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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 1.41 times less for grocery shopping in France than in Switzerland.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.97 EUR (3.48 USD) in France and 3.71 EUR (4.34 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 19.9% lower in France.

2.97 EUR
3.71 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.12 EUR (2.48 USD) in France and 2.52 EUR (2.95 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in France.

2.12 EUR
2.52 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.15 EUR (20.08 USD) in France and 44.25 EUR (51.8 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in France.

17.15 EUR
44.25 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 8 EUR (9.37 USD) in France and 12.86 EUR (15.05 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 37.8% lower in France.

8.00 EUR
12.86 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 12.74 EUR (14.91 USD) in France and 29.04 EUR (33.99 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in France.

12.74 EUR
29.04 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 13 EUR (15.22 USD) in France and 9.64 EUR (11.29 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 25.8% lower in Switzerland.

13.00 EUR
9.64 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.39 EUR (2.8 USD) in France and 2.3 EUR (2.7 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 3.8% lower in Switzerland.

2.39 EUR
2.30 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.64 EUR (5.43 USD) for 12 eggs in France and 6.45 EUR (7.55 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 28.1% lower in France.

4.64 EUR
6.45 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.54 EUR (4.14 USD) in France and 2.87 EUR (3.36 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in Switzerland.

3.54 EUR
2.87 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 14.94 EUR (17.49 USD) in France and 14.5 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 2.9% lower in Switzerland.

14.94 EUR
14.50 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.63 EUR (1.91 USD) in France and 2.19 EUR (2.56 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 25.6% lower in France.

1.63 EUR
2.19 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.72 EUR (2.01 USD) in France and 3.01 EUR (3.52 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 42.9% lower in France.

1.72 EUR
3.01 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 22.83 EUR (26.73 USD) in France and 25.75 EUR (30.14 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 11.3% lower in France.

22.83 EUR
25.75 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in France and 1.92 EUR (2.25 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 29.2% lower in France.

1.36 EUR
1.92 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.59 EUR (3.03 USD) in France and 2.04 EUR (2.38 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 21.2% lower in Switzerland.

2.59 EUR
2.04 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3 EUR (3.51 USD) in France and 2.67 EUR (3.12 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 11% lower in Switzerland.

3.00 EUR
2.67 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.24 EUR (2.62 USD) in France and 2.49 EUR (2.91 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 10% lower in France.

2.24 EUR
2.49 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.64 EUR (3.09 USD) in France and 3.43 EUR (4.01 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 23% lower in France.

2.64 EUR
3.43 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 14.09 EUR (16.49 USD) in France and 17.18 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 18% lower in France.

14.09 EUR
17.18 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.42 EUR (4 USD) in France and 4.54 EUR (5.32 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 24.7% lower in France.

3.42 EUR
4.54 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.71 EUR (0.83 USD) in France and 1.4 EUR (1.64 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 49.3% lower in France.

0.71 EUR
1.40 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSDCHF

France vs. Switzerland - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.76 times less for meals in restaurants in France than in Switzerland.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.09 EUR (4.79 USD) in France and 5.89 EUR (6.9 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 30.6% lower in France.

4.09 EUR
5.89 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.5 EUR (4.1 USD) in France and 5.16 EUR (6.05 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 32.2% lower in France.

3.50 EUR
5.16 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7 EUR (8.2 USD) in France and 8.57 EUR (10.03 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 18.3% lower in France.

7.00 EUR
8.57 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7 EUR (8.2 USD) in France and 7.5 EUR (8.78 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 6.7% lower in France.

7.00 EUR
7.50 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 12 EUR (14.05 USD) in France and 18.21 EUR (21.32 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 34.1% lower in France.

12.00 EUR
18.21 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 65 EUR (76.1 USD) in France and 128.57 EUR (150.52 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in France.

65.00 EUR
128.57 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 15 EUR (17.56 USD) in France and 26.79 EUR (31.36 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 44% lower in France.

15.00 EUR
26.79 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.88 EUR (3.37 USD) in France and 4.54 EUR (5.32 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in France.

2.88 EUR
4.54 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 1.66 EUR (1.94 USD) in France and 1.94 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in France.

1.66 EUR
1.94 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.72 EUR (2.01 USD) in France and 1.85 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 7% lower in France.

1.72 EUR
1.85 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 0.99 EUR (1.16 USD) in France and 1.11 EUR (1.3 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 10.8% lower in France.

0.99 EUR
1.11 EUR

Transportation

EURUSDCHF

France vs. Switzerland - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.21 times less for transportation in France than in Switzerland.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 88.4 EUR (103.49 USD) in France and 93.22 EUR (109.13 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 5.2% lower in France.

88.40 EUR
93.22 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.5 EUR (2.93 USD) in France and 4.18 EUR (4.89 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in France.

2.50 EUR
4.18 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 48 EUR (56.19 USD) in France and 73.93 EUR (86.55 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 35.1% lower in France.

48.00 EUR
73.93 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2 EUR (2.34 USD) in France and 2.79 EUR (3.26 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 28.3% lower in France.

2.00 EUR
2.79 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 8 EUR (9.37 USD) in France and 6.43 EUR (7.53 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in Switzerland.

8.00 EUR
6.43 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 14 EUR (16.39 USD) in France and 21.43 EUR (25.09 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in France.

14.00 EUR
21.43 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 34.63 EUR (40.54 USD) in France and 76.69 EUR (89.79 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in France.

34.63 EUR
76.69 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 16.6 EUR (19.43 USD) in France and 43.19 EUR (50.56 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 61.6% lower in France.

16.60 EUR
43.19 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSDCHF

France vs. Switzerland - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.55 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 1482 EUR (1735.15 USD) in France and 2395 EUR (2804.38 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 38.1% lower in France.

1 482 EUR
2 395 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 1044 EUR (1221.79 USD) in France and 1970 EUR (2306.26 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 47% lower in France.

1 044 EUR
1 970 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 3146 EUR (3683.27 USD) in France and 4384 EUR (5131.97 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 28.2% lower in France.

3 146 EUR
4 384 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 2095 EUR (2453.19 USD) in France and 3261 EUR (3817.46 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in France.

2 095 EUR
3 261 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSDCHF

France vs. Switzerland - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.78 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 12282 EUR (14378.57 USD) in France and 20893 EUR (24459.94 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in France.

12 282 EUR
20 893 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 8404 EUR (9839.15 USD) in France and 16015 EUR (18749.36 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in France.

8 404 EUR
16 015 EUR

Salary

EURUSDCHF

France vs. Switzerland - average salary. The average salary in France is 2.18 times lower than in Switzerland.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3115 EUR (3647.31 USD) in France and 6799 EUR (7960.24 USD) in Switzerland. The average salary is 54.2% lower in France.

3 115 EUR
6 799 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDCHF

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

One star

67.5 EUR
119 EUR

Two stars

73.1 EUR
142 EUR

Three stars

95.5 EUR
207 EUR

Four stars

163 EUR
293 EUR

Five stars

398 EUR
534 EUR

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

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