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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

EURAUDUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Australia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.14 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Australia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.77 EUR (4.2 USD) in Switzerland and 3.18 EUR (3.55 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in Australia.

3.77 EUR
3.18 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.56 EUR (2.85 USD) in Switzerland and 2.67 EUR (2.98 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 4.1% lower in Switzerland.

2.56 EUR
2.67 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 44.95 EUR (50.15 USD) in Switzerland and 13.5 EUR (15.06 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 70% lower in Australia.

44.95 EUR
13.50 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.06 EUR (14.57 USD) in Switzerland and 12.61 EUR (14.07 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 3.4% lower in Australia.

13.06 EUR
12.61 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.49 EUR (32.91 USD) in Switzerland and 8.24 EUR (9.19 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in Australia.

29.49 EUR
8.24 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.79 EUR (10.93 USD) in Switzerland and 31.53 EUR (35.18 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 69% lower in Switzerland.

9.79 EUR
31.53 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.34 EUR (2.61 USD) in Switzerland and 4.62 EUR (5.16 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in Switzerland.

2.34 EUR
4.62 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.55 EUR (7.31 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 4.93 EUR (5.5 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 24.7% lower in Australia.

6.55 EUR
4.93 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.92 EUR (3.25 USD) in Switzerland and 5.24 EUR (5.85 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 44.3% lower in Switzerland.

2.92 EUR
5.24 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 15.21 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 31.61 EUR (35.27 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in Switzerland.

15.21 EUR
31.61 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.22 EUR (2.48 USD) in Switzerland and 2.09 EUR (2.34 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 5.9% lower in Australia.

2.22 EUR
2.09 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.06 EUR (3.41 USD) in Switzerland and 2.65 EUR (2.96 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 13.4% lower in Australia.

3.06 EUR
2.65 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 26.15 EUR (29.18 USD) in Switzerland and 9.08 EUR (10.13 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in Australia.

26.15 EUR
9.08 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.95 EUR (2.17 USD) in Switzerland and 1.68 EUR (1.87 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 13.8% lower in Australia.

1.95 EUR
1.68 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.07 EUR (2.31 USD) in Switzerland and 2.24 EUR (2.5 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 7.6% lower in Switzerland.

2.07 EUR
2.24 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.71 EUR (3.02 USD) in Switzerland and 3.02 EUR (3.37 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 10.3% lower in Switzerland.

2.71 EUR
3.02 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.52 EUR (2.82 USD) in Switzerland and 2.45 EUR (2.73 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 2.8% lower in Australia.

2.52 EUR
2.45 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.48 EUR (3.89 USD) in Switzerland and 2.2 EUR (2.46 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in Australia.

3.48 EUR
2.20 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 18.02 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 25.33 EUR (28.26 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 28.9% lower in Switzerland.

18.02 EUR
25.33 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.61 EUR (5.15 USD) in Switzerland and 4.3 EUR (4.8 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 6.7% lower in Australia.

4.61 EUR
4.30 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.43 EUR (1.59 USD) in Switzerland and 1.26 EUR (1.41 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 11.9% lower in Australia.

1.43 EUR
1.26 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Australia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.69 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Australia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.99 EUR (6.68 USD) in Switzerland and 3.27 EUR (3.64 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in Australia.

5.99 EUR
3.27 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.25 EUR (5.85 USD) in Switzerland and 2.5 EUR (2.79 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 52.4% lower in Australia.

5.25 EUR
2.50 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.71 EUR (9.71 USD) in Switzerland and 6.31 EUR (7.04 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Australia.

8.71 EUR
6.31 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.62 EUR (8.5 USD) in Switzerland and 6.94 EUR (7.74 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 8.9% lower in Australia.

7.62 EUR
6.94 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.5 EUR (20.64 USD) in Switzerland and 9.46 EUR (10.55 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 48.9% lower in Australia.

18.50 EUR
9.46 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 130.59 EUR (145.71 USD) in Switzerland and 77.34 EUR (86.29 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 40.8% lower in Australia.

130.59 EUR
77.34 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 27.21 EUR (30.36 USD) in Switzerland and 15.76 EUR (17.59 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 42.1% lower in Australia.

27.21 EUR
15.76 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.61 EUR (5.15 USD) in Switzerland and 1.91 EUR (2.13 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in Australia.

4.61 EUR
1.91 EUR

Fuel

EURAUDUSDCHF

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 2.03 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 1 EUR (1.12 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 50.7% lower in Australia.

2.03 EUR
1.00 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.94 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 0.98 EUR (1.09 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in Australia.

1.94 EUR
0.98 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.16 EUR (1.3 USD) in Switzerland and 0.37 EUR (0.41 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Australia.

1.16 EUR
0.37 EUR

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Australia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.08 times less for transportation in Switzerland than in Australia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 94.68 EUR (105.64 USD) in Switzerland and 137.07 EUR (152.94 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 30.9% lower in Switzerland.

94.68 EUR
137.07 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.24 EUR (4.74 USD) in Switzerland and 3.15 EUR (3.52 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 25.7% lower in Australia.

4.24 EUR
3.15 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 75.09 EUR (83.78 USD) in Switzerland and 50.44 EUR (56.28 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 32.8% lower in Australia.

75.09 EUR
50.44 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.83 EUR (3.16 USD) in Switzerland and 2.84 EUR (3.17 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 0.4% lower in Switzerland.

2.83 EUR
2.84 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.53 EUR (7.29 USD) in Switzerland and 3.78 EUR (4.22 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 42.1% lower in Australia.

6.53 EUR
3.78 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 21.77 EUR (24.29 USD) in Switzerland and 15.13 EUR (16.88 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 30.5% lower in Australia.

21.77 EUR
15.13 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 77.9 EUR (86.92 USD) in Switzerland and 59.01 EUR (65.84 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 24.2% lower in Australia.

77.90 EUR
59.01 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 43.87 EUR (48.95 USD) in Switzerland and 20.2 EUR (22.54 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 54% lower in Australia.

43.87 EUR
20.20 EUR

Flats for rent

EURAUDUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Australia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.16 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 2433 EUR (2714.73 USD) in Switzerland and 2100 EUR (2342.96 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 13.7% lower in Australia.

2 433 EUR
2 100 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 2001 EUR (2232.54 USD) in Switzerland and 1458 EUR (1626.95 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 27.1% lower in Australia.

2 001 EUR
1 458 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 4453 EUR (4967.92 USD) in Switzerland and 4359 EUR (4864.08 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 2.1% lower in Australia.

4 453 EUR
4 359 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 3312 EUR (3695.43 USD) in Switzerland and 2572 EUR (2870.21 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 22.3% lower in Australia.

3 312 EUR
2 572 EUR

Flats for sale

EURAUDUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Australia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.94 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 21221 EUR (23678.04 USD) in Switzerland and 12033 EUR (13426.39 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in Australia.

21 221 EUR
12 033 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 16267 EUR (18150.01 USD) in Switzerland and 7298 EUR (8143.22 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in Australia.

16 267 EUR
7 298 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Australia - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 1.79 times higher than in Australia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6906 EUR (7705.78 USD) in Switzerland and 3850 EUR (4296.1 USD) in Australia. The average salary is 44.3% lower in Australia.

6 906 EUR
3 850 EUR

Hotels

EURAUDUSDCHF

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

One star

125 EUR
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Two stars

149 EUR
104 EUR

Three stars

217 EUR
136 EUR

Four stars

308 EUR
182 EUR

Five stars

560 EUR
284 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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