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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 15.85 PLN (4.34 USD) in Switzerland and 5.88 PLN (1.61 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in Botswana.

15.85 PLN
5.88 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 10.76 PLN (2.95 USD) in Switzerland and 4.77 PLN (1.31 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in Botswana.

10.76 PLN
4.77 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 189.17 PLN (51.86 USD) in Switzerland and 19.03 PLN (5.22 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 89.9% lower in Botswana.

189.17 PLN
19.03 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 54.97 PLN (15.07 USD) in Switzerland and 16.63 PLN (4.56 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in Botswana.

54.97 PLN
16.63 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 124.13 PLN (34.03 USD) in Switzerland and 17.85 PLN (4.89 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in Botswana.

124.13 PLN
17.85 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 41.22 PLN (11.3 USD) in Switzerland and 12.54 PLN (3.44 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 69.6% lower in Botswana.

41.22 PLN
12.54 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.85 PLN (2.7 USD) in Switzerland and 5.58 PLN (1.53 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 43.4% lower in Botswana.

9.85 PLN
5.58 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.57 PLN (7.56 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 7.6 PLN (2.08 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 72.4% lower in Botswana.

27.57 PLN
7.60 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.28 PLN (3.37 USD) in Switzerland and 7 PLN (1.92 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 43% lower in Botswana.

12.28 PLN
7.00 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

61.90 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 9.34 PLN (2.56 USD) in Switzerland and 4.01 PLN (1.1 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 57.1% lower in Botswana.

9.34 PLN
4.01 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 12.87 PLN (3.53 USD) in Switzerland and 2.77 PLN (0.76 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in Botswana.

12.87 PLN
2.77 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 110.07 PLN (30.17 USD) in Switzerland and 25.87 PLN (7.09 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in Botswana.

110.07 PLN
25.87 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 8.2 PLN (2.25 USD) in Switzerland and 4.87 PLN (1.34 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 40.6% lower in Botswana.

8.20 PLN
4.87 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.7 PLN (2.39 USD) in Switzerland and 4.52 PLN (1.24 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 48% lower in Botswana.

8.70 PLN
4.52 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.41 PLN (3.13 USD) in Switzerland and 6.01 PLN (1.65 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 47.3% lower in Botswana.

11.41 PLN
6.01 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 10.63 PLN (2.91 USD) in Switzerland and 4.72 PLN (1.29 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in Botswana.

10.63 PLN
4.72 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 14.66 PLN (4.02 USD) in Switzerland and 6.45 PLN (1.77 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 56% lower in Botswana.

14.66 PLN
6.45 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

73.36 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.42 PLN (5.32 USD) in Switzerland and 5.41 PLN (1.48 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in Botswana.

19.42 PLN
5.41 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6 PLN (1.64 USD) in Switzerland and 3.06 PLN (0.84 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 49% lower in Botswana.

6.00 PLN
3.06 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Botswana - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.91 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Botswana.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 25.19 PLN (6.91 USD) in Switzerland and 7.66 PLN (2.1 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 69.6% lower in Botswana.

25.19 PLN
7.66 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 22.08 PLN (6.05 USD) in Switzerland and 2.89 PLN (0.79 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 86.9% lower in Botswana.

22.08 PLN
2.89 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.64 PLN (10.05 USD) in Switzerland and 7.68 PLN (2.1 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 79% lower in Botswana.

36.64 PLN
7.68 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 32.06 PLN (8.79 USD) in Switzerland and 9.6 PLN (2.63 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in Botswana.

32.06 PLN
9.60 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 77.87 PLN (21.35 USD) in Switzerland and 21.11 PLN (5.79 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in Botswana.

77.87 PLN
21.11 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 549.65 PLN (150.68 USD) in Switzerland and 102.35 PLN (28.06 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 81.4% lower in Botswana.

549.65 PLN
102.35 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 114.51 PLN (31.39 USD) in Switzerland and 25.59 PLN (7.01 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 77.7% lower in Botswana.

114.51 PLN
25.59 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 19.42 PLN (5.32 USD) in Switzerland and 1.73 PLN (0.47 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 91.1% lower in Botswana.

19.42 PLN
1.73 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 8.27 PLN (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 4.12 PLN (1.13 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 50.2% lower in Botswana.

8.27 PLN
4.12 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.88 PLN (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 4.07 PLN (1.12 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in Botswana.

7.88 PLN
4.07 PLN

LPG 1L

4.74 PLN
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Botswana - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.5 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Botswana.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 398.5 PLN (109.25 USD) in Switzerland and 96.21 PLN (26.37 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 75.9% lower in Botswana.

398.50 PLN
96.21 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 17.86 PLN (4.9 USD) in Switzerland and 1.79 PLN (0.49 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 90% lower in Botswana.

17.86 PLN
1.79 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 316.05 PLN (86.64 USD) in Switzerland and 10.23 PLN (2.81 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 96.8% lower in Botswana.

316.05 PLN
10.23 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 11.91 PLN (3.26 USD) in Switzerland and 8.44 PLN (2.31 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 29.1% lower in Botswana.

11.91 PLN
8.44 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 27.48 PLN (7.53 USD) in Switzerland and 2.05 PLN (0.56 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 92.5% lower in Botswana.

27.48 PLN
2.05 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 91.61 PLN (25.11 USD) in Switzerland and 23.03 PLN (6.31 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in Botswana.

91.61 PLN
23.03 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 327.87 PLN (89.88 USD) in Switzerland and 107.14 PLN (29.37 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in Botswana.

327.87 PLN
107.14 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 184.64 PLN (50.62 USD) in Switzerland and 36.25 PLN (9.94 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in Botswana.

184.64 PLN
36.25 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Botswana - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 12.15 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 10241 PLN (2807.38 USD) in Switzerland and 814.12 PLN (223.19 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 92.1% lower in Botswana.

10 241 PLN
814.12 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 8422 PLN (2308.73 USD) in Switzerland and 516 PLN (141.46 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 93.9% lower in Botswana.

8 422 PLN
516.00 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 18740 PLN (5137.47 USD) in Switzerland and 1734 PLN (475.25 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 90.7% lower in Botswana.

18 740 PLN
1 734 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 13940 PLN (3821.55 USD) in Switzerland and 1162 PLN (318.57 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 91.7% lower in Botswana.

13 940 PLN
1 162 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Botswana - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.13 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 89319 PLN (24486.14 USD) in Switzerland and 3614 PLN (990.79 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 96% lower in Botswana.

89 319 PLN
3 614 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 68466 PLN (18769.44 USD) in Switzerland and 136462 PLN (37410.19 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in Switzerland.

68 466 PLN
136 462 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Botswana - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 9.1 times higher than in Botswana.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 29068 PLN (7968.77 USD) in Switzerland and 3195 PLN (875.76 USD) in Botswana. The average salary is 89% lower in Botswana.

29 068 PLN
3 195 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

508 PLN
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Two stars

607 PLN
260 PLN

Three stars

882 PLN
350 PLN

Four stars

1 252 PLN
742 PLN

Five stars

2 280 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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