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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

PLNCHFUSDEUR

Switzerland vs. Greece - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.85 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Greece.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 15.79 PLN (4.39 USD) in Switzerland and 8.39 PLN (2.33 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 46.9% lower in Greece.

15.79 PLN
8.39 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 10.73 PLN (2.98 USD) in Switzerland and 7.79 PLN (2.17 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 27.4% lower in Greece.

10.73 PLN
7.79 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 188.52 PLN (52.42 USD) in Switzerland and 55.68 PLN (15.48 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in Greece.

188.52 PLN
55.68 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 54.78 PLN (15.23 USD) in Switzerland and 36.19 PLN (10.06 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 33.9% lower in Greece.

54.78 PLN
36.19 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 123.7 PLN (34.4 USD) in Switzerland and 40.27 PLN (11.2 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 67.4% lower in Greece.

123.70 PLN
40.27 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 41.08 PLN (11.42 USD) in Switzerland and 20.86 PLN (5.8 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 49.2% lower in Greece.

41.08 PLN
20.86 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.81 PLN (2.73 USD) in Switzerland and 7.71 PLN (2.14 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 21.4% lower in Greece.

9.81 PLN
7.71 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.48 PLN (7.64 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 18.39 PLN (5.11 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in Greece.

27.48 PLN
18.39 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.23 PLN (3.4 USD) in Switzerland and 10.6 PLN (2.95 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 13.3% lower in Greece.

12.23 PLN
10.60 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 61.03 PLN (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 75.41 PLN (20.97 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 19.1% lower in Switzerland.

61.03 PLN
75.41 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 9.31 PLN (2.59 USD) in Switzerland and 4.6 PLN (1.28 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Greece.

9.31 PLN
4.60 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 12.83 PLN (3.57 USD) in Switzerland and 5.15 PLN (1.43 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in Greece.

12.83 PLN
5.15 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 109.69 PLN (30.5 USD) in Switzerland and 54.87 PLN (15.26 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 50% lower in Greece.

109.69 PLN
54.87 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 8.17 PLN (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 7.02 PLN (1.95 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 14.1% lower in Greece.

8.17 PLN
7.02 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.67 PLN (2.41 USD) in Switzerland and 4.47 PLN (1.24 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in Greece.

8.67 PLN
4.47 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.37 PLN (3.16 USD) in Switzerland and 5.79 PLN (1.61 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in Greece.

11.37 PLN
5.79 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 10.59 PLN (2.94 USD) in Switzerland and 5.24 PLN (1.46 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in Greece.

10.59 PLN
5.24 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 14.61 PLN (4.06 USD) in Switzerland and 10.56 PLN (2.94 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 27.7% lower in Greece.

14.61 PLN
10.56 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 72.32 PLN (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 56.82 PLN (15.8 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 21.4% lower in Greece.

72.32 PLN
56.82 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.35 PLN (5.38 USD) in Switzerland and 8.73 PLN (2.43 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in Greece.

19.35 PLN
8.73 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 5.98 PLN (1.66 USD) in Switzerland and 3.96 PLN (1.1 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in Greece.

5.98 PLN
3.96 PLN

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 25.11 PLN (6.98 USD) in Switzerland and 15.84 PLN (4.4 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 36.9% lower in Greece.

25.11 PLN
15.84 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 22 PLN (6.12 USD) in Switzerland and 8.9 PLN (2.47 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 59.5% lower in Greece.

22.00 PLN
8.90 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.52 PLN (10.15 USD) in Switzerland and 21.29 PLN (5.92 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in Greece.

36.52 PLN
21.29 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 31.95 PLN (8.89 USD) in Switzerland and 21.29 PLN (5.92 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 33.4% lower in Greece.

31.95 PLN
21.29 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 77.6 PLN (21.58 USD) in Switzerland and 40.44 PLN (11.25 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in Greece.

77.60 PLN
40.44 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 547.76 PLN (152.32 USD) in Switzerland and 234.14 PLN (65.11 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in Greece.

547.76 PLN
234.14 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 114.12 PLN (31.73 USD) in Switzerland and 63.86 PLN (17.76 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 44% lower in Greece.

114.12 PLN
63.86 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 19.35 PLN (5.38 USD) in Switzerland and 2.34 PLN (0.65 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 87.9% lower in Greece.

19.35 PLN
2.34 PLN

Fuel

PLNCHFUSDEUR

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 8.15 PLN (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 6.59 PLN (1.83 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 19.1% lower in Greece.

8.15 PLN
6.59 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.77 PLN (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 7.46 PLN (2.07 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 4% lower in Greece.

7.77 PLN
7.46 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.67 PLN (1.3 USD) in Switzerland and 3.73 PLN (1.04 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 20.1% lower in Greece.

4.67 PLN
3.73 PLN

Transportation

PLNCHFUSDEUR

Switzerland vs. Greece - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.53 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Greece.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 397.13 PLN (110.43 USD) in Switzerland and 127.71 PLN (35.51 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in Greece.

397.13 PLN
127.71 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 17.8 PLN (4.95 USD) in Switzerland and 5.11 PLN (1.42 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 71.3% lower in Greece.

17.80 PLN
5.11 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 314.96 PLN (87.58 USD) in Switzerland and 63.86 PLN (17.76 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 79.7% lower in Greece.

314.96 PLN
63.86 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 11.87 PLN (3.3 USD) in Switzerland and 4.26 PLN (1.18 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Greece.

11.87 PLN
4.26 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 27.39 PLN (7.62 USD) in Switzerland and 17.03 PLN (4.74 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 37.8% lower in Greece.

27.39 PLN
17.03 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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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 91.29 PLN (25.39 USD) in Switzerland and 38.31 PLN (10.65 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 58% lower in Greece.

91.29 PLN
38.31 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 326.74 PLN (90.86 USD) in Switzerland and 210.39 PLN (58.5 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 35.6% lower in Greece.

326.74 PLN
210.39 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 184 PLN (51.17 USD) in Switzerland and 97.4 PLN (27.08 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in Greece.

184.00 PLN
97.40 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNCHFUSDEUR

Switzerland vs. Greece - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.07 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 10205 PLN (2837.78 USD) in Switzerland and 2386 PLN (663.44 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Greece.

10 205 PLN
2 386 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 8393 PLN (2333.73 USD) in Switzerland and 2113 PLN (587.66 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in Greece.

8 393 PLN
2 113 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 18676 PLN (5193.1 USD) in Switzerland and 4359 PLN (1211.97 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in Greece.

18 676 PLN
4 359 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 13892 PLN (3862.93 USD) in Switzerland and 3720 PLN (1034.45 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in Greece.

13 892 PLN
3 720 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNCHFUSDEUR

Switzerland vs. Greece - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.71 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 89012 PLN (24751.28 USD) in Switzerland and 13689 PLN (3806.59 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 84.6% lower in Greece.

89 012 PLN
13 689 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 68230 PLN (18972.68 USD) in Switzerland and 13872 PLN (3857.49 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 79.7% lower in Greece.

68 230 PLN
13 872 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Greece - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 6.79 times higher than in Greece.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 28968 PLN (8055.06 USD) in Switzerland and 4269 PLN (1187 USD) in Greece. The average salary is 85.3% lower in Greece.

28 968 PLN
4 269 PLN

Hotels

PLNCHFUSDEUR

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

One star

501 PLN
279 PLN

Two stars

599 PLN
381 PLN

Three stars

869 PLN
420 PLN

Four stars

1 234 PLN
505 PLN

Five stars

2 247 PLN
872 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 • Greece: 12 cities, 295 hotels

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