- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Switzerland
- Comparison
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 25 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.59 (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.61 (CHF 4.63) | CHF 14 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 (CHF 1.11) | CHF 1.70 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.67 (CHF 3.43) | CHF 7 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.91 (CHF 2.45) | CHF 4.02 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.53 (CHF 5.81) | CHF 12 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.96 (CHF 2.52) | CHF 3.86 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.84 (CHF 1.08) | CHF 3.11 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.76 (CHF 2.25) | CHF 2.47 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (CHF 11) | CHF 16 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.82 (CHF 2.34) | CHF 2.45 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 (CHF 1.18) | CHF 2.46 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 24% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,860 (CHF 2,384) | CHF 2,899 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,200 (CHF 1,537) | CHF 2,288 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £159 (CHF 204) | CHF 188 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,129 (CHF 1,447) | CHF 1,871 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £788 (CHF 1,010) | CHF 1,331 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £145 (CHF 186) | CHF 159 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (CHF 28) | CHF 43 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £337 (CHF 431) | CHF 558 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (CHF 109) | CHF 164 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (CHF 8) | CHF 18 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (CHF 14) | CHF 29 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 28% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £63 (CHF 81) | CHF 116 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (CHF 41) | CHF 51 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 (CHF 90) | CHF 133 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £72 (CHF 92) | CHF 188 | - 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 | £18,384 (CHF 23,563) | CHF 27,419 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.25 (CHF 1.60) | CHF 1.89 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £94 (CHF 120) | CHF 89 | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 42% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.38 (CHF 4.33) | CHF 15 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (CHF 10) | CHF 31 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £74 (CHF 95) | CHF 122 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.48 (CHF 4.46) | CHF 5.99 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.52 (CHF 1.95) | CHF 4.72 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.22 (CHF 4.13) | CHF 4.48 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.80 (CHF 2.30) | CHF 3.22 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.54 (CHF 1.98) | CHF 3.46 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (CHF 16) | CHF 44 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 31% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (CHF 40) | CHF 75 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (CHF 27) | CHF 38 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £115 (CHF 147) | CHF 132 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (CHF 70) | CHF 109 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (CHF 12) | CHF 17 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.97 (CHF 3.81) | CHF 5.27 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.35 (CHF 5.58) | CHF 7 | - 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £401 (CHF 514) | CHF 491 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 (CHF 0.19) | CHF 0.35 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £43 (CHF 55) | CHF 92 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (CHF 13) | CHF 8 | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 23% cheaper than in Switzerland
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