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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Israel

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. Israel - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.27 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Israel.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.75 EUR (4.2 USD) in Switzerland and 4.24 EUR (4.75 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 11.6% lower in Switzerland.

3.75 EUR
4.24 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.55 EUR (2.85 USD) in Switzerland and 2.64 EUR (2.96 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 3.4% lower in Switzerland.

2.55 EUR
2.64 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 44.74 EUR (50.13 USD) in Switzerland and 21.89 EUR (24.52 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in Israel.

44.74 EUR
21.89 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13 EUR (14.57 USD) in Switzerland and 14.19 EUR (15.9 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 8.4% lower in Switzerland.

13.00 EUR
14.19 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.36 EUR (32.89 USD) in Switzerland and 12.76 EUR (14.29 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in Israel.

29.36 EUR
12.76 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.75 EUR (10.92 USD) in Switzerland and 11.35 EUR (12.72 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 14.1% lower in Switzerland.

9.75 EUR
11.35 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.33 EUR (2.61 USD) in Switzerland and 3.09 EUR (3.46 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 24.6% lower in Switzerland.

2.33 EUR
3.09 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.52 EUR (7.31 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 4.17 EUR (4.67 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 36% lower in Israel.

6.52 EUR
4.17 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.9 EUR (3.25 USD) in Switzerland and 3.44 EUR (3.85 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in Switzerland.

2.90 EUR
3.44 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 15.15 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 24.75 EUR (27.73 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 38.8% lower in Switzerland.

15.15 EUR
24.75 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.21 EUR (2.48 USD) in Switzerland and 2.25 EUR (2.52 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 1.8% lower in Switzerland.

2.21 EUR
2.25 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.04 EUR (3.41 USD) in Switzerland and 3.02 EUR (3.38 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 0.7% lower in Israel.

3.04 EUR
3.02 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 26.03 EUR (29.17 USD) in Switzerland and 16.48 EUR (18.47 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 36.7% lower in Israel.

26.03 EUR
16.48 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.94 EUR (2.17 USD) in Switzerland and 2.07 EUR (2.32 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 6.3% lower in Switzerland.

1.94 EUR
2.07 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.06 EUR (2.31 USD) in Switzerland and 1.99 EUR (2.23 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 3.4% lower in Israel.

2.06 EUR
1.99 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.7 EUR (3.02 USD) in Switzerland and 2.28 EUR (2.55 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in Israel.

2.70 EUR
2.28 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.51 EUR (2.82 USD) in Switzerland and 1.9 EUR (2.12 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 24.3% lower in Israel.

2.51 EUR
1.90 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.47 EUR (3.88 USD) in Switzerland and 3.3 EUR (3.7 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 4.9% lower in Israel.

3.47 EUR
3.30 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.95 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 15.22 EUR (17.05 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in Israel.

17.95 EUR
15.22 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.59 EUR (5.15 USD) in Switzerland and 3.45 EUR (3.86 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 24.8% lower in Israel.

4.59 EUR
3.45 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.42 EUR (1.59 USD) in Switzerland and 1.53 EUR (1.71 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 7.2% lower in Switzerland.

1.42 EUR
1.53 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Israel - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.14 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Israel.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.96 EUR (6.68 USD) in Switzerland and 4.19 EUR (4.69 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in Israel.

5.96 EUR
4.19 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.22 EUR (5.85 USD) in Switzerland and 3.16 EUR (3.54 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in Israel.

5.22 EUR
3.16 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.67 EUR (9.71 USD) in Switzerland and 9.08 EUR (10.18 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 4.5% lower in Switzerland.

8.67 EUR
9.08 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.58 EUR (8.5 USD) in Switzerland and 9.08 EUR (10.18 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in Switzerland.

7.58 EUR
9.08 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.42 EUR (20.64 USD) in Switzerland and 17.03 EUR (19.08 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 7.5% lower in Israel.

18.42 EUR
17.03 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 130 EUR (145.66 USD) in Switzerland and 113.53 EUR (127.2 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 12.7% lower in Israel.

130.00 EUR
113.53 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 27.08 EUR (30.35 USD) in Switzerland and 22.71 EUR (25.44 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 16.1% lower in Israel.

27.08 EUR
22.71 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.59 EUR (5.15 USD) in Switzerland and 2.59 EUR (2.9 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in Israel.

4.59 EUR
2.59 EUR

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Israel - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.09 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Israel.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 2.02 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 1.85 EUR (2.08 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 8.4% lower in Israel.

2.02 EUR
1.85 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.93 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 1.95 EUR (2.18 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 1% lower in Switzerland.

1.93 EUR
1.95 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.16 EUR (1.3 USD) in Switzerland and 0.88 EUR (0.99 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 24.1% lower in Israel.

1.16 EUR
0.88 EUR

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Israel - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.61 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Israel.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 94.25 EUR (105.6 USD) in Switzerland and 73.08 EUR (81.89 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 22.5% lower in Israel.

94.25 EUR
73.08 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.23 EUR (4.73 USD) in Switzerland and 2.27 EUR (2.54 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in Israel.

4.23 EUR
2.27 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 74.75 EUR (83.75 USD) in Switzerland and 33.21 EUR (37.21 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in Israel.

74.75 EUR
33.21 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.82 EUR (3.16 USD) in Switzerland and 0.57 EUR (0.64 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 79.8% lower in Israel.

2.82 EUR
0.57 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.5 EUR (7.28 USD) in Switzerland and 3.97 EUR (4.45 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 38.9% lower in Israel.

6.50 EUR
3.97 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 21.67 EUR (24.28 USD) in Switzerland and 13.34 EUR (14.95 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 38.4% lower in Israel.

21.67 EUR
13.34 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 77.55 EUR (86.89 USD) in Switzerland and 80.77 EUR (90.5 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 4% lower in Switzerland.

77.55 EUR
80.77 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 43.67 EUR (48.93 USD) in Switzerland and 19.39 EUR (21.73 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in Israel.

43.67 EUR
19.39 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Israel - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.45 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Israel.

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 2422 EUR (2713.76 USD) in Switzerland and 1690 EUR (1894.06 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 30.2% lower in Israel.

2 422 EUR
1 690 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 1992 EUR (2231.74 USD) in Switzerland and 1232 EUR (1380.69 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 38.2% lower in Israel.

1 992 EUR
1 232 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 4432 EUR (4966.15 USD) in Switzerland and 3152 EUR (3531.59 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 28.9% lower in Israel.

4 432 EUR
3 152 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 3297 EUR (3694.11 USD) in Switzerland and 2284 EUR (2559.22 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 30.7% lower in Israel.

3 297 EUR
2 284 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Israel - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.15 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Israel.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 21125 EUR (23669.62 USD) in Switzerland and 18710 EUR (20963.73 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 11.4% lower in Israel.

21 125 EUR
18 710 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 16193 EUR (18143.55 USD) in Switzerland and 13760 EUR (15417.86 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 15% lower in Israel.

16 193 EUR
13 760 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Israel - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 1.91 times higher than in Israel.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6875 EUR (7703.04 USD) in Switzerland and 3591 EUR (4023.07 USD) in Israel. The average salary is 47.8% lower in Israel.

6 875 EUR
3 591 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

124 EUR
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Two stars

149 EUR
-

Three stars

216 EUR
158 EUR

Four stars

306 EUR
187 EUR

Five stars

558 EUR
442 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 • Israel: 2 cities, 30 hotels

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