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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

PLNEURCHFBGNUSD

Switzerland vs. Bulgaria - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.79 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Bulgaria.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 16.76 PLN (4.47 USD) in Switzerland and 5.78 PLN (1.54 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in Bulgaria.

16.76 PLN
5.78 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 12.13 PLN (3.23 USD) in Switzerland and 6.83 PLN (1.82 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in Bulgaria.

12.13 PLN
6.83 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 230.78 PLN (61.52 USD) in Switzerland and 46.44 PLN (12.38 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 79.9% lower in Bulgaria.

230.78 PLN
46.44 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 59.53 PLN (15.87 USD) in Switzerland and 21.9 PLN (5.84 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Bulgaria.

59.53 PLN
21.90 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 120.75 PLN (32.19 USD) in Switzerland and 31.59 PLN (8.42 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in Bulgaria.

120.75 PLN
31.59 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 41.21 PLN (10.98 USD) in Switzerland and 13.14 PLN (3.5 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Bulgaria.

41.21 PLN
13.14 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.39 PLN (2.5 USD) in Switzerland and 3.59 PLN (0.96 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in Bulgaria.

9.39 PLN
3.59 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.47 PLN (7.32 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 12.33 PLN (3.29 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in Bulgaria.

27.47 PLN
12.33 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.45 PLN (3.32 USD) in Switzerland and 6.29 PLN (1.68 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in Bulgaria.

12.45 PLN
6.29 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 63.66 PLN (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 47.53 PLN (12.67 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 25.3% lower in Bulgaria.

63.66 PLN
47.53 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.26 PLN (2.73 USD) in Switzerland and 3.57 PLN (0.95 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 65.2% lower in Bulgaria.

10.26 PLN
3.57 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 13.74 PLN (3.66 USD) in Switzerland and 4.12 PLN (1.1 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 70% lower in Bulgaria.

13.74 PLN
4.12 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 118.14 PLN (31.49 USD) in Switzerland and 43.22 PLN (11.52 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in Bulgaria.

118.14 PLN
43.22 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 7.69 PLN (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 6.86 PLN (1.83 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 10.8% lower in Bulgaria.

7.69 PLN
6.86 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 10.35 PLN (2.76 USD) in Switzerland and 3.61 PLN (0.96 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in Bulgaria.

10.35 PLN
3.61 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 13.83 PLN (3.69 USD) in Switzerland and 6.26 PLN (1.67 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 54.7% lower in Bulgaria.

13.83 PLN
6.26 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 11.08 PLN (2.95 USD) in Switzerland and 3.72 PLN (0.99 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 66.4% lower in Bulgaria.

11.08 PLN
3.72 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 15.16 PLN (4.04 USD) in Switzerland and 7.93 PLN (2.11 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 47.7% lower in Bulgaria.

15.16 PLN
7.93 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 75.44 PLN (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 34.85 PLN (9.29 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in Bulgaria.

75.44 PLN
34.85 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.74 PLN (5.26 USD) in Switzerland and 9.4 PLN (2.5 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 52.4% lower in Bulgaria.

19.74 PLN
9.40 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.09 PLN (1.62 USD) in Switzerland and 2.52 PLN (0.67 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in Bulgaria.

6.09 PLN
2.52 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Bulgaria - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.07 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Bulgaria.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 24.36 PLN (6.49 USD) in Switzerland and 8.08 PLN (2.15 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in Bulgaria.

24.36 PLN
8.08 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 20.38 PLN (5.43 USD) in Switzerland and 5.06 PLN (1.35 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in Bulgaria.

20.38 PLN
5.06 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.63 PLN (9.76 USD) in Switzerland and 8.76 PLN (2.34 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in Bulgaria.

36.63 PLN
8.76 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 32.05 PLN (8.54 USD) in Switzerland and 10.95 PLN (2.92 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 65.8% lower in Bulgaria.

32.05 PLN
10.95 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 68.68 PLN (18.31 USD) in Switzerland and 26.28 PLN (7.01 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Bulgaria.

68.68 PLN
26.28 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 549.47 PLN (146.46 USD) in Switzerland and 175.23 PLN (46.71 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Bulgaria.

549.47 PLN
175.23 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 114.47 PLN (30.51 USD) in Switzerland and 43.81 PLN (11.68 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Bulgaria.

114.47 PLN
43.81 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 18.96 PLN (5.05 USD) in Switzerland and 3.48 PLN (0.93 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 81.6% lower in Bulgaria.

18.96 PLN
3.48 PLN

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 7.95 PLN (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 5.02 PLN (1.34 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 36.9% lower in Bulgaria.

7.95 PLN
5.02 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.68 PLN (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 5.14 PLN (1.37 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in Bulgaria.

7.68 PLN
5.14 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.92 PLN (1.31 USD) in Switzerland and 2.45 PLN (0.65 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 50.2% lower in Bulgaria.

4.92 PLN
2.45 PLN

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Bulgaria - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.36 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Bulgaria.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 416.68 PLN (111.07 USD) in Switzerland and 109.52 PLN (29.19 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in Bulgaria.

416.68 PLN
109.52 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 20.15 PLN (5.37 USD) in Switzerland and 3.5 PLN (0.93 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in Bulgaria.

20.15 PLN
3.50 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 366.31 PLN (97.64 USD) in Switzerland and 39.43 PLN (10.51 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 89.2% lower in Bulgaria.

366.31 PLN
39.43 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 22.89 PLN (6.1 USD) in Switzerland and 2.63 PLN (0.7 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 88.5% lower in Bulgaria.

22.89 PLN
2.63 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 30.91 PLN (8.24 USD) in Switzerland and 4.8 PLN (1.28 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 84.5% lower in Bulgaria.

30.91 PLN
4.80 PLN

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 91.58 PLN (24.41 USD) in Switzerland and 32.86 PLN (8.76 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Bulgaria.

91.58 PLN
32.86 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 399.65 PLN (106.53 USD) in Switzerland and 120.12 PLN (32.02 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 69.9% lower in Bulgaria.

399.65 PLN
120.12 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 183.16 PLN (48.82 USD) in Switzerland and 60.87 PLN (16.23 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in Bulgaria.

183.16 PLN
60.87 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Bulgaria - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.25 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 9557 PLN (2547.38 USD) in Switzerland and 1870 PLN (498.39 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in Bulgaria.

9 557 PLN
1 870 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 7315 PLN (1949.81 USD) in Switzerland and 1441 PLN (384.08 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 80.3% lower in Bulgaria.

7 315 PLN
1 441 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 17744 PLN (4729.91 USD) in Switzerland and 3389 PLN (903.42 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 80.9% lower in Bulgaria.

17 744 PLN
3 389 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 12660 PLN (3374.63 USD) in Switzerland and 2303 PLN (613.87 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in Bulgaria.

12 660 PLN
2 303 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Bulgaria - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 7.9 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 87992 PLN (23454.86 USD) in Switzerland and 10693 PLN (2850.23 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 87.8% lower in Bulgaria.

87 992 PLN
10 693 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 51695 PLN (13779.77 USD) in Switzerland and 6983 PLN (1861.39 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 86.5% lower in Bulgaria.

51 695 PLN
6 983 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Bulgaria - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 6.96 times higher than in Bulgaria.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 29108 PLN (7759.03 USD) in Switzerland and 4182 PLN (1114.88 USD) in Bulgaria. The average salary is 85.6% lower in Bulgaria.

29 108 PLN
4 182 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

522 PLN
-

Two stars

624 PLN
209 PLN

Three stars

907 PLN
335 PLN

Four stars

1 288 PLN
544 PLN

Five stars

2 344 PLN
853 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 • Bulgaria: 9 cities, 178 hotels

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