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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 1.36 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Israel.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.7 EUR (4.34 USD) in Switzerland and 3.84 EUR (4.5 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 3.6% lower in Switzerland.

3.70 EUR
3.84 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.51 EUR (2.95 USD) in Switzerland and 2.39 EUR (2.81 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 4.8% lower in Israel.

2.51 EUR
2.39 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 44.18 EUR (51.83 USD) in Switzerland and 19.81 EUR (23.25 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 55.2% lower in Israel.

44.18 EUR
19.81 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12.84 EUR (15.06 USD) in Switzerland and 12.85 EUR (15.08 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 0.1% lower in Switzerland.

12.84 EUR
12.85 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 28.99 EUR (34.01 USD) in Switzerland and 11.55 EUR (13.55 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 60.2% lower in Israel.

28.99 EUR
11.55 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.63 EUR (11.3 USD) in Switzerland and 10.28 EUR (12.06 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 6.3% lower in Switzerland.

9.63 EUR
10.28 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.3 EUR (2.7 USD) in Switzerland and 2.8 EUR (3.28 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 17.9% lower in Switzerland.

2.30 EUR
2.80 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.44 EUR (7.56 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 3.78 EUR (4.43 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 41.3% lower in Israel.

6.44 EUR
3.78 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.87 EUR (3.36 USD) in Switzerland and 3.11 EUR (3.65 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 7.7% lower in Switzerland.

2.87 EUR
3.11 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 14.46 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 23.63 EUR (27.73 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 38.8% lower in Switzerland.

14.46 EUR
23.63 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.18 EUR (2.56 USD) in Switzerland and 2.04 EUR (2.39 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 6.4% lower in Israel.

2.18 EUR
2.04 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.01 EUR (3.53 USD) in Switzerland and 2.73 EUR (3.21 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 9.3% lower in Israel.

3.01 EUR
2.73 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 25.7 EUR (30.16 USD) in Switzerland and 14.92 EUR (17.51 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in Israel.

25.70 EUR
14.92 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.91 EUR (2.25 USD) in Switzerland and 1.87 EUR (2.2 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 2.1% lower in Israel.

1.91 EUR
1.87 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.03 EUR (2.38 USD) in Switzerland and 1.8 EUR (2.11 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 11.3% lower in Israel.

2.03 EUR
1.80 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.66 EUR (3.13 USD) in Switzerland and 2.06 EUR (2.42 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 22.6% lower in Israel.

2.66 EUR
2.06 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.48 EUR (2.91 USD) in Switzerland and 1.72 EUR (2.01 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 30.6% lower in Israel.

2.48 EUR
1.72 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.42 EUR (4.02 USD) in Switzerland and 2.99 EUR (3.51 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 12.6% lower in Israel.

3.42 EUR
2.99 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.14 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 14.53 EUR (17.05 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in Israel.

17.14 EUR
14.53 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.54 EUR (5.32 USD) in Switzerland and 3.12 EUR (3.66 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in Israel.

4.54 EUR
3.12 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.4 EUR (1.64 USD) in Switzerland and 1.39 EUR (1.63 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 0.7% lower in Israel.

1.40 EUR
1.39 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Israel - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.25 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Israel.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.88 EUR (6.9 USD) in Switzerland and 3.79 EUR (4.45 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in Israel.

5.88 EUR
3.79 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.16 EUR (6.05 USD) in Switzerland and 2.86 EUR (3.36 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 44.6% lower in Israel.

5.16 EUR
2.86 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.56 EUR (10.04 USD) in Switzerland and 8.22 EUR (9.65 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 4% lower in Israel.

8.56 EUR
8.22 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.49 EUR (8.79 USD) in Switzerland and 8.22 EUR (9.65 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 8.9% lower in Switzerland.

7.49 EUR
8.22 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.18 EUR (21.34 USD) in Switzerland and 15.42 EUR (18.09 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in Israel.

18.18 EUR
15.42 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 128.36 EUR (150.6 USD) in Switzerland and 102.79 EUR (120.6 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 19.9% lower in Israel.

128.36 EUR
102.79 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.74 EUR (31.38 USD) in Switzerland and 20.56 EUR (24.12 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in Israel.

26.74 EUR
20.56 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.54 EUR (5.32 USD) in Switzerland and 2.34 EUR (2.75 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 48.5% lower in Israel.

4.54 EUR
2.34 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 1.93 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 1.77 EUR (2.08 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 8.3% lower in Israel.

1.93 EUR
1.77 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.84 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 1.86 EUR (2.18 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 1.1% lower in Switzerland.

1.84 EUR
1.86 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.11 EUR (1.3 USD) in Switzerland and 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 24.3% lower in Israel.

1.11 EUR
0.84 EUR

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Israel - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.76 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Israel.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 93.06 EUR (109.19 USD) in Switzerland and 66.17 EUR (77.64 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 28.9% lower in Israel.

93.06 EUR
66.17 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.17 EUR (4.89 USD) in Switzerland and 2.06 EUR (2.41 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Israel.

4.17 EUR
2.06 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 73.81 EUR (86.6 USD) in Switzerland and 30.07 EUR (35.28 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in Israel.

73.81 EUR
30.07 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.78 EUR (3.26 USD) in Switzerland and 0.51 EUR (0.6 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 81.7% lower in Israel.

2.78 EUR
0.51 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.42 EUR (7.53 USD) in Switzerland and 3.6 EUR (4.22 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in Israel.

6.42 EUR
3.60 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 21.39 EUR (25.1 USD) in Switzerland and 12.08 EUR (14.17 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in Israel.

21.39 EUR
12.08 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 76.57 EUR (89.84 USD) in Switzerland and 73.13 EUR (85.8 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 4.5% lower in Israel.

76.57 EUR
73.13 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 43.12 EUR (50.59 USD) in Switzerland and 17.56 EUR (20.6 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in Israel.

43.12 EUR
17.56 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Israel - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.58 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 2391 EUR (2805.9 USD) in Switzerland and 1531 EUR (1795.76 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 36% lower in Israel.

2 391 EUR
1 531 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 1967 EUR (2307.51 USD) in Switzerland and 1116 EUR (1309.03 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in Israel.

1 967 EUR
1 116 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 4376 EUR (5134.76 USD) in Switzerland and 2854 EUR (3348.3 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 34.8% lower in Israel.

4 376 EUR
2 854 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 3255 EUR (3819.53 USD) in Switzerland and 2068 EUR (2426.39 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in Israel.

3 255 EUR
2 068 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Israel - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.25 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 20858 EUR (24473.23 USD) in Switzerland and 16940 EUR (19875.69 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in Israel.

20 858 EUR
16 940 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 15989 EUR (18759.55 USD) in Switzerland and 12458 EUR (14617.66 USD) in Israel. The price of this product is 22.1% lower in Israel.

15 989 EUR
12 458 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Israel - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 2.09 times higher than in Israel.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6788 EUR (7964.57 USD) in Switzerland and 3251 EUR (3814.27 USD) in Israel. The average salary is 52.1% lower in Israel.

6 788 EUR
3 251 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

119 EUR
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Two stars

142 EUR
-

Three stars

206 EUR
150 EUR

Four stars

293 EUR
179 EUR

Five stars

533 EUR
422 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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