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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

PLNUSDHUFEURCHF

Switzerland vs. Hungary - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.42 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Hungary.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 16.75 PLN (4.45 USD) in Switzerland and 5.97 PLN (1.59 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in Hungary.

16.75 PLN
5.97 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 12.13 PLN (3.22 USD) in Switzerland and 7 PLN (1.86 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in Hungary.

12.13 PLN
7.00 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 230.65 PLN (61.31 USD) in Switzerland and 43.07 PLN (11.45 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in Hungary.

230.65 PLN
43.07 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 59.49 PLN (15.82 USD) in Switzerland and 21.24 PLN (5.65 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in Hungary.

59.49 PLN
21.24 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 120.68 PLN (32.08 USD) in Switzerland and 20.21 PLN (5.37 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Hungary.

120.68 PLN
20.21 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 41.19 PLN (10.95 USD) in Switzerland and 21.93 PLN (5.83 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in Hungary.

41.19 PLN
21.93 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.38 PLN (2.49 USD) in Switzerland and 3.78 PLN (1.01 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 59.7% lower in Hungary.

9.38 PLN
3.78 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.46 PLN (7.3 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 12.77 PLN (3.39 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Hungary.

27.46 PLN
12.77 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.45 PLN (3.31 USD) in Switzerland and 5.91 PLN (1.57 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 52.5% lower in Hungary.

12.45 PLN
5.91 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 63.84 PLN (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 72.9 PLN (19.38 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 12.4% lower in Switzerland.

63.84 PLN
72.90 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.25 PLN (2.73 USD) in Switzerland and 5.3 PLN (1.41 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 48.3% lower in Hungary.

10.25 PLN
5.30 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 13.73 PLN (3.65 USD) in Switzerland and 5.64 PLN (1.5 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Hungary.

13.73 PLN
5.64 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 118.07 PLN (31.39 USD) in Switzerland and 46.61 PLN (12.39 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in Hungary.

118.07 PLN
46.61 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 7.69 PLN (2.04 USD) in Switzerland and 5.17 PLN (1.37 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 32.8% lower in Hungary.

7.69 PLN
5.17 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 10.34 PLN (2.75 USD) in Switzerland and 4.78 PLN (1.27 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in Hungary.

10.34 PLN
4.78 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 13.82 PLN (3.67 USD) in Switzerland and 7.63 PLN (2.03 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 44.8% lower in Hungary.

13.82 PLN
7.63 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 11.07 PLN (2.94 USD) in Switzerland and 4.4 PLN (1.17 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in Hungary.

11.07 PLN
4.40 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 15.15 PLN (4.03 USD) in Switzerland and 8.16 PLN (2.17 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in Hungary.

15.15 PLN
8.16 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 75.65 PLN (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 51.91 PLN (13.8 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in Hungary.

75.65 PLN
51.91 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.72 PLN (5.24 USD) in Switzerland and 13.65 PLN (3.63 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 30.8% lower in Hungary.

19.72 PLN
13.65 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.09 PLN (1.62 USD) in Switzerland and 1.71 PLN (0.45 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Hungary.

6.09 PLN
1.71 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Hungary - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.23 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Hungary.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 24.35 PLN (6.47 USD) in Switzerland and 7.77 PLN (2.07 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Hungary.

24.35 PLN
7.77 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 20.36 PLN (5.41 USD) in Switzerland and 4.92 PLN (1.31 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in Hungary.

20.36 PLN
4.92 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.61 PLN (9.73 USD) in Switzerland and 8.5 PLN (2.26 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Hungary.

36.61 PLN
8.50 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 32.03 PLN (8.52 USD) in Switzerland and 9.13 PLN (2.43 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in Hungary.

32.03 PLN
9.13 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 68.65 PLN (18.25 USD) in Switzerland and 26.55 PLN (7.06 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in Hungary.

68.65 PLN
26.55 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 549.16 PLN (145.99 USD) in Switzerland and 169.93 PLN (45.17 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 69.1% lower in Hungary.

549.16 PLN
169.93 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 114.41 PLN (30.41 USD) in Switzerland and 37.17 PLN (9.88 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 67.5% lower in Hungary.

114.41 PLN
37.17 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 18.95 PLN (5.04 USD) in Switzerland and 4.08 PLN (1.08 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in Hungary.

18.95 PLN
4.08 PLN

Fuel

PLNUSDHUFEURCHF

Switzerland vs. Hungary - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.31 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Hungary.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 7.97 PLN (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 6.05 PLN (1.61 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 24.1% lower in Hungary.

7.97 PLN
6.05 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.7 PLN (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 5.98 PLN (1.59 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 22.3% lower in Hungary.

7.70 PLN
5.98 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.93 PLN (1.31 USD) in Switzerland and 3.66 PLN (0.97 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 25.8% lower in Hungary.

4.93 PLN
3.66 PLN

Transportation

PLNUSDHUFEURCHF

Switzerland vs. Hungary - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.67 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Hungary.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 416.45 PLN (110.71 USD) in Switzerland and 100.9 PLN (26.82 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in Hungary.

416.45 PLN
100.90 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 20.14 PLN (5.35 USD) in Switzerland and 3.72 PLN (0.99 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in Hungary.

20.14 PLN
3.72 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 366.11 PLN (97.32 USD) in Switzerland and 63.72 PLN (16.94 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in Hungary.

366.11 PLN
63.72 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 22.88 PLN (6.08 USD) in Switzerland and 4.25 PLN (1.13 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 81.4% lower in Hungary.

22.88 PLN
4.25 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 30.89 PLN (8.21 USD) in Switzerland and 10.62 PLN (2.82 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in Hungary.

30.89 PLN
10.62 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNUSDHUFEURCHF

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 91.53 PLN (24.33 USD) in Switzerland and 26.55 PLN (7.06 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 71% lower in Hungary.

91.53 PLN
26.55 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 399.42 PLN (106.18 USD) in Switzerland and 198.1 PLN (52.66 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 50.4% lower in Hungary.

399.42 PLN
198.10 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 183.05 PLN (48.66 USD) in Switzerland and 53.84 PLN (14.31 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 70.6% lower in Hungary.

183.05 PLN
53.84 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Hungary - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.62 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 9551 PLN (2539.04 USD) in Switzerland and 2065 PLN (548.86 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in Hungary.

9 551 PLN
2 065 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 7311 PLN (1943.43 USD) in Switzerland and 1565 PLN (415.94 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Hungary.

7 311 PLN
1 565 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 17735 PLN (4714.43 USD) in Switzerland and 3928 PLN (1044.19 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Hungary.

17 735 PLN
3 928 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 12653 PLN (3363.59 USD) in Switzerland and 2676 PLN (711.33 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 78.9% lower in Hungary.

12 653 PLN
2 676 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNUSDHUFEURCHF

Switzerland vs. Hungary - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.88 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 87943 PLN (23378.1 USD) in Switzerland and 14175 PLN (3768.18 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in Hungary.

87 943 PLN
14 175 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 51667 PLN (13734.67 USD) in Switzerland and 9561 PLN (2541.53 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in Hungary.

51 667 PLN
9 561 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Hungary - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 7.13 times higher than in Hungary.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 29092 PLN (7733.64 USD) in Switzerland and 4083 PLN (1085.39 USD) in Hungary. The average salary is 86% lower in Hungary.

29 092 PLN
4 083 PLN

Hotels

PLNUSDHUFEURCHF

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

One star

524 PLN
474 PLN

Two stars

626 PLN
599 PLN

Three stars

909 PLN
454 PLN

Four stars

1 291 PLN
607 PLN

Five stars

2 351 PLN
1 979 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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