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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. France

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Switzerland vs. France - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.4 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in France.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 4.28 USD in Switzerland and 3.46 USD in France. The price of this product is 19.2% lower in France.

4.28 USD
3.46 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.91 USD in Switzerland and 2.47 USD in France. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in France.

2.91 USD
2.47 USD

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 51.12 USD in Switzerland and 19.97 USD in France. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in France.

51.12 USD
19.97 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 14.85 USD in Switzerland and 9.31 USD in France. The price of this product is 37.3% lower in France.

14.85 USD
9.31 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 33.54 USD in Switzerland and 14.83 USD in France. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in France.

33.54 USD
14.83 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 11.14 USD in Switzerland and 15.13 USD in France. The price of this product is 26.4% lower in Switzerland.

11.14 USD
15.13 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.66 USD in Switzerland and 2.78 USD in France. The price of this product is 4.3% lower in Switzerland.

2.66 USD
2.78 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 7.45 USD for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 5.4 USD in France. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in France.

7.45 USD
5.40 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.32 USD in Switzerland and 4.12 USD in France. The price of this product is 19.4% lower in Switzerland.

3.32 USD
4.12 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 16.97 USD in Switzerland and 17.49 USD in France. The price of this product is 3% lower in Switzerland.

16.97 USD
17.49 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.53 USD in Switzerland and 1.9 USD in France. The price of this product is 24.9% lower in France.

2.53 USD
1.90 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.48 USD in Switzerland and 2 USD in France. The price of this product is 42.5% lower in France.

3.48 USD
2.00 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 29.74 USD in Switzerland and 26.58 USD in France. The price of this product is 10.6% lower in France.

29.74 USD
26.58 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 2.22 USD in Switzerland and 1.58 USD in France. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in France.

2.22 USD
1.58 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.35 USD in Switzerland and 3.02 USD in France. The price of this product is 22.2% lower in Switzerland.

2.35 USD
3.02 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.08 USD in Switzerland and 3.49 USD in France. The price of this product is 11.7% lower in Switzerland.

3.08 USD
3.49 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.87 USD in Switzerland and 2.61 USD in France. The price of this product is 9.1% lower in France.

2.87 USD
2.61 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.96 USD in Switzerland and 3.07 USD in France. The price of this product is 22.5% lower in France.

3.96 USD
3.07 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 20.11 USD in Switzerland and 16.49 USD in France. The price of this product is 18% lower in France.

20.11 USD
16.49 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.25 USD in Switzerland and 3.98 USD in France. The price of this product is 24.2% lower in France.

5.25 USD
3.98 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.62 USD in Switzerland and 0.83 USD in France. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in France.

1.62 USD
0.83 USD

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. France - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.75 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in France.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 6.81 USD in Switzerland and 4.76 USD in France. The price of this product is 30.1% lower in France.

6.81 USD
4.76 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.97 USD in Switzerland and 4.07 USD in France. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in France.

5.97 USD
4.07 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 9.9 USD in Switzerland and 8.15 USD in France. The price of this product is 17.7% lower in France.

9.90 USD
8.15 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.66 USD in Switzerland and 8.15 USD in France. The price of this product is 5.9% lower in France.

8.66 USD
8.15 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 21.04 USD in Switzerland and 13.97 USD in France. The price of this product is 33.6% lower in France.

21.04 USD
13.97 USD

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 148.53 USD in Switzerland and 75.67 USD in France. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in France.

148.53 USD
75.67 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 30.94 USD in Switzerland and 17.46 USD in France. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in France.

30.94 USD
17.46 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 5.25 USD in Switzerland and 3.35 USD in France. The price of this product is 36.2% lower in France.

5.25 USD
3.35 USD

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. France - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.12 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in France.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 2.27 USD in Switzerland and 1.94 USD in France. The price of this product is 14.5% lower in France.

2.27 USD
1.94 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 2.16 USD in Switzerland and 2.01 USD in France. The price of this product is 6.9% lower in France.

2.16 USD
2.01 USD

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.3 USD in Switzerland and 1.16 USD in France. The price of this product is 10.8% lower in France.

1.30 USD
1.16 USD

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. France - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.2 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in France.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 107.69 USD in Switzerland and 102.91 USD in France. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in France.

107.69 USD
102.91 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.83 USD in Switzerland and 2.91 USD in France. The price of this product is 39.8% lower in France.

4.83 USD
2.91 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 85.41 USD in Switzerland and 55.88 USD in France. The price of this product is 34.6% lower in France.

85.41 USD
55.88 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 3.22 USD in Switzerland and 2.33 USD in France. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in France.

3.22 USD
2.33 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.43 USD in Switzerland and 9.31 USD in France. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in Switzerland.

7.43 USD
9.31 USD

Sports & entertainment

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Switzerland vs. France - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 24.76 USD in Switzerland and 16.3 USD in France. The price of this product is 34.2% lower in France.

24.76 USD
16.30 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 88.6 USD in Switzerland and 40.31 USD in France. The price of this product is 54.5% lower in France.

88.60 USD
40.31 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 49.89 USD in Switzerland and 19.32 USD in France. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in France.

49.89 USD
19.32 USD

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. France - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.53 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in France.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 2767 USD in Switzerland and 1725 USD in France. The price of this product is 37.7% lower in France.

2 767 USD
1 725 USD

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 2276 USD in Switzerland and 1215 USD in France. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in France.

2 276 USD
1 215 USD

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 5064 USD in Switzerland and 3663 USD in France. The price of this product is 27.7% lower in France.

5 064 USD
3 663 USD

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 3767 USD in Switzerland and 2439 USD in France. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in France.

3 767 USD
2 439 USD

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. France - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.77 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in France.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 24137 USD in Switzerland and 14298 USD in France. The price of this product is 40.8% lower in France.

24 137 USD
14 298 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 18501 USD in Switzerland and 9784 USD in France. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in France.

18 501 USD
9 784 USD

Salary

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Switzerland vs. France - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 2.17 times higher than in France.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 7855 USD in Switzerland and 3627 USD in France. The average salary is 53.8% lower in France.

7 855 USD
3 627 USD

Hotels

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Switzerland vs. France - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

139 USD
79.1 USD

Two stars

166 USD
85.6 USD

Three stars

242 USD
112 USD

Four stars

343 USD
191 USD

Five stars

625 USD
466 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Switzerland: 15 cities, 303 hotels • France: 20 cities, 1104 hotels

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