Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Switzerland
Currency:
Food | - 49% | |||
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Food in United Kingdom is 49% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
United Kingdom | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (CHF 15) | CHF 25 | - 42% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.53 (CHF 3.94) | CHF 13 | - 70% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.94 (CHF 1.04) | CHF 1.66 | - 37% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.98 (CHF 3.33) | CHF 7 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.09 (CHF 2.34) | CHF 3.99 | - 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.33 (CHF 4.84) | CHF 12 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.06 (CHF 2.30) | CHF 3.53 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.79 (CHF 0.89) | CHF 2.30 | - 62% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.75 (CHF 1.95) | CHF 1.90 | + 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (CHF 9) | CHF 14 | - 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £2.05 (CHF 2.29) | CHF 2.31 | - 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 (CHF 1.03) | CHF 2.56 | - 60% | |
Housing | - 29% | |||
Housing in United Kingdom is 29% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
United Kingdom | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,077 (CHF 2,319) | CHF 3,365 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,516 (CHF 1,692) | CHF 2,532 | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £195 (CHF 218) | CHF 189 | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,268 (CHF 1,416) | CHF 1,896 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,039 (CHF 1,160) | CHF 1,449 | - 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £126 (CHF 141) | CHF 97 | + 46% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £25 (CHF 27) | CHF 50 | - 45% | |
40” flat screen tv | £278 (CHF 310) | CHF 479 | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (CHF 95) | CHF 106 | - 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 44% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (CHF 15) | CHF 33 | - 55% | |
Clothes | - 34% | |||
Clothes in United Kingdom is 34% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
United Kingdom | Switzerland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £66 (CHF 74) | CHF 105 | - 30% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 (CHF 35) | CHF 50 | - 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £74 (CHF 83) | CHF 115 | - 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £72 (CHF 81) | CHF 182 | - 56% | |
Transportation | + 18% | |||
Transportation in United Kingdom is 18% more expensive than in Switzerland | ||||
United Kingdom | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £23,492 (CHF 26,231) | CHF 31,210 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.70 (CHF 1.90) | CHF 2.05 | - 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £97 (CHF 108) | CHF 79 | + 38% | |
Personal Care | - 51% | |||
Personal Care in United Kingdom is 51% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
United Kingdom | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.65 (CHF 4.07) | CHF 15 | - 73% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £10 (CHF 11) | CHF 35 | - 69% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £81 (CHF 91) | CHF 130 | - 30% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.65 (CHF 2.96) | CHF 5.29 | - 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.71 (CHF 1.91) | CHF 4.05 | - 53% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.56 (CHF 3.98) | CHF 4.98 | - 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.10 (CHF 2.35) | CHF 2.69 | - 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.56 (CHF 1.75) | CHF 3.07 | - 43% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (CHF 16) | CHF 50 | - 67% | |
Entertainment | - 32% | |||
Entertainment in United Kingdom is 32% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
United Kingdom | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £34 (CHF 38) | CHF 67 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £21 (CHF 24) | CHF 39 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £115 (CHF 128) | CHF 85 | + 50% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £61 (CHF 68) | CHF 113 | - 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (CHF 10) | CHF 17 | - 38% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.23 (CHF 3.60) | CHF 5.13 | - 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.15 (CHF 5.75) | CHF 7 | - 18% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £473 (CHF 528) | CHF 813 | - 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.13 (CHF 0.14) | CHF 0.22 | - 34% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £38 (CHF 42) | CHF 81 | - 48% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £13 (CHF 14) | CHF 9 | + 49% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |
These prices were last updated on February 07, 2023.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 25% cheaper than in Switzerland
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