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 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.79 (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.31 (CHF 4.20) | CHF 12 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 (CHF 1.09) | CHF 1.60 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.32 (CHF 2.95) | CHF 8 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.93 (CHF 2.45) | CHF 4.48 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.85 (CHF 4.89) | CHF 11 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.82 (CHF 2.32) | CHF 4.18 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.97 (CHF 1.23) | CHF 2.64 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.76 (CHF 2.24) | CHF 1.97 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (CHF 10) | CHF 16 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.92 (CHF 2.44) | CHF 2.90 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.96 (CHF 1.21) | CHF 2.35 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 22% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,789 (CHF 2,271) | CHF 2,833 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,336 (CHF 1,696) | CHF 2,110 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £132 (CHF 167) | CHF 214 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,035 (CHF 1,313) | CHF 1,618 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £868 (CHF 1,102) | CHF 1,199 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £109 (CHF 138) | CHF 132 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 (CHF 29) | CHF 39 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £315 (CHF 400) | CHF 680 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (CHF 108) | CHF 121 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (CHF 8) | CHF 18 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (CHF 15) | CHF 31 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 33% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £68 (CHF 86) | CHF 108 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £30 (CHF 38) | CHF 59 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £69 (CHF 87) | CHF 127 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £71 (CHF 90) | CHF 190 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 26% more expensive than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,092 (CHF 25,507) | CHF 25,335 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.27 (CHF 1.61) | CHF 1.62 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £81 (CHF 102) | CHF 71 | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 47% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.67 (CHF 4.66) | CHF 18 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (CHF 11) | CHF 45 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £83 (CHF 106) | CHF 113 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.03 (CHF 3.85) | CHF 6 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.41 (CHF 1.79) | CHF 4.41 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.37 (CHF 4.27) | CHF 4.30 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.72 (CHF 2.18) | CHF 3.84 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.43 (CHF 1.82) | CHF 3.41 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (CHF 16) | CHF 35 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 37% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £29 (CHF 37) | CHF 69 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (CHF 25) | CHF 36 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £107 (CHF 136) | CHF 129 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (CHF 68) | CHF 116 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (CHF 11) | CHF 17 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.94 (CHF 3.73) | CHF 4.92 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.37 (CHF 5.55) | CHF 7 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £388 (CHF 492) | CHF 530 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (CHF 0.14) | CHF 0.37 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £33 (CHF 42) | CHF 100 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (CHF 14) | CHF 8 | + 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 23% cheaper than in Switzerland
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