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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

PLNCHFAUDUSDEUR

Switzerland vs. Australia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.18 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Australia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 16.34 PLN (4.41 USD) in Switzerland and 13.23 PLN (3.57 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 19% lower in Australia.

16.34 PLN
13.23 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 11.1 PLN (3 USD) in Switzerland and 11.11 PLN (3 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 0.1% lower in Switzerland.

11.10 PLN
11.11 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 195.04 PLN (52.65 USD) in Switzerland and 56.21 PLN (15.17 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in Australia.

195.04 PLN
56.21 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 56.67 PLN (15.3 USD) in Switzerland and 52.51 PLN (14.18 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 7.3% lower in Australia.

56.67 PLN
52.51 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 127.98 PLN (34.55 USD) in Switzerland and 34.31 PLN (9.26 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in Australia.

127.98 PLN
34.31 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 42.5 PLN (11.47 USD) in Switzerland and 131.27 PLN (35.44 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in Switzerland.

42.50 PLN
131.27 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 10.15 PLN (2.74 USD) in Switzerland and 19.24 PLN (5.2 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Switzerland.

10.15 PLN
19.24 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 28.43 PLN (7.67 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 20.53 PLN (5.54 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 27.8% lower in Australia.

28.43 PLN
20.53 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.66 PLN (3.42 USD) in Switzerland and 21.82 PLN (5.89 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 42% lower in Switzerland.

12.66 PLN
21.82 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 62.86 PLN (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 130.65 PLN (35.27 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in Switzerland.

62.86 PLN
130.65 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 9.63 PLN (2.6 USD) in Switzerland and 8.72 PLN (2.35 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 9.4% lower in Australia.

9.63 PLN
8.72 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 13.27 PLN (3.58 USD) in Switzerland and 11.05 PLN (2.98 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in Australia.

13.27 PLN
11.05 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 113.48 PLN (30.64 USD) in Switzerland and 37.81 PLN (10.21 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Australia.

113.48 PLN
37.81 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 8.45 PLN (2.28 USD) in Switzerland and 6.98 PLN (1.89 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 17.4% lower in Australia.

8.45 PLN
6.98 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.97 PLN (2.42 USD) in Switzerland and 9.35 PLN (2.52 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 4.1% lower in Switzerland.

8.97 PLN
9.35 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.76 PLN (3.17 USD) in Switzerland and 12.58 PLN (3.4 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 6.5% lower in Switzerland.

11.76 PLN
12.58 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 10.96 PLN (2.96 USD) in Switzerland and 10.19 PLN (2.75 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 7% lower in Australia.

10.96 PLN
10.19 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 15.11 PLN (4.08 USD) in Switzerland and 9.16 PLN (2.47 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 39.4% lower in Australia.

15.11 PLN
9.16 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 74.49 PLN (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 104.68 PLN (28.26 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in Switzerland.

74.49 PLN
104.68 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 20.02 PLN (5.41 USD) in Switzerland and 17.91 PLN (4.83 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 10.5% lower in Australia.

20.02 PLN
17.91 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.19 PLN (1.67 USD) in Switzerland and 5.25 PLN (1.42 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in Australia.

6.19 PLN
5.25 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Australia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.76 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Australia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 25.97 PLN (7.01 USD) in Switzerland and 13.6 PLN (3.67 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in Australia.

25.97 PLN
13.60 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 22.76 PLN (6.15 USD) in Switzerland and 10.4 PLN (2.81 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in Australia.

22.76 PLN
10.40 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 37.78 PLN (10.2 USD) in Switzerland and 26.25 PLN (7.09 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 30.5% lower in Australia.

37.78 PLN
26.25 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 33.06 PLN (8.92 USD) in Switzerland and 28.88 PLN (7.8 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 12.6% lower in Australia.

33.06 PLN
28.88 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 80.28 PLN (21.67 USD) in Switzerland and 39.38 PLN (10.63 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 50.9% lower in Australia.

80.28 PLN
39.38 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 566.7 PLN (152.99 USD) in Switzerland and 322.04 PLN (86.94 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 43.2% lower in Australia.

566.70 PLN
322.04 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 118.06 PLN (31.87 USD) in Switzerland and 65.64 PLN (17.72 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in Australia.

118.06 PLN
65.64 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 20.02 PLN (5.41 USD) in Switzerland and 7.96 PLN (2.15 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 60.2% lower in Australia.

20.02 PLN
7.96 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 8.39 PLN (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 4.14 PLN (1.12 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 50.7% lower in Australia.

8.39 PLN
4.14 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 8 PLN (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 4.05 PLN (1.09 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in Australia.

8.00 PLN
4.05 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.81 PLN (1.3 USD) in Switzerland and 1.54 PLN (0.41 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 68% lower in Australia.

4.81 PLN
1.54 PLN

Transportation

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

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 410.86 PLN (110.92 USD) in Switzerland and 570.74 PLN (154.08 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 28% lower in Switzerland.

410.86 PLN
570.74 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 18.42 PLN (4.97 USD) in Switzerland and 13.13 PLN (3.54 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 28.7% lower in Australia.

18.42 PLN
13.13 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 325.85 PLN (87.97 USD) in Switzerland and 210.03 PLN (56.7 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in Australia.

325.85 PLN
210.03 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 12.28 PLN (3.31 USD) in Switzerland and 11.81 PLN (3.19 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 3.8% lower in Australia.

12.28 PLN
11.81 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 28.34 PLN (7.65 USD) in Switzerland and 15.75 PLN (4.25 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in Australia.

28.34 PLN
15.75 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 94.45 PLN (25.5 USD) in Switzerland and 63.01 PLN (17.01 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Australia.

94.45 PLN
63.01 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 338.04 PLN (91.26 USD) in Switzerland and 245.71 PLN (66.33 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 27.3% lower in Australia.

338.04 PLN
245.71 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 190.36 PLN (51.39 USD) in Switzerland and 84.12 PLN (22.71 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Australia.

190.36 PLN
84.12 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Australia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.21 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 10558 PLN (2850.34 USD) in Switzerland and 8744 PLN (2360.48 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 17.2% lower in Australia.

10 558 PLN
8 744 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 8683 PLN (2344.06 USD) in Switzerland and 6072 PLN (1639.12 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 30.1% lower in Australia.

8 683 PLN
6 072 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 19321 PLN (5216.09 USD) in Switzerland and 18152 PLN (4900.46 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 6.1% lower in Australia.

19 321 PLN
18 152 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 14372 PLN (3880.03 USD) in Switzerland and 10711 PLN (2891.67 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 25.5% lower in Australia.

14 372 PLN
10 711 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Australia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.02 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 92089 PLN (24860.84 USD) in Switzerland and 50106 PLN (13526.79 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in Australia.

92 089 PLN
50 106 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 70589 PLN (19056.67 USD) in Switzerland and 30390 PLN (8204.12 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in Australia.

70 589 PLN
30 390 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Australia - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 1.87 times higher than in Australia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 29970 PLN (8090.71 USD) in Switzerland and 16033 PLN (4328.23 USD) in Australia. The average salary is 46.5% lower in Australia.

29 970 PLN
16 033 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

516 PLN
-

Two stars

617 PLN
429 PLN

Three stars

896 PLN
561 PLN

Four stars

1 271 PLN
754 PLN

Five stars

2 315 PLN
1 174 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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