Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 47% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| United Kingdom | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 (CHF 15) | CHF 27 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.74 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.18 (CHF 3.98) | CHF 12 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.88 (CHF 1.10) | CHF 1.64 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.61 (CHF 3.26) | CHF 8 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.94 (CHF 2.43) | CHF 3.55 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.42 (CHF 4.28) | CHF 10 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.86 (CHF 2.33) | CHF 3.58 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.01 (CHF 1.26) | CHF 2.68 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.91 (CHF 2.39) | CHF 2.77 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (CHF 10) | CHF 16 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.86 (CHF 2.32) | CHF 3.12 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.14 (CHF 1.43) | CHF 2.72 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 31% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| United Kingdom | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,667 (CHF 2,084) | CHF 2,863 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,267 (CHF 1,584) | CHF 2,261 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £141 (CHF 176) | CHF 184 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,038 (CHF 1,298) | CHF 1,985 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £761 (CHF 951) | CHF 1,246 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £101 (CHF 126) | CHF 302 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £28 (CHF 35) | CHF 43 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £316 (CHF 395) | CHF 494 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £80 (CHF 99) | CHF 121 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.79 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (CHF 15) | CHF 29 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 43% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| United Kingdom | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £62 (CHF 78) | CHF 123 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 (CHF 40) | CHF 68 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 (CHF 88) | CHF 139 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £70 (CHF 88) | CHF 234 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is about the same as in Switzerland | ||||
| United Kingdom | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,930 (CHF 26,167) | CHF 29,281 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.30 (CHF 1.62) | CHF 1.69 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £71 (CHF 89) | CHF 89 | - 0% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 46% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| United Kingdom | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.18 (CHF 3.97) | CHF 17 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (CHF 11) | CHF 24 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £87 (CHF 109) | CHF 137 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.76 (CHF 3.45) | CHF 5.58 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.52 (CHF 1.90) | CHF 5.25 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.45 (CHF 4.31) | CHF 5.32 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.72 (CHF 2.15) | CHF 3.61 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.45 (CHF 1.81) | CHF 3.83 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £16 (CHF 20) | CHF 53 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 40% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| United Kingdom | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £34 (CHF 43) | CHF 76 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (CHF 23) | CHF 37 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £121 (CHF 151) | CHF 177 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (CHF 71) | CHF 111 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £10 (CHF 12) | CHF 18 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.00 (CHF 3.75) | CHF 5.46 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.63 (CHF 5.79) | CHF 7 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £476 (CHF 595) | CHF 504 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.09 (CHF 0.12) | CHF 0.41 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £34 (CHF 42) | CHF 126 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (CHF 14) | CHF 8 | + 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2022.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 32% cheaper than in Switzerland
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