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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

EURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Spain - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.04 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Spain.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.73 EUR (4.32 USD) in Switzerland and 2.28 EUR (2.64 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 38.9% lower in Spain.

3.73 EUR
2.28 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.53 EUR (2.93 USD) in Switzerland and 1.89 EUR (2.19 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 25.3% lower in Spain.

2.53 EUR
1.89 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 44.54 EUR (51.53 USD) in Switzerland and 14.61 EUR (16.9 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in Spain.

44.54 EUR
14.61 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12.94 EUR (14.97 USD) in Switzerland and 6.95 EUR (8.04 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in Spain.

12.94 EUR
6.95 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.23 EUR (33.81 USD) in Switzerland and 7.78 EUR (9 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 73.4% lower in Spain.

29.23 EUR
7.78 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.71 EUR (11.23 USD) in Switzerland and 6 EUR (6.94 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 38.2% lower in Spain.

9.71 EUR
6.00 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.32 EUR (2.68 USD) in Switzerland and 1.21 EUR (1.4 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 47.8% lower in Spain.

2.32 EUR
1.21 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.49 EUR (7.51 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 2.97 EUR (3.44 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 54.2% lower in Spain.

6.49 EUR
2.97 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.89 EUR (3.34 USD) in Switzerland and 1.96 EUR (2.27 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 32.2% lower in Spain.

2.89 EUR
1.96 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 14.67 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 14.24 EUR (16.48 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 2.9% lower in Spain.

14.67 EUR
14.24 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.2 EUR (2.55 USD) in Switzerland and 1.19 EUR (1.38 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Spain.

2.20 EUR
1.19 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.03 EUR (3.51 USD) in Switzerland and 1.47 EUR (1.7 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in Spain.

3.03 EUR
1.47 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 25.91 EUR (29.98 USD) in Switzerland and 12.58 EUR (14.55 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in Spain.

25.91 EUR
12.58 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.93 EUR (2.23 USD) in Switzerland and 1.06 EUR (1.23 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in Spain.

1.93 EUR
1.06 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.05 EUR (2.37 USD) in Switzerland and 1.84 EUR (2.13 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 10.2% lower in Spain.

2.05 EUR
1.84 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.69 EUR (3.11 USD) in Switzerland and 2.23 EUR (2.58 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 17.1% lower in Spain.

2.69 EUR
2.23 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.5 EUR (2.89 USD) in Switzerland and 1.8 EUR (2.08 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 28% lower in Spain.

2.50 EUR
1.80 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.45 EUR (3.99 USD) in Switzerland and 1.46 EUR (1.69 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 57.7% lower in Spain.

3.45 EUR
1.46 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.38 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 9.49 EUR (10.98 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in Spain.

17.38 EUR
9.49 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.57 EUR (5.29 USD) in Switzerland and 2.38 EUR (2.75 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in Spain.

4.57 EUR
2.38 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.41 EUR (1.63 USD) in Switzerland and 0.84 EUR (0.97 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in Spain.

1.41 EUR
0.84 EUR

Restaurant

EURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Spain - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.07 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Spain.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.93 EUR (6.86 USD) in Switzerland and 2.72 EUR (3.15 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 54.1% lower in Spain.

5.93 EUR
2.72 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.2 EUR (6.01 USD) in Switzerland and 2.73 EUR (3.16 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in Spain.

5.20 EUR
2.73 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.63 EUR (9.98 USD) in Switzerland and 3.5 EUR (4.05 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in Spain.

8.63 EUR
3.50 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.55 EUR (8.73 USD) in Switzerland and 4 EUR (4.63 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 47% lower in Spain.

7.55 EUR
4.00 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.33 EUR (21.21 USD) in Switzerland and 10 EUR (11.57 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in Spain.

18.33 EUR
10.00 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 129.41 EUR (149.72 USD) in Switzerland and 60 EUR (69.42 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in Spain.

129.41 EUR
60.00 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.96 EUR (31.19 USD) in Switzerland and 15 EUR (17.35 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in Spain.

26.96 EUR
15.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.57 EUR (5.29 USD) in Switzerland and 1.85 EUR (2.14 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 59.5% lower in Spain.

4.57 EUR
1.85 EUR

Fuel

EURCHFUSD

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 1.96 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 1.44 EUR (1.66 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 26.5% lower in Spain.

1.96 EUR
1.44 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.87 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 1.52 EUR (1.75 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 18.7% lower in Spain.

1.87 EUR
1.52 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.12 EUR (1.3 USD) in Switzerland and 0.95 EUR (1.1 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in Spain.

1.12 EUR
0.95 EUR

Transportation

EURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Spain - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.46 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Spain.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 93.82 EUR (108.55 USD) in Switzerland and 42.5 EUR (49.17 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 54.7% lower in Spain.

93.82 EUR
42.50 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.21 EUR (4.87 USD) in Switzerland and 1.5 EUR (1.74 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in Spain.

4.21 EUR
1.50 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 74.41 EUR (86.09 USD) in Switzerland and 25 EUR (28.92 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 66.4% lower in Spain.

74.41 EUR
25.00 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.8 EUR (3.24 USD) in Switzerland and 1.3 EUR (1.5 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in Spain.

2.80 EUR
1.30 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.47 EUR (7.49 USD) in Switzerland and 3.5 EUR (4.05 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Spain.

6.47 EUR
3.50 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURCHFUSD

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 21.57 EUR (24.95 USD) in Switzerland and 10 EUR (11.57 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in Spain.

21.57 EUR
10.00 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 77.19 EUR (89.31 USD) in Switzerland and 45.82 EUR (53.01 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 40.6% lower in Spain.

77.19 EUR
45.82 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 43.47 EUR (50.29 USD) in Switzerland and 15.33 EUR (17.74 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 64.7% lower in Spain.

43.47 EUR
15.33 EUR

Flats for rent

EURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Spain - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.83 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 2411 EUR (2789.45 USD) in Switzerland and 1412 EUR (1633.65 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 41.4% lower in Spain.

2 411 EUR
1 412 EUR

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 1983 EUR (2293.98 USD) in Switzerland and 980.31 EUR (1134.15 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Spain.

1 983 EUR
980.31 EUR

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 4412 EUR (5104.65 USD) in Switzerland and 2531 EUR (2928.48 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in Spain.

4 412 EUR
2 531 EUR

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 3282 EUR (3797.13 USD) in Switzerland and 1673 EUR (1935.16 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 49% lower in Spain.

3 282 EUR
1 673 EUR

Flats for sale

EURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Spain - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.38 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 21030 EUR (24329.72 USD) in Switzerland and 6817 EUR (7886.94 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in Spain.

21 030 EUR
6 817 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 16120 EUR (18649.54 USD) in Switzerland and 4162 EUR (4815.06 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 74.2% lower in Spain.

16 120 EUR
4 162 EUR

Salary

EURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Spain - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 3.21 times higher than in Spain.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6844 EUR (7917.86 USD) in Switzerland and 2135 EUR (2469.84 USD) in Spain. The average salary is 68.8% lower in Spain.

6 844 EUR
2 135 EUR

Hotels

EURCHFUSD

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

One star

120 EUR
93.7 EUR

Two stars

144 EUR
106 EUR

Three stars

209 EUR
149 EUR

Four stars

297 EUR
188 EUR

Five stars

540 EUR
394 EUR

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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