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 | £10 (CHF 13) | CHF 26 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.86 (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.32 (CHF 4.21) | CHF 13 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.82 (CHF 1.04) | CHF 1.60 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.48 (CHF 3.14) | CHF 8 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.93 (CHF 2.45) | CHF 3.80 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.44 (CHF 5.62) | CHF 11 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.95 (CHF 2.47) | CHF 3.85 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.79 (CHF 1.00) | CHF 2.39 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.68 (CHF 2.12) | CHF 2.11 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (CHF 10) | CHF 15 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.95 (CHF 2.47) | CHF 2.48 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.91 (CHF 1.15) | CHF 2.62 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 18% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,807 (CHF 2,290) | CHF 2,797 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,101 (CHF 1,396) | CHF 2,185 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £145 (CHF 183) | CHF 166 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,121 (CHF 1,420) | CHF 1,637 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,034 (CHF 1,311) | CHF 1,195 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £100 (CHF 127) | CHF 94 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (CHF 28) | CHF 40 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £318 (CHF 403) | CHF 426 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £76 (CHF 96) | CHF 127 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (CHF 15) | CHF 29 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 30% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £69 (CHF 87) | CHF 107 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 (CHF 41) | CHF 62 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £77 (CHF 98) | CHF 128 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £75 (CHF 95) | CHF 167 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 15% more expensive than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,042 (CHF 25,400) | CHF 27,665 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.15 (CHF 1.46) | CHF 1.48 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £88 (CHF 111) | CHF 87 | + 27% | |
| 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) | £3.27 (CHF 4.14) | CHF 16 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (CHF 11) | CHF 24 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £82 (CHF 104) | CHF 98 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.51 (CHF 4.45) | CHF 6 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.58 (CHF 2.00) | CHF 4.74 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.20 (CHF 4.06) | CHF 5.27 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.88 (CHF 2.38) | CHF 3.63 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.43 (CHF 1.82) | CHF 4.67 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (CHF 17) | CHF 39 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 26% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (CHF 38) | CHF 78 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (CHF 24) | CHF 35 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £135 (CHF 171) | CHF 251 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (CHF 72) | CHF 108 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (CHF 11) | CHF 16 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.29 (CHF 4.17) | CHF 5.06 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.60 (CHF 5.83) | CHF 7 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £428 (CHF 543) | CHF 464 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.30 (CHF 0.38) | CHF 0.33 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £34 (CHF 43) | CHF 99 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (CHF 15) | CHF 9 | + 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 21% cheaper than in Switzerland
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