Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 50% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (CHF 13) | CHF 26 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.79 (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.33 (CHF 3.92) | CHF 13 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 (CHF 1.03) | CHF 1.59 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.44 (CHF 2.87) | CHF 8 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.10 (CHF 2.47) | CHF 3.86 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.04 (CHF 4.76) | CHF 11 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.88 (CHF 2.21) | CHF 3.86 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.90 (CHF 1.06) | CHF 2.88 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.69 (CHF 1.99) | CHF 2.07 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (CHF 9) | CHF 14 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.91 (CHF 2.25) | CHF 2.40 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.01 (CHF 1.18) | CHF 2.40 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 20% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,966 (CHF 2,315) | CHF 2,950 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,239 (CHF 1,459) | CHF 2,055 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £156 (CHF 184) | CHF 147 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,248 (CHF 1,470) | CHF 1,644 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,023 (CHF 1,204) | CHF 1,242 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £92 (CHF 109) | CHF 98 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 (CHF 27) | CHF 41 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £335 (CHF 395) | CHF 448 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £79 (CHF 93) | CHF 112 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (CHF 14) | CHF 30 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 37% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £69 (CHF 81) | CHF 117 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £31 (CHF 37) | CHF 60 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £72 (CHF 85) | CHF 133 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £76 (CHF 89) | CHF 173 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 21% more expensive than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,898 (CHF 23,427) | CHF 28,957 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.23 (CHF 1.45) | CHF 1.53 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £95 (CHF 112) | CHF 77 | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 48% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.88 (CHF 4.57) | CHF 16 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (CHF 10) | CHF 45 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £78 (CHF 92) | CHF 87 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.36 (CHF 3.96) | CHF 4.57 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.58 (CHF 1.86) | CHF 4.16 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.12 (CHF 3.67) | CHF 4.08 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.85 (CHF 2.18) | CHF 3.51 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.45 (CHF 1.70) | CHF 3.81 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (CHF 14) | CHF 35 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 41% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £29 (CHF 34) | CHF 78 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (CHF 24) | CHF 36 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £108 (CHF 127) | CHF 194 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (CHF 67) | CHF 114 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (CHF 10) | CHF 16 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.11 (CHF 3.66) | CHF 4.97 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.64 (CHF 5.47) | CHF 7 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £417 (CHF 491) | CHF 473 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.12 (CHF 0.14) | CHF 0.37 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £38 (CHF 45) | CHF 105 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (CHF 13) | CHF 9 | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2020.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 26% cheaper than in Switzerland
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