Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 50% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| United Kingdom | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 (CHF 13) | CHF 25 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.55 (CHF 3.89) | CHF 13 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.92 (CHF 1.00) | CHF 1.68 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.76 (CHF 3.03) | CHF 8 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.20 (CHF 2.42) | CHF 4.00 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.96 (CHF 4.35) | CHF 12 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.07 (CHF 2.27) | CHF 3.57 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.84 (CHF 0.92) | CHF 2.25 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.95 (CHF 2.15) | CHF 1.92 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (CHF 10) | CHF 15 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.00 (CHF 2.19) | CHF 2.40 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.07 (CHF 1.18) | CHF 2.62 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 32% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| United Kingdom | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,972 (CHF 2,164) | CHF 3,428 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,454 (CHF 1,596) | CHF 2,556 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £183 (CHF 201) | CHF 154 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,323 (CHF 1,452) | CHF 1,890 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £893 (CHF 980) | CHF 1,502 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £160 (CHF 175) | CHF 82 | + 113% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £25 (CHF 28) | CHF 52 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £301 (CHF 330) | CHF 473 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £111 (CHF 122) | CHF 122 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (CHF 15) | CHF 34 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 33% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| United Kingdom | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £67 (CHF 73) | CHF 105 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 (CHF 36) | CHF 49 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £77 (CHF 84) | CHF 113 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £73 (CHF 80) | CHF 189 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is about the same as in Switzerland | ||||
| United Kingdom | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £22,680 (CHF 24,889) | CHF 29,608 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.70 (CHF 1.87) | CHF 1.98 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £80 (CHF 88) | CHF 80 | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 52% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| United Kingdom | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.67 (CHF 4.03) | CHF 17 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (CHF 10) | CHF 36 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £83 (CHF 91) | CHF 123 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.92 (CHF 3.21) | CHF 5.29 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.72 (CHF 1.88) | CHF 3.94 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.68 (CHF 4.04) | CHF 3.92 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.08 (CHF 2.29) | CHF 2.63 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.58 (CHF 1.73) | CHF 2.68 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (CHF 14) | CHF 58 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 34% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| United Kingdom | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £35 (CHF 38) | CHF 68 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (CHF 23) | CHF 39 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £109 (CHF 119) | CHF 85 | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £60 (CHF 65) | CHF 109 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (CHF 10) | CHF 15 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.14 (CHF 3.44) | CHF 5.03 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.95 (CHF 5.43) | CHF 7 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £508 (CHF 557) | CHF 816 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 (CHF 0.17) | CHF 0.22 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £36 (CHF 39) | CHF 84 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (CHF 13) | CHF 9 | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2022.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 31% cheaper than in Switzerland
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