- 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 | €15 (CHF 17) | CHF 25 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 14 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.94 (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (CHF 1.25) | CHF 1.67 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.37 (CHF 4.96) | CHF 8 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.91 (CHF 3.30) | CHF 4.13 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 11 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.60 (CHF 2.95) | CHF 3.94 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.77 (CHF 2.01) | CHF 3.03 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.04 (CHF 2.31) | CHF 2.18 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 16 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.02 (CHF 2.30) | CHF 2.43 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (CHF 1.25) | CHF 2.51 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in France is 24% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,156 (CHF 2,448) | CHF 2,857 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,677 (CHF 1,904) | CHF 2,227 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €174 (CHF 198) | CHF 190 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,068 (CHF 1,213) | CHF 1,802 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €831 (CHF 944) | CHF 1,244 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €119 (CHF 135) | CHF 148 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €22 (CHF 26) | CHF 46 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €363 (CHF 412) | CHF 534 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (CHF 125) | CHF 166 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 17 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (CHF 15) | CHF 28 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in France is 12% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €88 (CHF 100) | CHF 111 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (CHF 45) | CHF 49 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (CHF 112) | CHF 133 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (CHF 143) | CHF 192 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in France is 4% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,737 (CHF 26,953) | CHF 27,425 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (CHF 1.70) | CHF 1.87 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €69 (CHF 78) | CHF 82 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 51% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.97 (CHF 5.64) | CHF 14 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.82 (CHF 7) | CHF 31 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (CHF 28) | CHF 116 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.03 (CHF 4.57) | CHF 7 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.07 (CHF 4.62) | CHF 4.54 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.59 (CHF 4.08) | CHF 4.28 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.80 (CHF 2.05) | CHF 2.98 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.14 (CHF 2.43) | CHF 3.43 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (CHF 26) | CHF 44 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 26% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (CHF 45) | CHF 71 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (CHF 24) | CHF 37 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €74 (CHF 84) | CHF 121 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (CHF 70) | CHF 104 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (CHF 13) | CHF 17 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.99 (CHF 4.53) | CHF 5.10 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 7 | + 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €450 (CHF 511) | CHF 505 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (CHF 0.24) | CHF 0.36 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (CHF 61) | CHF 88 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 8 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
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Cost of living in France is 24% cheaper than in Switzerland
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