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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Hungary

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Grocery

EURHUFCHFUSD

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 3.91 EUR (4.58 USD) in Switzerland and 1.41 EUR (1.65 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in Hungary.

3.91 EUR
1.41 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.83 EUR (3.32 USD) in Switzerland and 1.65 EUR (1.94 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in Hungary.

2.83 EUR
1.65 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 53.85 EUR (63.11 USD) in Switzerland and 10.16 EUR (11.91 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in Hungary.

53.85 EUR
10.16 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.89 EUR (16.28 USD) in Switzerland and 5.01 EUR (5.88 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in Hungary.

13.89 EUR
5.01 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 28.17 EUR (33.02 USD) in Switzerland and 4.77 EUR (5.59 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 83.1% lower in Hungary.

28.17 EUR
4.77 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.62 EUR (11.27 USD) in Switzerland and 5.18 EUR (6.07 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in Hungary.

9.62 EUR
5.18 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.19 EUR (2.57 USD) in Switzerland and 0.89 EUR (1.05 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in Hungary.

2.19 EUR
0.89 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.41 EUR (7.51 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 3.01 EUR (3.53 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 53% lower in Hungary.

6.41 EUR
3.01 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.91 EUR (3.41 USD) in Switzerland and 1.39 EUR (1.63 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 52.2% lower in Hungary.

2.91 EUR
1.39 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 14.48 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 16.54 EUR (19.38 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 12.5% lower in Switzerland.

14.48 EUR
16.54 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.39 EUR (2.81 USD) in Switzerland and 1.25 EUR (1.47 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 47.7% lower in Hungary.

2.39 EUR
1.25 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.21 EUR (3.76 USD) in Switzerland and 1.33 EUR (1.56 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in Hungary.

3.21 EUR
1.33 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 27.56 EUR (32.31 USD) in Switzerland and 11 EUR (12.89 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 60.1% lower in Hungary.

27.56 EUR
11.00 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.79 EUR (2.1 USD) in Switzerland and 1.22 EUR (1.43 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in Hungary.

1.79 EUR
1.22 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.41 EUR (2.83 USD) in Switzerland and 1.13 EUR (1.32 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in Hungary.

2.41 EUR
1.13 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.23 EUR (3.78 USD) in Switzerland and 1.8 EUR (2.11 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 44.3% lower in Hungary.

3.23 EUR
1.80 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.59 EUR (3.03 USD) in Switzerland and 1.04 EUR (1.22 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in Hungary.

2.59 EUR
1.04 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.54 EUR (4.14 USD) in Switzerland and 1.93 EUR (2.26 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in Hungary.

3.54 EUR
1.93 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.16 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 11.77 EUR (13.8 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in Hungary.

17.16 EUR
11.77 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.6 EUR (5.4 USD) in Switzerland and 3.22 EUR (3.78 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 30% lower in Hungary.

4.60 EUR
3.22 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.42 EUR (1.67 USD) in Switzerland and 0.4 EUR (0.47 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 71.8% lower in Hungary.

1.42 EUR
0.40 EUR

Restaurant

EURHUFCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Hungary - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.19 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Hungary.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.68 EUR (6.66 USD) in Switzerland and 1.83 EUR (2.15 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in Hungary.

5.68 EUR
1.83 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.75 EUR (5.57 USD) in Switzerland and 1.16 EUR (1.36 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in Hungary.

4.75 EUR
1.16 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.55 EUR (10.02 USD) in Switzerland and 2.01 EUR (2.35 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in Hungary.

8.55 EUR
2.01 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.48 EUR (8.77 USD) in Switzerland and 2.16 EUR (2.53 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 71.1% lower in Hungary.

7.48 EUR
2.16 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 16.03 EUR (18.78 USD) in Switzerland and 6.27 EUR (7.34 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in Hungary.

16.03 EUR
6.27 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 128.21 EUR (150.27 USD) in Switzerland and 40.11 EUR (47.01 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in Hungary.

128.21 EUR
40.11 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.71 EUR (31.31 USD) in Switzerland and 8.77 EUR (10.28 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in Hungary.

26.71 EUR
8.77 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.42 EUR (5.18 USD) in Switzerland and 0.96 EUR (1.13 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 78.3% lower in Hungary.

4.42 EUR
0.96 EUR

Fuel

EURHUFCHFUSD

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 1.81 EUR (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 1.37 EUR (1.61 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 24.3% lower in Hungary.

1.81 EUR
1.37 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.75 EUR (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 22.3% lower in Hungary.

1.75 EUR
1.36 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.12 EUR (1.31 USD) in Switzerland and 0.83 EUR (0.97 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 25.9% lower in Hungary.

1.12 EUR
0.83 EUR

Transportation

EURHUFCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Hungary - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.62 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Hungary.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 97.23 EUR (113.95 USD) in Switzerland and 23.81 EUR (27.91 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in Hungary.

97.23 EUR
23.81 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.7 EUR (5.51 USD) in Switzerland and 0.88 EUR (1.03 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in Hungary.

4.70 EUR
0.88 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 85.47 EUR (100.18 USD) in Switzerland and 15.04 EUR (17.63 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 82.4% lower in Hungary.

85.47 EUR
15.04 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.34 EUR (6.26 USD) in Switzerland and 1 EUR (1.18 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in Hungary.

5.34 EUR
1.00 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.21 EUR (8.45 USD) in Switzerland and 2.51 EUR (2.94 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 65.2% lower in Hungary.

7.21 EUR
2.51 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURHUFCHFUSD

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 21.37 EUR (25.04 USD) in Switzerland and 6.27 EUR (7.34 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 70.7% lower in Hungary.

21.37 EUR
6.27 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 93.25 EUR (109.3 USD) in Switzerland and 46.75 EUR (54.8 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 49.9% lower in Hungary.

93.25 EUR
46.75 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 42.74 EUR (50.09 USD) in Switzerland and 12.71 EUR (14.89 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 70.3% lower in Hungary.

42.74 EUR
12.71 EUR

Flats for rent

EURHUFCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Hungary - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.57 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 2230 EUR (2613.53 USD) in Switzerland and 487.29 EUR (571.13 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 78.1% lower in Hungary.

2 230 EUR
487.29 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 1707 EUR (2000.45 USD) in Switzerland and 369.28 EUR (432.82 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in Hungary.

1 707 EUR
369.28 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 4140 EUR (4852.74 USD) in Switzerland and 927.05 EUR (1086.56 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 77.6% lower in Hungary.

4 140 EUR
927.05 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 2954 EUR (3462.27 USD) in Switzerland and 631.53 EUR (740.19 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Hungary.

2 954 EUR
631.53 EUR

Flats for sale

EURHUFCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Hungary - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.82 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 20531 EUR (24063.96 USD) in Switzerland and 3345 EUR (3921.06 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in Hungary.

20 531 EUR
3 345 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 12062 EUR (14137.61 USD) in Switzerland and 2256 EUR (2644.64 USD) in Hungary. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in Hungary.

12 062 EUR
2 256 EUR

Salary

EURHUFCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Hungary - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 7.05 times higher than in Hungary.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6792 EUR (7960.52 USD) in Switzerland and 963.63 EUR (1129.43 USD) in Hungary. The average salary is 85.8% lower in Hungary.

6 792 EUR
963.63 EUR

Hotels

EURHUFCHFUSD

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

One star

119 EUR
108 EUR

Two stars

142 EUR
136 EUR

Three stars

206 EUR
103 EUR

Four stars

293 EUR
138 EUR

Five stars

533 EUR
449 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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