Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 48% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 (CHF 14) | CHF 26 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.84 (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.40 (CHF 4.04) | CHF 12 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.90 (CHF 1.08) | CHF 1.55 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.42 (CHF 2.89) | CHF 8 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.08 (CHF 2.47) | CHF 3.90 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.08 (CHF 4.86) | CHF 11 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.86 (CHF 2.22) | CHF 3.64 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.92 (CHF 1.10) | CHF 2.92 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.69 (CHF 2.01) | CHF 2.12 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (CHF 9) | CHF 15 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.88 (CHF 2.24) | CHF 2.55 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.99 (CHF 1.18) | CHF 2.41 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 21% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,969 (CHF 2,344) | CHF 2,992 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,330 (CHF 1,583) | CHF 2,093 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £142 (CHF 169) | CHF 184 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,249 (CHF 1,487) | CHF 1,643 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,037 (CHF 1,235) | CHF 1,230 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £108 (CHF 129) | CHF 125 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (CHF 27) | CHF 40 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £334 (CHF 398) | CHF 539 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £84 (CHF 100) | CHF 112 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (CHF 8) | CHF 14 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (CHF 14) | CHF 31 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 35% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £71 (CHF 84) | CHF 115 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £31 (CHF 37) | CHF 56 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £73 (CHF 86) | CHF 129 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £77 (CHF 92) | CHF 197 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 20% more expensive than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,845 (CHF 23,626) | CHF 32,449 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.25 (CHF 1.49) | CHF 1.58 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £97 (CHF 115) | CHF 77 | + 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 46% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.04 (CHF 4.81) | CHF 15 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (CHF 10) | CHF 45 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £86 (CHF 102) | CHF 97 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.45 (CHF 4.11) | CHF 5.20 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.61 (CHF 1.91) | CHF 4.16 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.89 (CHF 4.63) | CHF 4.69 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.84 (CHF 2.19) | CHF 3.53 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.51 (CHF 1.79) | CHF 3.96 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (CHF 14) | CHF 36 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 39% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £29 (CHF 35) | CHF 79 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (CHF 24) | CHF 37 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £105 (CHF 126) | CHF 120 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £56 (CHF 67) | CHF 115 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (CHF 10) | CHF 18 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.13 (CHF 3.72) | CHF 5.00 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.67 (CHF 5.56) | CHF 7 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £415 (CHF 494) | CHF 478 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.13 (CHF 0.16) | CHF 0.37 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £40 (CHF 48) | CHF 98 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (CHF 13) | CHF 8 | + 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 09, 2020.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 25% cheaper than in Switzerland
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