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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 1.53 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in France.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 4.08 USD in Switzerland and 3.25 USD in France. The price of this product is 20.3% lower in France.

4.08 USD
3.25 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.95 USD in Switzerland and 2.17 USD in France. The price of this product is 26.4% lower in France.

2.95 USD
2.17 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 56.16 USD in Switzerland and 23.76 USD in France. The price of this product is 57.7% lower in France.

56.16 USD
23.76 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 14.49 USD in Switzerland and 9.61 USD in France. The price of this product is 33.7% lower in France.

14.49 USD
9.61 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.39 USD in Switzerland and 13.78 USD in France. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in France.

29.39 USD
13.78 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 10.03 USD in Switzerland and 11.22 USD in France. The price of this product is 10.6% lower in Switzerland.

10.03 USD
11.22 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.28 USD in Switzerland and 2.2 USD in France. The price of this product is 3.5% lower in France.

2.28 USD
2.20 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.69 USD for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 3.76 USD in France. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in France.

6.69 USD
3.76 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.03 USD in Switzerland and 3.27 USD in France. The price of this product is 7.3% lower in Switzerland.

3.03 USD
3.27 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 2.5 USD in Switzerland and 1.57 USD in France. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in France.

2.50 USD
1.57 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.34 USD in Switzerland and 2.09 USD in France. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in France.

3.34 USD
2.09 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 28.75 USD in Switzerland and 17.81 USD in France. The price of this product is 38.1% lower in France.

28.75 USD
17.81 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.87 USD in Switzerland and 1.23 USD in France. The price of this product is 34.2% lower in France.

1.87 USD
1.23 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.52 USD in Switzerland and 2.3 USD in France. The price of this product is 8.7% lower in France.

2.52 USD
2.30 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.37 USD in Switzerland and 3.02 USD in France. The price of this product is 10.4% lower in France.

3.37 USD
3.02 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.7 USD in Switzerland and 2.31 USD in France. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in France.

2.70 USD
2.31 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.69 USD in Switzerland and 2.35 USD in France. The price of this product is 36.3% lower in France.

3.69 USD
2.35 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 4.8 USD in Switzerland and 3.91 USD in France. The price of this product is 18.5% lower in France.

4.80 USD
3.91 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.48 USD in Switzerland and 0.89 USD in France. The price of this product is 39.9% lower in France.

1.48 USD
0.89 USD

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. France - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.85 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in France.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.93 USD in Switzerland and 3.89 USD in France. The price of this product is 34.4% lower in France.

5.93 USD
3.89 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.96 USD in Switzerland and 3.13 USD in France. The price of this product is 36.9% lower in France.

4.96 USD
3.13 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.91 USD in Switzerland and 6.94 USD in France. The price of this product is 22.1% lower in France.

8.91 USD
6.94 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.8 USD in Switzerland and 6.41 USD in France. The price of this product is 17.8% lower in France.

7.80 USD
6.41 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 16.72 USD in Switzerland and 10.68 USD in France. The price of this product is 36.1% lower in France.

16.72 USD
10.68 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 133.72 USD in Switzerland and 64.09 USD in France. The price of this product is 52.1% lower in France.

133.72 USD
64.09 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 27.86 USD in Switzerland and 16.02 USD in France. The price of this product is 42.5% lower in France.

27.86 USD
16.02 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.61 USD in Switzerland and 2.59 USD in France. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in France.

4.61 USD
2.59 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 2.22 USD in Switzerland and 1.92 USD in France. The price of this product is 13.5% lower in France.

2.22 USD
1.92 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 2.02 USD in Switzerland and 1.94 USD in France. The price of this product is 4% lower in France.

2.02 USD
1.94 USD

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.29 USD in Switzerland and 1.06 USD in France. The price of this product is 17.8% lower in France.

1.29 USD
1.06 USD

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. France - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.42 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in France.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 101.41 USD in Switzerland and 89.73 USD in France. The price of this product is 11.5% lower in France.

101.41 USD
89.73 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.9 USD in Switzerland and 2.14 USD in France. The price of this product is 56.3% lower in France.

4.90 USD
2.14 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 89.15 USD in Switzerland and 48.07 USD in France. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in France.

89.15 USD
48.07 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.57 USD in Switzerland and 1.76 USD in France. The price of this product is 68.4% lower in France.

5.57 USD
1.76 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.52 USD in Switzerland and 5.34 USD in France. The price of this product is 29% lower in France.

7.52 USD
5.34 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 22.29 USD in Switzerland and 13.89 USD in France. The price of this product is 37.7% lower in France.

22.29 USD
13.89 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 97.26 USD in Switzerland and 38.93 USD in France. The price of this product is 60% lower in France.

97.26 USD
38.93 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 44.57 USD in Switzerland and 17.22 USD in France. The price of this product is 61.4% lower in France.

44.57 USD
17.22 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 2326 USD in Switzerland and 1367 USD in France. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in France.

2 326 USD
1 367 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 1780 USD in Switzerland and 1021 USD in France. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in France.

1 780 USD
1 021 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 4318 USD in Switzerland and 3079 USD in France. The price of this product is 28.7% lower in France.

4 318 USD
3 079 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 3081 USD in Switzerland and 2038 USD in France. The price of this product is 33.9% lower in France.

3 081 USD
2 038 USD

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. France - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.51 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 21414 USD in Switzerland and 13188 USD in France. The price of this product is 38.4% lower in France.

21 414 USD
13 188 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 12581 USD in Switzerland and 9308 USD in France. The price of this product is 26% lower in France.

12 581 USD
9 308 USD

Salary

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Switzerland vs. France - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 2.48 times higher than in France.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 7084 USD in Switzerland and 2855 USD in France. The average salary is 59.7% lower in France.

7 084 USD
2 855 USD

Hotels

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

One star

158 USD
97.5 USD

Two stars

178 USD
109 USD

Three stars

276 USD
158 USD

Four stars

376 USD
217 USD

Five stars

671 USD
559 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Jun 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Jun 2024) • Switzerland: 19 cities, 297 hotels • France: 20 cities, 1164 hotels

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