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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Greece

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. Greece - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.09 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Greece.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.93 EUR (4.47 USD) in Switzerland and 1.82 EUR (2.07 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Greece.

3.93 EUR
1.82 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.85 EUR (3.24 USD) in Switzerland and 1.81 EUR (2.06 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in Greece.

2.85 EUR
1.81 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 54.15 EUR (61.58 USD) in Switzerland and 11.66 EUR (13.26 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in Greece.

54.15 EUR
11.66 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.97 EUR (15.88 USD) in Switzerland and 7.95 EUR (9.04 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 43.1% lower in Greece.

13.97 EUR
7.95 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 28.33 EUR (32.22 USD) in Switzerland and 8.86 EUR (10.08 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in Greece.

28.33 EUR
8.86 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.67 EUR (11 USD) in Switzerland and 4.8 EUR (5.46 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 50.4% lower in Greece.

9.67 EUR
4.80 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in Switzerland and 1.46 EUR (1.66 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 33.6% lower in Greece.

2.20 EUR
1.46 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.45 EUR (7.33 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 4.07 EUR (4.63 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 36.9% lower in Greece.

6.45 EUR
4.07 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.92 EUR (3.32 USD) in Switzerland and 2.29 EUR (2.6 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 21.6% lower in Greece.

2.92 EUR
2.29 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 14.92 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 18.44 EUR (20.97 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 19.1% lower in Switzerland.

14.92 EUR
18.44 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.41 EUR (2.74 USD) in Switzerland and 0.9 EUR (1.02 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 62.7% lower in Greece.

2.41 EUR
0.90 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.22 EUR (3.67 USD) in Switzerland and 1.17 EUR (1.33 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in Greece.

3.22 EUR
1.17 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 27.72 EUR (31.52 USD) in Switzerland and 11.15 EUR (12.68 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in Greece.

27.72 EUR
11.15 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.8 EUR (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 1.68 EUR (1.91 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 6.7% lower in Greece.

1.80 EUR
1.68 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.43 EUR (2.76 USD) in Switzerland and 0.96 EUR (1.09 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in Greece.

2.43 EUR
0.96 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.24 EUR (3.69 USD) in Switzerland and 1.17 EUR (1.33 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in Greece.

3.24 EUR
1.17 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.6 EUR (2.96 USD) in Switzerland and 1.13 EUR (1.29 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in Greece.

2.60 EUR
1.13 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.56 EUR (4.04 USD) in Switzerland and 2.38 EUR (2.71 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in Greece.

3.56 EUR
2.38 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.68 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 13.89 EUR (15.8 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 21.4% lower in Greece.

17.68 EUR
13.89 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.63 EUR (5.27 USD) in Switzerland and 1.91 EUR (2.17 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 58.7% lower in Greece.

4.63 EUR
1.91 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.43 EUR (1.62 USD) in Switzerland and 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 43.4% lower in Greece.

1.43 EUR
0.81 EUR

Restaurant

EURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Greece - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.39 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Greece.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.72 EUR (6.5 USD) in Switzerland and 3.37 EUR (3.83 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in Greece.

5.72 EUR
3.37 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.78 EUR (5.44 USD) in Switzerland and 1.8 EUR (2.05 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Greece.

4.78 EUR
1.80 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.59 EUR (9.77 USD) in Switzerland and 4.5 EUR (5.12 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in Greece.

8.59 EUR
4.50 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.52 EUR (8.55 USD) in Switzerland and 5 EUR (5.69 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in Greece.

7.52 EUR
5.00 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 16.11 EUR (18.33 USD) in Switzerland and 7.8 EUR (8.87 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 51.6% lower in Greece.

16.11 EUR
7.80 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 128.92 EUR (146.61 USD) in Switzerland and 50 EUR (56.86 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in Greece.

128.92 EUR
50.00 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.86 EUR (30.54 USD) in Switzerland and 12 EUR (13.65 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in Greece.

26.86 EUR
12.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.45 EUR (5.06 USD) in Switzerland and 0.5 EUR (0.57 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 88.8% lower in Greece.

4.45 EUR
0.50 EUR

Fuel

EURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Greece - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.19 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Greece.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.86 EUR (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 1.48 EUR (1.68 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 20.4% lower in Greece.

1.86 EUR
1.48 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.8 EUR (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 1.7 EUR (1.93 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 5.6% lower in Greece.

1.80 EUR
1.70 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.15 EUR (1.31 USD) in Switzerland and 0.86 EUR (0.98 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 25.2% lower in Greece.

1.15 EUR
0.86 EUR

Transportation

EURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Greece - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.98 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Greece.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 97.76 EUR (111.18 USD) in Switzerland and 30 EUR (34.12 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 69.3% lower in Greece.

97.76 EUR
30.00 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.73 EUR (5.38 USD) in Switzerland and 1.2 EUR (1.36 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in Greece.

4.73 EUR
1.20 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 85.95 EUR (97.74 USD) in Switzerland and 15 EUR (17.06 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 82.5% lower in Greece.

85.95 EUR
15.00 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.37 EUR (6.11 USD) in Switzerland and 0.8 EUR (0.91 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 85.1% lower in Greece.

5.37 EUR
0.80 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.25 EUR (8.25 USD) in Switzerland and 3.5 EUR (3.98 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in Greece.

7.25 EUR
3.50 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURCHFUSD

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 21.49 EUR (24.44 USD) in Switzerland and 8 EUR (9.1 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in Greece.

21.49 EUR
8.00 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 93.77 EUR (106.64 USD) in Switzerland and 40.78 EUR (46.38 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in Greece.

93.77 EUR
40.78 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 42.97 EUR (48.87 USD) in Switzerland and 23.58 EUR (26.82 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in Greece.

42.97 EUR
23.58 EUR

Flats for rent

EURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Greece - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.19 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Greece.

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 2242 EUR (2549.95 USD) in Switzerland and 494.29 EUR (562.13 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 78% lower in Greece.

2 242 EUR
494.29 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 1716 EUR (1951.78 USD) in Switzerland and 448.38 EUR (509.92 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 73.9% lower in Greece.

1 716 EUR
448.38 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 4163 EUR (4734.69 USD) in Switzerland and 871.13 EUR (990.68 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Greece.

4 163 EUR
871.13 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 2970 EUR (3378.05 USD) in Switzerland and 832.75 EUR (947.04 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 72% lower in Greece.

2 970 EUR
832.75 EUR

Flats for sale

EURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Greece - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.45 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Greece.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 20645 EUR (23478.59 USD) in Switzerland and 2563 EUR (2915.12 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in Greece.

20 645 EUR
2 563 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 12129 EUR (13793.71 USD) in Switzerland and 2516 EUR (2861.75 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in Greece.

12 129 EUR
2 516 EUR

Salary

EURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Greece - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 7.51 times higher than in Greece.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6830 EUR (7766.88 USD) in Switzerland and 909.06 EUR (1033.82 USD) in Greece. The average salary is 86.7% lower in Greece.

6 830 EUR
909.06 EUR

Hotels

EURCHFUSD

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

One star

122 EUR
68.2 EUR

Two stars

146 EUR
93.3 EUR

Three stars

213 EUR
103 EUR

Four stars

302 EUR
123 EUR

Five stars

550 EUR
213 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 • Greece: 12 cities, 295 hotels

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