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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Hungary

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. Hungary - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.2 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Hungary.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.79 EUR (4.48 USD) in Switzerland and 1.77 EUR (2.09 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in Hungary.

3.79 EUR
1.77 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.58 EUR (3.04 USD) in Switzerland and 1.82 EUR (2.15 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 29.5% lower in Hungary.

2.58 EUR
1.82 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 45.29 EUR (53.44 USD) in Switzerland and 12.15 EUR (14.33 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in Hungary.

45.29 EUR
12.15 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.16 EUR (15.53 USD) in Switzerland and 5.33 EUR (6.29 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 59.5% lower in Hungary.

13.16 EUR
5.33 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.72 EUR (35.07 USD) in Switzerland and 5.75 EUR (6.79 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 80.7% lower in Hungary.

29.72 EUR
5.75 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.87 EUR (11.65 USD) in Switzerland and 6.39 EUR (7.54 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in Hungary.

9.87 EUR
6.39 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.36 EUR (2.78 USD) in Switzerland and 1.1 EUR (1.3 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in Hungary.

2.36 EUR
1.10 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.6 EUR (7.79 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 2.84 EUR (3.36 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 57% lower in Hungary.

6.60 EUR
2.84 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.94 EUR (3.47 USD) in Switzerland and 1.58 EUR (1.86 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in Hungary.

2.94 EUR
1.58 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 14.38 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 16.42 EUR (19.38 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 12.4% lower in Switzerland.

14.38 EUR
16.42 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.24 EUR (2.64 USD) in Switzerland and 1.44 EUR (1.7 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 35.7% lower in Hungary.

2.24 EUR
1.44 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.08 EUR (3.64 USD) in Switzerland and 1.59 EUR (1.88 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in Hungary.

3.08 EUR
1.59 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 26.35 EUR (31.1 USD) in Switzerland and 9.27 EUR (10.93 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in Hungary.

26.35 EUR
9.27 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.96 EUR (2.32 USD) in Switzerland and 1.17 EUR (1.38 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 40.3% lower in Hungary.

1.96 EUR
1.17 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.08 EUR (2.46 USD) in Switzerland and 1.14 EUR (1.35 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Hungary.

2.08 EUR
1.14 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.73 EUR (3.22 USD) in Switzerland and 1.98 EUR (2.33 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in Hungary.

2.73 EUR
1.98 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.54 EUR (3 USD) in Switzerland and 1.06 EUR (1.25 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Hungary.

2.54 EUR
1.06 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.51 EUR (4.14 USD) in Switzerland and 1.97 EUR (2.32 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in Hungary.

3.51 EUR
1.97 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.04 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 11.7 EUR (13.8 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in Hungary.

17.04 EUR
11.70 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.65 EUR (5.49 USD) in Switzerland and 3.33 EUR (3.93 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in Hungary.

4.65 EUR
3.33 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.44 EUR (1.7 USD) in Switzerland and 0.51 EUR (0.61 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in Hungary.

1.44 EUR
0.51 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Hungary - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.46 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Hungary.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 6.03 EUR (7.12 USD) in Switzerland and 2.57 EUR (3.04 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 57.4% lower in Hungary.

6.03 EUR
2.57 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.29 EUR (6.24 USD) in Switzerland and 1.63 EUR (1.92 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Hungary.

5.29 EUR
1.63 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.77 EUR (10.35 USD) in Switzerland and 2.66 EUR (3.14 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in Hungary.

8.77 EUR
2.66 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.68 EUR (9.06 USD) in Switzerland and 2.66 EUR (3.14 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 65.4% lower in Hungary.

7.68 EUR
2.66 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.64 EUR (22 USD) in Switzerland and 7.99 EUR (9.43 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 57.1% lower in Hungary.

18.64 EUR
7.99 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 131.61 EUR (155.28 USD) in Switzerland and 55.95 EUR (66.02 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in Hungary.

131.61 EUR
55.95 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 27.42 EUR (32.35 USD) in Switzerland and 10.66 EUR (12.57 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in Hungary.

27.42 EUR
10.66 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.65 EUR (5.49 USD) in Switzerland and 1.22 EUR (1.44 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in Hungary.

4.65 EUR
1.22 EUR

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Hungary - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.25 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Hungary.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.92 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 1.5 EUR (1.77 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 21.9% lower in Hungary.

1.92 EUR
1.50 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.83 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 1.5 EUR (1.77 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 18% lower in Hungary.

1.83 EUR
1.50 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.1 EUR (1.3 USD) in Switzerland and 0.88 EUR (1.04 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 20% lower in Hungary.

1.10 EUR
0.88 EUR

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Hungary - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.94 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Hungary.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 95.41 EUR (112.58 USD) in Switzerland and 23.98 EUR (28.29 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in Hungary.

95.41 EUR
23.98 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.28 EUR (5.05 USD) in Switzerland and 1.2 EUR (1.41 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 72% lower in Hungary.

4.28 EUR
1.20 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 75.67 EUR (89.29 USD) in Switzerland and 17.58 EUR (20.75 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Hungary.

75.67 EUR
17.58 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.85 EUR (3.36 USD) in Switzerland and 1.17 EUR (1.38 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Hungary.

2.85 EUR
1.17 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.58 EUR (7.76 USD) in Switzerland and 2.93 EUR (3.46 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Hungary.

6.58 EUR
2.93 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 21.93 EUR (25.88 USD) in Switzerland and 8.26 EUR (9.75 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Hungary.

21.93 EUR
8.26 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 78.5 EUR (92.63 USD) in Switzerland and 57.74 EUR (68.13 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 26.4% lower in Hungary.

78.50 EUR
57.74 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 44.21 EUR (52.16 USD) in Switzerland and 20.18 EUR (23.82 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in Hungary.

44.21 EUR
20.18 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Hungary - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.73 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Hungary.

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 2452 EUR (2893.06 USD) in Switzerland and 673.01 EUR (794.09 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in Hungary.

2 452 EUR
673.01 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 2016 EUR (2379.19 USD) in Switzerland and 511.01 EUR (602.94 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in Hungary.

2 016 EUR
511.01 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 4487 EUR (5294.27 USD) in Switzerland and 1225 EUR (1445.84 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in Hungary.

4 487 EUR
1 225 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 3338 EUR (3938.18 USD) in Switzerland and 887.61 EUR (1047.3 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 73.4% lower in Hungary.

3 338 EUR
887.61 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Hungary - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.22 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Hungary.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 21386 EUR (25233.47 USD) in Switzerland and 4364 EUR (5149.68 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in Hungary.

21 386 EUR
4 364 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 16393 EUR (19342.3 USD) in Switzerland and 2868 EUR (3383.51 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 82.5% lower in Hungary.

16 393 EUR
2 868 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Hungary - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 5.28 times higher than in Hungary.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6960 EUR (8211.98 USD) in Switzerland and 1318 EUR (1554.75 USD) in Hungary. The average salary is 81.1% lower in Hungary.

6 960 EUR
1 318 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

118 EUR
107 EUR

Two stars

141 EUR
135 EUR

Three stars

205 EUR
102 EUR

Four stars

291 EUR
137 EUR

Five stars

530 EUR
446 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 • Hungary: 8 cities, 178 hotels

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