- Cost of Living
- France
- Switzerland
- Comparison
Cost of living in France compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 32% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (CHF 18) | CHF 25 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 10) | CHF 14 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.97 (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (CHF 1.32) | CHF 1.71 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.30 (CHF 4.94) | CHF 8 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.86 (CHF 3.28) | CHF 4.02 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 12 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.62 (CHF 3.01) | CHF 3.86 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.73 (CHF 1.99) | CHF 3.00 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.21 (CHF 2.54) | CHF 2.43 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 16 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.15 (CHF 2.47) | CHF 2.52 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.13 (CHF 1.30) | CHF 2.37 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in France is 27% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,220 (CHF 2,551) | CHF 2,925 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,554 (CHF 1,786) | CHF 2,304 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €165 (CHF 190) | CHF 185 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,005 (CHF 1,155) | CHF 1,923 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €785 (CHF 902) | CHF 1,399 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €107 (CHF 123) | CHF 154 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (CHF 27) | CHF 45 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €368 (CHF 423) | CHF 558 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €107 (CHF 123) | CHF 169 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 18 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (CHF 16) | CHF 29 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in France is 12% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €89 (CHF 102) | CHF 115 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (CHF 45) | CHF 51 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (CHF 119) | CHF 132 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €139 (CHF 159) | CHF 187 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in France is 10% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,973 (CHF 26,398) | CHF 27,608 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 (CHF 1.69) | CHF 1.88 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €67 (CHF 78) | CHF 88 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 53% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.75 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 31 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (CHF 28) | CHF 122 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.24 (CHF 4.87) | CHF 6 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.05 (CHF 4.66) | CHF 4.72 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.86 (CHF 4.44) | CHF 4.62 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.71 (CHF 1.96) | CHF 3.27 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 (CHF 2.50) | CHF 3.47 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (CHF 25) | CHF 45 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 26% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (CHF 49) | CHF 71 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (CHF 24) | CHF 38 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €87 (CHF 100) | CHF 132 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (CHF 75) | CHF 110 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (CHF 13) | CHF 17 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.97 (CHF 4.56) | CHF 5.27 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 7 | + 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €462 (CHF 531) | CHF 518 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (CHF 0.19) | CHF 0.34 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (CHF 64) | CHF 94 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 8 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in France is 26% cheaper than in Switzerland
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