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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Australia

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

EURCHFAUDUSD

Switzerland vs. Australia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.24 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Australia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.75 EUR (4.35 USD) in Switzerland and 2.82 EUR (3.28 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 24.8% lower in Australia.

3.75 EUR
2.82 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.54 EUR (2.96 USD) in Switzerland and 2.37 EUR (2.75 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 6.7% lower in Australia.

2.54 EUR
2.37 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 44.72 EUR (51.95 USD) in Switzerland and 11.98 EUR (13.91 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in Australia.

44.72 EUR
11.98 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12.99 EUR (15.09 USD) in Switzerland and 11.19 EUR (13 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 13.9% lower in Australia.

12.99 EUR
11.19 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.35 EUR (34.09 USD) in Switzerland and 7.31 EUR (8.49 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in Australia.

29.35 EUR
7.31 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.75 EUR (11.32 USD) in Switzerland and 27.97 EUR (32.49 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in Switzerland.

9.75 EUR
27.97 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.33 EUR (2.7 USD) in Switzerland and 4.1 EUR (4.76 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 43.2% lower in Switzerland.

2.33 EUR
4.10 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.52 EUR (7.57 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 4.37 EUR (5.08 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 33% lower in Australia.

6.52 EUR
4.37 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.9 EUR (3.37 USD) in Switzerland and 4.65 EUR (5.4 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 37.6% lower in Switzerland.

2.90 EUR
4.65 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 14.61 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 30.37 EUR (35.27 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in Switzerland.

14.61 EUR
30.37 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.21 EUR (2.57 USD) in Switzerland and 1.86 EUR (2.16 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 15.8% lower in Australia.

2.21 EUR
1.86 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.04 EUR (3.53 USD) in Switzerland and 2.36 EUR (2.74 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 22.4% lower in Australia.

3.04 EUR
2.36 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 26.02 EUR (30.22 USD) in Switzerland and 8.06 EUR (9.36 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 69% lower in Australia.

26.02 EUR
8.06 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.94 EUR (2.25 USD) in Switzerland and 1.49 EUR (1.73 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 23.2% lower in Australia.

1.94 EUR
1.49 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.06 EUR (2.39 USD) in Switzerland and 1.99 EUR (2.31 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 3.4% lower in Australia.

2.06 EUR
1.99 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.7 EUR (3.13 USD) in Switzerland and 2.68 EUR (3.11 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 0.7% lower in Australia.

2.70 EUR
2.68 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.51 EUR (2.92 USD) in Switzerland and 2.17 EUR (2.52 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 13.5% lower in Australia.

2.51 EUR
2.17 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.47 EUR (4.02 USD) in Switzerland and 1.95 EUR (2.27 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in Australia.

3.47 EUR
1.95 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.31 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 24.33 EUR (28.26 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 28.9% lower in Switzerland.

17.31 EUR
24.33 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.59 EUR (5.33 USD) in Switzerland and 3.82 EUR (4.43 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in Australia.

4.59 EUR
3.82 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.42 EUR (1.65 USD) in Switzerland and 1.12 EUR (1.3 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 21.1% lower in Australia.

1.42 EUR
1.12 EUR

Restaurant

EURCHFAUDUSD

Switzerland vs. Australia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.89 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Australia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.96 EUR (6.92 USD) in Switzerland and 2.9 EUR (3.37 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 51.3% lower in Australia.

5.96 EUR
2.90 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.22 EUR (6.06 USD) in Switzerland and 2.22 EUR (2.57 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in Australia.

5.22 EUR
2.22 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.66 EUR (10.06 USD) in Switzerland and 5.59 EUR (6.5 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in Australia.

8.66 EUR
5.59 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.58 EUR (8.8 USD) in Switzerland and 6.15 EUR (7.15 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in Australia.

7.58 EUR
6.15 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.41 EUR (21.38 USD) in Switzerland and 8.39 EUR (9.75 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in Australia.

18.41 EUR
8.39 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 129.95 EUR (150.94 USD) in Switzerland and 68.62 EUR (79.7 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Australia.

129.95 EUR
68.62 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 27.07 EUR (31.44 USD) in Switzerland and 13.99 EUR (16.25 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 48.3% lower in Australia.

27.07 EUR
13.99 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.59 EUR (5.33 USD) in Switzerland and 1.7 EUR (1.97 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 63% lower in Australia.

4.59 EUR
1.70 EUR

Fuel

EURCHFAUDUSD

Switzerland vs. Australia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.18 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Australia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.95 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 0.96 EUR (1.12 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in Australia.

1.95 EUR
0.96 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.86 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 0.94 EUR (1.09 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in Australia.

1.86 EUR
0.94 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.12 EUR (1.3 USD) in Switzerland and 0.36 EUR (0.41 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Australia.

1.12 EUR
0.36 EUR

Transportation

EURCHFAUDUSD

Switzerland vs. Australia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.04 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Australia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 94.21 EUR (109.43 USD) in Switzerland and 121.62 EUR (141.26 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 22.5% lower in Switzerland.

94.21 EUR
121.62 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.22 EUR (4.91 USD) in Switzerland and 2.8 EUR (3.25 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 33.6% lower in Australia.

4.22 EUR
2.80 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 74.72 EUR (86.79 USD) in Switzerland and 44.76 EUR (51.98 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 40.1% lower in Australia.

74.72 EUR
44.76 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.82 EUR (3.27 USD) in Switzerland and 2.52 EUR (2.92 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 10.6% lower in Australia.

2.82 EUR
2.52 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.5 EUR (7.55 USD) in Switzerland and 3.36 EUR (3.9 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 48.3% lower in Australia.

6.50 EUR
3.36 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURCHFAUDUSD

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 21.66 EUR (25.16 USD) in Switzerland and 13.43 EUR (15.6 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 38% lower in Australia.

21.66 EUR
13.43 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 77.51 EUR (90.03 USD) in Switzerland and 52.36 EUR (60.82 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 32.4% lower in Australia.

77.51 EUR
52.36 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 43.65 EUR (50.7 USD) in Switzerland and 17.92 EUR (20.82 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Australia.

43.65 EUR
17.92 EUR

Flats for rent

EURCHFAUDUSD

Switzerland vs. Australia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.3 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Australia.

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 2421 EUR (2812.07 USD) in Switzerland and 1863 EUR (2164.09 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 23% lower in Australia.

2 421 EUR
1 863 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 1991 EUR (2312.59 USD) in Switzerland and 1294 EUR (1502.74 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 35% lower in Australia.

1 991 EUR
1 294 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 4430 EUR (5146.05 USD) in Switzerland and 3868 EUR (4492.74 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 12.7% lower in Australia.

4 430 EUR
3 868 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 3296 EUR (3827.93 USD) in Switzerland and 2282 EUR (2651.09 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 30.8% lower in Australia.

3 296 EUR
2 282 EUR

Flats for sale

EURCHFAUDUSD

Switzerland vs. Australia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.17 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Australia.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 21116 EUR (24527.04 USD) in Switzerland and 10677 EUR (12401.37 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in Australia.

21 116 EUR
10 677 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 16186 EUR (18800.79 USD) in Switzerland and 6476 EUR (7521.54 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 60% lower in Australia.

16 186 EUR
6 476 EUR

Salary

EURCHFAUDUSD

Switzerland vs. Australia - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 2.01 times higher than in Australia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6872 EUR (7982.08 USD) in Switzerland and 3416 EUR (3968.12 USD) in Australia. The average salary is 50.3% lower in Australia.

6 872 EUR
3 416 EUR

Hotels

EURCHFAUDUSD

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

One star

120 EUR
-

Two stars

143 EUR
99.6 EUR

Three stars

208 EUR
130 EUR

Four stars

296 EUR
175 EUR

Five stars

538 EUR
273 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 • Australia: 19 cities, 411 hotels

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