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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo

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. Democratic Republic of the Congo - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.79 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 16.66 PLN (4.48 USD) in Switzerland and 9.93 PLN (2.67 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

16.66 PLN
9.93 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 12.06 PLN (3.24 USD) in Switzerland and 6.21 PLN (1.67 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 48.5% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

12.06 PLN
6.21 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 229.46 PLN (61.68 USD) in Switzerland and 38.13 PLN (10.25 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 83.4% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

229.46 PLN
38.13 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 59.19 PLN (15.91 USD) in Switzerland and 46.5 PLN (12.5 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 21.4% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

59.19 PLN
46.50 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 120.06 PLN (32.27 USD) in Switzerland and 22.32 PLN (6 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 81.4% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

120.06 PLN
22.32 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 40.98 PLN (11.01 USD) in Switzerland and 14.88 PLN (4 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

40.98 PLN
14.88 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.33 PLN (2.51 USD) in Switzerland and 5.58 PLN (1.5 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

9.33 PLN
5.58 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.32 PLN (7.34 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 11.64 PLN (3.13 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 57.4% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

27.32 PLN
11.64 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.38 PLN (3.33 USD) in Switzerland and 7.74 PLN (2.08 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

12.38 PLN
7.74 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

63.13 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.2 PLN (2.74 USD) in Switzerland and 6.06 PLN (1.63 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 40.6% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

10.20 PLN
6.06 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 13.66 PLN (3.67 USD) in Switzerland and 6.51 PLN (1.75 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 52.3% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

13.66 PLN
6.51 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 117.46 PLN (31.57 USD) in Switzerland and 42.15 PLN (11.33 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

117.46 PLN
42.15 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 7.65 PLN (2.06 USD) in Switzerland and 6.51 PLN (1.75 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 14.9% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

7.65 PLN
6.51 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 10.29 PLN (2.77 USD) in Switzerland and 6.51 PLN (1.75 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 36.7% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

10.29 PLN
6.51 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 13.75 PLN (3.7 USD) in Switzerland and 9.6 PLN (2.58 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 30.2% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

13.75 PLN
9.60 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 11.02 PLN (2.96 USD) in Switzerland and 8.37 PLN (2.25 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 24% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

11.02 PLN
8.37 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 15.07 PLN (4.05 USD) in Switzerland and 8.71 PLN (2.34 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

15.07 PLN
8.71 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

74.81 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.62 PLN (5.27 USD) in Switzerland and 5.88 PLN (1.58 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 70% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

19.62 PLN
5.88 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.06 PLN (1.63 USD) in Switzerland and 6.21 PLN (1.67 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 2.4% lower in Switzerland.

6.06 PLN
6.21 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.25 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 24.22 PLN (6.51 USD) in Switzerland and 14.88 PLN (4 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 38.6% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

24.22 PLN
14.88 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 20.26 PLN (5.45 USD) in Switzerland and 12.57 PLN (3.38 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 38% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

20.26 PLN
12.57 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.42 PLN (9.79 USD) in Switzerland and 7.44 PLN (2 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

36.42 PLN
7.44 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 31.87 PLN (8.57 USD) in Switzerland and 18.6 PLN (5 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 41.6% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

31.87 PLN
18.60 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 68.29 PLN (18.36 USD) in Switzerland and 26.04 PLN (7 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

68.29 PLN
26.04 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 546.34 PLN (146.86 USD) in Switzerland and 260.41 PLN (70 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 52.3% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

546.34 PLN
260.41 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 113.82 PLN (30.6 USD) in Switzerland and 37.2 PLN (10 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

113.82 PLN
37.20 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 18.85 PLN (5.07 USD) in Switzerland and 4.95 PLN (1.33 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

18.85 PLN
4.95 PLN

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.01 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 7.88 PLN (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 3.85 PLN (1.04 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

7.88 PLN
3.85 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.62 PLN (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 3.87 PLN (1.04 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 49.2% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

7.62 PLN
3.87 PLN

LPG 1L

4.88 PLN
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.45 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 414.31 PLN (111.37 USD) in Switzerland and 83.7 PLN (22.5 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 79.8% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

414.31 PLN
83.70 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 20.03 PLN (5.38 USD) in Switzerland and 1.86 PLN (0.5 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 90.7% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

20.03 PLN
1.86 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 364.22 PLN (97.9 USD) in Switzerland and 37.2 PLN (10 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 89.8% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

364.22 PLN
37.20 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 22.76 PLN (6.12 USD) in Switzerland and 7.44 PLN (2 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

22.76 PLN
7.44 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 30.73 PLN (8.26 USD) in Switzerland and 26.04 PLN (7 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 15.3% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

30.73 PLN
26.04 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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Switzerland vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 91.06 PLN (24.48 USD) in Switzerland and 14.88 PLN (4 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

91.06 PLN
14.88 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 397.37 PLN (106.81 USD) in Switzerland and 229.42 PLN (61.67 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

397.37 PLN
229.42 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 182.11 PLN (48.95 USD) in Switzerland and 37.2 PLN (10 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

182.11 PLN
37.20 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.7 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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 9502 PLN (2554.19 USD) in Switzerland and 4511 PLN (1212.5 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 52.5% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

9 502 PLN
4 511 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 7273 PLN (1955.03 USD) in Switzerland and 992.07 PLN (266.67 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

7 273 PLN
992.07 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 17643 PLN (4742.57 USD) in Switzerland and 19221 PLN (5166.67 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 8.2% lower in Switzerland.

17 643 PLN
19 221 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 12588 PLN (3383.66 USD) in Switzerland and 2914 PLN (783.33 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

12 588 PLN
2 914 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 24.89 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 87490 PLN (23517.64 USD) in Switzerland and 3720 PLN (1000 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 95.7% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

87 490 PLN
3 720 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 51401 PLN (13816.65 USD) in Switzerland and 1860 PLN (500 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 96.4% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

51 401 PLN
1 860 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 9.73 times higher than in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 28942 PLN (7779.8 USD) in Switzerland and 2976 PLN (800 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The average salary is 89.7% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

28 942 PLN
2 976 PLN

Hotels

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Switzerland vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

518 PLN
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Two stars

619 PLN
254 PLN

Three stars

899 PLN
569 PLN

Four stars

1 277 PLN
804 PLN

Five stars

2 325 PLN
951 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 • Democratic Republic of the Congo: 2 cities, 23 hotels

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