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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 3.97 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Botswana.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 16.58 PLN (4.2 USD) in Switzerland and 6.57 PLN (1.66 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 60.4% lower in Botswana.

16.58 PLN
6.57 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 11.26 PLN (2.85 USD) in Switzerland and 5.33 PLN (1.35 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in Botswana.

11.26 PLN
5.33 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 197.88 PLN (50.13 USD) in Switzerland and 21.25 PLN (5.38 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in Botswana.

197.88 PLN
21.25 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 57.5 PLN (14.57 USD) in Switzerland and 18.57 PLN (4.7 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in Botswana.

57.50 PLN
18.57 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 129.84 PLN (32.89 USD) in Switzerland and 19.93 PLN (5.05 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in Botswana.

129.84 PLN
19.93 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 43.12 PLN (10.92 USD) in Switzerland and 14 PLN (3.55 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 67.5% lower in Botswana.

43.12 PLN
14.00 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 10.3 PLN (2.61 USD) in Switzerland and 6.23 PLN (1.58 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in Botswana.

10.30 PLN
6.23 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 28.84 PLN (7.31 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 8.49 PLN (2.15 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 70.6% lower in Botswana.

28.84 PLN
8.49 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.84 PLN (3.25 USD) in Switzerland and 7.82 PLN (1.98 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 39.1% lower in Botswana.

12.84 PLN
7.82 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

66.99 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 9.77 PLN (2.48 USD) in Switzerland and 4.48 PLN (1.14 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 54.1% lower in Botswana.

9.77 PLN
4.48 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 13.46 PLN (3.41 USD) in Switzerland and 3.09 PLN (0.78 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 77% lower in Botswana.

13.46 PLN
3.09 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 115.14 PLN (29.17 USD) in Switzerland and 28.89 PLN (7.32 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in Botswana.

115.14 PLN
28.89 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 8.58 PLN (2.17 USD) in Switzerland and 5.44 PLN (1.38 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in Botswana.

8.58 PLN
5.44 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 9.1 PLN (2.31 USD) in Switzerland and 5.05 PLN (1.28 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 44.5% lower in Botswana.

9.10 PLN
5.05 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.93 PLN (3.02 USD) in Switzerland and 6.71 PLN (1.7 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in Botswana.

11.93 PLN
6.71 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 11.12 PLN (2.82 USD) in Switzerland and 5.27 PLN (1.33 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in Botswana.

11.12 PLN
5.27 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 15.33 PLN (3.88 USD) in Switzerland and 7.2 PLN (1.83 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 53% lower in Botswana.

15.33 PLN
7.20 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

79.38 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 20.32 PLN (5.15 USD) in Switzerland and 6.04 PLN (1.53 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 70.3% lower in Botswana.

20.32 PLN
6.04 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.28 PLN (1.59 USD) in Switzerland and 3.42 PLN (0.87 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in Botswana.

6.28 PLN
3.42 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Botswana - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.6 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Botswana.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 26.35 PLN (6.68 USD) in Switzerland and 8.55 PLN (2.17 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in Botswana.

26.35 PLN
8.55 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 23.09 PLN (5.85 USD) in Switzerland and 3.23 PLN (0.82 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 86% lower in Botswana.

23.09 PLN
3.23 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 38.33 PLN (9.71 USD) in Switzerland and 8.57 PLN (2.17 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 77.6% lower in Botswana.

38.33 PLN
8.57 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 33.54 PLN (8.5 USD) in Switzerland and 10.71 PLN (2.71 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Botswana.

33.54 PLN
10.71 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 81.45 PLN (20.64 USD) in Switzerland and 23.57 PLN (5.97 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 71.1% lower in Botswana.

81.45 PLN
23.57 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 574.96 PLN (145.66 USD) in Switzerland and 114.27 PLN (28.95 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in Botswana.

574.96 PLN
114.27 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 119.78 PLN (30.35 USD) in Switzerland and 28.57 PLN (7.24 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in Botswana.

119.78 PLN
28.57 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 20.32 PLN (5.15 USD) in Switzerland and 1.93 PLN (0.49 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 90.5% lower in Botswana.

20.32 PLN
1.93 PLN

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Botswana - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.97 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Botswana.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 8.94 PLN (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 4.46 PLN (1.13 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 50.1% lower in Botswana.

8.94 PLN
4.46 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 8.53 PLN (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 4.4 PLN (1.12 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in Botswana.

8.53 PLN
4.40 PLN

LPG 1L

5.13 PLN
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Botswana - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.09 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Botswana.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 416.84 PLN (105.6 USD) in Switzerland and 107.41 PLN (27.21 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 74.2% lower in Botswana.

416.84 PLN
107.41 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 18.69 PLN (4.73 USD) in Switzerland and 2 PLN (0.51 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in Botswana.

18.69 PLN
2.00 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 330.6 PLN (83.75 USD) in Switzerland and 11.43 PLN (2.89 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 96.5% lower in Botswana.

330.60 PLN
11.43 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 12.46 PLN (3.16 USD) in Switzerland and 9.43 PLN (2.39 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 24.3% lower in Botswana.

12.46 PLN
9.43 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 28.75 PLN (7.28 USD) in Switzerland and 2.29 PLN (0.58 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 92% lower in Botswana.

28.75 PLN
2.29 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 95.83 PLN (24.28 USD) in Switzerland and 25.71 PLN (6.51 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in Botswana.

95.83 PLN
25.71 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 342.96 PLN (86.89 USD) in Switzerland and 119.62 PLN (30.3 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in Botswana.

342.96 PLN
119.62 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 193.14 PLN (48.93 USD) in Switzerland and 40.47 PLN (10.25 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 79% lower in Botswana.

193.14 PLN
40.47 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Botswana - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 11.39 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 10712 PLN (2713.76 USD) in Switzerland and 908.93 PLN (230.27 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 91.5% lower in Botswana.

10 712 PLN
908.93 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 8809 PLN (2231.74 USD) in Switzerland and 576.09 PLN (145.95 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 93.5% lower in Botswana.

8 809 PLN
576.09 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 19603 PLN (4966.15 USD) in Switzerland and 1935 PLN (490.33 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 90.1% lower in Botswana.

19 603 PLN
1 935 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 14582 PLN (3694.11 USD) in Switzerland and 1297 PLN (328.68 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 91.1% lower in Botswana.

14 582 PLN
1 297 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Botswana - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.06 times more 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 93431 PLN (23669.62 USD) in Switzerland and 4035 PLN (1022.23 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 95.7% lower in Botswana.

93 431 PLN
4 035 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 71618 PLN (18143.55 USD) in Switzerland and 152355 PLN (38597.34 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 53% lower in Switzerland.

71 618 PLN
152 355 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Botswana - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 8.52 times higher than in Botswana.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 30406 PLN (7703.04 USD) in Switzerland and 3567 PLN (903.55 USD) in Botswana. The average salary is 88.3% lower in Botswana.

30 406 PLN
3 567 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

550 PLN
-

Two stars

657 PLN
281 PLN

Three stars

954 PLN
379 PLN

Four stars

1 355 PLN
803 PLN

Five stars

2 467 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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