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 | £10 (CHF 14) | CHF 26 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.84 (CHF 8) | CHF 14 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.33 (CHF 4.30) | CHF 13 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.84 (CHF 1.08) | CHF 1.59 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.50 (CHF 3.22) | CHF 8 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.92 (CHF 2.48) | CHF 3.80 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.31 (CHF 5.57) | CHF 11 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.94 (CHF 2.50) | CHF 3.85 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.78 (CHF 1.01) | CHF 2.39 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.70 (CHF 2.20) | CHF 2.11 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (CHF 11) | CHF 15 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.94 (CHF 2.51) | CHF 2.48 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.91 (CHF 1.18) | CHF 2.62 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 17% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,820 (CHF 2,351) | CHF 2,797 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,114 (CHF 1,438) | CHF 2,185 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £145 (CHF 187) | CHF 166 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,128 (CHF 1,457) | CHF 1,637 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,017 (CHF 1,314) | CHF 1,195 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £93 (CHF 120) | CHF 94 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (CHF 28) | CHF 40 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £325 (CHF 420) | CHF 426 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £75 (CHF 97) | CHF 127 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (CHF 15) | CHF 29 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 28% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £69 (CHF 89) | CHF 108 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 (CHF 42) | CHF 62 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £77 (CHF 99) | CHF 128 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £75 (CHF 96) | CHF 167 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 18% more expensive than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,042 (CHF 25,887) | CHF 27,665 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.14 (CHF 1.48) | CHF 1.48 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £89 (CHF 115) | CHF 87 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 39% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.04 (CHF 3.92) | CHF 16 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (CHF 11) | CHF 24 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £82 (CHF 106) | CHF 98 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.32 (CHF 4.29) | CHF 6 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.52 (CHF 1.97) | CHF 4.74 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.20 (CHF 4.13) | CHF 5.27 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.90 (CHF 2.46) | CHF 3.63 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.45 (CHF 1.87) | CHF 4.67 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (CHF 18) | CHF 39 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 25% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (CHF 39) | CHF 75 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (CHF 24) | CHF 35 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £135 (CHF 174) | CHF 251 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (CHF 74) | CHF 108 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (CHF 11) | CHF 16 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.31 (CHF 4.28) | CHF 5.06 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.54 (CHF 5.87) | CHF 7 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £421 (CHF 543) | CHF 464 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.30 (CHF 0.39) | CHF 0.33 | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £33 (CHF 42) | CHF 103 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (CHF 15) | CHF 9 | + 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 20% cheaper than in Switzerland
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