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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. United Kingdom

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. United Kingdom - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.49 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in the United Kingdom.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.71 EUR (4.3 USD) in Switzerland and 2.85 EUR (3.31 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 23.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.71 EUR
2.85 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.52 EUR (2.92 USD) in Switzerland and 1.65 EUR (1.91 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 34.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.52 EUR
1.65 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 44.31 EUR (51.37 USD) in Switzerland and 11.88 EUR (13.77 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

44.31 EUR
11.88 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12.88 EUR (14.93 USD) in Switzerland and 9.74 EUR (11.29 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 24.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

12.88 EUR
9.74 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.08 EUR (33.71 USD) in Switzerland and 7.33 EUR (8.5 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

29.08 EUR
7.33 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.66 EUR (11.2 USD) in Switzerland and 19.47 EUR (22.58 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 50.4% lower in Switzerland.

9.66 EUR
19.47 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.31 EUR (2.67 USD) in Switzerland and 2.74 EUR (3.17 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in Switzerland.

2.31 EUR
2.74 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.46 EUR (7.49 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 4.17 EUR (4.83 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 35.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

6.46 EUR
4.17 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.88 EUR (3.33 USD) in Switzerland and 3.41 EUR (3.96 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 15.5% lower in Switzerland.

2.88 EUR
3.41 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 14.64 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 25.54 EUR (29.61 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in Switzerland.

14.64 EUR
25.54 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.19 EUR (2.54 USD) in Switzerland and 1.16 EUR (1.34 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 47% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.19 EUR
1.16 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.02 EUR (3.5 USD) in Switzerland and 1.88 EUR (2.18 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 37.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.02 EUR
1.88 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 25.78 EUR (29.89 USD) in Switzerland and 9.12 EUR (10.57 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

25.78 EUR
9.12 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.92 EUR (2.23 USD) in Switzerland and 1.49 EUR (1.73 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 22.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.92 EUR
1.49 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.04 EUR (2.36 USD) in Switzerland and 1.54 EUR (1.78 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.04 EUR
1.54 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.67 EUR (3.1 USD) in Switzerland and 2.63 EUR (3.05 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 1.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.67 EUR
2.63 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.49 EUR (2.89 USD) in Switzerland and 1.37 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 45% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.49 EUR
1.37 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.43 EUR (3.98 USD) in Switzerland and 2.13 EUR (2.47 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.43 EUR
2.13 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.35 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 16.59 EUR (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

17.35 EUR
16.59 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.55 EUR (5.27 USD) in Switzerland and 3.08 EUR (3.57 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 32.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

4.55 EUR
3.08 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.41 EUR (1.63 USD) in Switzerland and 1.62 EUR (1.87 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 13% lower in Switzerland.

1.41 EUR
1.62 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. United Kingdom - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.41 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in the United Kingdom.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.9 EUR (6.84 USD) in Switzerland and 4.39 EUR (5.09 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 25.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

5.90 EUR
4.39 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.17 EUR (6 USD) in Switzerland and 2.41 EUR (2.79 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

5.17 EUR
2.41 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.58 EUR (9.95 USD) in Switzerland and 7.41 EUR (8.59 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 13.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

8.58 EUR
7.41 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.51 EUR (8.71 USD) in Switzerland and 6.77 EUR (7.85 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 9.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

7.51 EUR
6.77 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.24 EUR (21.15 USD) in Switzerland and 9.16 EUR (10.62 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

18.24 EUR
9.16 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 128.75 EUR (149.27 USD) in Switzerland and 91.64 EUR (106.25 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

128.75 EUR
91.64 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.82 EUR (31.1 USD) in Switzerland and 22.91 EUR (26.56 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

26.82 EUR
22.91 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.55 EUR (5.27 USD) in Switzerland and 1.51 EUR (1.75 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

4.55 EUR
1.51 EUR

Fuel

EURCHFUSDGBP

Switzerland vs. United Kingdom - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.14 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in the United Kingdom.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.95 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 1.66 EUR (1.93 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 14.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.95 EUR
1.66 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.86 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 1.58 EUR (1.83 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.86 EUR
1.58 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.12 EUR (1.3 USD) in Switzerland and 1.1 EUR (1.28 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 1.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.12 EUR
1.10 EUR

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. United Kingdom - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.43 times less for transportation in Switzerland than in the United Kingdom.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 93.35 EUR (108.22 USD) in Switzerland and 213.18 EUR (247.15 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 56.2% lower in Switzerland.

93.35 EUR
213.18 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.18 EUR (4.85 USD) in Switzerland and 3.44 EUR (3.98 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 17.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

4.18 EUR
3.44 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 74.03 EUR (85.83 USD) in Switzerland and 34.37 EUR (39.84 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

74.03 EUR
34.37 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.79 EUR (3.23 USD) in Switzerland and 2.86 EUR (3.32 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 2.4% lower in Switzerland.

2.79 EUR
2.86 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.44 EUR (7.46 USD) in Switzerland and 5.04 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 21.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

6.44 EUR
5.04 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Switzerland vs. United Kingdom - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 21.46 EUR (24.88 USD) in Switzerland and 17.18 EUR (19.92 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 19.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

21.46 EUR
17.18 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 76.8 EUR (89.04 USD) in Switzerland and 55.22 EUR (64.01 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 28.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

76.80 EUR
55.22 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 43.25 EUR (50.14 USD) in Switzerland and 20.56 EUR (23.84 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 52.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

43.25 EUR
20.56 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. United Kingdom - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.02 times less for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in the United Kingdom.

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 2399 EUR (2781.08 USD) in Switzerland and 2541 EUR (2945.77 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 5.6% lower in Switzerland.

2 399 EUR
2 541 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 1973 EUR (2287.1 USD) in Switzerland and 1896 EUR (2197.75 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 3.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

1 973 EUR
1 896 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 4390 EUR (5089.34 USD) in Switzerland and 4721 EUR (5473.06 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 7% lower in Switzerland.

4 390 EUR
4 721 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 3265 EUR (3785.74 USD) in Switzerland and 3151 EUR (3653.33 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 3.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

3 265 EUR
3 151 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. United Kingdom - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.37 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in the United Kingdom.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 20923 EUR (24256.75 USD) in Switzerland and 17380 EUR (20149.81 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 16.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

20 923 EUR
17 380 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 16038 EUR (18593.61 USD) in Switzerland and 9665 EUR (11205.53 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 39.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

16 038 EUR
9 665 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. United Kingdom - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 2 times higher than in the United Kingdom.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6809 EUR (7894.12 USD) in Switzerland and 3401 EUR (3943.36 USD) in the United Kingdom. The average salary is 50.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

6 809 EUR
3 401 EUR

Hotels

EURCHFUSDGBP

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

One star

120 EUR
138 EUR

Two stars

144 EUR
105 EUR

Three stars

209 EUR
110 EUR

Four stars

296 EUR
143 EUR

Five stars

539 EUR
364 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 • United Kingdom: 20 cities, 1334 hotels

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