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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 2.45 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Spain.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 16.57 PLN (4.57 USD) in Switzerland and 9.18 PLN (2.53 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 44.6% lower in Spain.

16.57 PLN
9.18 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 12 PLN (3.31 USD) in Switzerland and 8.03 PLN (2.22 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in Spain.

12.00 PLN
8.03 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 228.16 PLN (62.98 USD) in Switzerland and 51.86 PLN (14.32 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in Spain.

228.16 PLN
51.86 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 58.85 PLN (16.24 USD) in Switzerland and 23.79 PLN (6.57 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 59.6% lower in Spain.

58.85 PLN
23.79 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 119.38 PLN (32.95 USD) in Switzerland and 31.43 PLN (8.68 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in Spain.

119.38 PLN
31.43 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 40.74 PLN (11.25 USD) in Switzerland and 21.66 PLN (5.98 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in Spain.

40.74 PLN
21.66 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.28 PLN (2.56 USD) in Switzerland and 4.21 PLN (1.16 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in Spain.

9.28 PLN
4.21 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.16 PLN (7.5 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 10.11 PLN (2.79 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in Spain.

27.16 PLN
10.11 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.31 PLN (3.4 USD) in Switzerland and 6.46 PLN (1.78 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in Spain.

12.31 PLN
6.46 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 61.48 PLN (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 59.7 PLN (16.48 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 2.9% lower in Spain.

61.48 PLN
59.70 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.14 PLN (2.8 USD) in Switzerland and 4.5 PLN (1.24 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in Spain.

10.14 PLN
4.50 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 13.58 PLN (3.75 USD) in Switzerland and 4.88 PLN (1.35 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Spain.

13.58 PLN
4.88 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 116.79 PLN (32.24 USD) in Switzerland and 45.15 PLN (12.46 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in Spain.

116.79 PLN
45.15 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 7.61 PLN (2.1 USD) in Switzerland and 3.82 PLN (1.06 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in Spain.

7.61 PLN
3.82 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 10.23 PLN (2.82 USD) in Switzerland and 5.73 PLN (1.58 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 44% lower in Spain.

10.23 PLN
5.73 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 13.67 PLN (3.77 USD) in Switzerland and 7.52 PLN (2.08 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 45% lower in Spain.

13.67 PLN
7.52 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 10.96 PLN (3.02 USD) in Switzerland and 5.39 PLN (1.49 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in Spain.

10.96 PLN
5.39 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 14.98 PLN (4.14 USD) in Switzerland and 5.31 PLN (1.47 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in Spain.

14.98 PLN
5.31 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 72.85 PLN (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 39.78 PLN (10.98 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in Spain.

72.85 PLN
39.78 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.51 PLN (5.39 USD) in Switzerland and 8.33 PLN (2.3 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in Spain.

19.51 PLN
8.33 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.02 PLN (1.66 USD) in Switzerland and 2.93 PLN (0.81 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 51.3% lower in Spain.

6.02 PLN
2.93 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Spain - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.42 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Spain.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 24.08 PLN (6.65 USD) in Switzerland and 9.05 PLN (2.5 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 62.4% lower in Spain.

24.08 PLN
9.05 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 20.14 PLN (5.56 USD) in Switzerland and 10.02 PLN (2.77 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 50.2% lower in Spain.

20.14 PLN
10.02 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.22 PLN (10 USD) in Switzerland and 14.87 PLN (4.1 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Spain.

36.22 PLN
14.87 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 31.69 PLN (8.75 USD) in Switzerland and 14.87 PLN (4.1 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in Spain.

31.69 PLN
14.87 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 67.9 PLN (18.74 USD) in Switzerland and 33.98 PLN (9.38 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 50% lower in Spain.

67.90 PLN
33.98 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 543.23 PLN (149.95 USD) in Switzerland and 212.39 PLN (58.63 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in Spain.

543.23 PLN
212.39 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 113.17 PLN (31.24 USD) in Switzerland and 50.97 PLN (14.07 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 55% lower in Spain.

113.17 PLN
50.97 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 18.74 PLN (5.17 USD) in Switzerland and 6.97 PLN (1.92 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in Spain.

18.74 PLN
6.97 PLN

Fuel

PLNEURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Spain - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.32 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Spain.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 7.68 PLN (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 5.44 PLN (1.5 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 29.2% lower in Spain.

7.68 PLN
5.44 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.42 PLN (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 5.89 PLN (1.62 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 20.6% lower in Spain.

7.42 PLN
5.89 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.75 PLN (1.31 USD) in Switzerland and 3.74 PLN (1.03 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 21.3% lower in Spain.

4.75 PLN
3.74 PLN

Transportation

PLNEURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Spain - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.41 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Spain.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 411.95 PLN (113.71 USD) in Switzerland and 231.93 PLN (64.02 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in Spain.

411.95 PLN
231.93 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 19.92 PLN (5.5 USD) in Switzerland and 6.37 PLN (1.76 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 68% lower in Spain.

19.92 PLN
6.37 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 362.15 PLN (99.97 USD) in Switzerland and 93.45 PLN (25.8 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 74.2% lower in Spain.

362.15 PLN
93.45 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 22.63 PLN (6.25 USD) in Switzerland and 4.67 PLN (1.29 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 79.4% lower in Spain.

22.63 PLN
4.67 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 30.56 PLN (8.43 USD) in Switzerland and 14.87 PLN (4.1 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 51.3% lower in Spain.

30.56 PLN
14.87 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 90.54 PLN (24.99 USD) in Switzerland and 38.23 PLN (10.55 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 57.8% lower in Spain.

90.54 PLN
38.23 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 395.11 PLN (109.06 USD) in Switzerland and 175.9 PLN (48.55 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Spain.

395.11 PLN
175.90 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 181.08 PLN (49.98 USD) in Switzerland and 53.27 PLN (14.7 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 70.6% lower in Spain.

181.08 PLN
53.27 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Spain - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.28 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 9448 PLN (2608.01 USD) in Switzerland and 4287 PLN (1183.43 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in Spain.

9 448 PLN
4 287 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 7232 PLN (1996.22 USD) in Switzerland and 3361 PLN (927.68 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Spain.

7 232 PLN
3 361 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 17543 PLN (4842.48 USD) in Switzerland and 7430 PLN (2051 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in Spain.

17 543 PLN
7 430 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 12516 PLN (3454.95 USD) in Switzerland and 5386 PLN (1486.81 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 57% lower in Spain.

12 516 PLN
5 386 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Spain - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.64 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 86993 PLN (24013.11 USD) in Switzerland and 22868 PLN (6312.25 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in Spain.

86 993 PLN
22 868 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 51109 PLN (14107.74 USD) in Switzerland and 15108 PLN (4170.39 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in Spain.

51 109 PLN
15 108 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Spain - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 3.41 times higher than in Spain.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 28778 PLN (7943.7 USD) in Switzerland and 8447 PLN (2331.6 USD) in Spain. The average salary is 70.6% lower in Spain.

28 778 PLN
8 447 PLN

Hotels

PLNEURCHFUSD

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

One star

504 PLN
393 PLN

Two stars

603 PLN
444 PLN

Three stars

876 PLN
623 PLN

Four stars

1 243 PLN
788 PLN

Five stars

2 264 PLN
1 652 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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