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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

PLNBGNUSDEURCHF

Switzerland vs. Bulgaria - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.54 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Bulgaria.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 16.37 PLN (4.38 USD) in Switzerland and 6.8 PLN (1.82 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in Bulgaria.

16.37 PLN
6.80 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 11.12 PLN (2.98 USD) in Switzerland and 7.13 PLN (1.91 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in Bulgaria.

11.12 PLN
7.13 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 195.39 PLN (52.3 USD) in Switzerland and 47.78 PLN (12.79 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in Bulgaria.

195.39 PLN
47.78 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 56.77 PLN (15.19 USD) in Switzerland and 28.42 PLN (7.61 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 49.9% lower in Bulgaria.

56.77 PLN
28.42 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 128.21 PLN (34.32 USD) in Switzerland and 31.5 PLN (8.43 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Bulgaria.

128.21 PLN
31.50 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 42.58 PLN (11.4 USD) in Switzerland and 14.21 PLN (3.8 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 66.6% lower in Bulgaria.

42.58 PLN
14.21 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 10.17 PLN (2.72 USD) in Switzerland and 3.93 PLN (1.05 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 61.4% lower in Bulgaria.

10.17 PLN
3.93 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 28.48 PLN (7.62 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 14.51 PLN (3.88 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in Bulgaria.

28.48 PLN
14.51 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.68 PLN (3.39 USD) in Switzerland and 6.49 PLN (1.74 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in Bulgaria.

12.68 PLN
6.49 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 63.4 PLN (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 47.34 PLN (12.67 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 25.3% lower in Bulgaria.

63.40 PLN
47.34 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 9.65 PLN (2.58 USD) in Switzerland and 4.22 PLN (1.13 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 56.3% lower in Bulgaria.

9.65 PLN
4.22 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 13.29 PLN (3.56 USD) in Switzerland and 4.35 PLN (1.16 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in Bulgaria.

13.29 PLN
4.35 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 113.68 PLN (30.43 USD) in Switzerland and 44.68 PLN (11.96 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in Bulgaria.

113.68 PLN
44.68 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 8.47 PLN (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 7.04 PLN (1.88 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 16.9% lower in Bulgaria.

8.47 PLN
7.04 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.99 PLN (2.41 USD) in Switzerland and 3.78 PLN (1.01 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 58% lower in Bulgaria.

8.99 PLN
3.78 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.78 PLN (3.15 USD) in Switzerland and 7.23 PLN (1.94 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 38.6% lower in Bulgaria.

11.78 PLN
7.23 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 10.98 PLN (2.94 USD) in Switzerland and 4.15 PLN (1.11 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 62.2% lower in Bulgaria.

10.98 PLN
4.15 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 15.14 PLN (4.05 USD) in Switzerland and 7.37 PLN (1.97 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 51.3% lower in Bulgaria.

15.14 PLN
7.37 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 75.13 PLN (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 34.71 PLN (9.29 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in Bulgaria.

75.13 PLN
34.71 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 20.06 PLN (5.37 USD) in Switzerland and 10.25 PLN (2.74 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 48.9% lower in Bulgaria.

20.06 PLN
10.25 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.2 PLN (1.66 USD) in Switzerland and 2.56 PLN (0.68 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 58.7% lower in Bulgaria.

6.20 PLN
2.56 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Bulgaria - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.95 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Bulgaria.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 26.02 PLN (6.96 USD) in Switzerland and 9.92 PLN (2.66 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in Bulgaria.

26.02 PLN
9.92 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 22.8 PLN (6.1 USD) in Switzerland and 6.49 PLN (1.74 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in Bulgaria.

22.80 PLN
6.49 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 37.85 PLN (10.13 USD) in Switzerland and 10.93 PLN (2.93 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 71.1% lower in Bulgaria.

37.85 PLN
10.93 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 33.12 PLN (8.86 USD) in Switzerland and 12.02 PLN (3.22 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in Bulgaria.

33.12 PLN
12.02 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 80.43 PLN (21.53 USD) in Switzerland and 32.79 PLN (8.78 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in Bulgaria.

80.43 PLN
32.79 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 567.71 PLN (151.95 USD) in Switzerland and 185.79 PLN (49.73 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in Bulgaria.

567.71 PLN
185.79 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 118.27 PLN (31.66 USD) in Switzerland and 43.72 PLN (11.7 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 63% lower in Bulgaria.

118.27 PLN
43.72 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 20.06 PLN (5.37 USD) in Switzerland and 5.4 PLN (1.45 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 73.1% lower in Bulgaria.

20.06 PLN
5.40 PLN

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Bulgaria - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.61 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Bulgaria.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 8.47 PLN (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 5.37 PLN (1.44 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in Bulgaria.

8.47 PLN
5.37 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 8.07 PLN (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 5.38 PLN (1.44 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Bulgaria.

8.07 PLN
5.38 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.85 PLN (1.3 USD) in Switzerland and 2.54 PLN (0.68 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in Bulgaria.

4.85 PLN
2.54 PLN

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Bulgaria - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.58 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Bulgaria.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 411.59 PLN (110.16 USD) in Switzerland and 109.29 PLN (29.25 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 73.4% lower in Bulgaria.

411.59 PLN
109.29 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 18.45 PLN (4.94 USD) in Switzerland and 3.5 PLN (0.94 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 81% lower in Bulgaria.

18.45 PLN
3.50 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 326.44 PLN (87.37 USD) in Switzerland and 52.46 PLN (14.04 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in Bulgaria.

326.44 PLN
52.46 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 12.3 PLN (3.29 USD) in Switzerland and 3.28 PLN (0.88 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Bulgaria.

12.30 PLN
3.28 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 28.39 PLN (7.6 USD) in Switzerland and 5.46 PLN (1.46 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 80.8% lower in Bulgaria.

28.39 PLN
5.46 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 94.62 PLN (25.32 USD) in Switzerland and 34.97 PLN (9.36 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 63% lower in Bulgaria.

94.62 PLN
34.97 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 338.64 PLN (90.64 USD) in Switzerland and 162.14 PLN (43.4 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 52.1% lower in Bulgaria.

338.64 PLN
162.14 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 190.7 PLN (51.04 USD) in Switzerland and 80.57 PLN (21.56 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 57.8% lower in Bulgaria.

190.70 PLN
80.57 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Bulgaria - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.16 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 10577 PLN (2830.96 USD) in Switzerland and 2609 PLN (698.38 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in Bulgaria.

10 577 PLN
2 609 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 8698 PLN (2328.12 USD) in Switzerland and 1942 PLN (519.7 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 77.7% lower in Bulgaria.

8 698 PLN
1 942 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 19356 PLN (5180.62 USD) in Switzerland and 4822 PLN (1290.59 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in Bulgaria.

19 356 PLN
4 822 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 14398 PLN (3853.65 USD) in Switzerland and 3371 PLN (902.15 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Bulgaria.

14 398 PLN
3 371 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Bulgaria - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 7.13 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 92253 PLN (24691.83 USD) in Switzerland and 13662 PLN (3656.74 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 85.2% lower in Bulgaria.

92 253 PLN
13 662 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 70715 PLN (18927.11 USD) in Switzerland and 9182 PLN (2457.48 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 87% lower in Bulgaria.

70 715 PLN
9 182 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Bulgaria - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 5.14 times higher than in Bulgaria.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 30023 PLN (8035.71 USD) in Switzerland and 5842 PLN (1563.56 USD) in Bulgaria. The average salary is 80.5% lower in Bulgaria.

30 023 PLN
5 842 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

520 PLN
-

Two stars

622 PLN
208 PLN

Three stars

903 PLN
334 PLN

Four stars

1 282 PLN
542 PLN

Five stars

2 335 PLN
849 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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