Cost of living in France compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 35% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (CHF 18) | CHF 26 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (CHF 10) | CHF 14 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.70 (CHF 6) | CHF 12 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 (CHF 1.19) | CHF 1.61 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.92 (CHF 4.33) | CHF 7 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.68 (CHF 2.95) | CHF 3.73 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 11 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.54 (CHF 2.80) | CHF 3.83 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.66 (CHF 1.83) | CHF 2.34 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.84 (CHF 2.02) | CHF 2.06 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.07 (CHF 2.28) | CHF 2.52 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.15 (CHF 1.27) | CHF 2.55 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in France is 34% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,750 (CHF 1,929) | CHF 2,736 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,166 (CHF 1,285) | CHF 2,168 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €171 (CHF 188) | CHF 167 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €819 (CHF 902) | CHF 1,619 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €610 (CHF 672) | CHF 1,180 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €84 (CHF 92) | CHF 94 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (CHF 28) | CHF 40 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €364 (CHF 401) | CHF 400 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (CHF 117) | CHF 137 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (CHF 15) | CHF 30 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in France is 26% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (CHF 97) | CHF 111 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (CHF 40) | CHF 60 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (CHF 99) | CHF 128 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (CHF 121) | CHF 167 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in France is 14% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,729 (CHF 28,361) | CHF 28,438 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (CHF 1.54) | CHF 1.50 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €58 (CHF 64) | CHF 84 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 48% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.37 (CHF 5.92) | CHF 16 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 24 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (CHF 28) | CHF 106 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.87 (CHF 5.36) | CHF 6 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.28 (CHF 4.72) | CHF 4.74 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.71 (CHF 4.09) | CHF 5.27 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.01 (CHF 2.22) | CHF 3.91 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.22 (CHF 2.45) | CHF 4.67 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (CHF 26) | CHF 39 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 29% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (CHF 47) | CHF 77 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (CHF 22) | CHF 35 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €77 (CHF 85) | CHF 246 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (CHF 72) | CHF 107 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (CHF 12) | CHF 16 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.70 (CHF 4.08) | CHF 5.06 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 7 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €478 (CHF 527) | CHF 464 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.35 (CHF 0.38) | CHF 0.39 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (CHF 44) | CHF 110 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (CHF 11) | CHF 9 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in France is 30% cheaper than in Switzerland
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