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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Botswana

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. Botswana - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 4.65 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Botswana.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 16.55 PLN (4.33 USD) in Switzerland and 6.43 PLN (1.68 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in Botswana.

16.55 PLN
6.43 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 11.99 PLN (3.13 USD) in Switzerland and 4.84 PLN (1.26 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 59.6% lower in Botswana.

11.99 PLN
4.84 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 227.96 PLN (59.58 USD) in Switzerland and 16.6 PLN (4.34 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 92.7% lower in Botswana.

227.96 PLN
16.60 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 58.8 PLN (15.37 USD) in Switzerland and 22.46 PLN (5.87 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in Botswana.

58.80 PLN
22.46 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 119.27 PLN (31.17 USD) in Switzerland and 16.6 PLN (4.34 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 86.1% lower in Botswana.

119.27 PLN
16.60 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 40.71 PLN (10.64 USD) in Switzerland and 14.04 PLN (3.67 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in Botswana.

40.71 PLN
14.04 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.27 PLN (2.42 USD) in Switzerland and 5.32 PLN (1.39 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in Botswana.

9.27 PLN
5.32 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.14 PLN (7.09 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 7.81 PLN (2.04 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in Botswana.

27.14 PLN
7.81 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.3 PLN (3.22 USD) in Switzerland and 6.12 PLN (1.6 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 50.2% lower in Botswana.

12.30 PLN
6.12 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

64.93 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.13 PLN (2.65 USD) in Switzerland and 4.11 PLN (1.07 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in Botswana.

10.13 PLN
4.11 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 13.57 PLN (3.55 USD) in Switzerland and 2.54 PLN (0.66 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in Botswana.

13.57 PLN
2.54 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 116.69 PLN (30.5 USD) in Switzerland and 19.07 PLN (4.98 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in Botswana.

116.69 PLN
19.07 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 7.6 PLN (1.99 USD) in Switzerland and 4.21 PLN (1.1 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 44.6% lower in Botswana.

7.60 PLN
4.21 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 10.22 PLN (2.67 USD) in Switzerland and 4.49 PLN (1.17 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in Botswana.

10.22 PLN
4.49 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 13.66 PLN (3.57 USD) in Switzerland and 7.37 PLN (1.93 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 46% lower in Botswana.

13.66 PLN
7.37 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 10.95 PLN (2.86 USD) in Switzerland and 4.92 PLN (1.29 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in Botswana.

10.95 PLN
4.92 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 14.97 PLN (3.91 USD) in Switzerland and 5.35 PLN (1.4 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in Botswana.

14.97 PLN
5.35 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

76.95 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.49 PLN (5.09 USD) in Switzerland and 4.88 PLN (1.28 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 75% lower in Botswana.

19.49 PLN
4.88 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.02 PLN (1.57 USD) in Switzerland and 3.38 PLN (0.88 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in Botswana.

6.02 PLN
3.38 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Botswana - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.68 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Botswana.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 24.06 PLN (6.29 USD) in Switzerland and 8.24 PLN (2.15 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 65.8% lower in Botswana.

24.06 PLN
8.24 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 20.13 PLN (5.26 USD) in Switzerland and 3.07 PLN (0.8 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in Botswana.

20.13 PLN
3.07 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.18 PLN (9.46 USD) in Switzerland and 5.34 PLN (1.39 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 85.2% lower in Botswana.

36.18 PLN
5.34 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 31.66 PLN (8.27 USD) in Switzerland and 6.18 PLN (1.61 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 80.5% lower in Botswana.

31.66 PLN
6.18 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 67.84 PLN (17.73 USD) in Switzerland and 21.76 PLN (5.69 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Botswana.

67.84 PLN
21.76 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 542.76 PLN (141.85 USD) in Switzerland and 112.32 PLN (29.36 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in Botswana.

542.76 PLN
112.32 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 113.07 PLN (29.55 USD) in Switzerland and 23.87 PLN (6.24 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 78.9% lower in Botswana.

113.07 PLN
23.87 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 18.73 PLN (4.89 USD) in Switzerland and 1.79 PLN (0.47 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 90.4% lower in Botswana.

18.73 PLN
1.79 PLN

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Botswana - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.86 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Botswana.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 8.11 PLN (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 4.32 PLN (1.13 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 46.7% lower in Botswana.

8.11 PLN
4.32 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.84 PLN (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 4.27 PLN (1.12 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in Botswana.

7.84 PLN
4.27 PLN

LPG 1L

5.02 PLN
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Botswana - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 7.85 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Botswana.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 411.59 PLN (107.57 USD) in Switzerland and 84.24 PLN (22.02 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Botswana.

411.59 PLN
84.24 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 19.9 PLN (5.2 USD) in Switzerland and 1.97 PLN (0.51 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 90.1% lower in Botswana.

19.90 PLN
1.97 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 361.84 PLN (94.57 USD) in Switzerland and 11.23 PLN (2.94 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 96.9% lower in Botswana.

361.84 PLN
11.23 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 22.61 PLN (5.91 USD) in Switzerland and 8.42 PLN (2.2 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in Botswana.

22.61 PLN
8.42 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 30.53 PLN (7.98 USD) in Switzerland and 1.97 PLN (0.51 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 93.5% lower in Botswana.

30.53 PLN
1.97 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 90.46 PLN (23.64 USD) in Switzerland and 21.06 PLN (5.5 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in Botswana.

90.46 PLN
21.06 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 394.76 PLN (103.17 USD) in Switzerland and 109.68 PLN (28.67 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in Botswana.

394.76 PLN
109.68 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 180.92 PLN (47.28 USD) in Switzerland and 24.03 PLN (6.28 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 86.7% lower in Botswana.

180.92 PLN
24.03 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Botswana - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 10.1 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Botswana.

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 9440 PLN (2467.12 USD) in Switzerland and 804.32 PLN (210.21 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 91.5% lower in Botswana.

9 440 PLN
804.32 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 7225 PLN (1888.38 USD) in Switzerland and 606.08 PLN (158.4 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 91.6% lower in Botswana.

7 225 PLN
606.08 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 17528 PLN (4580.89 USD) in Switzerland and 1825 PLN (477.03 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 89.6% lower in Botswana.

17 528 PLN
1 825 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 12505 PLN (3268.31 USD) in Switzerland and 1390 PLN (363.28 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 88.9% lower in Botswana.

12 505 PLN
1 390 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Botswana - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.05 times less for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Botswana.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 86917 PLN (22715.91 USD) in Switzerland and 4366 PLN (1141.01 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 95% lower in Botswana.

86 917 PLN
4 366 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 51064 PLN (13345.64 USD) in Switzerland and 140404 PLN (36694.93 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in Switzerland.

51 064 PLN
140 404 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Botswana - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 10.29 times higher than in Botswana.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 28753 PLN (7514.58 USD) in Switzerland and 2794 PLN (730.23 USD) in Botswana. The average salary is 90.3% lower in Botswana.

28 753 PLN
2 794 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

533 PLN
-

Two stars

637 PLN
272 PLN

Three stars

925 PLN
367 PLN

Four stars

1 313 PLN
778 PLN

Five stars

2 391 PLN
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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 • Botswana: 8 cities, 96 hotels

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