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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

PLNUSDILSEURCHF

Switzerland vs. Israel - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.61 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Israel.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 16.67 PLN (4.48 USD) in Switzerland and 12.86 PLN (3.45 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 22.9% lower in Israel.

16.67 PLN
12.86 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 12.07 PLN (3.24 USD) in Switzerland and 9.05 PLN (2.43 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 25% lower in Israel.

12.07 PLN
9.05 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 229.58 PLN (61.65 USD) in Switzerland and 71.89 PLN (19.31 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in Israel.

229.58 PLN
71.89 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 59.22 PLN (15.9 USD) in Switzerland and 48.14 PLN (12.93 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 18.7% lower in Israel.

59.22 PLN
48.14 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 120.12 PLN (32.25 USD) in Switzerland and 42.09 PLN (11.3 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 65% lower in Israel.

120.12 PLN
42.09 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 41 PLN (11.01 USD) in Switzerland and 38.51 PLN (10.34 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 6.1% lower in Israel.

41.00 PLN
38.51 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.34 PLN (2.51 USD) in Switzerland and 9.82 PLN (2.64 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 4.9% lower in Switzerland.

9.34 PLN
9.82 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.33 PLN (7.34 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 14.85 PLN (3.99 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in Israel.

27.33 PLN
14.85 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.39 PLN (3.33 USD) in Switzerland and 12.71 PLN (3.41 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 2.5% lower in Switzerland.

12.39 PLN
12.71 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 63.2 PLN (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 103.27 PLN (27.73 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 38.8% lower in Switzerland.

63.20 PLN
103.27 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.2 PLN (2.74 USD) in Switzerland and 6.79 PLN (1.82 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 33.4% lower in Israel.

10.20 PLN
6.79 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 13.67 PLN (3.67 USD) in Switzerland and 10.15 PLN (2.73 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 25.7% lower in Israel.

13.67 PLN
10.15 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 117.52 PLN (31.56 USD) in Switzerland and 60.45 PLN (16.23 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 48.6% lower in Israel.

117.52 PLN
60.45 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 7.65 PLN (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 6.58 PLN (1.77 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 14% lower in Israel.

7.65 PLN
6.58 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 10.29 PLN (2.76 USD) in Switzerland and 4.68 PLN (1.26 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 54.5% lower in Israel.

10.29 PLN
4.68 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 13.76 PLN (3.69 USD) in Switzerland and 6.99 PLN (1.88 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 49.2% lower in Israel.

13.76 PLN
6.99 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 11.02 PLN (2.96 USD) in Switzerland and 5.54 PLN (1.49 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in Israel.

11.02 PLN
5.54 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 15.08 PLN (4.05 USD) in Switzerland and 10.59 PLN (2.84 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in Israel.

15.08 PLN
10.59 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 74.89 PLN (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 63.5 PLN (17.05 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in Israel.

74.89 PLN
63.50 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.63 PLN (5.27 USD) in Switzerland and 7.31 PLN (1.96 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in Israel.

19.63 PLN
7.31 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.06 PLN (1.63 USD) in Switzerland and 5.89 PLN (1.58 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 2.8% lower in Israel.

6.06 PLN
5.89 PLN

Restaurant

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

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 24.23 PLN (6.51 USD) in Switzerland and 15.29 PLN (4.11 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 36.9% lower in Israel.

24.23 PLN
15.29 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 20.27 PLN (5.44 USD) in Switzerland and 11.36 PLN (3.05 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 44% lower in Israel.

20.27 PLN
11.36 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.44 PLN (9.79 USD) in Switzerland and 34.24 PLN (9.19 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 6% lower in Israel.

36.44 PLN
34.24 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 31.89 PLN (8.56 USD) in Switzerland and 32.1 PLN (8.62 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 0.7% lower in Switzerland.

31.89 PLN
32.10 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 68.33 PLN (18.35 USD) in Switzerland and 59.38 PLN (15.94 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 13.1% lower in Israel.

68.33 PLN
59.38 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 546.61 PLN (146.78 USD) in Switzerland and 369.1 PLN (99.11 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 32.5% lower in Israel.

546.61 PLN
369.10 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 113.88 PLN (30.58 USD) in Switzerland and 74.89 PLN (20.11 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 34.2% lower in Israel.

113.88 PLN
74.89 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 18.86 PLN (5.06 USD) in Switzerland and 8.63 PLN (2.32 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 54.2% lower in Israel.

18.86 PLN
8.63 PLN

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Israel - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.16 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Israel.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 7.89 PLN (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 6.91 PLN (1.86 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 12.4% lower in Israel.

7.89 PLN
6.91 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.63 PLN (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 7.27 PLN (1.95 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 4.7% lower in Israel.

7.63 PLN
7.27 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.88 PLN (1.31 USD) in Switzerland and 3.47 PLN (0.93 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 28.9% lower in Israel.

4.88 PLN
3.47 PLN

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Israel - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.27 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Israel.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 414.52 PLN (111.31 USD) in Switzerland and 240.72 PLN (64.64 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in Israel.

414.52 PLN
240.72 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 20.04 PLN (5.38 USD) in Switzerland and 6.31 PLN (1.69 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 68.5% lower in Israel.

20.04 PLN
6.31 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 364.41 PLN (97.85 USD) in Switzerland and 107.2 PLN (28.79 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 70.6% lower in Israel.

364.41 PLN
107.20 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 22.78 PLN (6.12 USD) in Switzerland and 5.35 PLN (1.44 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in Israel.

22.78 PLN
5.35 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 30.75 PLN (8.26 USD) in Switzerland and 15.94 PLN (4.28 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 48.2% lower in Israel.

30.75 PLN
15.94 PLN

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 91.1 PLN (24.46 USD) in Switzerland and 48.14 PLN (12.93 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Israel.

91.10 PLN
48.14 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 397.57 PLN (106.76 USD) in Switzerland and 306.27 PLN (82.24 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 23% lower in Israel.

397.57 PLN
306.27 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 182.2 PLN (48.93 USD) in Switzerland and 70.61 PLN (18.96 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in Israel.

182.20 PLN
70.61 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Israel - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.56 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 9507 PLN (2552.83 USD) in Switzerland and 6292 PLN (1689.47 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in Israel.

9 507 PLN
6 292 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 7277 PLN (1953.99 USD) in Switzerland and 4898 PLN (1315.12 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 32.7% lower in Israel.

7 277 PLN
4 898 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 17652 PLN (4740.04 USD) in Switzerland and 11111 PLN (2983.46 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 37.1% lower in Israel.

17 652 PLN
11 111 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 12594 PLN (3381.86 USD) in Switzerland and 7872 PLN (2113.87 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in Israel.

12 594 PLN
7 872 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Israel - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.42 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 87535 PLN (23505.12 USD) in Switzerland and 58254 PLN (15642.62 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in Israel.

87 535 PLN
58 254 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 51427 PLN (13809.3 USD) in Switzerland and 39850 PLN (10700.76 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 22.5% lower in Israel.

51 427 PLN
39 850 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Israel - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 2.43 times higher than in Israel.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 28957 PLN (7775.66 USD) in Switzerland and 11935 PLN (3204.75 USD) in Israel. The average salary is 58.8% lower in Israel.

28 957 PLN
11 935 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

518 PLN
-

Two stars

620 PLN
-

Three stars

900 PLN
658 PLN

Four stars

1 278 PLN
782 PLN

Five stars

2 327 PLN
1 844 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 • Israel: 2 cities, 30 hotels

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