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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Bulgaria

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. Bulgaria - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.73 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Bulgaria.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.85 EUR (4.15 USD) in Switzerland and 1.35 EUR (1.45 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Bulgaria.

3.85 EUR
1.35 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.79 EUR (3 USD) in Switzerland and 1.6 EUR (1.72 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in Bulgaria.

2.79 EUR
1.60 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 53.01 EUR (57.08 USD) in Switzerland and 10.84 EUR (11.68 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in Bulgaria.

53.01 EUR
10.84 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.67 EUR (14.72 USD) in Switzerland and 5.12 EUR (5.51 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in Bulgaria.

13.67 EUR
5.12 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 27.73 EUR (29.87 USD) in Switzerland and 7.38 EUR (7.94 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 73.4% lower in Bulgaria.

27.73 EUR
7.38 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.47 EUR (10.19 USD) in Switzerland and 3.07 EUR (3.31 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in Bulgaria.

9.47 EUR
3.07 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.16 EUR (2.32 USD) in Switzerland and 0.84 EUR (0.9 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in Bulgaria.

2.16 EUR
0.84 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.31 EUR (6.8 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 2.88 EUR (3.1 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in Bulgaria.

6.31 EUR
2.88 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.86 EUR (3.08 USD) in Switzerland and 1.47 EUR (1.58 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 48.6% lower in Bulgaria.

2.86 EUR
1.47 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 15.76 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 11.77 EUR (12.67 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 25.3% lower in Bulgaria.

15.76 EUR
11.77 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.36 EUR (2.54 USD) in Switzerland and 0.83 EUR (0.9 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in Bulgaria.

2.36 EUR
0.83 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.16 EUR (3.4 USD) in Switzerland and 0.96 EUR (1.04 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 69.6% lower in Bulgaria.

3.16 EUR
0.96 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 27.13 EUR (29.22 USD) in Switzerland and 10.09 EUR (10.87 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in Bulgaria.

27.13 EUR
10.09 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.77 EUR (1.9 USD) in Switzerland and 1.6 EUR (1.72 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 9.6% lower in Bulgaria.

1.77 EUR
1.60 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.38 EUR (2.56 USD) in Switzerland and 0.84 EUR (0.91 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 64.7% lower in Bulgaria.

2.38 EUR
0.84 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.18 EUR (3.42 USD) in Switzerland and 1.46 EUR (1.58 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 54.1% lower in Bulgaria.

3.18 EUR
1.46 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.55 EUR (2.74 USD) in Switzerland and 0.87 EUR (0.94 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Bulgaria.

2.55 EUR
0.87 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.48 EUR (3.75 USD) in Switzerland and 1.85 EUR (1.99 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in Bulgaria.

3.48 EUR
1.85 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 18.67 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 8.63 EUR (9.29 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in Bulgaria.

18.67 EUR
8.63 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.53 EUR (4.88 USD) in Switzerland and 2.19 EUR (2.36 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in Bulgaria.

4.53 EUR
2.19 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.4 EUR (1.51 USD) in Switzerland and 0.59 EUR (0.63 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in Bulgaria.

1.40 EUR
0.59 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Bulgaria - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.02 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Bulgaria.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.6 EUR (6.03 USD) in Switzerland and 1.89 EUR (2.03 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in Bulgaria.

5.60 EUR
1.89 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.68 EUR (5.04 USD) in Switzerland and 1.18 EUR (1.27 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in Bulgaria.

4.68 EUR
1.18 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.41 EUR (9.06 USD) in Switzerland and 2.05 EUR (2.2 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in Bulgaria.

8.41 EUR
2.05 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.36 EUR (7.93 USD) in Switzerland and 2.56 EUR (2.75 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 65.2% lower in Bulgaria.

7.36 EUR
2.56 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 15.78 EUR (16.99 USD) in Switzerland and 6.14 EUR (6.61 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in Bulgaria.

15.78 EUR
6.14 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 126.21 EUR (135.91 USD) in Switzerland and 40.92 EUR (44.07 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in Bulgaria.

126.21 EUR
40.92 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.29 EUR (28.31 USD) in Switzerland and 10.23 EUR (11.02 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in Bulgaria.

26.29 EUR
10.23 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.35 EUR (4.69 USD) in Switzerland and 0.81 EUR (0.88 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 81.4% lower in Bulgaria.

4.35 EUR
0.81 EUR

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Bulgaria - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.63 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Bulgaria.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.97 EUR (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 1.24 EUR (1.34 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 37.1% lower in Bulgaria.

1.97 EUR
1.24 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.9 EUR (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 1.27 EUR (1.37 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 33.2% lower in Bulgaria.

1.90 EUR
1.27 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.22 EUR (1.31 USD) in Switzerland and 0.61 EUR (0.65 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 50% lower in Bulgaria.

1.22 EUR
0.61 EUR

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Bulgaria - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.27 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Bulgaria.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 95.71 EUR (103.06 USD) in Switzerland and 25.58 EUR (27.54 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Bulgaria.

95.71 EUR
25.58 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.63 EUR (4.98 USD) in Switzerland and 0.82 EUR (0.88 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 82.3% lower in Bulgaria.

4.63 EUR
0.82 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 84.14 EUR (90.61 USD) in Switzerland and 9.21 EUR (9.92 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 89.1% lower in Bulgaria.

84.14 EUR
9.21 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.26 EUR (5.66 USD) in Switzerland and 0.61 EUR (0.66 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 88.4% lower in Bulgaria.

5.26 EUR
0.61 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.1 EUR (7.64 USD) in Switzerland and 1.12 EUR (1.21 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in Bulgaria.

7.10 EUR
1.12 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Switzerland vs. Bulgaria - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 21.03 EUR (22.65 USD) in Switzerland and 7.67 EUR (8.26 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 63.5% lower in Bulgaria.

21.03 EUR
7.67 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 91.79 EUR (98.85 USD) in Switzerland and 28.05 EUR (30.21 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in Bulgaria.

91.79 EUR
28.05 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 42.07 EUR (45.3 USD) in Switzerland and 14.22 EUR (15.31 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 66.2% lower in Bulgaria.

42.07 EUR
14.22 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Bulgaria - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.16 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Bulgaria.

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 2195 EUR (2363.78 USD) in Switzerland and 436.66 EUR (470.23 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in Bulgaria.

2 195 EUR
436.66 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 1680 EUR (1809.28 USD) in Switzerland and 336.51 EUR (362.38 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 80% lower in Bulgaria.

1 680 EUR
336.51 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 4076 EUR (4389.01 USD) in Switzerland and 791.52 EUR (852.38 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 80.6% lower in Bulgaria.

4 076 EUR
791.52 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 2908 EUR (3131.41 USD) in Switzerland and 537.83 EUR (579.18 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in Bulgaria.

2 908 EUR
537.83 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Bulgaria - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 7.77 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Bulgaria.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 20211 EUR (21764.41 USD) in Switzerland and 2497 EUR (2689.19 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in Bulgaria.

20 211 EUR
2 497 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 11874 EUR (12786.63 USD) in Switzerland and 1631 EUR (1756.21 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 86.3% lower in Bulgaria.

11 874 EUR
1 631 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Bulgaria - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 6.84 times higher than in Bulgaria.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6686 EUR (7199.82 USD) in Switzerland and 976.78 EUR (1051.88 USD) in Bulgaria. The average salary is 85.4% lower in Bulgaria.

6 686 EUR
976.78 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

129 EUR
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Two stars

155 EUR
51.8 EUR

Three stars

225 EUR
82.9 EUR

Four stars

319 EUR
135 EUR

Five stars

580 EUR
211 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 • Bulgaria: 9 cities, 178 hotels

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