VanBasket Switzerland

Food Prices in Switzerland — August 2026

Updated: 1 August 2026

Current Index

199.2

vs World Average

+99.2%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 5 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L

open data

$2.44

+38% World (base = 100)
Eggs 12 pcs

open data

$7.97

+132% World (base = 100)
Chicken 1 kg

open data

$14.41

+145% World (base = 100)
Rice 1 kg

open data

$3.63

+61% World (base = 100)
Bread 500 g loaf
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg

open receipts 4 prices · updated 31 Jul

$25.37
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

Monthly basket, 1 person

Directional: 4 milk + 2 eggs + 4 chicken + 4 rice

$97.86

Know the prices in Switzerland?

Check your last receipt and send a couple of numbers — the next traveller gets a better page.

Every traveller price is reviewed by hand; the row shows how many reports from the last 90 days back the figure.

Data: WhereNext (CC BY 4.0, January 2026) · Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

Report a price

Enter the price you actually saw in the shop.

Product

Price (€ EUR)

City (optional)

Comment (optional)

Reports are reviewed by hand — only what an editor confirms reaches the site.

What this means for vanlife

Food in Switzerland is significantly more expensive — 99.2% above the world average. One of the pricier food destinations: the same basket costs around $598 per month (vs $300 world average).

↑ Year-over-year change: +0.1% 2026

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Switzerland

Switzerland

199.2

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

Japan 199.5 +99.5%

South Korea 208.8 +108.8%

Israel 188.7 +88.7%

More countries in Europe

Ukraine 70 -30%

Moldova 72 -28%

Belarus 80 -20%

Russia 82 -18%

North Macedonia 85 -15%

Romania 88 -12%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Switzerland?

Yes, food in Switzerland is above average. The VanBasket Index is 199.2 (world average = 100), meaning food costs 99.2% more than the global average.

How much should I budget for food in Switzerland per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Switzerland you can expect to spend around $598. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 199.2 (world = 100).

How does Switzerland compare to similar countries?

Switzerland has a VanBasket Index of 199.2. Similar or nearby countries: Japan, South Korea, Israel.

How often is the food price data for Switzerland updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

All countries

Other Tools