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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Spain

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. Spain - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.07 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Spain.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 15.98 PLN (4.46 USD) in Switzerland and 9.63 PLN (2.69 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 39.7% lower in Spain.

15.98 PLN
9.63 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 10.85 PLN (3.03 USD) in Switzerland and 7.98 PLN (2.23 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 26.5% lower in Spain.

10.85 PLN
7.98 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 190.71 PLN (53.25 USD) in Switzerland and 61.69 PLN (17.22 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in Spain.

190.71 PLN
61.69 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 55.41 PLN (15.47 USD) in Switzerland and 29.35 PLN (8.19 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 47% lower in Spain.

55.41 PLN
29.35 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 125.14 PLN (34.94 USD) in Switzerland and 32.85 PLN (9.17 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in Spain.

125.14 PLN
32.85 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 41.56 PLN (11.6 USD) in Switzerland and 25.33 PLN (7.07 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 39.1% lower in Spain.

41.56 PLN
25.33 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.93 PLN (2.77 USD) in Switzerland and 5.11 PLN (1.43 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 48.5% lower in Spain.

9.93 PLN
5.11 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.8 PLN (7.76 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 12.54 PLN (3.5 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in Spain.

27.80 PLN
12.54 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.38 PLN (3.46 USD) in Switzerland and 8.28 PLN (2.31 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in Spain.

12.38 PLN
8.28 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 60.78 PLN (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 59.03 PLN (16.48 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 2.9% lower in Spain.

60.78 PLN
59.03 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 9.42 PLN (2.63 USD) in Switzerland and 5.02 PLN (1.4 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 46.7% lower in Spain.

9.42 PLN
5.02 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 12.98 PLN (3.62 USD) in Switzerland and 6.21 PLN (1.73 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 52.2% lower in Spain.

12.98 PLN
6.21 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 110.96 PLN (30.98 USD) in Switzerland and 53.12 PLN (14.83 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 52.1% lower in Spain.

110.96 PLN
53.12 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 8.27 PLN (2.31 USD) in Switzerland and 4.48 PLN (1.25 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in Spain.

8.27 PLN
4.48 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.77 PLN (2.45 USD) in Switzerland and 7.77 PLN (2.17 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 11.4% lower in Spain.

8.77 PLN
7.77 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.5 PLN (3.21 USD) in Switzerland and 9.42 PLN (2.63 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in Spain.

11.50 PLN
9.42 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 10.71 PLN (2.99 USD) in Switzerland and 7.6 PLN (2.12 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 29% lower in Spain.

10.71 PLN
7.60 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 14.78 PLN (4.13 USD) in Switzerland and 6.16 PLN (1.72 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Spain.

14.78 PLN
6.16 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 72.03 PLN (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 39.33 PLN (10.98 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in Spain.

72.03 PLN
39.33 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.58 PLN (5.47 USD) in Switzerland and 10.05 PLN (2.81 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 48.7% lower in Spain.

19.58 PLN
10.05 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.05 PLN (1.69 USD) in Switzerland and 3.55 PLN (0.99 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 41.3% lower in Spain.

6.05 PLN
3.55 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Spain - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.1 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Spain.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 25.4 PLN (7.09 USD) in Switzerland and 11.49 PLN (3.21 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in Spain.

25.40 PLN
11.49 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 22.26 PLN (6.21 USD) in Switzerland and 11.53 PLN (3.22 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 48.2% lower in Spain.

22.26 PLN
11.53 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.94 PLN (10.31 USD) in Switzerland and 14.78 PLN (4.13 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 60% lower in Spain.

36.94 PLN
14.78 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 32.32 PLN (9.02 USD) in Switzerland and 16.89 PLN (4.72 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 47.7% lower in Spain.

32.32 PLN
16.89 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 78.5 PLN (21.92 USD) in Switzerland and 42.22 PLN (11.79 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in Spain.

78.50 PLN
42.22 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 554.12 PLN (154.71 USD) in Switzerland and 253.35 PLN (70.73 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in Spain.

554.12 PLN
253.35 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 115.44 PLN (32.23 USD) in Switzerland and 63.34 PLN (17.68 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in Spain.

115.44 PLN
63.34 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 19.58 PLN (5.47 USD) in Switzerland and 7.81 PLN (2.18 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 60.1% lower in Spain.

19.58 PLN
7.81 PLN

Fuel

PLNEURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Spain - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.27 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Spain.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 8.12 PLN (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 5.96 PLN (1.66 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 26.6% lower in Spain.

8.12 PLN
5.96 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.74 PLN (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 6.28 PLN (1.75 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in Spain.

7.74 PLN
6.28 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.65 PLN (1.3 USD) in Switzerland and 3.95 PLN (1.1 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in Spain.

4.65 PLN
3.95 PLN

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Spain - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.5 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Spain.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 401.74 PLN (112.16 USD) in Switzerland and 179.46 PLN (50.1 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in Spain.

401.74 PLN
179.46 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 18.01 PLN (5.03 USD) in Switzerland and 6.33 PLN (1.77 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Spain.

18.01 PLN
6.33 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 318.62 PLN (88.96 USD) in Switzerland and 105.56 PLN (29.47 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in Spain.

318.62 PLN
105.56 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 12.01 PLN (3.35 USD) in Switzerland and 5.49 PLN (1.53 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in Spain.

12.01 PLN
5.49 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 27.71 PLN (7.74 USD) in Switzerland and 14.78 PLN (4.13 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 46.7% lower in Spain.

27.71 PLN
14.78 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 92.35 PLN (25.78 USD) in Switzerland and 42.22 PLN (11.79 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in Spain.

92.35 PLN
42.22 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 330.53 PLN (92.28 USD) in Switzerland and 193.47 PLN (54.02 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 41.5% lower in Spain.

330.53 PLN
193.47 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 186.14 PLN (51.97 USD) in Switzerland and 64.73 PLN (18.07 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 65.2% lower in Spain.

186.14 PLN
64.73 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNEURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Spain - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.86 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Spain.

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 10324 PLN (2882.37 USD) in Switzerland and 5962 PLN (1664.67 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in Spain.

10 324 PLN
5 962 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 8490 PLN (2370.4 USD) in Switzerland and 4139 PLN (1155.69 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 51.2% lower in Spain.

8 490 PLN
4 139 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 18892 PLN (5274.69 USD) in Switzerland and 10688 PLN (2984.08 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 43.4% lower in Spain.

18 892 PLN
10 688 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 14053 PLN (3923.62 USD) in Switzerland and 7063 PLN (1971.91 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in Spain.

14 053 PLN
7 063 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Spain - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.43 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Spain.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 90045 PLN (25140.17 USD) in Switzerland and 28785 PLN (8036.7 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 68% lower in Spain.

90 045 PLN
28 785 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 69023 PLN (19270.78 USD) in Switzerland and 17574 PLN (4906.49 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 74.5% lower in Spain.

69 023 PLN
17 574 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Spain - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 3.25 times higher than in Spain.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 29304 PLN (8181.62 USD) in Switzerland and 9014 PLN (2516.73 USD) in Spain. The average salary is 69.2% lower in Spain.

29 304 PLN
9 014 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

499 PLN
388 PLN

Two stars

596 PLN
439 PLN

Three stars

866 PLN
616 PLN

Four stars

1 229 PLN
779 PLN

Five stars

2 238 PLN
1 633 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 • Spain: 20 cities, 1357 hotels

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