- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Switzerland
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 46% 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) | £5.64 (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.72 (CHF 4.73) | CHF 14 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 (CHF 1.10) | CHF 1.67 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.64 (CHF 3.35) | CHF 8 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.93 (CHF 2.45) | CHF 4.13 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.65 (CHF 5.91) | CHF 11 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.99 (CHF 2.53) | CHF 3.94 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.82 (CHF 1.04) | CHF 3.03 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.78 (CHF 2.27) | CHF 2.18 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (CHF 11) | CHF 16 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.85 (CHF 2.35) | CHF 2.43 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.93 (CHF 1.18) | CHF 2.51 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 20% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,941 (CHF 2,464) | CHF 2,862 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,248 (CHF 1,584) | CHF 2,234 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £158 (CHF 201) | CHF 190 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,246 (CHF 1,582) | CHF 1,802 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £826 (CHF 1,049) | CHF 1,244 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £122 (CHF 156) | CHF 148 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (CHF 28) | CHF 46 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £341 (CHF 433) | CHF 534 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £86 (CHF 109) | CHF 166 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (CHF 8) | CHF 17 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (CHF 14) | CHF 28 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 26% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £66 (CHF 84) | CHF 111 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £33 (CHF 41) | CHF 49 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £72 (CHF 91) | CHF 133 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £75 (CHF 95) | CHF 192 | - 51% | |
| 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 | £18,837 (CHF 23,917) | CHF 27,425 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.27 (CHF 1.61) | CHF 1.87 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £98 (CHF 125) | CHF 82 | + 53% | |
| 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) | £3.40 (CHF 4.32) | CHF 14 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (CHF 11) | CHF 31 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £75 (CHF 95) | CHF 116 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.55 (CHF 4.51) | CHF 7 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.53 (CHF 1.95) | CHF 4.54 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.31 (CHF 4.20) | CHF 4.28 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.83 (CHF 2.32) | CHF 2.98 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.56 (CHF 1.98) | CHF 3.43 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (CHF 16) | CHF 44 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 27% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (CHF 40) | CHF 71 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (CHF 27) | CHF 37 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £107 (CHF 136) | CHF 121 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (CHF 73) | CHF 104 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (CHF 11) | CHF 17 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.03 (CHF 3.85) | CHF 5.10 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.48 (CHF 5.69) | CHF 7 | - 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £400 (CHF 508) | CHF 505 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.16 (CHF 0.21) | CHF 0.36 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £45 (CHF 57) | CHF 88 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (CHF 13) | CHF 8 | + 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 20% cheaper than in Switzerland
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