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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Croatia

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

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Switzerland vs. Croatia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.18 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Croatia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 15.82 PLN (4.35 USD) in Switzerland and 6.78 PLN (1.86 USD) in Croatia. The price of this product is 57.1% lower in Croatia.

15.82 PLN
6.78 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 10.75 PLN (2.96 USD) in Switzerland and 6.31 PLN (1.74 USD) in Croatia. The price of this product is 41.3% lower in Croatia.

10.75 PLN
6.31 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 188.86 PLN (51.96 USD) in Switzerland and 46.45 PLN (12.78 USD) in Croatia. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Croatia.

188.86 PLN
46.45 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 54.87 PLN (15.1 USD) in Switzerland and 29.64 PLN (8.15 USD) in Croatia. The price of this product is 46% lower in Croatia.

54.87 PLN
29.64 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 123.92 PLN (34.09 USD) in Switzerland and 36.42 PLN (10.02 USD) in Croatia. The price of this product is 70.6% lower in Croatia.

123.92 PLN
36.42 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 41.15 PLN (11.32 USD) in Switzerland and 21.17 PLN (5.82 USD) in Croatia. The price of this product is 48.6% lower in Croatia.

41.15 PLN
21.17 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.83 PLN (2.7 USD) in Switzerland and 6.82 PLN (1.88 USD) in Croatia. The price of this product is 30.6% lower in Croatia.

9.83 PLN
6.82 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.53 PLN (7.57 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 13.51 PLN (3.72 USD) in Croatia. The price of this product is 50.9% lower in Croatia.

27.53 PLN
13.51 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.26 PLN (3.37 USD) in Switzerland and 8.13 PLN (2.24 USD) in Croatia. The price of this product is 33.7% lower in Croatia.

12.26 PLN
8.13 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 61.68 PLN (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 66.59 PLN (18.32 USD) in Croatia. The price of this product is 7.4% lower in Switzerland.

61.68 PLN
66.59 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 9.33 PLN (2.57 USD) in Switzerland and 4.66 PLN (1.28 USD) in Croatia. The price of this product is 50.1% lower in Croatia.

9.33 PLN
4.66 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 12.85 PLN (3.54 USD) in Switzerland and 7.03 PLN (1.93 USD) in Croatia. The price of this product is 45.3% lower in Croatia.

12.85 PLN
7.03 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 109.88 PLN (30.23 USD) in Switzerland and 44.93 PLN (12.36 USD) in Croatia. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in Croatia.

109.88 PLN
44.93 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 8.19 PLN (2.25 USD) in Switzerland and 4.78 PLN (1.32 USD) in Croatia. The price of this product is 41.6% lower in Croatia.

8.19 PLN
4.78 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.69 PLN (2.39 USD) in Switzerland and 5 PLN (1.37 USD) in Croatia. The price of this product is 42.5% lower in Croatia.

8.69 PLN
5.00 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.39 PLN (3.13 USD) in Switzerland and 7.62 PLN (2.1 USD) in Croatia. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in Croatia.

11.39 PLN
7.62 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 10.61 PLN (2.92 USD) in Switzerland and 5.12 PLN (1.41 USD) in Croatia. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in Croatia.

10.61 PLN
5.12 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 14.63 PLN (4.03 USD) in Switzerland and 10.29 PLN (2.83 USD) in Croatia. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in Croatia.

14.63 PLN
10.29 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

73.09 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.39 PLN (5.33 USD) in Switzerland and 11.31 PLN (3.11 USD) in Croatia. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in Croatia.

19.39 PLN
11.31 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 5.99 PLN (1.65 USD) in Switzerland and 4.91 PLN (1.35 USD) in Croatia. The price of this product is 18% lower in Croatia.

5.99 PLN
4.91 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Croatia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.25 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Croatia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 25.15 PLN (6.92 USD) in Switzerland and 9.1 PLN (2.5 USD) in Croatia. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in Croatia.

25.15 PLN
9.10 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 22.04 PLN (6.06 USD) in Switzerland and 11.22 PLN (3.09 USD) in Croatia. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in Croatia.

22.04 PLN
11.22 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.58 PLN (10.06 USD) in Switzerland and 13.55 PLN (3.73 USD) in Croatia. The price of this product is 63% lower in Croatia.

36.58 PLN
13.55 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 32.01 PLN (8.81 USD) in Switzerland and 16.94 PLN (4.66 USD) in Croatia. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in Croatia.

32.01 PLN
16.94 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 77.74 PLN (21.39 USD) in Switzerland and 33.88 PLN (9.32 USD) in Croatia. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in Croatia.

77.74 PLN
33.88 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 548.73 PLN (150.97 USD) in Switzerland and 254.07 PLN (69.9 USD) in Croatia. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Croatia.

548.73 PLN
254.07 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 114.32 PLN (31.45 USD) in Switzerland and 42.34 PLN (11.65 USD) in Croatia. The price of this product is 63% lower in Croatia.

114.32 PLN
42.34 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 19.39 PLN (5.33 USD) in Switzerland and 8.98 PLN (2.47 USD) in Croatia. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Croatia.

19.39 PLN
8.98 PLN

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Croatia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.33 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Croatia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 8.24 PLN (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 6.19 PLN (1.7 USD) in Croatia. The price of this product is 24.9% lower in Croatia.

8.24 PLN
6.19 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.85 PLN (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 6.36 PLN (1.75 USD) in Croatia. The price of this product is 19% lower in Croatia.

7.85 PLN
6.36 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.72 PLN (1.3 USD) in Switzerland and 3.14 PLN (0.86 USD) in Croatia. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in Croatia.

4.72 PLN
3.14 PLN

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Croatia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.92 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Croatia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 397.83 PLN (109.45 USD) in Switzerland and 211.72 PLN (58.25 USD) in Croatia. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in Croatia.

397.83 PLN
211.72 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 17.83 PLN (4.91 USD) in Switzerland and 2.24 PLN (0.62 USD) in Croatia. The price of this product is 87.4% lower in Croatia.

17.83 PLN
2.24 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 315.52 PLN (86.81 USD) in Switzerland and 37.69 PLN (10.37 USD) in Croatia. The price of this product is 88.1% lower in Croatia.

315.52 PLN
37.69 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 11.89 PLN (3.27 USD) in Switzerland and 4.02 PLN (1.11 USD) in Croatia. The price of this product is 66.2% lower in Croatia.

11.89 PLN
4.02 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 27.44 PLN (7.55 USD) in Switzerland and 8.47 PLN (2.33 USD) in Croatia. The price of this product is 69.1% lower in Croatia.

27.44 PLN
8.47 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 91.46 PLN (25.16 USD) in Switzerland and 32.61 PLN (8.97 USD) in Croatia. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in Croatia.

91.46 PLN
32.61 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 327.32 PLN (90.05 USD) in Switzerland and 180.68 PLN (49.71 USD) in Croatia. The price of this product is 44.8% lower in Croatia.

327.32 PLN
180.68 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 184.33 PLN (50.71 USD) in Switzerland and 52 PLN (14.31 USD) in Croatia. The price of this product is 71.8% lower in Croatia.

184.33 PLN
52.00 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Croatia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.4 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Croatia.

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 10223 PLN (2812.68 USD) in Switzerland and 3165 PLN (870.83 USD) in Croatia. The price of this product is 69% lower in Croatia.

10 223 PLN
3 165 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 8408 PLN (2313.09 USD) in Switzerland and 2490 PLN (684.94 USD) in Croatia. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in Croatia.

8 408 PLN
2 490 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 18709 PLN (5147.17 USD) in Switzerland and 5482 PLN (1508.25 USD) in Croatia. The price of this product is 70.7% lower in Croatia.

18 709 PLN
5 482 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 13917 PLN (3828.76 USD) in Switzerland and 3925 PLN (1079.86 USD) in Croatia. The price of this product is 71.8% lower in Croatia.

13 917 PLN
3 925 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Croatia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.79 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Croatia.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 89169 PLN (24532.38 USD) in Switzerland and 19783 PLN (5442.72 USD) in Croatia. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in Croatia.

89 169 PLN
19 783 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 68351 PLN (18804.88 USD) in Switzerland and 13127 PLN (3611.48 USD) in Croatia. The price of this product is 80.8% lower in Croatia.

68 351 PLN
13 127 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Croatia - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 4.21 times higher than in Croatia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 29019 PLN (7983.82 USD) in Switzerland and 6889 PLN (1895.38 USD) in Croatia. The average salary is 76.3% lower in Croatia.

29 019 PLN
6 889 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

506 PLN
568 PLN

Two stars

605 PLN
511 PLN

Three stars

879 PLN
472 PLN

Four stars

1 248 PLN
621 PLN

Five stars

2 271 PLN
930 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 • Croatia: 14 cities, 270 hotels

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