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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 2.59 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 15.77 PLN (4.3 USD) in Switzerland and 10.68 PLN (2.91 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 32.3% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

15.77 PLN
10.68 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 10.71 PLN (2.92 USD) in Switzerland and 7.16 PLN (1.95 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

10.71 PLN
7.16 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 188.29 PLN (51.29 USD) in Switzerland and 33.04 PLN (9 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 82.5% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

188.29 PLN
33.04 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 54.71 PLN (14.9 USD) in Switzerland and 55.07 PLN (15 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 0.7% lower in Switzerland.

54.71 PLN
55.07 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 123.55 PLN (33.65 USD) in Switzerland and 22.54 PLN (6.14 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

123.55 PLN
22.54 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 41.03 PLN (11.18 USD) in Switzerland and 17.44 PLN (4.75 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

41.03 PLN
17.44 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.8 PLN (2.67 USD) in Switzerland and 5.95 PLN (1.62 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

9.80 PLN
5.95 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.45 PLN (7.48 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 12.26 PLN (3.34 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

27.45 PLN
12.26 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.22 PLN (3.33 USD) in Switzerland and 11.01 PLN (3 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 9.9% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

12.22 PLN
11.01 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

62.30 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 9.3 PLN (2.53 USD) in Switzerland and 6.79 PLN (1.85 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 27% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

9.30 PLN
6.79 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 12.81 PLN (3.49 USD) in Switzerland and 6.09 PLN (1.66 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 52.5% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

12.81 PLN
6.09 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 109.56 PLN (29.84 USD) in Switzerland and 23.17 PLN (6.31 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 78.9% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

109.56 PLN
23.17 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 8.16 PLN (2.22 USD) in Switzerland and 7.89 PLN (2.15 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 3.3% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

8.16 PLN
7.89 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.66 PLN (2.36 USD) in Switzerland and 9.03 PLN (2.46 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 4.1% lower in Switzerland.

8.66 PLN
9.03 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.35 PLN (3.09 USD) in Switzerland and 10.13 PLN (2.76 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 10.7% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

11.35 PLN
10.13 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 10.58 PLN (2.88 USD) in Switzerland and 8.81 PLN (2.4 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

10.58 PLN
8.81 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 14.59 PLN (3.97 USD) in Switzerland and 7.71 PLN (2.1 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

14.59 PLN
7.71 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

73.83 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.33 PLN (5.27 USD) in Switzerland and 9.03 PLN (2.46 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

19.33 PLN
9.03 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 5.97 PLN (1.63 USD) in Switzerland and 3.82 PLN (1.04 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 36% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

5.97 PLN
3.82 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.95 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 25.08 PLN (6.83 USD) in Switzerland and 20.01 PLN (5.45 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

25.08 PLN
20.01 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 21.97 PLN (5.99 USD) in Switzerland and 5.95 PLN (1.62 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

21.97 PLN
5.95 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.47 PLN (9.93 USD) in Switzerland and 7.34 PLN (2 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 79.9% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

36.47 PLN
7.34 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 31.91 PLN (8.69 USD) in Switzerland and 13.77 PLN (3.75 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 56.8% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

31.91 PLN
13.77 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 77.5 PLN (21.11 USD) in Switzerland and 36.71 PLN (10 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

77.50 PLN
36.71 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 547.09 PLN (149.02 USD) in Switzerland and 321.23 PLN (87.5 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 41.3% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

547.09 PLN
321.23 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 113.98 PLN (31.05 USD) in Switzerland and 36.71 PLN (10 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

113.98 PLN
36.71 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 19.33 PLN (5.27 USD) in Switzerland and 5.07 PLN (1.38 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

19.33 PLN
5.07 PLN

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.16 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 8.32 PLN (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 3.76 PLN (1.02 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

8.32 PLN
3.76 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.93 PLN (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 3.77 PLN (1.03 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 52.5% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

7.93 PLN
3.77 PLN

LPG 1L

4.77 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 6.44 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 396.64 PLN (108.04 USD) in Switzerland and 55.07 PLN (15 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 86.1% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

396.64 PLN
55.07 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 17.78 PLN (4.84 USD) in Switzerland and 1.84 PLN (0.5 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

17.78 PLN
1.84 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 314.58 PLN (85.69 USD) in Switzerland and 36.71 PLN (10 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 88.3% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

314.58 PLN
36.71 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 11.85 PLN (3.23 USD) in Switzerland and 7.34 PLN (2 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 38.1% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

11.85 PLN
7.34 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 27.35 PLN (7.45 USD) in Switzerland and 18.36 PLN (5 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

27.35 PLN
18.36 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 91.18 PLN (24.84 USD) in Switzerland and 51.4 PLN (14 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

91.18 PLN
51.40 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 326.34 PLN (88.89 USD) in Switzerland and 193.76 PLN (52.78 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 40.6% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

326.34 PLN
193.76 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 183.78 PLN (50.06 USD) in Switzerland and 41.3 PLN (11.25 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

183.78 PLN
41.30 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.55 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 10193 PLN (2776.45 USD) in Switzerland and 4691 PLN (1277.78 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 54% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

10 193 PLN
4 691 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 8382 PLN (2283.29 USD) in Switzerland and 1354 PLN (368.75 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

8 382 PLN
1 354 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 18653 PLN (5080.87 USD) in Switzerland and 10116 PLN (2755.56 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

18 653 PLN
10 116 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 13875 PLN (3779.44 USD) in Switzerland and 3855 PLN (1050 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

13 875 PLN
3 855 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 8.94 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 88903 PLN (24216.38 USD) in Switzerland and 14989 PLN (4082.83 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 83.1% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

88 903 PLN
14 989 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 68147 PLN (18562.67 USD) in Switzerland and 2570 PLN (700 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 96.2% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

68 147 PLN
2 570 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 15.2 times higher than in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 28933 PLN (7880.98 USD) in Switzerland and 1904 PLN (518.75 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The average salary is 93.4% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

28 933 PLN
1 904 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

511 PLN
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Two stars

611 PLN
251 PLN

Three stars

888 PLN
561 PLN

Four stars

1 260 PLN
794 PLN

Five stars

2 294 PLN
939 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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