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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

PLNUSDEURCHF

Switzerland vs. Spain - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.03 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Spain.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 15.74 PLN (4.31 USD) in Switzerland and 9.68 PLN (2.65 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 38.5% lower in Spain.

15.74 PLN
9.68 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 10.69 PLN (2.93 USD) in Switzerland and 8.03 PLN (2.2 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 24.9% lower in Spain.

10.69 PLN
8.03 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 187.94 PLN (51.46 USD) in Switzerland and 62.05 PLN (16.99 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 67% lower in Spain.

187.94 PLN
62.05 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 54.61 PLN (14.95 USD) in Switzerland and 29.52 PLN (8.08 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Spain.

54.61 PLN
29.52 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 123.32 PLN (33.77 USD) in Switzerland and 33.04 PLN (9.05 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in Spain.

123.32 PLN
33.04 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 40.95 PLN (11.21 USD) in Switzerland and 25.48 PLN (6.98 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 37.8% lower in Spain.

40.95 PLN
25.48 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.78 PLN (2.68 USD) in Switzerland and 5.14 PLN (1.41 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in Spain.

9.78 PLN
5.14 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.39 PLN (7.5 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 12.61 PLN (3.45 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 54% lower in Spain.

27.39 PLN
12.61 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.2 PLN (3.34 USD) in Switzerland and 8.32 PLN (2.28 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in Spain.

12.20 PLN
8.32 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 61.98 PLN (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 60.19 PLN (16.48 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 2.9% lower in Spain.

61.98 PLN
60.19 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 9.28 PLN (2.54 USD) in Switzerland and 5.05 PLN (1.38 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in Spain.

9.28 PLN
5.05 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 12.79 PLN (3.5 USD) in Switzerland and 6.24 PLN (1.71 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 51.2% lower in Spain.

12.79 PLN
6.24 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 109.35 PLN (29.94 USD) in Switzerland and 53.43 PLN (14.63 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in Spain.

109.35 PLN
53.43 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 8.15 PLN (2.23 USD) in Switzerland and 4.5 PLN (1.23 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 44.8% lower in Spain.

8.15 PLN
4.50 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.65 PLN (2.37 USD) in Switzerland and 7.81 PLN (2.14 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 9.7% lower in Spain.

8.65 PLN
7.81 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.33 PLN (3.1 USD) in Switzerland and 9.47 PLN (2.59 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 16.4% lower in Spain.

11.33 PLN
9.47 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 10.56 PLN (2.89 USD) in Switzerland and 7.64 PLN (2.09 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 27.7% lower in Spain.

10.56 PLN
7.64 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 14.56 PLN (3.99 USD) in Switzerland and 6.2 PLN (1.7 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 57.4% lower in Spain.

14.56 PLN
6.20 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 73.45 PLN (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 40.1 PLN (10.98 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in Spain.

73.45 PLN
40.10 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.29 PLN (5.28 USD) in Switzerland and 10.11 PLN (2.77 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in Spain.

19.29 PLN
10.11 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 5.96 PLN (1.63 USD) in Switzerland and 3.57 PLN (0.98 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 40.1% lower in Spain.

5.96 PLN
3.57 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Spain - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.06 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Spain.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 25.03 PLN (6.85 USD) in Switzerland and 11.55 PLN (3.16 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in Spain.

25.03 PLN
11.55 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 21.93 PLN (6.01 USD) in Switzerland and 11.59 PLN (3.17 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Spain.

21.93 PLN
11.59 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.4 PLN (9.97 USD) in Switzerland and 14.86 PLN (4.07 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in Spain.

36.40 PLN
14.86 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 31.85 PLN (8.72 USD) in Switzerland and 16.99 PLN (4.65 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 46.7% lower in Spain.

31.85 PLN
16.99 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 77.36 PLN (21.18 USD) in Switzerland and 42.47 PLN (11.63 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in Spain.

77.36 PLN
42.47 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 546.07 PLN (149.52 USD) in Switzerland and 254.82 PLN (69.77 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in Spain.

546.07 PLN
254.82 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 113.76 PLN (31.15 USD) in Switzerland and 63.7 PLN (17.44 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 44% lower in Spain.

113.76 PLN
63.70 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 19.29 PLN (5.28 USD) in Switzerland and 7.86 PLN (2.15 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in Spain.

19.29 PLN
7.86 PLN

Fuel

PLNUSDEURCHF

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 8.28 PLN (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 6.08 PLN (1.66 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 26.6% lower in Spain.

8.28 PLN
6.08 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.89 PLN (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 6.4 PLN (1.75 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in Spain.

7.89 PLN
6.40 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.74 PLN (1.3 USD) in Switzerland and 4.03 PLN (1.1 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 15% lower in Spain.

4.74 PLN
4.03 PLN

Transportation

PLNUSDEURCHF

Switzerland vs. Spain - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.45 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Spain.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 395.9 PLN (108.4 USD) in Switzerland and 180.5 PLN (49.42 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in Spain.

395.90 PLN
180.50 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 17.75 PLN (4.86 USD) in Switzerland and 6.37 PLN (1.74 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Spain.

17.75 PLN
6.37 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 313.99 PLN (85.97 USD) in Switzerland and 106.17 PLN (29.07 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 66.2% lower in Spain.

313.99 PLN
106.17 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 11.83 PLN (3.24 USD) in Switzerland and 5.52 PLN (1.51 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in Spain.

11.83 PLN
5.52 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 27.3 PLN (7.48 USD) in Switzerland and 14.86 PLN (4.07 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in Spain.

27.30 PLN
14.86 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNUSDEURCHF

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 91.01 PLN (24.92 USD) in Switzerland and 42.47 PLN (11.63 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in Spain.

91.01 PLN
42.47 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 325.73 PLN (89.19 USD) in Switzerland and 194.6 PLN (53.28 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 40.3% lower in Spain.

325.73 PLN
194.60 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 183.43 PLN (50.23 USD) in Switzerland and 65.11 PLN (17.83 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 64.5% lower in Spain.

183.43 PLN
65.11 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNUSDEURCHF

Switzerland vs. Spain - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.82 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 10174 PLN (2785.65 USD) in Switzerland and 5997 PLN (1642.03 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in Spain.

10 174 PLN
5 997 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 8367 PLN (2290.86 USD) in Switzerland and 4163 PLN (1139.96 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 50.2% lower in Spain.

8 367 PLN
4 163 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 18618 PLN (5097.71 USD) in Switzerland and 10750 PLN (2943.49 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in Spain.

18 618 PLN
10 750 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 13849 PLN (3791.97 USD) in Switzerland and 7104 PLN (1945.08 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 48.7% lower in Spain.

13 849 PLN
7 104 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNUSDEURCHF

Switzerland vs. Spain - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.36 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 88736 PLN (24296.64 USD) in Switzerland and 28952 PLN (7927.36 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 67.4% lower in Spain.

88 736 PLN
28 952 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 68019 PLN (18624.19 USD) in Switzerland and 17676 PLN (4839.74 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 74% lower in Spain.

68 019 PLN
17 676 PLN

Salary

PLNUSDEURCHF

Switzerland vs. Spain - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 3.18 times higher than in Spain.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 28878 PLN (7907.1 USD) in Switzerland and 9067 PLN (2482.49 USD) in Spain. The average salary is 68.6% lower in Spain.

28 878 PLN
9 067 PLN

Hotels

PLNUSDEURCHF

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

One star

508 PLN
396 PLN

Two stars

608 PLN
448 PLN

Three stars

883 PLN
628 PLN

Four stars

1 254 PLN
794 PLN

Five stars

2 282 PLN
1 665 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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