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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

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Switzerland vs. Australia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.26 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Australia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 4.1 USD in Switzerland and 3.09 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 24.6% lower in Australia.

4.10 USD
3.09 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.97 USD in Switzerland and 2.47 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in Australia.

2.97 USD
2.47 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 56.4 USD in Switzerland and 14.58 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Australia.

56.40 USD
14.58 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 14.55 USD in Switzerland and 12.36 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in Australia.

14.55 USD
12.36 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.51 USD in Switzerland and 8.26 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 72% lower in Australia.

29.51 USD
8.26 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 10.07 USD in Switzerland and 26.86 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in Switzerland.

10.07 USD
26.86 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.29 USD in Switzerland and 4.5 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in Switzerland.

2.29 USD
4.50 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.71 USD for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 3.88 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in Australia.

6.71 USD
3.88 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.04 USD in Switzerland and 4.88 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 37.7% lower in Switzerland.

3.04 USD
4.88 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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

16.97 USD
35.27 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.51 USD in Switzerland and 2.71 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 7.4% lower in Switzerland.

2.51 USD
2.71 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.36 USD in Switzerland and 2.42 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 28% lower in Australia.

3.36 USD
2.42 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 28.87 USD in Switzerland and 9.06 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in Australia.

28.87 USD
9.06 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.88 USD in Switzerland and 1.54 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in Australia.

1.88 USD
1.54 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.53 USD in Switzerland and 2.16 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in Australia.

2.53 USD
2.16 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.38 USD in Switzerland and 2.62 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 22.5% lower in Australia.

3.38 USD
2.62 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.71 USD in Switzerland and 2.47 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 8.9% lower in Australia.

2.71 USD
2.47 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.7 USD in Switzerland and 2.1 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 43.2% lower in Australia.

3.70 USD
2.10 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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

20.11 USD
28.26 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.82 USD in Switzerland and 5.18 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 6.9% lower in Switzerland.

4.82 USD
5.18 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.49 USD in Switzerland and 1.55 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 3.9% lower in Switzerland.

1.49 USD
1.55 USD

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Australia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.54 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Australia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.95 USD in Switzerland and 3.08 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 48.2% lower in Australia.

5.95 USD
3.08 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.98 USD in Switzerland and 2.26 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in Australia.

4.98 USD
2.26 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.95 USD in Switzerland and 6.5 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 27.4% lower in Australia.

8.95 USD
6.50 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.83 USD in Switzerland and 6.5 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 17% lower in Australia.

7.83 USD
6.50 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 16.79 USD in Switzerland and 9.76 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in Australia.

16.79 USD
9.76 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 134.29 USD in Switzerland and 91.06 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 32.2% lower in Australia.

134.29 USD
91.06 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 27.98 USD in Switzerland and 16.26 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in Australia.

27.98 USD
16.26 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.63 USD in Switzerland and 2.08 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in Australia.

4.63 USD
2.08 USD

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Australia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.06 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Australia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 2.12 USD in Switzerland and 1.11 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in Australia.

2.12 USD
1.11 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 2.05 USD in Switzerland and 1.1 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in Australia.

2.05 USD
1.10 USD

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.31 USD in Switzerland and 0.45 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in Australia.

1.31 USD
0.45 USD

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Australia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.11 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Australia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 101.83 USD in Switzerland and 141.39 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 28% lower in Switzerland.

101.83 USD
141.39 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.92 USD in Switzerland and 3.25 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 33.9% lower in Australia.

4.92 USD
3.25 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 89.52 USD in Switzerland and 39.02 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in Australia.

89.52 USD
39.02 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.6 USD in Switzerland and 1.82 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 67.5% lower in Australia.

5.60 USD
1.82 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.55 USD in Switzerland and 3.25 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 57% lower in Australia.

7.55 USD
3.25 USD

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 22.38 USD in Switzerland and 15.61 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 30.3% lower in Australia.

22.38 USD
15.61 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 97.67 USD in Switzerland and 58.43 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in Australia.

97.67 USD
58.43 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 44.76 USD in Switzerland and 16.82 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 62.4% lower in Australia.

44.76 USD
16.82 USD

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Australia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.22 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 2336 USD in Switzerland and 1873 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 19.8% lower in Australia.

2 336 USD
1 873 USD

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 1788 USD in Switzerland and 1352 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 24.4% lower in Australia.

1 788 USD
1 352 USD

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 4337 USD in Switzerland and 3876 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 10.6% lower in Australia.

4 337 USD
3 876 USD

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 3094 USD in Switzerland and 2372 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 23.3% lower in Australia.

3 094 USD
2 372 USD

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Australia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.52 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 21505 USD in Switzerland and 13851 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 35.6% lower in Australia.

21 505 USD
13 851 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 12634 USD in Switzerland and 8630 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 31.7% lower in Australia.

12 634 USD
8 630 USD

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Australia - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 1.74 times higher than in Australia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 7114 USD in Switzerland and 4098 USD in Australia. The average salary is 42.4% lower in Australia.

7 114 USD
4 098 USD

Hotels

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

One star

170 USD
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Two stars

180 USD
97 USD

Three stars

220 USD
144 USD

Four stars

314 USD
184 USD

Five stars

515 USD
320 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Nov 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Nov 2024) • Switzerland: 19 cities, 362 hotels • Australia: 20 cities, 460 hotels

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