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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

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Greece - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.84 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Greece.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.7 EUR (4.35 USD) in Switzerland and 1.97 EUR (2.31 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in Greece.

3.70 EUR
1.97 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.52 EUR (2.95 USD) in Switzerland and 1.83 EUR (2.15 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 27.4% lower in Greece.

2.52 EUR
1.83 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 44.2 EUR (51.87 USD) in Switzerland and 13.08 EUR (15.35 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in Greece.

44.20 EUR
13.08 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12.84 EUR (15.07 USD) in Switzerland and 8.5 EUR (9.97 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in Greece.

12.84 EUR
8.50 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.01 EUR (34.04 USD) in Switzerland and 9.46 EUR (11.1 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 67.4% lower in Greece.

29.01 EUR
9.46 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.63 EUR (11.3 USD) in Switzerland and 4.9 EUR (5.75 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in Greece.

9.63 EUR
4.90 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.3 EUR (2.7 USD) in Switzerland and 1.81 EUR (2.12 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 21.3% lower in Greece.

2.30 EUR
1.81 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.44 EUR (7.56 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 4.32 EUR (5.07 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in Greece.

6.44 EUR
4.32 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.87 EUR (3.37 USD) in Switzerland and 2.49 EUR (2.92 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 13.2% lower in Greece.

2.87 EUR
2.49 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 14.46 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 17.87 EUR (20.97 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 19.1% lower in Switzerland.

14.46 EUR
17.87 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.18 EUR (2.56 USD) in Switzerland and 1.08 EUR (1.27 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in Greece.

2.18 EUR
1.08 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.01 EUR (3.53 USD) in Switzerland and 1.21 EUR (1.42 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in Greece.

3.01 EUR
1.21 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 25.72 EUR (30.18 USD) in Switzerland and 12.89 EUR (15.13 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 49.9% lower in Greece.

25.72 EUR
12.89 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.92 EUR (2.25 USD) in Switzerland and 1.65 EUR (1.94 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 14.1% lower in Greece.

1.92 EUR
1.65 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.03 EUR (2.39 USD) in Switzerland and 1.05 EUR (1.23 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 48.3% lower in Greece.

2.03 EUR
1.05 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.67 EUR (3.13 USD) in Switzerland and 1.36 EUR (1.6 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in Greece.

2.67 EUR
1.36 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.48 EUR (2.91 USD) in Switzerland and 1.23 EUR (1.44 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 50.4% lower in Greece.

2.48 EUR
1.23 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.42 EUR (4.02 USD) in Switzerland and 2.48 EUR (2.91 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in Greece.

3.42 EUR
2.48 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.14 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 13.46 EUR (15.8 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 21.5% lower in Greece.

17.14 EUR
13.46 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.54 EUR (5.33 USD) in Switzerland and 2.05 EUR (2.41 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in Greece.

4.54 EUR
2.05 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.4 EUR (1.65 USD) in Switzerland and 0.93 EUR (1.09 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 33.6% lower in Greece.

1.40 EUR
0.93 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Greece - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.14 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Greece.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.89 EUR (6.91 USD) in Switzerland and 3.72 EUR (4.37 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in Greece.

5.89 EUR
3.72 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.16 EUR (6.05 USD) in Switzerland and 2.09 EUR (2.45 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 59.5% lower in Greece.

5.16 EUR
2.09 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.56 EUR (10.05 USD) in Switzerland and 5 EUR (5.87 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 41.6% lower in Greece.

8.56 EUR
5.00 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.49 EUR (8.79 USD) in Switzerland and 5 EUR (5.87 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 33.2% lower in Greece.

7.49 EUR
5.00 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.2 EUR (21.35 USD) in Switzerland and 9.5 EUR (11.15 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 47.8% lower in Greece.

18.20 EUR
9.50 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 128.44 EUR (150.72 USD) in Switzerland and 55 EUR (64.54 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 57.2% lower in Greece.

128.44 EUR
55.00 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.76 EUR (31.4 USD) in Switzerland and 15 EUR (17.6 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in Greece.

26.76 EUR
15.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.54 EUR (5.33 USD) in Switzerland and 0.55 EUR (0.65 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 87.9% lower in Greece.

4.54 EUR
0.55 EUR

Fuel

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Greece - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.16 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Greece.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.93 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 1.56 EUR (1.83 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 19.2% lower in Greece.

1.93 EUR
1.56 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.84 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 1.77 EUR (2.07 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 3.8% lower in Greece.

1.84 EUR
1.77 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.11 EUR (1.3 USD) in Switzerland and 0.88 EUR (1.04 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 20.7% lower in Greece.

1.11 EUR
0.88 EUR

Transportation

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Greece - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.52 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Greece.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 93.12 EUR (109.27 USD) in Switzerland and 30 EUR (35.2 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in Greece.

93.12 EUR
30.00 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.17 EUR (4.9 USD) in Switzerland and 1.2 EUR (1.41 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in Greece.

4.17 EUR
1.20 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 73.85 EUR (86.66 USD) in Switzerland and 15 EUR (17.6 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 79.7% lower in Greece.

73.85 EUR
15.00 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.78 EUR (3.27 USD) in Switzerland and 1 EUR (1.17 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 64% lower in Greece.

2.78 EUR
1.00 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.42 EUR (7.54 USD) in Switzerland and 4 EUR (4.69 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 37.7% lower in Greece.

6.42 EUR
4.00 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSDCHF

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 21.41 EUR (25.12 USD) in Switzerland and 9 EUR (10.56 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 58% lower in Greece.

21.41 EUR
9.00 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 76.61 EUR (89.9 USD) in Switzerland and 49.42 EUR (57.99 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in Greece.

76.61 EUR
49.42 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 43.14 EUR (50.63 USD) in Switzerland and 22.88 EUR (26.85 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 47% lower in Greece.

43.14 EUR
22.88 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Greece - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.06 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 2393 EUR (2808 USD) in Switzerland and 560.44 EUR (657.67 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Greece.

2 393 EUR
560.44 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 1968 EUR (2309.24 USD) in Switzerland and 496.43 EUR (582.55 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in Greece.

1 968 EUR
496.43 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 4379 EUR (5138.6 USD) in Switzerland and 1024 EUR (1201.42 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Greece.

4 379 EUR
1 024 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 3257 EUR (3822.39 USD) in Switzerland and 873.85 EUR (1025.45 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in Greece.

3 257 EUR
873.85 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Greece - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.69 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 20871 EUR (24491.55 USD) in Switzerland and 3216 EUR (3773.47 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 84.6% lower in Greece.

20 871 EUR
3 216 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 15998 EUR (18773.59 USD) in Switzerland and 3259 EUR (3823.93 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in Greece.

15 998 EUR
3 259 EUR

Salary

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Greece - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 6.77 times higher than in Greece.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6792 EUR (7970.53 USD) in Switzerland and 1003 EUR (1176.67 USD) in Greece. The average salary is 85.2% lower in Greece.

6 792 EUR
1 003 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDCHF

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

One star

119 EUR
66.1 EUR

Two stars

142 EUR
90.4 EUR

Three stars

206 EUR
99.5 EUR

Four stars

292 EUR
120 EUR

Five stars

533 EUR
207 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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