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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Iceland

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. Iceland - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.42 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Iceland.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 4.15 USD in Switzerland and 3.36 USD in Iceland. The price of this product is 19% lower in Iceland.

4.15 USD
3.36 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 3.01 USD in Switzerland and 2.11 USD in Iceland. The price of this product is 29.9% lower in Iceland.

3.01 USD
2.11 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 57.18 USD in Switzerland and 26.05 USD in Iceland. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in Iceland.

57.18 USD
26.05 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 14.75 USD in Switzerland and 20.07 USD in Iceland. The price of this product is 26.5% lower in Switzerland.

14.75 USD
20.07 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.92 USD in Switzerland and 18 USD in Iceland. The price of this product is 39.8% lower in Iceland.

29.92 USD
18.00 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 10.21 USD in Switzerland and 11.9 USD in Iceland. The price of this product is 14.2% lower in Switzerland.

10.21 USD
11.90 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.33 USD in Switzerland and 3.11 USD in Iceland. The price of this product is 25.1% lower in Switzerland.

2.33 USD
3.11 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.81 USD for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 5.65 USD in Iceland. The price of this product is 17% lower in Iceland.

6.81 USD
5.65 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.09 USD in Switzerland and 2.59 USD in Iceland. The price of this product is 16.2% lower in Iceland.

3.09 USD
2.59 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

16.97 USD
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.54 USD in Switzerland and 2.8 USD in Iceland. The price of this product is 9.3% lower in Switzerland.

2.54 USD
2.80 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.4 USD in Switzerland and 3.34 USD in Iceland. The price of this product is 1.8% lower in Iceland.

3.40 USD
3.34 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 29.27 USD in Switzerland and 14.63 USD in Iceland. The price of this product is 50% lower in Iceland.

29.27 USD
14.63 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.91 USD in Switzerland and 1.58 USD in Iceland. The price of this product is 17.3% lower in Iceland.

1.91 USD
1.58 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.56 USD in Switzerland and 1.39 USD in Iceland. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in Iceland.

2.56 USD
1.39 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.43 USD in Switzerland and 2.56 USD in Iceland. The price of this product is 25.4% lower in Iceland.

3.43 USD
2.56 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.75 USD in Switzerland and 2.77 USD in Iceland. The price of this product is 0.7% lower in Switzerland.

2.75 USD
2.77 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.76 USD in Switzerland and 3.16 USD in Iceland. The price of this product is 16% lower in Iceland.

3.76 USD
3.16 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

20.11 USD
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.89 USD in Switzerland and 4.75 USD in Iceland. The price of this product is 2.9% lower in Iceland.

4.89 USD
4.75 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.51 USD in Switzerland and 2 USD in Iceland. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in Switzerland.

1.51 USD
2.00 USD

Restaurant

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

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 6.04 USD in Switzerland and 4.65 USD in Iceland. The price of this product is 23% lower in Iceland.

6.04 USD
4.65 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.05 USD in Switzerland and 2.56 USD in Iceland. The price of this product is 49.3% lower in Iceland.

5.05 USD
2.56 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 9.08 USD in Switzerland and 9.67 USD in Iceland. The price of this product is 6.1% lower in Switzerland.

9.08 USD
9.67 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.94 USD in Switzerland and 8.18 USD in Iceland. The price of this product is 2.9% lower in Switzerland.

7.94 USD
8.18 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 17.02 USD in Switzerland and 14.87 USD in Iceland. The price of this product is 12.6% lower in Iceland.

17.02 USD
14.87 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 136.15 USD in Switzerland and 111.53 USD in Iceland. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in Iceland.

136.15 USD
111.53 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 28.36 USD in Switzerland and 18.59 USD in Iceland. The price of this product is 34.4% lower in Iceland.

28.36 USD
18.59 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.7 USD in Switzerland and 1.99 USD in Iceland. The price of this product is 57.7% lower in Iceland.

4.70 USD
1.99 USD

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Iceland - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.1 times less for fuel in Switzerland than in Iceland.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 2.12 USD in Switzerland and 2.3 USD in Iceland. The price of this product is 7.8% lower in Switzerland.

2.12 USD
2.30 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 2.05 USD in Switzerland and 2.27 USD in Iceland. The price of this product is 9.7% lower in Switzerland.

2.05 USD
2.27 USD

LPG 1L

1.31 USD
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Iceland - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.51 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Iceland.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 103.25 USD in Switzerland and 66.92 USD in Iceland. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in Iceland.

103.25 USD
66.92 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.99 USD in Switzerland and 4.09 USD in Iceland. The price of this product is 18% lower in Iceland.

4.99 USD
4.09 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 90.77 USD in Switzerland and 60.75 USD in Iceland. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in Iceland.

90.77 USD
60.75 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.67 USD in Switzerland and 3.08 USD in Iceland. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in Iceland.

5.67 USD
3.08 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.66 USD in Switzerland and 5.43 USD in Iceland. The price of this product is 29.1% lower in Iceland.

7.66 USD
5.43 USD

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 22.69 USD in Switzerland and 13.76 USD in Iceland. The price of this product is 39.4% lower in Iceland.

22.69 USD
13.76 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 99.03 USD in Switzerland and 66.93 USD in Iceland. The price of this product is 32.4% lower in Iceland.

99.03 USD
66.93 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 45.38 USD in Switzerland and 45.98 USD in Iceland. The price of this product is 1.3% lower in Switzerland.

45.38 USD
45.98 USD

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Iceland - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.61 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Iceland.

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 2368 USD in Switzerland and 1616 USD in Iceland. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in Iceland.

2 368 USD
1 616 USD

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 1812 USD in Switzerland and 1368 USD in Iceland. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in Iceland.

1 812 USD
1 368 USD

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 4397 USD in Switzerland and 2340 USD in Iceland. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in Iceland.

4 397 USD
2 340 USD

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 3137 USD in Switzerland and 1947 USD in Iceland. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in Iceland.

3 137 USD
1 947 USD

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Iceland - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.2 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Iceland.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 21803 USD in Switzerland and 6244 USD in Iceland. The price of this product is 71.4% lower in Iceland.

21 803 USD
6 244 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 12809 USD in Switzerland and 4556 USD in Iceland. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in Iceland.

12 809 USD
4 556 USD

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Iceland - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 1.94 times higher than in Iceland.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 7213 USD in Switzerland and 3712 USD in Iceland. The average salary is 48.5% lower in Iceland.

7 213 USD
3 712 USD

Hotels

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

One star

139 USD
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Two stars

166 USD
172 USD

Three stars

242 USD
229 USD

Four stars

343 USD
367 USD

Five stars

625 USD
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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 • Iceland: 11 cities, 117 hotels

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