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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

PLNHUFEURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Hungary - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.22 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Hungary.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 15.85 PLN (4.35 USD) in Switzerland and 7.24 PLN (1.98 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in Hungary.

15.85 PLN
7.24 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 10.77 PLN (2.95 USD) in Switzerland and 7.43 PLN (2.04 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 31% lower in Hungary.

10.77 PLN
7.43 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 189.21 PLN (51.91 USD) in Switzerland and 49.6 PLN (13.61 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in Hungary.

189.21 PLN
49.60 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 54.98 PLN (15.08 USD) in Switzerland and 21.76 PLN (5.97 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 60.4% lower in Hungary.

54.98 PLN
21.76 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 124.16 PLN (34.06 USD) in Switzerland and 23.49 PLN (6.44 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in Hungary.

124.16 PLN
23.49 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 41.23 PLN (11.31 USD) in Switzerland and 26.11 PLN (7.16 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 36.7% lower in Hungary.

41.23 PLN
26.11 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.85 PLN (2.7 USD) in Switzerland and 4.51 PLN (1.24 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 54.2% lower in Hungary.

9.85 PLN
4.51 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.58 PLN (7.57 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 11.61 PLN (3.19 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in Hungary.

27.58 PLN
11.61 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.28 PLN (3.37 USD) in Switzerland and 6.44 PLN (1.77 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in Hungary.

12.28 PLN
6.44 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 61.86 PLN (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 70.64 PLN (19.38 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 12.4% lower in Switzerland.

61.86 PLN
70.64 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 9.35 PLN (2.56 USD) in Switzerland and 5.87 PLN (1.61 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in Hungary.

9.35 PLN
5.87 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 12.87 PLN (3.53 USD) in Switzerland and 6.49 PLN (1.78 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 49.6% lower in Hungary.

12.87 PLN
6.49 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 110.09 PLN (30.2 USD) in Switzerland and 37.84 PLN (10.38 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in Hungary.

110.09 PLN
37.84 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 8.2 PLN (2.25 USD) in Switzerland and 4.77 PLN (1.31 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in Hungary.

8.20 PLN
4.77 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.7 PLN (2.39 USD) in Switzerland and 4.67 PLN (1.28 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in Hungary.

8.70 PLN
4.67 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.41 PLN (3.13 USD) in Switzerland and 8.08 PLN (2.22 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 29.2% lower in Hungary.

11.41 PLN
8.08 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 10.63 PLN (2.92 USD) in Switzerland and 4.33 PLN (1.19 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in Hungary.

10.63 PLN
4.33 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 14.66 PLN (4.02 USD) in Switzerland and 8.04 PLN (2.21 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Hungary.

14.66 PLN
8.04 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 73.3 PLN (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 50.3 PLN (13.8 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in Hungary.

73.30 PLN
50.30 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.43 PLN (5.33 USD) in Switzerland and 13.59 PLN (3.73 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 30.1% lower in Hungary.

19.43 PLN
13.59 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6 PLN (1.65 USD) in Switzerland and 2.1 PLN (0.57 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 65% lower in Hungary.

6.00 PLN
2.10 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Hungary - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.52 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Hungary.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 25.2 PLN (6.91 USD) in Switzerland and 10.51 PLN (2.88 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Hungary.

25.20 PLN
10.51 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 22.08 PLN (6.06 USD) in Switzerland and 6.66 PLN (1.83 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 69.8% lower in Hungary.

22.08 PLN
6.66 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.65 PLN (10.05 USD) in Switzerland and 10.88 PLN (2.98 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 70.3% lower in Hungary.

36.65 PLN
10.88 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 32.07 PLN (8.8 USD) in Switzerland and 10.88 PLN (2.98 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in Hungary.

32.07 PLN
10.88 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 77.88 PLN (21.37 USD) in Switzerland and 32.64 PLN (8.95 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in Hungary.

77.88 PLN
32.64 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 549.77 PLN (150.82 USD) in Switzerland and 228.48 PLN (62.68 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 58.4% lower in Hungary.

549.77 PLN
228.48 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 114.54 PLN (31.42 USD) in Switzerland and 43.52 PLN (11.94 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 62% lower in Hungary.

114.54 PLN
43.52 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 19.43 PLN (5.33 USD) in Switzerland and 4.98 PLN (1.37 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in Hungary.

19.43 PLN
4.98 PLN

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 8.26 PLN (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 6.46 PLN (1.77 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 21.8% lower in Hungary.

8.26 PLN
6.46 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.88 PLN (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 6.44 PLN (1.77 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 18.3% lower in Hungary.

7.88 PLN
6.44 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.74 PLN (1.3 USD) in Switzerland and 3.79 PLN (1.04 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 20% lower in Hungary.

4.74 PLN
3.79 PLN

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Hungary - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.03 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Hungary.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 398.58 PLN (109.35 USD) in Switzerland and 97.92 PLN (26.86 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Hungary.

398.58 PLN
97.92 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 17.87 PLN (4.9 USD) in Switzerland and 4.9 PLN (1.34 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in Hungary.

17.87 PLN
4.90 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 316.12 PLN (86.72 USD) in Switzerland and 71.81 PLN (19.7 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in Hungary.

316.12 PLN
71.81 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 11.91 PLN (3.27 USD) in Switzerland and 4.79 PLN (1.31 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in Hungary.

11.91 PLN
4.79 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 27.49 PLN (7.54 USD) in Switzerland and 11.97 PLN (3.28 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in Hungary.

27.49 PLN
11.97 PLN

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 91.63 PLN (25.14 USD) in Switzerland and 33.73 PLN (9.25 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Hungary.

91.63 PLN
33.73 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 327.94 PLN (89.97 USD) in Switzerland and 235.78 PLN (64.68 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 28.1% lower in Hungary.

327.94 PLN
235.78 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 184.68 PLN (50.66 USD) in Switzerland and 82.43 PLN (22.61 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in Hungary.

184.68 PLN
82.43 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Hungary - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.81 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 10243 PLN (2809.97 USD) in Switzerland and 2748 PLN (753.97 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in Hungary.

10 243 PLN
2 748 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 8423 PLN (2310.86 USD) in Switzerland and 2087 PLN (572.48 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in Hungary.

8 423 PLN
2 087 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 18744 PLN (5142.2 USD) in Switzerland and 5004 PLN (1372.79 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Hungary.

18 744 PLN
5 004 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 13943 PLN (3825.07 USD) in Switzerland and 3625 PLN (994.39 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 74% lower in Hungary.

13 943 PLN
3 625 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Hungary - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.34 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 89337 PLN (24508.69 USD) in Switzerland and 17823 PLN (4889.49 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 80% lower in Hungary.

89 337 PLN
17 823 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 68480 PLN (18786.73 USD) in Switzerland and 11710 PLN (3212.56 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 82.9% lower in Hungary.

68 480 PLN
11 710 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Hungary - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 5.4 times higher than in Hungary.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 29074 PLN (7976.11 USD) in Switzerland and 5381 PLN (1476.19 USD) in Hungary. The average salary is 81.5% lower in Hungary.

29 074 PLN
5 381 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

507 PLN
459 PLN

Two stars

607 PLN
580 PLN

Three stars

881 PLN
440 PLN

Four stars

1 251 PLN
588 PLN

Five stars

2 278 PLN
1 918 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 • Hungary: 8 cities, 178 hotels

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