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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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Grocery

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Switzerland vs. Albania - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.36 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Albania.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.7 EUR (4.33 USD) in Switzerland and 1.5 EUR (1.75 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 59.5% lower in Albania.

3.70 EUR
1.50 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.52 EUR (2.94 USD) in Switzerland and 2.38 EUR (2.78 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 5.6% lower in Albania.

2.52 EUR
2.38 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 44.21 EUR (51.67 USD) in Switzerland and 13.68 EUR (15.99 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 69.1% lower in Albania.

44.21 EUR
13.68 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12.85 EUR (15.01 USD) in Switzerland and 10.29 EUR (12.03 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 19.9% lower in Albania.

12.85 EUR
10.29 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.01 EUR (33.9 USD) in Switzerland and 6.65 EUR (7.77 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Albania.

29.01 EUR
6.65 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.63 EUR (11.26 USD) in Switzerland and 3.81 EUR (4.45 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 60.4% lower in Albania.

9.63 EUR
3.81 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.3 EUR (2.69 USD) in Switzerland and 1.46 EUR (1.71 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in Albania.

2.30 EUR
1.46 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.44 EUR (7.53 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 3.39 EUR (3.96 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in Albania.

6.44 EUR
3.39 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.87 EUR (3.35 USD) in Switzerland and 1.88 EUR (2.19 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 34.5% lower in Albania.

2.87 EUR
1.88 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

14.52 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.18 EUR (2.55 USD) in Switzerland and 1.3 EUR (1.51 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in Albania.

2.18 EUR
1.30 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.01 EUR (3.52 USD) in Switzerland and 0.97 EUR (1.14 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in Albania.

3.01 EUR
0.97 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 25.73 EUR (30.06 USD) in Switzerland and 11.45 EUR (13.39 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Albania.

25.73 EUR
11.45 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.92 EUR (2.24 USD) in Switzerland and 1.87 EUR (2.18 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 2.6% lower in Albania.

1.92 EUR
1.87 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.03 EUR (2.38 USD) in Switzerland and 1.14 EUR (1.33 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in Albania.

2.03 EUR
1.14 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.67 EUR (3.12 USD) in Switzerland and 1.78 EUR (2.08 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Albania.

2.67 EUR
1.78 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.48 EUR (2.9 USD) in Switzerland and 1.13 EUR (1.32 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in Albania.

2.48 EUR
1.13 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.43 EUR (4 USD) in Switzerland and 1.88 EUR (2.2 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Albania.

3.43 EUR
1.88 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

17.21 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.54 EUR (5.3 USD) in Switzerland and 1.67 EUR (1.96 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Albania.

4.54 EUR
1.67 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.4 EUR (1.64 USD) in Switzerland and 0.66 EUR (0.78 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 52.9% lower in Albania.

1.40 EUR
0.66 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Albania - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.52 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Albania.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.89 EUR (6.88 USD) in Switzerland and 1.77 EUR (2.06 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 69.9% lower in Albania.

5.89 EUR
1.77 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.16 EUR (6.03 USD) in Switzerland and 1.66 EUR (1.94 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in Albania.

5.16 EUR
1.66 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.56 EUR (10.01 USD) in Switzerland and 2.57 EUR (3.01 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 70% lower in Albania.

8.56 EUR
2.57 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.49 EUR (8.76 USD) in Switzerland and 3.6 EUR (4.21 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in Albania.

7.49 EUR
3.60 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.2 EUR (21.27 USD) in Switzerland and 9.27 EUR (10.83 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in Albania.

18.20 EUR
9.27 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 128.47 EUR (150.12 USD) in Switzerland and 51.47 EUR (60.15 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in Albania.

128.47 EUR
51.47 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.76 EUR (31.28 USD) in Switzerland and 10.29 EUR (12.03 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 61.5% lower in Albania.

26.76 EUR
10.29 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.54 EUR (5.3 USD) in Switzerland and 0.81 EUR (0.94 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in Albania.

4.54 EUR
0.81 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.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.94 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 1.78 EUR (2.08 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 8.2% lower in Albania.

1.94 EUR
1.78 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.85 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 1.78 EUR (2.08 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 3.8% lower in Albania.

1.85 EUR
1.78 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.11 EUR (1.3 USD) in Switzerland and 0.59 EUR (0.69 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in Albania.

1.11 EUR
0.59 EUR

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Albania - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.69 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Albania.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 93.14 EUR (108.84 USD) in Switzerland and 16.47 EUR (19.25 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 82.3% lower in Albania.

93.14 EUR
16.47 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.18 EUR (4.88 USD) in Switzerland and 0.41 EUR (0.48 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 90.2% lower in Albania.

4.18 EUR
0.41 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 73.87 EUR (86.32 USD) in Switzerland and 15.44 EUR (18.05 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Albania.

73.87 EUR
15.44 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.78 EUR (3.25 USD) in Switzerland and 3.09 EUR (3.61 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 10% lower in Switzerland.

2.78 EUR
3.09 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.42 EUR (7.51 USD) in Switzerland and 3.09 EUR (3.61 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in Albania.

6.42 EUR
3.09 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 21.41 EUR (25.02 USD) in Switzerland and 8.24 EUR (9.62 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 61.5% lower in Albania.

21.41 EUR
8.24 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 76.63 EUR (89.55 USD) in Switzerland and 47.97 EUR (56.05 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in Albania.

76.63 EUR
47.97 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 43.15 EUR (50.43 USD) in Switzerland and 18.19 EUR (21.25 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 57.8% lower in Albania.

43.15 EUR
18.19 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Albania - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.64 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in 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 2393 EUR (2796.91 USD) in Switzerland and 711.92 EUR (831.94 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Albania.

2 393 EUR
711.92 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 1968 EUR (2300.12 USD) in Switzerland and 476.34 EUR (556.64 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in Albania.

1 968 EUR
476.34 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 4380 EUR (5118.3 USD) in Switzerland and 1313 EUR (1534.31 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 70% lower in Albania.

4 380 EUR
1 313 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 3258 EUR (3807.29 USD) in Switzerland and 796.01 EUR (930.2 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in Albania.

3 258 EUR
796.01 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Albania - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 7.67 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in 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 20876 EUR (24394.79 USD) in Switzerland and 3184 EUR (3720.84 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in Albania.

20 876 EUR
3 184 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 16002 EUR (18699.42 USD) in Switzerland and 1627 EUR (1901.32 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 89.8% lower in Albania.

16 002 EUR
1 627 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Albania - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 9.66 times higher than in Albania.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6794 EUR (7939.04 USD) in Switzerland and 703.67 EUR (822.3 USD) in Albania. The average salary is 89.6% lower in Albania.

6 794 EUR
703.67 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

119 EUR
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Two stars

142 EUR
60.4 EUR

Three stars

207 EUR
77.4 EUR

Four stars

294 EUR
83.3 EUR

Five stars

535 EUR
151 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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