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Cost of Living & Prices:
United Kingdom 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

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United Kingdom vs. Switzerland - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.64 times less for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in Switzerland.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.39 EUR (2.56 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.83 EUR (4.1 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 37.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.39 EUR
3.83 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.5 EUR (1.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.77 EUR (2.97 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.50 EUR
2.77 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 12.32 EUR (13.2 USD) in the United Kingdom and 52.73 EUR (56.51 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

12.32 EUR
52.73 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.63 EUR (11.39 USD) in the United Kingdom and 13.6 EUR (14.58 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 21.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

10.63 EUR
13.60 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 8.02 EUR (8.6 USD) in the United Kingdom and 27.59 EUR (29.57 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

8.02 EUR
27.59 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 15.53 EUR (16.65 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.42 EUR (10.09 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in Switzerland.

15.53 EUR
9.42 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.36 EUR (2.53 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.14 EUR (2.3 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 9.3% lower in Switzerland.

2.36 EUR
2.14 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.07 EUR (3.29 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 6.28 EUR (6.73 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.07 EUR
6.28 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.81 EUR (3.01 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.85 EUR (3.05 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 1.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.81 EUR
2.85 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 27.63 EUR (29.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 15.83 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in Switzerland.

27.63 EUR
15.83 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.03 EUR (1.1 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.34 EUR (2.51 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 56% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.03 EUR
2.34 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.37 EUR (1.47 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.14 EUR (3.36 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.37 EUR
3.14 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.42 EUR (7.95 USD) in the United Kingdom and 26.99 EUR (28.93 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

7.42 EUR
26.99 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.37 EUR (1.47 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.76 EUR (1.88 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 22.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.37 EUR
1.76 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.3 EUR (1.39 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.36 EUR (2.53 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.30 EUR
2.36 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.35 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.16 EUR (3.39 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 25.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.35 EUR
3.16 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.31 EUR (1.41 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.53 EUR (2.71 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 48.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.31 EUR
2.53 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.14 EUR (2.29 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.46 EUR (3.71 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 38.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.14 EUR
3.46 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.94 EUR (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 18.76 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

17.94 EUR
18.76 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.86 EUR (3.06 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.51 EUR (4.83 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.86 EUR
4.51 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.36 EUR (1.46 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.39 EUR (1.49 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 2.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.36 EUR
1.39 EUR

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Switzerland - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.53 times less for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Switzerland.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.05 EUR (4.34 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.57 EUR (5.96 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 27.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

4.05 EUR
5.57 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.13 EUR (2.28 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.66 EUR (4.99 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.13 EUR
4.66 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.09 EUR (7.6 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.37 EUR (8.97 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 15.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

7.09 EUR
8.37 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.91 EUR (6.33 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.32 EUR (7.85 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 19.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

5.91 EUR
7.32 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.27 EUR (8.86 USD) in the United Kingdom and 15.69 EUR (16.82 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 47.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

8.27 EUR
15.69 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 82.68 EUR (88.62 USD) in the United Kingdom and 125.54 EUR (134.54 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 34.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

82.68 EUR
125.54 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 17.72 EUR (18.99 USD) in the United Kingdom and 26.15 EUR (28.03 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 32.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

17.72 EUR
26.15 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.63 EUR (1.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.33 EUR (4.64 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 62.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.63 EUR
4.33 EUR

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. Switzerland - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.19 times less for fuel in the United Kingdom than in Switzerland.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.77 EUR (1.89 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.07 EUR (2.22 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 14.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.77 EUR
2.07 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.66 EUR (1.78 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.89 EUR (2.02 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 12.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.66 EUR
1.89 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 0.93 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.21 EUR (1.29 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

0.93 EUR
1.21 EUR

Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Switzerland - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.17 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Switzerland.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 186.04 EUR (199.39 USD) in the United Kingdom and 95.2 EUR (102.03 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in Switzerland.

186.04 EUR
95.20 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.07 EUR (3.29 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.6 EUR (4.93 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.07 EUR
4.60 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 34.02 EUR (36.46 USD) in the United Kingdom and 83.69 EUR (89.7 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

34.02 EUR
83.69 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.01 EUR (2.15 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.23 EUR (5.61 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 61.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.01 EUR
5.23 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.72 EUR (5.06 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.06 EUR (7.57 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

4.72 EUR
7.06 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 14.17 EUR (15.19 USD) in the United Kingdom and 20.92 EUR (22.42 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 32.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

14.17 EUR
20.92 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 50.19 EUR (53.79 USD) in the United Kingdom and 91.31 EUR (97.86 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 45% lower in the United Kingdom.

50.19 EUR
91.31 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 13.71 EUR (14.7 USD) in the United Kingdom and 41.85 EUR (44.85 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

13.71 EUR
41.85 EUR

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Switzerland - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.05 times more for renting an apartment in the United Kingdom 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 2414 EUR (2587.33 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2183 EUR (2340.05 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 9.6% lower in Switzerland.

2 414 EUR
2 183 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 1711 EUR (1833.72 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1671 EUR (1791.12 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 2.3% lower in Switzerland.

1 711 EUR
1 671 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 4303 EUR (4611.25 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4054 EUR (4344.95 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 5.8% lower in Switzerland.

4 303 EUR
4 054 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 2903 EUR (3110.91 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2892 EUR (3099.98 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 0.4% lower in Switzerland.

2 903 EUR
2 892 EUR

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Switzerland - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.4 times less for buying an apartment in the United Kingdom 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 14204 EUR (15223.29 USD) in the United Kingdom and 20104 EUR (21545.94 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 29.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

14 204 EUR
20 104 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 8671 EUR (9293.14 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11811 EUR (12658.27 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 26.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

8 671 EUR
11 811 EUR

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Switzerland - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 1.86 times lower than in Switzerland.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3582 EUR (3839.3 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6650 EUR (7127.54 USD) in Switzerland. The average salary is 46.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

3 582 EUR
6 650 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

81.4 EUR
148 EUR

Two stars

158 EUR
167 EUR

Three stars

194 EUR
257 EUR

Four stars

261 EUR
351 EUR

Five stars

461 EUR
626 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Jun 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Jun 2024) • United Kingdom: 19 cities, 1034 hotels • Switzerland: 19 cities, 297 hotels

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