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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

EURUSDCHFAUD

Switzerland vs. Australia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.21 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Australia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.78 EUR (4.48 USD) in Switzerland and 2.96 EUR (3.51 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 21.7% lower in Australia.

3.78 EUR
2.96 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.57 EUR (3.04 USD) in Switzerland and 2.48 EUR (2.94 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 3.5% lower in Australia.

2.57 EUR
2.48 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 45.09 EUR (53.45 USD) in Switzerland and 12.57 EUR (14.9 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in Australia.

45.09 EUR
12.57 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.1 EUR (15.53 USD) in Switzerland and 11.74 EUR (13.92 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 10.4% lower in Australia.

13.10 EUR
11.74 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.59 EUR (35.07 USD) in Switzerland and 7.67 EUR (9.1 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Australia.

29.59 EUR
7.67 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.83 EUR (11.65 USD) in Switzerland and 29.36 EUR (34.8 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in Switzerland.

9.83 EUR
29.36 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.35 EUR (2.78 USD) in Switzerland and 4.3 EUR (5.1 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 45.3% lower in Switzerland.

2.35 EUR
4.30 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.57 EUR (7.79 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 4.59 EUR (5.44 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 30.1% lower in Australia.

6.57 EUR
4.59 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.93 EUR (3.47 USD) in Switzerland and 4.88 EUR (5.78 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 40% lower in Switzerland.

2.93 EUR
4.88 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 14.32 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 29.75 EUR (35.27 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in Switzerland.

14.32 EUR
29.75 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.23 EUR (2.64 USD) in Switzerland and 1.95 EUR (2.31 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 12.6% lower in Australia.

2.23 EUR
1.95 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.07 EUR (3.64 USD) in Switzerland and 2.47 EUR (2.93 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 19.5% lower in Australia.

3.07 EUR
2.47 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 26.24 EUR (31.1 USD) in Switzerland and 8.46 EUR (10.02 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in Australia.

26.24 EUR
8.46 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.95 EUR (2.32 USD) in Switzerland and 1.56 EUR (1.85 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 20% lower in Australia.

1.95 EUR
1.56 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.07 EUR (2.46 USD) in Switzerland and 2.09 EUR (2.48 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 1% lower in Switzerland.

2.07 EUR
2.09 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.72 EUR (3.22 USD) in Switzerland and 2.81 EUR (3.33 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 3.2% lower in Switzerland.

2.72 EUR
2.81 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.53 EUR (3 USD) in Switzerland and 2.28 EUR (2.7 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 9.9% lower in Australia.

2.53 EUR
2.28 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.49 EUR (4.14 USD) in Switzerland and 2.05 EUR (2.43 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 41.3% lower in Australia.

3.49 EUR
2.05 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 16.97 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 23.84 EUR (28.26 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in Switzerland.

16.97 EUR
23.84 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.63 EUR (5.49 USD) in Switzerland and 4 EUR (4.75 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 13.6% lower in Australia.

4.63 EUR
4.00 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.43 EUR (1.7 USD) in Switzerland and 1.17 EUR (1.39 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 18.2% lower in Australia.

1.43 EUR
1.17 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Australia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.82 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Australia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 6.01 EUR (7.12 USD) in Switzerland and 3.04 EUR (3.61 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in Australia.

6.01 EUR
3.04 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.26 EUR (6.24 USD) in Switzerland and 2.33 EUR (2.76 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in Australia.

5.26 EUR
2.33 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.73 EUR (10.35 USD) in Switzerland and 5.87 EUR (6.96 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 32.8% lower in Australia.

8.73 EUR
5.87 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.64 EUR (9.06 USD) in Switzerland and 6.46 EUR (7.66 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in Australia.

7.64 EUR
6.46 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.56 EUR (22 USD) in Switzerland and 8.81 EUR (10.44 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 52.5% lower in Australia.

18.56 EUR
8.81 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 131.02 EUR (155.31 USD) in Switzerland and 72.02 EUR (85.37 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 45% lower in Australia.

131.02 EUR
72.02 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 27.3 EUR (32.36 USD) in Switzerland and 14.68 EUR (17.4 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in Australia.

27.30 EUR
14.68 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.63 EUR (5.49 USD) in Switzerland and 1.78 EUR (2.11 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 61.6% lower in Australia.

4.63 EUR
1.78 EUR

Fuel

EURUSDCHFAUD

Switzerland vs. Australia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.19 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Australia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.91 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 0.94 EUR (1.12 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in Australia.

1.91 EUR
0.94 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.82 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 0.92 EUR (1.09 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in Australia.

1.82 EUR
0.92 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.1 EUR (1.3 USD) in Switzerland and 0.35 EUR (0.41 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in Australia.

1.10 EUR
0.35 EUR

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Australia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Australia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 94.99 EUR (112.6 USD) in Switzerland and 127.64 EUR (151.3 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 25.6% lower in Switzerland.

94.99 EUR
127.64 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.26 EUR (5.05 USD) in Switzerland and 2.94 EUR (3.48 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 31% lower in Australia.

4.26 EUR
2.94 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 75.34 EUR (89.3 USD) in Switzerland and 46.97 EUR (55.68 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 37.7% lower in Australia.

75.34 EUR
46.97 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.84 EUR (3.37 USD) in Switzerland and 2.64 EUR (3.13 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 7% lower in Australia.

2.84 EUR
2.64 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.55 EUR (7.77 USD) in Switzerland and 3.52 EUR (4.18 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in Australia.

6.55 EUR
3.52 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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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 21.84 EUR (25.89 USD) in Switzerland and 14.09 EUR (16.7 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in Australia.

21.84 EUR
14.09 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 78.16 EUR (92.64 USD) in Switzerland and 54.95 EUR (65.14 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in Australia.

78.16 EUR
54.95 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 44.01 EUR (52.17 USD) in Switzerland and 18.81 EUR (22.3 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in Australia.

44.01 EUR
18.81 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Australia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.25 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 2441 EUR (2893.59 USD) in Switzerland and 1955 EUR (2317.94 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 19.9% lower in Australia.

2 441 EUR
1 955 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 2007 EUR (2379.63 USD) in Switzerland and 1358 EUR (1609.58 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 32.3% lower in Australia.

2 007 EUR
1 358 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 4467 EUR (5295.24 USD) in Switzerland and 4060 EUR (4812.14 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 9.1% lower in Australia.

4 467 EUR
4 060 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 3323 EUR (3938.91 USD) in Switzerland and 2396 EUR (2839.56 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 27.9% lower in Australia.

3 323 EUR
2 396 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Australia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.09 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 21291 EUR (25238.11 USD) in Switzerland and 11206 EUR (13283.02 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in Australia.

21 291 EUR
11 206 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 16320 EUR (19345.85 USD) in Switzerland and 6796 EUR (8056.27 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 58.4% lower in Australia.

16 320 EUR
6 796 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Australia - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 1.93 times higher than in Australia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6929 EUR (8213.49 USD) in Switzerland and 3586 EUR (4250.23 USD) in Australia. The average salary is 48.2% lower in Australia.

6 929 EUR
3 586 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDCHFAUD

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

One star

117 EUR
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Two stars

140 EUR
97.6 EUR

Three stars

204 EUR
128 EUR

Four stars

290 EUR
172 EUR

Five stars

527 EUR
267 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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