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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

PLNILSEURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Israel - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.64 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Israel.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 16.76 PLN (4.46 USD) in Switzerland and 12.6 PLN (3.35 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 24.8% lower in Israel.

16.76 PLN
12.60 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 12.13 PLN (3.23 USD) in Switzerland and 8.87 PLN (2.36 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 26.9% lower in Israel.

12.13 PLN
8.87 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 230.79 PLN (61.36 USD) in Switzerland and 70.47 PLN (18.74 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Israel.

230.79 PLN
70.47 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 59.53 PLN (15.83 USD) in Switzerland and 47.19 PLN (12.55 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 20.7% lower in Israel.

59.53 PLN
47.19 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 120.75 PLN (32.1 USD) in Switzerland and 41.25 PLN (10.97 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 65.8% lower in Israel.

120.75 PLN
41.25 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 41.21 PLN (10.96 USD) in Switzerland and 37.75 PLN (10.04 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 8.4% lower in Israel.

41.21 PLN
37.75 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.39 PLN (2.5 USD) in Switzerland and 9.63 PLN (2.56 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 2.5% lower in Switzerland.

9.39 PLN
9.63 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.47 PLN (7.3 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 14.56 PLN (3.87 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 47% lower in Israel.

27.47 PLN
14.56 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.46 PLN (3.31 USD) in Switzerland and 12.46 PLN (3.31 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 0% lower in Israel.

12.46 PLN
12.46 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 63.83 PLN (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 104.3 PLN (27.73 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 38.8% lower in Switzerland.

63.83 PLN
104.30 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.26 PLN (2.73 USD) in Switzerland and 6.66 PLN (1.77 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 35.1% lower in Israel.

10.26 PLN
6.66 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 13.74 PLN (3.65 USD) in Switzerland and 9.95 PLN (2.65 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Israel.

13.74 PLN
9.95 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 118.14 PLN (31.41 USD) in Switzerland and 59.25 PLN (15.75 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in Israel.

118.14 PLN
59.25 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 7.69 PLN (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 6.45 PLN (1.71 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 16.1% lower in Israel.

7.69 PLN
6.45 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 10.35 PLN (2.75 USD) in Switzerland and 4.58 PLN (1.22 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in Israel.

10.35 PLN
4.58 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 13.83 PLN (3.68 USD) in Switzerland and 6.85 PLN (1.82 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in Israel.

13.83 PLN
6.85 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 11.08 PLN (2.95 USD) in Switzerland and 5.43 PLN (1.44 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 51% lower in Israel.

11.08 PLN
5.43 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 15.16 PLN (4.03 USD) in Switzerland and 10.38 PLN (2.76 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 31.5% lower in Israel.

15.16 PLN
10.38 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 75.64 PLN (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 64.13 PLN (17.05 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in Israel.

75.64 PLN
64.13 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.74 PLN (5.25 USD) in Switzerland and 7.16 PLN (1.9 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in Israel.

19.74 PLN
7.16 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.09 PLN (1.62 USD) in Switzerland and 5.78 PLN (1.54 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 5.1% lower in Israel.

6.09 PLN
5.78 PLN

Restaurant

PLNILSEURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Israel - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.46 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Israel.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 24.36 PLN (6.48 USD) in Switzerland and 14.98 PLN (3.98 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 38.5% lower in Israel.

24.36 PLN
14.98 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 20.38 PLN (5.42 USD) in Switzerland and 11.14 PLN (2.96 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 45.3% lower in Israel.

20.38 PLN
11.14 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.63 PLN (9.74 USD) in Switzerland and 33.56 PLN (8.92 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 8.4% lower in Israel.

36.63 PLN
33.56 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 32.05 PLN (8.52 USD) in Switzerland and 31.46 PLN (8.36 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 1.8% lower in Israel.

32.05 PLN
31.46 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 68.69 PLN (18.26 USD) in Switzerland and 58.2 PLN (15.47 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 15.3% lower in Israel.

68.69 PLN
58.20 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 549.49 PLN (146.09 USD) in Switzerland and 361.78 PLN (96.18 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 34.2% lower in Israel.

549.49 PLN
361.78 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 114.48 PLN (30.44 USD) in Switzerland and 73.4 PLN (19.52 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in Israel.

114.48 PLN
73.40 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 18.96 PLN (5.04 USD) in Switzerland and 8.46 PLN (2.25 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in Israel.

18.96 PLN
8.46 PLN

Fuel

PLNILSEURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Israel - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.15 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Israel.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 7.97 PLN (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 6.98 PLN (1.86 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 12.4% lower in Israel.

7.97 PLN
6.98 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.7 PLN (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 7.35 PLN (1.95 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 4.5% lower in Israel.

7.70 PLN
7.35 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.93 PLN (1.31 USD) in Switzerland and 3.51 PLN (0.93 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in Israel.

4.93 PLN
3.51 PLN

Transportation

PLNILSEURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Israel - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.33 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Israel.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 416.7 PLN (110.79 USD) in Switzerland and 235.94 PLN (62.73 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 43.4% lower in Israel.

416.70 PLN
235.94 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 20.15 PLN (5.36 USD) in Switzerland and 6.19 PLN (1.64 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 69.3% lower in Israel.

20.15 PLN
6.19 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 366.33 PLN (97.39 USD) in Switzerland and 105.07 PLN (27.94 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 71.3% lower in Israel.

366.33 PLN
105.07 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 22.9 PLN (6.09 USD) in Switzerland and 5.24 PLN (1.39 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Israel.

22.90 PLN
5.24 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 30.91 PLN (8.22 USD) in Switzerland and 15.62 PLN (4.15 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in Israel.

30.91 PLN
15.62 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNILSEURCHFUSD

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 91.58 PLN (24.35 USD) in Switzerland and 47.19 PLN (12.55 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 48.5% lower in Israel.

91.58 PLN
47.19 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 399.66 PLN (106.26 USD) in Switzerland and 300.19 PLN (79.81 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 24.9% lower in Israel.

399.66 PLN
300.19 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 183.16 PLN (48.7 USD) in Switzerland and 69.21 PLN (18.4 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 62.2% lower in Israel.

183.16 PLN
69.21 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNILSEURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Israel - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.6 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 9557 PLN (2540.88 USD) in Switzerland and 6167 PLN (1639.56 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in Israel.

9 557 PLN
6 167 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 7315 PLN (1944.84 USD) in Switzerland and 4800 PLN (1276.27 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 34.4% lower in Israel.

7 315 PLN
4 800 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 17745 PLN (4717.84 USD) in Switzerland and 10890 PLN (2895.33 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 38.6% lower in Israel.

17 745 PLN
10 890 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 12661 PLN (3366.02 USD) in Switzerland and 7716 PLN (2051.42 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 39.1% lower in Israel.

12 661 PLN
7 716 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNILSEURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Israel - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.45 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 87995 PLN (23395.01 USD) in Switzerland and 57098 PLN (15180.54 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 35.1% lower in Israel.

87 995 PLN
57 098 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 51697 PLN (13744.6 USD) in Switzerland and 39060 PLN (10384.66 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 24.4% lower in Israel.

51 697 PLN
39 060 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Israel - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 2.49 times higher than in Israel.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 29109 PLN (7739.23 USD) in Switzerland and 11698 PLN (3110.08 USD) in Israel. The average salary is 59.8% lower in Israel.

29 109 PLN
11 698 PLN

Hotels

PLNILSEURCHFUSD

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

One star

524 PLN
-

Two stars

626 PLN
-

Three stars

909 PLN
664 PLN

Four stars

1 291 PLN
790 PLN

Five stars

2 351 PLN
1 862 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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