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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

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. France - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.56 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in France.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.89 EUR (4.42 USD) in Switzerland and 3.04 EUR (3.45 USD) in France. The price of this product is 21.9% lower in France.

3.89 EUR
3.04 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.82 EUR (3.2 USD) in Switzerland and 2.03 EUR (2.31 USD) in France. The price of this product is 28% lower in France.

2.82 EUR
2.03 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 53.59 EUR (60.86 USD) in Switzerland and 22.24 EUR (25.26 USD) in France. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in France.

53.59 EUR
22.24 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.82 EUR (15.7 USD) in Switzerland and 9 EUR (10.22 USD) in France. The price of this product is 34.9% lower in France.

13.82 EUR
9.00 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 28.04 EUR (31.84 USD) in Switzerland and 12.9 EUR (14.65 USD) in France. The price of this product is 54% lower in France.

28.04 EUR
12.90 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.57 EUR (10.87 USD) in Switzerland and 10.5 EUR (11.93 USD) in France. The price of this product is 8.9% lower in Switzerland.

9.57 EUR
10.50 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.18 EUR (2.48 USD) in Switzerland and 2.06 EUR (2.34 USD) in France. The price of this product is 5.5% lower in France.

2.18 EUR
2.06 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.38 EUR (7.25 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 3.52 EUR (4 USD) in France. The price of this product is 44.8% lower in France.

6.38 EUR
3.52 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.89 EUR (3.28 USD) in Switzerland and 3.06 EUR (3.48 USD) in France. The price of this product is 5.6% lower in Switzerland.

2.89 EUR
3.06 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 14.94 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 15.4 EUR (17.49 USD) in France. The price of this product is 3% lower in Switzerland.

14.94 EUR
15.40 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.38 EUR (2.7 USD) in Switzerland and 1.47 EUR (1.67 USD) in France. The price of this product is 38.2% lower in France.

2.38 EUR
1.47 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.19 EUR (3.62 USD) in Switzerland and 1.96 EUR (2.23 USD) in France. The price of this product is 38.6% lower in France.

3.19 EUR
1.96 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 27.43 EUR (31.15 USD) in Switzerland and 16.67 EUR (18.93 USD) in France. The price of this product is 39.2% lower in France.

27.43 EUR
16.67 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.79 EUR (2.03 USD) in Switzerland and 1.15 EUR (1.31 USD) in France. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in France.

1.79 EUR
1.15 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.4 EUR (2.73 USD) in Switzerland and 2.15 EUR (2.44 USD) in France. The price of this product is 10.4% lower in France.

2.40 EUR
2.15 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.21 EUR (3.65 USD) in Switzerland and 2.83 EUR (3.21 USD) in France. The price of this product is 11.8% lower in France.

3.21 EUR
2.83 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.57 EUR (2.92 USD) in Switzerland and 2.16 EUR (2.45 USD) in France. The price of this product is 16% lower in France.

2.57 EUR
2.16 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.52 EUR (4 USD) in Switzerland and 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in France. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in France.

3.52 EUR
2.20 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.71 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 14.52 EUR (16.49 USD) in France. The price of this product is 18% lower in France.

17.71 EUR
14.52 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.58 EUR (5.2 USD) in Switzerland and 3.66 EUR (4.16 USD) in France. The price of this product is 20.1% lower in France.

4.58 EUR
3.66 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.41 EUR (1.61 USD) in Switzerland and 0.83 EUR (0.94 USD) in France. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in France.

1.41 EUR
0.83 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. France - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.89 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in France.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.66 EUR (6.42 USD) in Switzerland and 3.64 EUR (4.13 USD) in France. The price of this product is 35.7% lower in France.

5.66 EUR
3.64 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.73 EUR (5.37 USD) in Switzerland and 2.93 EUR (3.33 USD) in France. The price of this product is 38.1% lower in France.

4.73 EUR
2.93 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.51 EUR (9.66 USD) in Switzerland and 6.5 EUR (7.38 USD) in France. The price of this product is 23.6% lower in France.

8.51 EUR
6.50 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.44 EUR (8.45 USD) in Switzerland and 6 EUR (6.81 USD) in France. The price of this product is 19.4% lower in France.

7.44 EUR
6.00 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 15.95 EUR (18.11 USD) in Switzerland and 10 EUR (11.36 USD) in France. The price of this product is 37.3% lower in France.

15.95 EUR
10.00 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 127.59 EUR (144.9 USD) in Switzerland and 60 EUR (68.14 USD) in France. The price of this product is 53% lower in France.

127.59 EUR
60.00 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.58 EUR (30.19 USD) in Switzerland and 15 EUR (17.04 USD) in France. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in France.

26.58 EUR
15.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.4 EUR (5 USD) in Switzerland and 2.42 EUR (2.75 USD) in France. The price of this product is 45% lower in France.

4.40 EUR
2.42 EUR

Fuel

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. France - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.16 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in France.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.87 EUR (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 1.54 EUR (1.75 USD) in France. The price of this product is 17.6% lower in France.

1.87 EUR
1.54 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.8 EUR (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 1.63 EUR (1.85 USD) in France. The price of this product is 9.4% lower in France.

1.80 EUR
1.63 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.15 EUR (1.31 USD) in Switzerland and 0.97 EUR (1.1 USD) in France. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in France.

1.15 EUR
0.97 EUR

Transportation

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. France - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.45 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in France.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 96.75 EUR (109.89 USD) in Switzerland and 84 EUR (95.4 USD) in France. The price of this product is 13.2% lower in France.

96.75 EUR
84.00 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.68 EUR (5.31 USD) in Switzerland and 2 EUR (2.27 USD) in France. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in France.

4.68 EUR
2.00 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 85.06 EUR (96.6 USD) in Switzerland and 45 EUR (51.11 USD) in France. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in France.

85.06 EUR
45.00 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.32 EUR (6.04 USD) in Switzerland and 1.65 EUR (1.87 USD) in France. The price of this product is 69% lower in France.

5.32 EUR
1.65 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.18 EUR (8.15 USD) in Switzerland and 5 EUR (5.68 USD) in France. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in France.

7.18 EUR
5.00 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSDCHF

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 21.26 EUR (24.15 USD) in Switzerland and 13 EUR (14.76 USD) in France. The price of this product is 38.9% lower in France.

21.26 EUR
13.00 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 92.8 EUR (105.39 USD) in Switzerland and 36.44 EUR (41.39 USD) in France. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in France.

92.80 EUR
36.44 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 42.53 EUR (48.3 USD) in Switzerland and 16.12 EUR (18.31 USD) in France. The price of this product is 62.1% lower in France.

42.53 EUR
16.12 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. France - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.56 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 2219 EUR (2520.22 USD) in Switzerland and 1280 EUR (1453.25 USD) in France. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in France.

2 219 EUR
1 280 EUR

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 1699 EUR (1929.03 USD) in Switzerland and 956.19 EUR (1085.96 USD) in France. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in France.

1 699 EUR
956.19 EUR

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 4120 EUR (4679.49 USD) in Switzerland and 2883 EUR (3273.83 USD) in France. The price of this product is 30% lower in France.

4 120 EUR
2 883 EUR

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 2940 EUR (3338.66 USD) in Switzerland and 1908 EUR (2167.22 USD) in France. The price of this product is 35.1% lower in France.

2 940 EUR
1 908 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. France - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.54 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 20432 EUR (23204.83 USD) in Switzerland and 12346 EUR (14021.69 USD) in France. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in France.

20 432 EUR
12 346 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 12004 EUR (13632.87 USD) in Switzerland and 8714 EUR (9896.45 USD) in France. The price of this product is 27.4% lower in France.

12 004 EUR
8 714 EUR

Salary

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. France - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 2.53 times higher than in France.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6759 EUR (7676.32 USD) in Switzerland and 2673 EUR (3035.58 USD) in France. The average salary is 60.5% lower in France.

6 759 EUR
2 673 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDCHF

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

One star

123 EUR
69.6 EUR

Two stars

147 EUR
75.3 EUR

Three stars

213 EUR
98.4 EUR

Four stars

302 EUR
168 EUR

Five stars

550 EUR
410 EUR

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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