.98) | CHF 4.05 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.96 (CHF 2.95) | CHF 4.98 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 (CHF 2.04) | CHF 2.69 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.36 (CHF 2.35) | CHF 3.07 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (CHF 21) | CHF 50 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 40% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| France | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (CHF 43) | CHF 67 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (CHF 21) | CHF 39 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (CHF 83) | CHF 85 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (CHF 56) | CHF 113 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (CHF 9) | CHF 17 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.94 (CHF 3.92) | CHF 5.13 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.97 (CHF 5.94) | CHF 7 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €325 (CHF 324) | CHF 813 | - 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.22 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (CHF 31) | CHF 81 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (CHF 10) | CHF 9 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in France is 38% cheaper than in Switzerland
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