- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Switzerland
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 45% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (CHF 14) | CHF 25 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.59 (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.65 (CHF 4.88) | CHF 13 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 (CHF 1.15) | CHF 1.78 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.64 (CHF 3.53) | CHF 7 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.98 (CHF 2.65) | CHF 4.55 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.45 (CHF 5.96) | CHF 12 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.95 (CHF 2.61) | CHF 3.84 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.85 (CHF 1.14) | CHF 2.90 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.80 (CHF 2.40) | CHF 2.50 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (CHF 11) | CHF 16 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.79 (CHF 2.39) | CHF 2.62 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.90 (CHF 1.20) | CHF 2.33 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 25% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,786 (CHF 2,390) | CHF 2,960 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,173 (CHF 1,569) | CHF 2,407 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £157 (CHF 210) | CHF 172 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,063 (CHF 1,423) | CHF 1,872 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £735 (CHF 983) | CHF 1,528 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £149 (CHF 199) | CHF 129 | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (CHF 28) | CHF 48 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £332 (CHF 444) | CHF 540 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £82 (CHF 110) | CHF 172 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (CHF 9) | CHF 18 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (CHF 15) | CHF 29 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 27% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £64 (CHF 86) | CHF 109 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (CHF 43) | CHF 55 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £69 (CHF 92) | CHF 127 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £73 (CHF 98) | CHF 191 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 31% more expensive than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,362 (CHF 24,568) | CHF 26,060 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.20 (CHF 1.60) | CHF 1.77 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £101 (CHF 135) | CHF 86 | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 41% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.28 (CHF 4.39) | CHF 13 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (CHF 11) | CHF 35 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £70 (CHF 93) | CHF 116 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.23 (CHF 4.32) | CHF 7 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.59 (CHF 2.13) | CHF 5.12 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.41 (CHF 4.57) | CHF 5.42 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.77 (CHF 2.37) | CHF 3.28 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.55 (CHF 2.07) | CHF 3.87 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (CHF 18) | CHF 44 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 25% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (CHF 41) | CHF 73 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (CHF 27) | CHF 38 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £124 (CHF 166) | CHF 133 | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £55 (CHF 74) | CHF 113 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (CHF 12) | CHF 17 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.96 (CHF 3.96) | CHF 5.29 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.41 (CHF 5.89) | CHF 7 | - 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £416 (CHF 556) | CHF 528 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.19 (CHF 0.25) | CHF 0.34 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £45 (CHF 60) | CHF 94 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (CHF 13) | CHF 8 | + 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 20% cheaper than in Switzerland
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