- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Switzerland
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 48% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (CHF 13) | CHF 25 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.62 (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.65 (CHF 4.57) | CHF 14 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 (CHF 1.09) | CHF 1.71 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.70 (CHF 3.38) | CHF 7 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.94 (CHF 2.44) | CHF 4.13 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.47 (CHF 5.61) | CHF 12 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.98 (CHF 2.48) | CHF 3.79 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.86 (CHF 1.07) | CHF 2.90 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.80 (CHF 2.26) | CHF 2.39 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (CHF 11) | CHF 15 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.81 (CHF 2.27) | CHF 2.50 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.91 (CHF 1.15) | CHF 2.42 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 27% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,839 (CHF 2,305) | CHF 2,895 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,201 (CHF 1,505) | CHF 2,315 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £152 (CHF 190) | CHF 181 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,122 (CHF 1,407) | CHF 1,886 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £762 (CHF 955) | CHF 1,416 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £152 (CHF 191) | CHF 143 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (CHF 27) | CHF 45 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £334 (CHF 419) | CHF 545 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £84 (CHF 106) | CHF 176 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (CHF 8) | CHF 17 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (CHF 14) | CHF 29 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 29% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £63 (CHF 80) | CHF 116 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (CHF 40) | CHF 51 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 (CHF 88) | CHF 130 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £71 (CHF 89) | CHF 180 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 16% more expensive than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,229 (CHF 22,851) | CHF 27,655 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.23 (CHF 1.55) | CHF 1.87 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £95 (CHF 119) | CHF 87 | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 44% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.22 (CHF 4.03) | CHF 13 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (CHF 10) | CHF 32 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £70 (CHF 88) | CHF 122 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.41 (CHF 4.27) | CHF 5.68 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.52 (CHF 1.91) | CHF 4.70 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.24 (CHF 4.06) | CHF 4.27 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.76 (CHF 2.21) | CHF 3.08 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.53 (CHF 1.91) | CHF 3.38 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (CHF 16) | CHF 45 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 31% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (CHF 38) | CHF 70 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (CHF 26) | CHF 37 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £116 (CHF 145) | CHF 124 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £56 (CHF 70) | CHF 109 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (CHF 11) | CHF 17 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.96 (CHF 3.71) | CHF 5.25 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.35 (CHF 5.46) | CHF 7 | - 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £401 (CHF 503) | CHF 525 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 (CHF 0.19) | CHF 0.36 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £43 (CHF 54) | CHF 93 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (CHF 13) | CHF 8 | + 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 25% cheaper than in Switzerland
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