Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 47% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (CHF 14) | CHF 27 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.88 (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.31 (CHF 4.02) | CHF 12 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 (CHF 1.04) | CHF 1.54 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.47 (CHF 3.01) | CHF 8 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.08 (CHF 2.53) | CHF 3.75 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.09 (CHF 4.98) | CHF 11 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.92 (CHF 2.33) | CHF 3.81 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.90 (CHF 1.10) | CHF 2.35 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.71 (CHF 2.07) | CHF 1.97 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (CHF 10) | CHF 15 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.95 (CHF 2.38) | CHF 2.39 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.97 (CHF 1.18) | CHF 2.59 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 14% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,994 (CHF 2,425) | CHF 2,788 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,273 (CHF 1,548) | CHF 2,168 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £147 (CHF 178) | CHF 155 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,285 (CHF 1,564) | CHF 1,589 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,078 (CHF 1,311) | CHF 1,203 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £97 (CHF 118) | CHF 89 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (CHF 27) | CHF 40 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £322 (CHF 391) | CHF 465 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £73 (CHF 89) | CHF 120 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (CHF 8) | CHF 17 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (CHF 15) | CHF 30 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 31% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £70 (CHF 85) | CHF 109 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 (CHF 40) | CHF 59 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £75 (CHF 91) | CHF 127 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £78 (CHF 95) | CHF 176 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 25% more expensive than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,029 (CHF 24,363) | CHF 27,179 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.20 (CHF 1.46) | CHF 1.48 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £98 (CHF 119) | CHF 82 | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 50% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.19 (CHF 3.88) | CHF 17 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (CHF 11) | CHF 54 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £81 (CHF 99) | CHF 92 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.41 (CHF 4.15) | CHF 5.70 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.58 (CHF 1.93) | CHF 4.51 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.36 (CHF 4.09) | CHF 5.58 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.83 (CHF 2.23) | CHF 3.46 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.46 (CHF 1.78) | CHF 4.46 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (CHF 17) | CHF 36 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 35% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (CHF 36) | CHF 76 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (CHF 24) | CHF 35 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £133 (CHF 162) | CHF 222 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £58 (CHF 70) | CHF 106 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (CHF 11) | CHF 16 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.14 (CHF 3.82) | CHF 5.03 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.70 (CHF 5.72) | CHF 7 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £429 (CHF 522) | CHF 455 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.14 (CHF 0.17) | CHF 0.37 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £37 (CHF 45) | CHF 97 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (CHF 14) | CHF 9 | + 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 21% cheaper than in Switzerland
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