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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Ecuador

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

PLNUSDEURCHF

Switzerland vs. Ecuador - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.89 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Ecuador.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 16.61 PLN (4.54 USD) in Switzerland and 6.76 PLN (1.85 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in Ecuador.

16.61 PLN
6.76 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 12.02 PLN (3.29 USD) in Switzerland and 3.69 PLN (1.01 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 69.3% lower in Ecuador.

12.02 PLN
3.69 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 228.68 PLN (62.55 USD) in Switzerland and 23.98 PLN (6.56 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Ecuador.

228.68 PLN
23.98 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 58.99 PLN (16.13 USD) in Switzerland and 36.19 PLN (9.9 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in Ecuador.

58.99 PLN
36.19 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 119.65 PLN (32.73 USD) in Switzerland and 18.94 PLN (5.18 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in Ecuador.

119.65 PLN
18.94 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 40.84 PLN (11.17 USD) in Switzerland and 21.02 PLN (5.75 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 48.5% lower in Ecuador.

40.84 PLN
21.02 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.3 PLN (2.54 USD) in Switzerland and 4.68 PLN (1.28 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in Ecuador.

9.30 PLN
4.68 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.22 PLN (7.45 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 6.29 PLN (1.72 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Ecuador.

27.22 PLN
6.29 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.34 PLN (3.38 USD) in Switzerland and 8.63 PLN (2.36 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 30.1% lower in Ecuador.

12.34 PLN
8.63 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 62.04 PLN (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 91.03 PLN (24.9 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in Switzerland.

62.04 PLN
91.03 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.16 PLN (2.78 USD) in Switzerland and 2.6 PLN (0.71 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in Ecuador.

10.16 PLN
2.60 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 13.61 PLN (3.72 USD) in Switzerland and 5.96 PLN (1.63 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 56.2% lower in Ecuador.

13.61 PLN
5.96 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 117.06 PLN (32.02 USD) in Switzerland and 20.84 PLN (5.7 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in Ecuador.

117.06 PLN
20.84 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 7.62 PLN (2.09 USD) in Switzerland and 3.55 PLN (0.97 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in Ecuador.

7.62 PLN
3.55 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 10.25 PLN (2.8 USD) in Switzerland and 4.02 PLN (1.1 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 60.8% lower in Ecuador.

10.25 PLN
4.02 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 13.7 PLN (3.75 USD) in Switzerland and 4.79 PLN (1.31 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 65% lower in Ecuador.

13.70 PLN
4.79 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 10.98 PLN (3 USD) in Switzerland and 4.83 PLN (1.32 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 56% lower in Ecuador.

10.98 PLN
4.83 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 15.02 PLN (4.11 USD) in Switzerland and 4.86 PLN (1.33 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in Ecuador.

15.02 PLN
4.86 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

73.52 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.56 PLN (5.35 USD) in Switzerland and 4.17 PLN (1.14 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in Ecuador.

19.56 PLN
4.17 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.03 PLN (1.65 USD) in Switzerland and 3.62 PLN (0.99 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 40% lower in Ecuador.

6.03 PLN
3.62 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Ecuador - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.17 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Ecuador.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 24.14 PLN (6.6 USD) in Switzerland and 9.58 PLN (2.62 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in Ecuador.

24.14 PLN
9.58 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 20.19 PLN (5.52 USD) in Switzerland and 2.89 PLN (0.79 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Ecuador.

20.19 PLN
2.89 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.3 PLN (9.93 USD) in Switzerland and 7.31 PLN (2 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 79.9% lower in Ecuador.

36.30 PLN
7.31 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 31.76 PLN (8.69 USD) in Switzerland and 12.5 PLN (3.42 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 60.6% lower in Ecuador.

31.76 PLN
12.50 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 68.06 PLN (18.62 USD) in Switzerland and 25.59 PLN (7 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 62.4% lower in Ecuador.

68.06 PLN
25.59 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 544.48 PLN (148.93 USD) in Switzerland and 131.61 PLN (36 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in Ecuador.

544.48 PLN
131.61 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 113.43 PLN (31.03 USD) in Switzerland and 13.71 PLN (3.75 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 87.9% lower in Ecuador.

113.43 PLN
13.71 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 18.78 PLN (5.14 USD) in Switzerland and 2.23 PLN (0.61 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 88.1% lower in Ecuador.

18.78 PLN
2.23 PLN

Fuel

PLNUSDEURCHF

Switzerland vs. Ecuador - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 3.59 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Ecuador.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 7.75 PLN (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 1.74 PLN (0.47 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Ecuador.

7.75 PLN
1.74 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.49 PLN (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 2.5 PLN (0.68 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 66.6% lower in Ecuador.

7.49 PLN
2.50 PLN

LPG 1L

4.79 PLN
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Transportation

PLNUSDEURCHF

Switzerland vs. Ecuador - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.79 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Ecuador.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 412.9 PLN (112.94 USD) in Switzerland and 76.3 PLN (20.87 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in Ecuador.

412.90 PLN
76.30 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 19.96 PLN (5.46 USD) in Switzerland and 1.28 PLN (0.35 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 93.6% lower in Ecuador.

19.96 PLN
1.28 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 362.98 PLN (99.29 USD) in Switzerland and 36.56 PLN (10 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 89.9% lower in Ecuador.

362.98 PLN
36.56 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 22.69 PLN (6.21 USD) in Switzerland and 5.48 PLN (1.5 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in Ecuador.

22.69 PLN
5.48 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 30.63 PLN (8.38 USD) in Switzerland and 5.48 PLN (1.5 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 82.1% lower in Ecuador.

30.63 PLN
5.48 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNUSDEURCHF

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 90.75 PLN (24.82 USD) in Switzerland and 22.16 PLN (6.06 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in Ecuador.

90.75 PLN
22.16 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 396.02 PLN (108.32 USD) in Switzerland and 151.58 PLN (41.46 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Ecuador.

396.02 PLN
151.58 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 181.49 PLN (49.64 USD) in Switzerland and 49.36 PLN (13.5 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 72.8% lower in Ecuador.

181.49 PLN
49.36 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNUSDEURCHF

Switzerland vs. Ecuador - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 6.93 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Ecuador.

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 9470 PLN (2590.23 USD) in Switzerland and 1677 PLN (458.75 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 82.3% lower in Ecuador.

9 470 PLN
1 677 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 7248 PLN (1982.62 USD) in Switzerland and 920.86 PLN (251.88 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 87.3% lower in Ecuador.

7 248 PLN
920.86 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 17583 PLN (4809.48 USD) in Switzerland and 2340 PLN (640 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 86.7% lower in Ecuador.

17 583 PLN
2 340 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 12545 PLN (3431.41 USD) in Switzerland and 1823 PLN (498.53 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Ecuador.

12 545 PLN
1 823 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNUSDEURCHF

Switzerland vs. Ecuador - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 15.55 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Ecuador.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 87193 PLN (23849.46 USD) in Switzerland and 5027 PLN (1375 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 94.2% lower in Ecuador.

87 193 PLN
5 027 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 51226 PLN (14011.6 USD) in Switzerland and 3876 PLN (1060.27 USD) in Ecuador. The price of this product is 92.4% lower in Ecuador.

51 226 PLN
3 876 PLN

Salary

PLNUSDEURCHF

Switzerland vs. Ecuador - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 16.63 times higher than in Ecuador.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 28844 PLN (7889.57 USD) in Switzerland and 1734 PLN (474.29 USD) in Ecuador. The average salary is 94% lower in Ecuador.

28 844 PLN
1 734 PLN

Hotels

PLNUSDEURCHF

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

One star

509 PLN
63.3 PLN

Two stars

609 PLN
160 PLN

Three stars

884 PLN
332 PLN

Four stars

1 255 PLN
689 PLN

Five stars

2 285 PLN
496 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 • Ecuador: 17 cities, 293 hotels

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