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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Ireland

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

PLNCHFUSDEUR

Switzerland vs. Ireland - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.37 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Ireland.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 15.98 PLN (4.46 USD) in Switzerland and 12.41 PLN (3.47 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 22.3% lower in Ireland.

15.98 PLN
12.41 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 10.85 PLN (3.03 USD) in Switzerland and 7.85 PLN (2.19 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Ireland.

10.85 PLN
7.85 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 190.71 PLN (53.25 USD) in Switzerland and 50.46 PLN (14.09 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in Ireland.

190.71 PLN
50.46 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 55.41 PLN (15.47 USD) in Switzerland and 50.67 PLN (14.15 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 8.6% lower in Ireland.

55.41 PLN
50.67 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 125.14 PLN (34.94 USD) in Switzerland and 42.22 PLN (11.79 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in Ireland.

125.14 PLN
42.22 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 41.56 PLN (11.6 USD) in Switzerland and 76 PLN (21.22 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 45.3% lower in Switzerland.

41.56 PLN
76.00 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.93 PLN (2.77 USD) in Switzerland and 13.34 PLN (3.73 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 25.6% lower in Switzerland.

9.93 PLN
13.34 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.8 PLN (7.76 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 17.02 PLN (4.75 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 38.8% lower in Ireland.

27.80 PLN
17.02 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.38 PLN (3.46 USD) in Switzerland and 13.64 PLN (3.81 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 9.2% lower in Switzerland.

12.38 PLN
13.64 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 60.78 PLN (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 111.96 PLN (31.26 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in Switzerland.

60.78 PLN
111.96 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 9.42 PLN (2.63 USD) in Switzerland and 4.94 PLN (1.38 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in Ireland.

9.42 PLN
4.94 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 12.98 PLN (3.62 USD) in Switzerland and 8.32 PLN (2.32 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in Ireland.

12.98 PLN
8.32 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 110.96 PLN (30.98 USD) in Switzerland and 45.14 PLN (12.6 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in Ireland.

110.96 PLN
45.14 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 8.27 PLN (2.31 USD) in Switzerland and 6.38 PLN (1.78 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 22.9% lower in Ireland.

8.27 PLN
6.38 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.77 PLN (2.45 USD) in Switzerland and 6.5 PLN (1.82 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 25.9% lower in Ireland.

8.77 PLN
6.50 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.5 PLN (3.21 USD) in Switzerland and 10.43 PLN (2.91 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 9.3% lower in Ireland.

11.50 PLN
10.43 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 10.71 PLN (2.99 USD) in Switzerland and 7.94 PLN (2.22 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 25.9% lower in Ireland.

10.71 PLN
7.94 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 14.78 PLN (4.13 USD) in Switzerland and 8.11 PLN (2.26 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in Ireland.

14.78 PLN
8.11 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 72.03 PLN (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 87.07 PLN (24.31 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 17.3% lower in Switzerland.

72.03 PLN
87.07 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.58 PLN (5.47 USD) in Switzerland and 21.03 PLN (5.87 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 6.9% lower in Switzerland.

19.58 PLN
21.03 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.05 PLN (1.69 USD) in Switzerland and 7.68 PLN (2.15 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 21.2% lower in Switzerland.

6.05 PLN
7.68 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Ireland - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.42 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Ireland.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 25.4 PLN (7.09 USD) in Switzerland and 17.14 PLN (4.79 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 32.5% lower in Ireland.

25.40 PLN
17.14 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 22.26 PLN (6.21 USD) in Switzerland and 9.33 PLN (2.61 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in Ireland.

22.26 PLN
9.33 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.94 PLN (10.31 USD) in Switzerland and 29.56 PLN (8.25 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 20% lower in Ireland.

36.94 PLN
29.56 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 32.32 PLN (9.02 USD) in Switzerland and 25.33 PLN (7.07 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 21.6% lower in Ireland.

32.32 PLN
25.33 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 78.5 PLN (21.92 USD) in Switzerland and 46.45 PLN (12.97 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 40.8% lower in Ireland.

78.50 PLN
46.45 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 554.12 PLN (154.71 USD) in Switzerland and 401.14 PLN (112 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Ireland.

554.12 PLN
401.14 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 115.44 PLN (32.23 USD) in Switzerland and 84.45 PLN (23.58 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 26.8% lower in Ireland.

115.44 PLN
84.45 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 19.58 PLN (5.47 USD) in Switzerland and 8.06 PLN (2.25 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 58.8% lower in Ireland.

19.58 PLN
8.06 PLN

Fuel

PLNCHFUSDEUR

Switzerland vs. Ireland - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.12 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Ireland.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 8.12 PLN (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 6.97 PLN (1.95 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 14.2% lower in Ireland.

8.12 PLN
6.97 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.74 PLN (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 7.15 PLN (2 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 7.6% lower in Ireland.

7.74 PLN
7.15 PLN

LPG 1L

4.65 PLN
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Ireland - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.47 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Ireland.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 401.74 PLN (112.16 USD) in Switzerland and 354.69 PLN (99.03 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 11.7% lower in Ireland.

401.74 PLN
354.69 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 18.01 PLN (5.03 USD) in Switzerland and 8.44 PLN (2.36 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in Ireland.

18.01 PLN
8.44 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 318.62 PLN (88.96 USD) in Switzerland and 142.04 PLN (39.66 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in Ireland.

318.62 PLN
142.04 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 12.01 PLN (3.35 USD) in Switzerland and 6.33 PLN (1.77 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 47.3% lower in Ireland.

12.01 PLN
6.33 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 27.71 PLN (7.74 USD) in Switzerland and 18.58 PLN (5.19 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in Ireland.

27.71 PLN
18.58 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 92.35 PLN (25.78 USD) in Switzerland and 54.89 PLN (15.33 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 40.6% lower in Ireland.

92.35 PLN
54.89 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 330.53 PLN (92.28 USD) in Switzerland and 209.22 PLN (58.41 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 36.7% lower in Ireland.

330.53 PLN
209.22 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 186.14 PLN (51.97 USD) in Switzerland and 76 PLN (21.22 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in Ireland.

186.14 PLN
76.00 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNCHFUSDEUR

Switzerland vs. Ireland - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.2 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Ireland.

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 10324 PLN (2882.37 USD) in Switzerland and 8683 PLN (2424.24 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in Ireland.

10 324 PLN
8 683 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 8490 PLN (2370.4 USD) in Switzerland and 7314 PLN (2041.99 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 13.9% lower in Ireland.

8 490 PLN
7 314 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 18892 PLN (5274.69 USD) in Switzerland and 15001 PLN (4188.28 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 20.6% lower in Ireland.

18 892 PLN
15 001 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 14053 PLN (3923.62 USD) in Switzerland and 12230 PLN (3414.49 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 13% lower in Ireland.

14 053 PLN
12 230 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNCHFUSDEUR

Switzerland vs. Ireland - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.07 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Ireland.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 90045 PLN (25140.17 USD) in Switzerland and 29113 PLN (8128.19 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in Ireland.

90 045 PLN
29 113 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 69023 PLN (19270.78 USD) in Switzerland and 22661 PLN (6326.75 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in Ireland.

69 023 PLN
22 661 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Ireland - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 2.05 times higher than in Ireland.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 29304 PLN (8181.62 USD) in Switzerland and 14267 PLN (3983.38 USD) in Ireland. The average salary is 51.3% lower in Ireland.

29 304 PLN
14 267 PLN

Hotels

PLNCHFUSDEUR

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

One star

499 PLN
367 PLN

Two stars

596 PLN
551 PLN

Three stars

866 PLN
663 PLN

Four stars

1 229 PLN
832 PLN

Five stars

2 238 PLN
1 413 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 • Ireland: 17 cities, 281 hotels

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