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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Germany

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. Germany - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.83 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Germany.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 4.34 USD in Switzerland and 3.41 USD in Germany. The price of this product is 21.4% lower in Germany.

4.34 USD
3.41 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.95 USD in Switzerland and 2.1 USD in Germany. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in Germany.

2.95 USD
2.10 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 51.83 USD in Switzerland and 19.28 USD in Germany. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in Germany.

51.83 USD
19.28 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.06 USD in Switzerland and 7.04 USD in Germany. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in Germany.

15.06 USD
7.04 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 34.01 USD in Switzerland and 11.92 USD in Germany. The price of this product is 65% lower in Germany.

34.01 USD
11.92 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 11.3 USD in Switzerland and 10.21 USD in Germany. The price of this product is 9.6% lower in Germany.

11.30 USD
10.21 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.7 USD in Switzerland and 1.17 USD in Germany. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in Germany.

2.70 USD
1.17 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 7.56 USD for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 4.06 USD in Germany. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in Germany.

7.56 USD
4.06 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.36 USD in Switzerland and 1.87 USD in Germany. The price of this product is 44.3% lower in Germany.

3.36 USD
1.87 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 16.97 USD in Switzerland and 13.91 USD in Germany. The price of this product is 18% lower in Germany.

16.97 USD
13.91 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.56 USD in Switzerland and 1.64 USD in Germany. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in Germany.

2.56 USD
1.64 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.53 USD in Switzerland and 2.09 USD in Germany. The price of this product is 40.8% lower in Germany.

3.53 USD
2.09 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 30.16 USD in Switzerland and 14.84 USD in Germany. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in Germany.

30.16 USD
14.84 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 2.25 USD in Switzerland and 1.35 USD in Germany. The price of this product is 40% lower in Germany.

2.25 USD
1.35 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.38 USD in Switzerland and 1.72 USD in Germany. The price of this product is 27.7% lower in Germany.

2.38 USD
1.72 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.13 USD in Switzerland and 2.65 USD in Germany. The price of this product is 15.3% lower in Germany.

3.13 USD
2.65 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.91 USD in Switzerland and 2.04 USD in Germany. The price of this product is 29.9% lower in Germany.

2.91 USD
2.04 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 4.02 USD in Switzerland and 3.26 USD in Germany. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in Germany.

4.02 USD
3.26 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 20.11 USD in Switzerland and 15.1 USD in Germany. The price of this product is 24.9% lower in Germany.

20.11 USD
15.10 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.32 USD in Switzerland and 3.9 USD in Germany. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in Germany.

5.32 USD
3.90 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.64 USD in Switzerland and 1.09 USD in Germany. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in Germany.

1.64 USD
1.09 USD

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Germany - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.78 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Germany.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 6.9 USD in Switzerland and 4.53 USD in Germany. The price of this product is 34.3% lower in Germany.

6.90 USD
4.53 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 6.05 USD in Switzerland and 3.54 USD in Germany. The price of this product is 41.5% lower in Germany.

6.05 USD
3.54 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 10.04 USD in Switzerland and 5.28 USD in Germany. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in Germany.

10.04 USD
5.28 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.79 USD in Switzerland and 4.69 USD in Germany. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in Germany.

8.79 USD
4.69 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 21.34 USD in Switzerland and 14.07 USD in Germany. The price of this product is 34.1% lower in Germany.

21.34 USD
14.07 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 150.6 USD in Switzerland and 82.13 USD in Germany. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in Germany.

150.60 USD
82.13 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 31.38 USD in Switzerland and 17.6 USD in Germany. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in Germany.

31.38 USD
17.60 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 5.32 USD in Switzerland and 3.04 USD in Germany. The price of this product is 42.9% lower in Germany.

5.32 USD
3.04 USD

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Germany - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.12 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Germany.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 2.27 USD in Switzerland and 1.89 USD in Germany. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in Germany.

2.27 USD
1.89 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 2.16 USD in Switzerland and 1.98 USD in Germany. The price of this product is 8.3% lower in Germany.

2.16 USD
1.98 USD

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.3 USD in Switzerland and 1.23 USD in Germany. The price of this product is 5.4% lower in Germany.

1.30 USD
1.23 USD

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Germany - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.69 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Germany.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 109.19 USD in Switzerland and 69.23 USD in Germany. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in Germany.

109.19 USD
69.23 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.89 USD in Switzerland and 4.11 USD in Germany. The price of this product is 16% lower in Germany.

4.89 USD
4.11 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 86.6 USD in Switzerland and 43.12 USD in Germany. The price of this product is 50.2% lower in Germany.

86.60 USD
43.12 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 3.26 USD in Switzerland and 2.7 USD in Germany. The price of this product is 17.2% lower in Germany.

3.26 USD
2.70 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.53 USD in Switzerland and 5.87 USD in Germany. The price of this product is 22% lower in Germany.

7.53 USD
5.87 USD

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 25.1 USD in Switzerland and 14.96 USD in Germany. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in Germany.

25.10 USD
14.96 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 89.84 USD in Switzerland and 38.87 USD in Germany. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in Germany.

89.84 USD
38.87 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 50.59 USD in Switzerland and 28.65 USD in Germany. The price of this product is 43.4% lower in Germany.

50.59 USD
28.65 USD

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Germany - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.92 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Germany.

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 2806 USD in Switzerland and 1474 USD in Germany. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in Germany.

2 806 USD
1 474 USD

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 2308 USD in Switzerland and 1101 USD in Germany. The price of this product is 52.3% lower in Germany.

2 308 USD
1 101 USD

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 5135 USD in Switzerland and 2772 USD in Germany. The price of this product is 46% lower in Germany.

5 135 USD
2 772 USD

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 3820 USD in Switzerland and 1981 USD in Germany. The price of this product is 48.1% lower in Germany.

3 820 USD
1 981 USD

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Germany - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.91 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Germany.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 24473 USD in Switzerland and 8641 USD in Germany. The price of this product is 64.7% lower in Germany.

24 473 USD
8 641 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 18760 USD in Switzerland and 6203 USD in Germany. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in Germany.

18 760 USD
6 203 USD

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Germany - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 2.25 times higher than in Germany.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 7965 USD in Switzerland and 3545 USD in Germany. The average salary is 55.5% lower in Germany.

7 965 USD
3 545 USD

Hotels

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

One star

139 USD
98.6 USD

Two stars

166 USD
96.9 USD

Three stars

242 USD
112 USD

Four stars

343 USD
132 USD

Five stars

625 USD
430 USD

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 • Germany: 20 cities, 588 hotels

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