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Cost of Living & Prices:
France vs. Switzerland

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

France vs. Switzerland - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.51 times less for grocery shopping in France than in Switzerland.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.04 EUR (3.3 USD) in France and 3.74 EUR (4.05 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 18.7% lower in France.

3.04 EUR
3.74 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.03 EUR (2.2 USD) in France and 2.71 EUR (2.94 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 25.1% lower in France.

2.03 EUR
2.71 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 22.24 EUR (24.13 USD) in France and 51.46 EUR (55.83 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 56.8% lower in France.

22.24 EUR
51.46 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9 EUR (9.76 USD) in France and 13.27 EUR (14.4 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 32.2% lower in France.

9.00 EUR
13.27 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 12.9 EUR (13.99 USD) in France and 26.93 EUR (29.21 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 52.1% lower in France.

12.90 EUR
26.93 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 10.5 EUR (11.39 USD) in France and 9.19 EUR (9.97 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 12.5% lower in Switzerland.

10.50 EUR
9.19 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.06 EUR (2.23 USD) in France and 2.09 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 1.4% lower in France.

2.06 EUR
2.09 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.52 EUR (3.82 USD) for 12 eggs in France and 6.13 EUR (6.65 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in France.

3.52 EUR
6.13 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.06 EUR (3.32 USD) in France and 2.78 EUR (3.01 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 9.2% lower in Switzerland.

3.06 EUR
2.78 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 16.12 EUR (17.49 USD) in France and 15.64 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 3% lower in Switzerland.

16.12 EUR
15.64 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.47 EUR (1.59 USD) in France and 2.29 EUR (2.48 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in France.

1.47 EUR
2.29 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.96 EUR (2.13 USD) in France and 3.06 EUR (3.32 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in France.

1.96 EUR
3.06 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 16.67 EUR (18.08 USD) in France and 26.34 EUR (28.58 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 36.7% lower in France.

16.67 EUR
26.34 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.15 EUR (1.25 USD) in France and 1.72 EUR (1.86 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in France.

1.15 EUR
1.72 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.15 EUR (2.33 USD) in France and 2.31 EUR (2.5 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 6.9% lower in France.

2.15 EUR
2.31 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.83 EUR (3.07 USD) in France and 3.08 EUR (3.35 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 8.1% lower in France.

2.83 EUR
3.08 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.16 EUR (2.34 USD) in France and 2.47 EUR (2.68 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 12.6% lower in France.

2.16 EUR
2.47 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.2 EUR (2.39 USD) in France and 3.38 EUR (3.67 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 34.9% lower in France.

2.20 EUR
3.38 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 15.2 EUR (16.49 USD) in France and 18.54 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 18% lower in France.

15.20 EUR
18.54 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.66 EUR (3.97 USD) in France and 4.4 EUR (4.77 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in France.

3.66 EUR
4.40 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.83 EUR (0.9 USD) in France and 1.36 EUR (1.47 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 39% lower in France.

0.83 EUR
1.36 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSDCHF

France vs. Switzerland - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.81 times less for meals in restaurants in France than in Switzerland.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.64 EUR (3.95 USD) in France and 5.43 EUR (5.89 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 33% lower in France.

3.64 EUR
5.43 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.93 EUR (3.18 USD) in France and 4.54 EUR (4.93 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in France.

2.93 EUR
4.54 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.5 EUR (7.05 USD) in France and 8.17 EUR (8.86 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 20.4% lower in France.

6.50 EUR
8.17 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6 EUR (6.51 USD) in France and 7.15 EUR (7.75 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 16.1% lower in France.

6.00 EUR
7.15 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10 EUR (10.85 USD) in France and 15.32 EUR (16.62 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in France.

10.00 EUR
15.32 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 60 EUR (65.09 USD) in France and 122.53 EUR (132.93 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 51% lower in France.

60.00 EUR
122.53 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 15 EUR (16.27 USD) in France and 25.53 EUR (27.69 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in France.

15.00 EUR
25.53 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.42 EUR (2.63 USD) in France and 4.23 EUR (4.59 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 42.8% lower in France.

2.42 EUR
4.23 EUR

Fuel

EURUSDCHF

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

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.77 EUR (1.92 USD) in France and 2.04 EUR (2.22 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 13.2% lower in France.

1.77 EUR
2.04 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.78 EUR (1.94 USD) in France and 1.86 EUR (2.02 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 4.3% lower in France.

1.78 EUR
1.86 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 0.98 EUR (1.06 USD) in France and 1.19 EUR (1.29 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 17.6% lower in France.

0.98 EUR
1.19 EUR

Transportation

EURUSDCHF

France vs. Switzerland - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.39 times less for transportation in France than in Switzerland.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 84 EUR (91.13 USD) in France and 92.92 EUR (100.8 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 9.6% lower in France.

84.00 EUR
92.92 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2 EUR (2.17 USD) in France and 4.49 EUR (4.87 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in France.

2.00 EUR
4.49 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 45 EUR (48.82 USD) in France and 81.69 EUR (88.62 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in France.

45.00 EUR
81.69 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.65 EUR (1.79 USD) in France and 5.11 EUR (5.54 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in France.

1.65 EUR
5.11 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5 EUR (5.42 USD) in France and 6.89 EUR (7.48 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 27.4% lower in France.

5.00 EUR
6.89 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSDCHF

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 13 EUR (14.1 USD) in France and 20.42 EUR (22.15 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 36.3% lower in France.

13.00 EUR
20.42 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 36.44 EUR (39.53 USD) in France and 89.12 EUR (96.68 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in France.

36.44 EUR
89.12 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 16.12 EUR (17.49 USD) in France and 40.84 EUR (44.31 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in France.

16.12 EUR
40.84 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSDCHF

France vs. Switzerland - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.5 times less for renting an apartment in France than in Switzerland.

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 1280 EUR (1388.13 USD) in France and 2131 EUR (2311.95 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 39.9% lower in France.

1 280 EUR
2 131 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 956.19 EUR (1037.3 USD) in France and 1631 EUR (1769.61 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 41.4% lower in France.

956.19 EUR
1 631 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 2883 EUR (3127.12 USD) in France and 3957 EUR (4292.77 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 27.1% lower in France.

2 883 EUR
3 957 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 1908 EUR (2070.1 USD) in France and 2823 EUR (3062.75 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 32.4% lower in France.

1 908 EUR
2 823 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSDCHF

France vs. Switzerland - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.48 times less for buying an apartment in France than in Switzerland.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 12346 EUR (13393.32 USD) in France and 19623 EUR (21287.17 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 37.1% lower in France.

12 346 EUR
19 623 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 8714 EUR (9452.95 USD) in France and 11528 EUR (12506.25 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 24.4% lower in France.

8 714 EUR
11 528 EUR

Salary

EURUSDCHF

France vs. Switzerland - average salary. The average salary in France is 2.43 times lower than in Switzerland.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2673 EUR (2899.55 USD) in France and 6491 EUR (7041.94 USD) in Switzerland. The average salary is 58.8% lower in France.

2 673 EUR
6 491 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDCHF

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

One star

83.8 EUR
149 EUR

Two stars

102 EUR
197 EUR

Three stars

146 EUR
259 EUR

Four stars

203 EUR
348 EUR

Five stars

558 EUR
617 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 1 Jun 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 15 Jun 2024) • France: 20 cities, 1083 hotels • Switzerland: 17 cities, 290 hotels

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