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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 1.35 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Australia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 16.75 PLN (4.45 USD) in Switzerland and 11.6 PLN (3.08 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 30.7% lower in Australia.

16.75 PLN
11.60 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 12.13 PLN (3.22 USD) in Switzerland and 9.26 PLN (2.46 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 23.7% lower in Australia.

12.13 PLN
9.26 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 230.65 PLN (61.31 USD) in Switzerland and 54.75 PLN (14.55 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in Australia.

230.65 PLN
54.75 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 59.49 PLN (15.82 USD) in Switzerland and 46.41 PLN (12.34 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 22% lower in Australia.

59.49 PLN
46.41 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 120.68 PLN (32.08 USD) in Switzerland and 31.02 PLN (8.25 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Australia.

120.68 PLN
31.02 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 41.19 PLN (10.95 USD) in Switzerland and 100.89 PLN (26.82 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in Switzerland.

41.19 PLN
100.89 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.38 PLN (2.49 USD) in Switzerland and 16.9 PLN (4.49 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 44.5% lower in Switzerland.

9.38 PLN
16.90 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.46 PLN (7.3 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 14.58 PLN (3.88 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 46.9% lower in Australia.

27.46 PLN
14.58 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.45 PLN (3.31 USD) in Switzerland and 18.32 PLN (4.87 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 32% lower in Switzerland.

12.45 PLN
18.32 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 63.84 PLN (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 132.68 PLN (35.27 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in Switzerland.

63.84 PLN
132.68 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.25 PLN (2.73 USD) in Switzerland and 10.19 PLN (2.71 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 0.6% lower in Australia.

10.25 PLN
10.19 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 13.73 PLN (3.65 USD) in Switzerland and 9.09 PLN (2.42 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in Australia.

13.73 PLN
9.09 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 118.07 PLN (31.39 USD) in Switzerland and 34.03 PLN (9.05 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in Australia.

118.07 PLN
34.03 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 7.69 PLN (2.04 USD) in Switzerland and 5.79 PLN (1.54 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 24.7% lower in Australia.

7.69 PLN
5.79 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 10.34 PLN (2.75 USD) in Switzerland and 8.11 PLN (2.16 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 21.6% lower in Australia.

10.34 PLN
8.11 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 13.82 PLN (3.67 USD) in Switzerland and 9.84 PLN (2.62 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in Australia.

13.82 PLN
9.84 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 11.07 PLN (2.94 USD) in Switzerland and 9.28 PLN (2.47 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 16.2% lower in Australia.

11.07 PLN
9.28 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 15.15 PLN (4.03 USD) in Switzerland and 7.89 PLN (2.1 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in Australia.

15.15 PLN
7.89 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 75.65 PLN (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 106.31 PLN (28.26 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in Switzerland.

75.65 PLN
106.31 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.72 PLN (5.24 USD) in Switzerland and 19.47 PLN (5.18 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 1.3% lower in Australia.

19.72 PLN
19.47 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.09 PLN (1.62 USD) in Switzerland and 5.84 PLN (1.55 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 4.1% lower in Australia.

6.09 PLN
5.84 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Australia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.67 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Australia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 24.35 PLN (6.47 USD) in Switzerland and 11.55 PLN (3.07 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in Australia.

24.35 PLN
11.55 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 20.36 PLN (5.41 USD) in Switzerland and 8.5 PLN (2.26 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Australia.

20.36 PLN
8.50 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.61 PLN (9.73 USD) in Switzerland and 24.43 PLN (6.49 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Australia.

36.61 PLN
24.43 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 32.03 PLN (8.52 USD) in Switzerland and 24.43 PLN (6.49 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 23.7% lower in Australia.

32.03 PLN
24.43 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 68.65 PLN (18.25 USD) in Switzerland and 36.64 PLN (9.74 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in Australia.

68.65 PLN
36.64 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 549.16 PLN (145.99 USD) in Switzerland and 342 PLN (90.92 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 37.7% lower in Australia.

549.16 PLN
342.00 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 114.41 PLN (30.41 USD) in Switzerland and 61.07 PLN (16.23 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in Australia.

114.41 PLN
61.07 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 18.95 PLN (5.04 USD) in Switzerland and 7.82 PLN (2.08 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 58.7% lower in Australia.

18.95 PLN
7.82 PLN

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 7.97 PLN (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 4.17 PLN (1.11 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 47.7% lower in Australia.

7.97 PLN
4.17 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.7 PLN (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 4.15 PLN (1.1 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in Australia.

7.70 PLN
4.15 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.93 PLN (1.31 USD) in Switzerland and 1.7 PLN (0.45 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in Australia.

4.93 PLN
1.70 PLN

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Australia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.21 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Australia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 416.45 PLN (110.71 USD) in Switzerland and 531.06 PLN (141.17 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 21.6% lower in Switzerland.

416.45 PLN
531.06 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 20.14 PLN (5.35 USD) in Switzerland and 12.21 PLN (3.25 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 39.4% lower in Australia.

20.14 PLN
12.21 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 366.11 PLN (97.32 USD) in Switzerland and 146.57 PLN (38.96 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 60% lower in Australia.

366.11 PLN
146.57 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 22.88 PLN (6.08 USD) in Switzerland and 6.84 PLN (1.82 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in Australia.

22.88 PLN
6.84 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 30.89 PLN (8.21 USD) in Switzerland and 12.21 PLN (3.25 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in Australia.

30.89 PLN
12.21 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 91.53 PLN (24.33 USD) in Switzerland and 58.63 PLN (15.59 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in Australia.

91.53 PLN
58.63 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 399.42 PLN (106.18 USD) in Switzerland and 219.47 PLN (58.34 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in Australia.

399.42 PLN
219.47 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 183.05 PLN (48.66 USD) in Switzerland and 63.17 PLN (16.79 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in Australia.

183.05 PLN
63.17 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Australia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.33 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 9551 PLN (2539.04 USD) in Switzerland and 7034 PLN (1869.86 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 26.4% lower in Australia.

9 551 PLN
7 034 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 7311 PLN (1943.43 USD) in Switzerland and 5079 PLN (1350.21 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 30.5% lower in Australia.

7 311 PLN
5 079 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 17735 PLN (4714.43 USD) in Switzerland and 14557 PLN (3869.61 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 17.9% lower in Australia.

17 735 PLN
14 557 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 12653 PLN (3363.59 USD) in Switzerland and 8911 PLN (2368.79 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 29.6% lower in Australia.

12 653 PLN
8 911 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Australia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.65 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 87943 PLN (23378.1 USD) in Switzerland and 52022 PLN (13829.23 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 40.8% lower in Australia.

87 943 PLN
52 022 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 51667 PLN (13734.67 USD) in Switzerland and 32416 PLN (8617.15 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 37.3% lower in Australia.

51 667 PLN
32 416 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Australia - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 1.89 times higher than in Australia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 29092 PLN (7733.64 USD) in Switzerland and 15394 PLN (4092.14 USD) in Australia. The average salary is 47.1% lower in Australia.

29 092 PLN
15 394 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

524 PLN
-

Two stars

626 PLN
435 PLN

Three stars

909 PLN
570 PLN

Four stars

1 291 PLN
765 PLN

Five stars

2 351 PLN
1 192 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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