Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Albania

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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Zurich

Tirana

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Grocery

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Switzerland vs. Albania - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.24 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Albania.

Switzerland

Albania

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.77 EUR (4.2 USD) in Switzerland and 1.6 EUR (1.79 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in Albania.

3.77 EUR

1.60 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.56 EUR (2.85 USD) in Switzerland and 2.55 EUR (2.85 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 0.4% lower in Albania.

2.56 EUR

2.55 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 44.95 EUR (50.15 USD) in Switzerland and 14.67 EUR (16.36 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 67.4% lower in Albania.

44.95 EUR

14.67 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.06 EUR (14.57 USD) in Switzerland and 11.04 EUR (12.31 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 15.5% lower in Albania.

13.06 EUR

11.04 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.49 EUR (32.91 USD) in Switzerland and 7.13 EUR (7.96 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in Albania.

29.49 EUR

7.13 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.79 EUR (10.93 USD) in Switzerland and 4.08 EUR (4.56 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Albania.

9.79 EUR

4.08 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.34 EUR (2.61 USD) in Switzerland and 1.57 EUR (1.75 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in Albania.

2.34 EUR

1.57 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.55 EUR (7.31 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 3.63 EUR (4.05 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 44.6% lower in Albania.

6.55 EUR

3.63 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.92 EUR (3.25 USD) in Switzerland and 2.01 EUR (2.25 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 31.2% lower in Albania.

2.92 EUR

2.01 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

15.21 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.22 EUR (2.48 USD) in Switzerland and 1.39 EUR (1.55 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in Albania.

2.22 EUR

1.39 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.06 EUR (3.41 USD) in Switzerland and 1.04 EUR (1.16 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 66% lower in Albania.

3.06 EUR

1.04 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 26.15 EUR (29.18 USD) in Switzerland and 12.28 EUR (13.7 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 53% lower in Albania.

26.15 EUR

12.28 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.95 EUR (2.17 USD) in Switzerland and 2 EUR (2.23 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 2.5% lower in Switzerland.

1.95 EUR

2.00 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.07 EUR (2.31 USD) in Switzerland and 1.22 EUR (1.36 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in Albania.

2.07 EUR

1.22 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.71 EUR (3.02 USD) in Switzerland and 1.91 EUR (2.13 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 29.5% lower in Albania.

2.71 EUR

1.91 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.52 EUR (2.82 USD) in Switzerland and 1.21 EUR (1.35 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 52% lower in Albania.

2.52 EUR

1.21 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.48 EUR (3.89 USD) in Switzerland and 2.02 EUR (2.25 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 42% lower in Albania.

3.48 EUR

2.02 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

18.02 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.61 EUR (5.15 USD) in Switzerland and 1.8 EUR (2 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 61% lower in Albania.

4.61 EUR

1.80 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.43 EUR (1.59 USD) in Switzerland and 0.71 EUR (0.79 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in Albania.

1.43 EUR

0.71 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Albania - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.39 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Albania.

Switzerland

Albania

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.99 EUR (6.68 USD) in Switzerland and 1.89 EUR (2.11 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 68.4% lower in Albania.

5.99 EUR

1.89 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.25 EUR (5.85 USD) in Switzerland and 1.78 EUR (1.98 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in Albania.

5.25 EUR

1.78 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.71 EUR (9.71 USD) in Switzerland and 2.76 EUR (3.08 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in Albania.

8.71 EUR

2.76 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.62 EUR (8.5 USD) in Switzerland and 3.86 EUR (4.31 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 49.3% lower in Albania.

7.62 EUR

3.86 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.5 EUR (20.64 USD) in Switzerland and 9.93 EUR (11.08 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in Albania.

18.50 EUR

9.93 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 130.59 EUR (145.71 USD) in Switzerland and 55.18 EUR (61.56 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 57.7% lower in Albania.

130.59 EUR

55.18 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 27.21 EUR (30.36 USD) in Switzerland and 11.04 EUR (12.31 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in Albania.

27.21 EUR

11.04 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.61 EUR (5.15 USD) in Switzerland and 0.86 EUR (0.96 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in Albania.

4.61 EUR

0.86 EUR

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Albania - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.18 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Albania.

Switzerland

Albania

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 2.03 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 1.86 EUR (2.08 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 8.4% lower in Albania.

2.03 EUR

1.86 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.94 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 1.86 EUR (2.08 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 4.1% lower in Albania.

1.94 EUR

1.86 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.16 EUR (1.3 USD) in Switzerland and 0.61 EUR (0.69 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in Albania.

1.16 EUR

0.61 EUR

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Albania - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.44 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Albania.

Switzerland

Albania

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 94.68 EUR (105.64 USD) in Switzerland and 17.66 EUR (19.7 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in Albania.

94.68 EUR

17.66 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.24 EUR (4.74 USD) in Switzerland and 0.44 EUR (0.49 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 89.6% lower in Albania.

4.24 EUR

0.44 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 75.09 EUR (83.78 USD) in Switzerland and 16.55 EUR (18.47 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 78% lower in Albania.

75.09 EUR

16.55 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.83 EUR (3.16 USD) in Switzerland and 3.31 EUR (3.69 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 14.5% lower in Switzerland.

2.83 EUR

3.31 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.53 EUR (7.29 USD) in Switzerland and 3.31 EUR (3.69 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 49.3% lower in Albania.

6.53 EUR

3.31 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Switzerland

Albania

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 21.77 EUR (24.29 USD) in Switzerland and 8.83 EUR (9.85 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in Albania.

21.77 EUR

8.83 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 77.9 EUR (86.92 USD) in Switzerland and 51.42 EUR (57.37 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 34% lower in Albania.

77.90 EUR

51.42 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 43.87 EUR (48.95 USD) in Switzerland and 19.5 EUR (21.75 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in Albania.

43.87 EUR

19.50 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Albania - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.45 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Albania.

Switzerland

Albania

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 2433 EUR (2714.73 USD) in Switzerland and 763.11 EUR (851.45 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in Albania.

2 433 EUR

763.11 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 2001 EUR (2232.54 USD) in Switzerland and 510.59 EUR (569.69 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 74.5% lower in Albania.

2 001 EUR

510.59 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 4453 EUR (4967.92 USD) in Switzerland and 1407 EUR (1570.3 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 68.4% lower in Albania.

4 453 EUR

1 407 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 3312 EUR (3695.43 USD) in Switzerland and 853.25 EUR (952.03 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 74.2% lower in Albania.

3 312 EUR

853.25 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Albania - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 7.27 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Albania.

Switzerland

Albania

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 21221 EUR (23678.04 USD) in Switzerland and 3413 EUR (3808.13 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in Albania.

21 221 EUR

3 413 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 16267 EUR (18150.01 USD) in Switzerland and 1744 EUR (1945.93 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in Albania.

16 267 EUR

1 744 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Albania - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 9.16 times higher than in Albania.

Switzerland

Albania

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6906 EUR (7705.78 USD) in Switzerland and 754.28 EUR (841.59 USD) in Albania. The average salary is 89.1% lower in Albania.

6 906 EUR

754.28 EUR

Hotels

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

Switzerland

Albania

One star

125 EUR

Two stars

149 EUR

63.3 EUR

Three stars

217 EUR

81.1 EUR

Four stars

308 EUR

87.3 EUR

Five stars

560 EUR

158 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Switzerland: 15 cities, 303 hotels • Albania: 19 cities, 257 hotels

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Grocery

Apples (1kg)

Banana (1kg)

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

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Eggs (regular) (12)

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

Lettuce (1 head)

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

Local Cheese (1kg)

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

Onion (1kg)

Oranges (1kg)

Potato (1kg)

Rice (white), (1kg)

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

Tomato (1kg)

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

Restaurant

Cappuccino (regular)

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

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

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

Fuel

Diesel 1L

Gasoline 1L

LPG 1L

Transportation

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

Sports & entertainment

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

Flats for rent

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

Flats for sale

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

Salary

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

Hotels

One star

Two stars

Three stars

Four stars

Five stars

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