VanBasket Switzerland

Food Prices in Switzerland — October 2026

Name: Switzerland — VanBasket Food Price Index
Creator: OpenVan.camp
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Updated: 1 October 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

2 sources open receipts · open data · updated 12 Oct 2026

$1.90

+7% World (base = 100)
Eggs 12 pcs

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$7.97

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

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$14.41

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

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$3.63

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

1 source open receipts · updated 5 Oct 2026

$24.61
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

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

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Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)

Crème Nougat Noisette Onctueuse

Rigoni di Asiago

Migros, Murten 14 Sep

5.95 CHF
Velouté aux bolets

Bon Chef

Migros, Murten 14 Sep

1.7 CHF
Potato chips

Zweifel, Zweifel - Zweifel Pomy-Chips AG · 175g

Migros, Murten 14 Sep

4.2 CHF
Paprika Original Chips

Zweifel, Zweifel - Zweifel Chips & Snacks AG, Zweifel - Zweifel Pomy-Chips AG · 90 g

Migros, Murten 14 Sep

2.5 CHF
SOON VEGGIE RAMYUN NOODLE

NONGSHIM · 112g

Migros, Murten 14 Sep

1.9 CHF
Assorted Mahony

Frey

Migros, Murten 14 Sep

5.2 CHF
mehl 2x500

2x500, Migros BIO · 500g

Migros, Murten 14 Sep

3.7 CHF
Nocciolata

Rigoni di Asiago · 250 gr

Migros, Murten 14 Sep

5.95 CHF
Nutella Monoporzioni

Nutella, Ferrero · 90 g (6 x 15 g)

Migros, Murten 14 Sep

1.95 CHF
Lauchcréme Suppe

Bon Chef, Migros

Migros, Murten 14 Sep

1.7 CHF
Tomatensuppe

Bon Chef

Migros, Murten 14 Sep

1.7 CHF
Kinder Maxi

Kinder, Ferrero · 10 x 21g

Migros, Murten 14 Sep

3.6 CHF
Mahony chocolat fin au lait avec nougat, miel, amandes

Frey

Migros, Murten 14 Sep

4.95 CHF
Chocolats suisses assortis

Lindt

Migros, Murten 14 Sep

24.95 CHF
Eier

Migros · 55g

Migros, Murten 14 Sep

4.2 CHF
Bauernmehl

Migros, Migros Bio · 1kg

Migros, Murten 14 Sep

2.95 CHF
Mehrkornmehl

Migros · 200g

Migros, Murten 14 Sep

3.5 CHF
Nutella Brotaufstrich

Nutella · 200 g

Migros, Murten 14 Sep

3.2 CHF
Nutella Brotaufstrich 200g

Nutella · 200 g

Migros, Murten 14 Sep

3.2 CHF
Rosmarin chips

Zweifel

Migros, Murten 14 Sep

3.3 CHF

Data: Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

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).

How food prices are changing

Food overall: −0.7% over the year, as of August 2026

Aug 2023 Food price index, last 3 years Aug 2026

Milk −0.7%
Eggs +3.1%
Chicken −0.1%
Rice and cereals −5.5%
Bread −2.0%
Water −0.2%
Cheese −1.7%
Tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers −0.8%
Potatoes 0.0%
Beer +0.1%

Official statistics: Eurostat (HICP consumer price index, CC BY 4.0), August 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.

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 →

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