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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

PLNEURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Germany - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.85 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Germany.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 15.84 PLN (4.35 USD) in Switzerland and 12.31 PLN (3.38 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 22.3% lower in Germany.

15.84 PLN
12.31 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 10.76 PLN (2.95 USD) in Switzerland and 7.57 PLN (2.08 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 29.6% lower in Germany.

10.76 PLN
7.57 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 189.07 PLN (51.92 USD) in Switzerland and 69.51 PLN (19.09 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Germany.

189.07 PLN
69.51 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 54.93 PLN (15.08 USD) in Switzerland and 25.39 PLN (6.97 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in Germany.

54.93 PLN
25.39 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 124.06 PLN (34.07 USD) in Switzerland and 42.99 PLN (11.8 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in Germany.

124.06 PLN
42.99 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 41.2 PLN (11.31 USD) in Switzerland and 36.81 PLN (10.11 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 10.7% lower in Germany.

41.20 PLN
36.81 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.84 PLN (2.7 USD) in Switzerland and 4.23 PLN (1.16 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 57% lower in Germany.

9.84 PLN
4.23 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.56 PLN (7.57 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 14.64 PLN (4.02 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 46.9% lower in Germany.

27.56 PLN
14.64 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.27 PLN (3.37 USD) in Switzerland and 6.73 PLN (1.85 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Germany.

12.27 PLN
6.73 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 61.8 PLN (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 50.66 PLN (13.91 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 18% lower in Germany.

61.80 PLN
50.66 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 9.34 PLN (2.56 USD) in Switzerland and 5.92 PLN (1.63 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in Germany.

9.34 PLN
5.92 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 12.86 PLN (3.53 USD) in Switzerland and 7.53 PLN (2.07 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 41.4% lower in Germany.

12.86 PLN
7.53 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 110.01 PLN (30.21 USD) in Switzerland and 53.52 PLN (14.7 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 51.3% lower in Germany.

110.01 PLN
53.52 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 8.19 PLN (2.25 USD) in Switzerland and 4.87 PLN (1.34 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in Germany.

8.19 PLN
4.87 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.7 PLN (2.39 USD) in Switzerland and 6.22 PLN (1.71 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 28.5% lower in Germany.

8.70 PLN
6.22 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.4 PLN (3.13 USD) in Switzerland and 9.56 PLN (2.63 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 16.1% lower in Germany.

11.40 PLN
9.56 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 10.62 PLN (2.92 USD) in Switzerland and 7.36 PLN (2.02 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 30.7% lower in Germany.

10.62 PLN
7.36 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 14.65 PLN (4.02 USD) in Switzerland and 11.76 PLN (3.23 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 19.7% lower in Germany.

14.65 PLN
11.76 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 73.24 PLN (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 54.99 PLN (15.1 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 24.9% lower in Germany.

73.24 PLN
54.99 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.41 PLN (5.33 USD) in Switzerland and 14.05 PLN (3.86 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Germany.

19.41 PLN
14.05 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6 PLN (1.65 USD) in Switzerland and 3.93 PLN (1.08 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 34.5% lower in Germany.

6.00 PLN
3.93 PLN

Restaurant

PLNEURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Germany - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.8 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Germany.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 25.18 PLN (6.91 USD) in Switzerland and 16.33 PLN (4.48 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 35.1% lower in Germany.

25.18 PLN
16.33 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 22.07 PLN (6.06 USD) in Switzerland and 12.78 PLN (3.51 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 42.1% lower in Germany.

22.07 PLN
12.78 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.62 PLN (10.06 USD) in Switzerland and 19.04 PLN (5.23 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 48% lower in Germany.

36.62 PLN
19.04 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 32.05 PLN (8.8 USD) in Switzerland and 16.92 PLN (4.65 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Germany.

32.05 PLN
16.92 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 77.82 PLN (21.37 USD) in Switzerland and 50.73 PLN (13.93 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 34.8% lower in Germany.

77.82 PLN
50.73 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 549.35 PLN (150.85 USD) in Switzerland and 296.16 PLN (81.32 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in Germany.

549.35 PLN
296.16 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 114.45 PLN (31.43 USD) in Switzerland and 63.46 PLN (17.43 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 44.6% lower in Germany.

114.45 PLN
63.46 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 19.41 PLN (5.33 USD) in Switzerland and 10.96 PLN (3.01 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in Germany.

19.41 PLN
10.96 PLN

Fuel

PLNEURCHFUSD

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 8.25 PLN (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 6.89 PLN (1.89 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in Germany.

8.25 PLN
6.89 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.87 PLN (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 7.2 PLN (1.98 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 8.5% lower in Germany.

7.87 PLN
7.20 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.73 PLN (1.3 USD) in Switzerland and 4.49 PLN (1.23 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 5.1% lower in Germany.

4.73 PLN
4.49 PLN

Transportation

PLNEURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Germany - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.71 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Germany.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 398.28 PLN (109.36 USD) in Switzerland and 249.62 PLN (68.54 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 37.3% lower in Germany.

398.28 PLN
249.62 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 17.85 PLN (4.9 USD) in Switzerland and 14.81 PLN (4.07 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 17% lower in Germany.

17.85 PLN
14.81 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 315.88 PLN (86.74 USD) in Switzerland and 155.48 PLN (42.7 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in Germany.

315.88 PLN
155.48 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 11.9 PLN (3.27 USD) in Switzerland and 9.73 PLN (2.67 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 18.2% lower in Germany.

11.90 PLN
9.73 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 27.47 PLN (7.54 USD) in Switzerland and 21.15 PLN (5.81 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 23% lower in Germany.

27.47 PLN
21.15 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNEURCHFUSD

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 91.56 PLN (25.14 USD) in Switzerland and 53.94 PLN (14.81 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in Germany.

91.56 PLN
53.94 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 327.69 PLN (89.98 USD) in Switzerland and 140.17 PLN (38.49 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 57.2% lower in Germany.

327.69 PLN
140.17 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 184.54 PLN (50.67 USD) in Switzerland and 103.32 PLN (28.37 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 44% lower in Germany.

184.54 PLN
103.32 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNEURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Germany - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.94 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 10235 PLN (2810.44 USD) in Switzerland and 5315 PLN (1459.34 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 48.1% lower in Germany.

10 235 PLN
5 315 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 8417 PLN (2311.24 USD) in Switzerland and 3970 PLN (1090.18 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 52.8% lower in Germany.

8 417 PLN
3 970 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 18730 PLN (5143.07 USD) in Switzerland and 9997 PLN (2745.11 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in Germany.

18 730 PLN
9 997 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 13932 PLN (3825.71 USD) in Switzerland and 7145 PLN (1961.94 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 48.7% lower in Germany.

13 932 PLN
7 145 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNEURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Germany - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.95 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 89269 PLN (24512.82 USD) in Switzerland and 31160 PLN (8556.46 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in Germany.

89 269 PLN
31 160 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 68428 PLN (18789.9 USD) in Switzerland and 22368 PLN (6142.19 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in Germany.

68 428 PLN
22 368 PLN

Salary

PLNEURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Germany - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 2.27 times higher than in Germany.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 29052 PLN (7977.45 USD) in Switzerland and 12784 PLN (3510.51 USD) in Germany. The average salary is 56% lower in Germany.

29 052 PLN
12 784 PLN

Hotels

PLNEURCHFUSD

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

One star

507 PLN
359 PLN

Two stars

606 PLN
353 PLN

Three stars

880 PLN
409 PLN

Four stars

1 250 PLN
480 PLN

Five stars

2 276 PLN
1 567 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 • Germany: 20 cities, 588 hotels

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