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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

PLNEURCHFAUDUSD

Switzerland vs. Australia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.22 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Australia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 15.6 PLN (4.29 USD) in Switzerland and 11.92 PLN (3.28 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 23.6% lower in Australia.

15.60 PLN
11.92 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 10.59 PLN (2.91 USD) in Switzerland and 10.01 PLN (2.75 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 5.5% lower in Australia.

10.59 PLN
10.01 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 186.19 PLN (51.23 USD) in Switzerland and 50.65 PLN (13.93 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 72.8% lower in Australia.

186.19 PLN
50.65 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 54.1 PLN (14.88 USD) in Switzerland and 47.31 PLN (13.02 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 12.6% lower in Australia.

54.10 PLN
47.31 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 122.17 PLN (33.61 USD) in Switzerland and 30.92 PLN (8.51 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in Australia.

122.17 PLN
30.92 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 40.57 PLN (11.16 USD) in Switzerland and 118.28 PLN (32.54 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 65.7% lower in Switzerland.

40.57 PLN
118.28 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.69 PLN (2.67 USD) in Switzerland and 17.34 PLN (4.77 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in Switzerland.

9.69 PLN
17.34 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.14 PLN (7.47 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 18.5 PLN (5.09 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in Australia.

27.14 PLN
18.50 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.08 PLN (3.32 USD) in Switzerland and 19.66 PLN (5.41 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 38.6% lower in Switzerland.

12.08 PLN
19.66 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 61.68 PLN (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 128.2 PLN (35.27 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in Switzerland.

61.68 PLN
128.20 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 9.2 PLN (2.53 USD) in Switzerland and 7.85 PLN (2.16 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 14.7% lower in Australia.

9.20 PLN
7.85 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 12.67 PLN (3.49 USD) in Switzerland and 9.96 PLN (2.74 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 21.4% lower in Australia.

12.67 PLN
9.96 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 108.33 PLN (29.8 USD) in Switzerland and 34.07 PLN (9.37 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 68.5% lower in Australia.

108.33 PLN
34.07 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 8.07 PLN (2.22 USD) in Switzerland and 6.29 PLN (1.73 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 22.1% lower in Australia.

8.07 PLN
6.29 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.57 PLN (2.36 USD) in Switzerland and 8.42 PLN (2.32 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 1.8% lower in Australia.

8.57 PLN
8.42 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.23 PLN (3.09 USD) in Switzerland and 11.33 PLN (3.12 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 0.9% lower in Switzerland.

11.23 PLN
11.33 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 10.46 PLN (2.88 USD) in Switzerland and 9.18 PLN (2.53 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 12.2% lower in Australia.

10.46 PLN
9.18 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 14.43 PLN (3.97 USD) in Switzerland and 8.26 PLN (2.27 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 42.8% lower in Australia.

14.43 PLN
8.26 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 73.1 PLN (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 102.72 PLN (28.26 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in Switzerland.

73.10 PLN
102.72 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.12 PLN (5.26 USD) in Switzerland and 16.13 PLN (4.44 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in Australia.

19.12 PLN
16.13 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 5.91 PLN (1.62 USD) in Switzerland and 4.73 PLN (1.3 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 20% lower in Australia.

5.91 PLN
4.73 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Australia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.86 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Australia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 24.8 PLN (6.82 USD) in Switzerland and 12.25 PLN (3.37 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Australia.

24.80 PLN
12.25 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 21.73 PLN (5.98 USD) in Switzerland and 9.37 PLN (2.58 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in Australia.

21.73 PLN
9.37 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.07 PLN (9.92 USD) in Switzerland and 23.66 PLN (6.51 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 34.4% lower in Australia.

36.07 PLN
23.66 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 31.56 PLN (8.68 USD) in Switzerland and 26.02 PLN (7.16 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 17.6% lower in Australia.

31.56 PLN
26.02 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 76.64 PLN (21.09 USD) in Switzerland and 35.48 PLN (9.76 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Australia.

76.64 PLN
35.48 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 541 PLN (148.84 USD) in Switzerland and 290.17 PLN (79.83 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in Australia.

541.00 PLN
290.17 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 112.71 PLN (31.01 USD) in Switzerland and 59.14 PLN (16.27 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in Australia.

112.71 PLN
59.14 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 19.12 PLN (5.26 USD) in Switzerland and 7.17 PLN (1.97 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in Australia.

19.12 PLN
7.17 PLN

Fuel

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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 8.24 PLN (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 4.07 PLN (1.12 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Australia.

8.24 PLN
4.07 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.85 PLN (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 3.97 PLN (1.09 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in Australia.

7.85 PLN
3.97 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.72 PLN (1.3 USD) in Switzerland and 1.51 PLN (0.41 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 68% lower in Australia.

4.72 PLN
1.51 PLN

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Australia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.03 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Australia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 392.22 PLN (107.91 USD) in Switzerland and 514.27 PLN (141.49 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 23.7% lower in Switzerland.

392.22 PLN
514.27 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 17.58 PLN (4.84 USD) in Switzerland and 11.83 PLN (3.25 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 32.7% lower in Australia.

17.58 PLN
11.83 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 311.07 PLN (85.58 USD) in Switzerland and 189.25 PLN (52.07 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 39.2% lower in Australia.

311.07 PLN
189.25 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 11.72 PLN (3.22 USD) in Switzerland and 10.65 PLN (2.93 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 9.1% lower in Australia.

11.72 PLN
10.65 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 27.05 PLN (7.44 USD) in Switzerland and 14.19 PLN (3.91 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in Australia.

27.05 PLN
14.19 PLN

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 90.17 PLN (24.81 USD) in Switzerland and 56.78 PLN (15.62 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 37% lower in Australia.

90.17 PLN
56.78 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 322.7 PLN (88.78 USD) in Switzerland and 221.4 PLN (60.91 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in Australia.

322.70 PLN
221.40 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 181.73 PLN (50 USD) in Switzerland and 75.8 PLN (20.85 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Australia.

181.73 PLN
75.80 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Australia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.28 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 10079 PLN (2773 USD) in Switzerland and 7879 PLN (2167.54 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 21.8% lower in Australia.

10 079 PLN
7 879 PLN

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 8289 PLN (2280.46 USD) in Switzerland and 5471 PLN (1505.13 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 34% lower in Australia.

8 289 PLN
5 471 PLN

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 18445 PLN (5074.56 USD) in Switzerland and 16356 PLN (4499.89 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 11.3% lower in Australia.

18 445 PLN
16 356 PLN

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 13720 PLN (3774.75 USD) in Switzerland and 9651 PLN (2655.31 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in Australia.

13 720 PLN
9 651 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Australia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.14 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 87912 PLN (24186.32 USD) in Switzerland and 45148 PLN (12421.1 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 48.6% lower in Australia.

87 912 PLN
45 148 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 67387 PLN (18539.62 USD) in Switzerland and 27383 PLN (7533.51 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in Australia.

67 387 PLN
27 383 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Australia - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 1.98 times higher than in Australia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 28610 PLN (7871.19 USD) in Switzerland and 14446 PLN (3974.44 USD) in Australia. The average salary is 49.5% lower in Australia.

28 610 PLN
14 446 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

506 PLN
-

Two stars

605 PLN
421 PLN

Three stars

879 PLN
550 PLN

Four stars

1 248 PLN
740 PLN

Five stars

2 271 PLN
1 152 PLN

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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