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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 1.4 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Iceland.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.84 EUR (4.14 USD) in Switzerland and 3.15 EUR (3.39 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 18% lower in Iceland.

3.84 EUR
3.15 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.78 EUR (3 USD) in Switzerland and 1.98 EUR (2.13 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in Iceland.

2.78 EUR
1.98 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 52.85 EUR (57.03 USD) in Switzerland and 24.38 EUR (26.31 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in Iceland.

52.85 EUR
24.38 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.63 EUR (14.71 USD) in Switzerland and 18.79 EUR (20.27 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in Switzerland.

13.63 EUR
18.79 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 27.65 EUR (29.84 USD) in Switzerland and 16.85 EUR (18.18 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 39.1% lower in Iceland.

27.65 EUR
16.85 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.44 EUR (10.18 USD) in Switzerland and 11.13 EUR (12.02 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in Switzerland.

9.44 EUR
11.13 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.15 EUR (2.32 USD) in Switzerland and 2.91 EUR (3.14 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 26.1% lower in Switzerland.

2.15 EUR
2.91 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.29 EUR (6.79 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 5.28 EUR (5.7 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 16.1% lower in Iceland.

6.29 EUR
5.28 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.85 EUR (3.08 USD) in Switzerland and 2.42 EUR (2.62 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in Iceland.

2.85 EUR
2.42 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

15.73 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.35 EUR (2.53 USD) in Switzerland and 2.62 EUR (2.83 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 10.3% lower in Switzerland.

2.35 EUR
2.62 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.15 EUR (3.39 USD) in Switzerland and 3.13 EUR (3.38 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 0.6% lower in Iceland.

3.15 EUR
3.13 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 27.05 EUR (29.2 USD) in Switzerland and 13.69 EUR (14.78 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in Iceland.

27.05 EUR
13.69 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.76 EUR (1.9 USD) in Switzerland and 1.48 EUR (1.59 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in Iceland.

1.76 EUR
1.48 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.37 EUR (2.56 USD) in Switzerland and 1.31 EUR (1.41 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 44.7% lower in Iceland.

2.37 EUR
1.31 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.17 EUR (3.42 USD) in Switzerland and 2.4 EUR (2.59 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 24.3% lower in Iceland.

3.17 EUR
2.40 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.54 EUR (2.74 USD) in Switzerland and 2.59 EUR (2.8 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 1.9% lower in Switzerland.

2.54 EUR
2.59 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.47 EUR (3.75 USD) in Switzerland and 2.96 EUR (3.19 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 14.7% lower in Iceland.

3.47 EUR
2.96 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

18.63 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.52 EUR (4.88 USD) in Switzerland and 4.45 EUR (4.8 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 1.5% lower in Iceland.

4.52 EUR
4.45 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.39 EUR (1.51 USD) in Switzerland and 1.88 EUR (2.02 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 26.1% lower in Switzerland.

1.39 EUR
1.88 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Iceland - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.23 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Iceland.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.58 EUR (6.02 USD) in Switzerland and 4.35 EUR (4.7 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 22% lower in Iceland.

5.58 EUR
4.35 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.67 EUR (5.04 USD) in Switzerland and 2.4 EUR (2.59 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 48.6% lower in Iceland.

4.67 EUR
2.40 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.39 EUR (9.05 USD) in Switzerland and 9.05 EUR (9.76 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 7.3% lower in Switzerland.

8.39 EUR
9.05 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.34 EUR (7.92 USD) in Switzerland and 7.65 EUR (8.26 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 4.1% lower in Switzerland.

7.34 EUR
7.65 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 15.73 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 13.92 EUR (15.02 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 11.5% lower in Iceland.

15.73 EUR
13.92 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 125.83 EUR (135.79 USD) in Switzerland and 104.38 EUR (112.65 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 17% lower in Iceland.

125.83 EUR
104.38 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.22 EUR (28.29 USD) in Switzerland and 17.4 EUR (18.77 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 33.6% lower in Iceland.

26.22 EUR
17.40 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.34 EUR (4.68 USD) in Switzerland and 1.86 EUR (2.01 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 57.1% lower in Iceland.

4.34 EUR
1.86 EUR

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 1.96 EUR (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 2.13 EUR (2.3 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 8% lower in Switzerland.

1.96 EUR
2.13 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.9 EUR (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 2.11 EUR (2.27 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 10% lower in Switzerland.

1.90 EUR
2.11 EUR

LPG 1L

1.21 EUR
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Iceland - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.49 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Iceland.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 95.42 EUR (102.98 USD) in Switzerland and 62.63 EUR (67.59 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 34.4% lower in Iceland.

95.42 EUR
62.63 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.61 EUR (4.98 USD) in Switzerland and 3.83 EUR (4.13 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 16.9% lower in Iceland.

4.61 EUR
3.83 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 83.89 EUR (90.53 USD) in Switzerland and 56.85 EUR (61.35 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 32.2% lower in Iceland.

83.89 EUR
56.85 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.24 EUR (5.66 USD) in Switzerland and 2.88 EUR (3.11 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 45% lower in Iceland.

5.24 EUR
2.88 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.08 EUR (7.64 USD) in Switzerland and 5.08 EUR (5.48 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 28.2% lower in Iceland.

7.08 EUR
5.08 EUR

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 20.97 EUR (22.63 USD) in Switzerland and 12.87 EUR (13.89 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 38.6% lower in Iceland.

20.97 EUR
12.87 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 91.52 EUR (98.77 USD) in Switzerland and 62.64 EUR (67.6 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 31.6% lower in Iceland.

91.52 EUR
62.64 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 41.94 EUR (45.26 USD) in Switzerland and 43.03 EUR (46.44 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 2.5% lower in Switzerland.

41.94 EUR
43.03 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Iceland - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.59 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 2189 EUR (2361.79 USD) in Switzerland and 1512 EUR (1631.73 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 30.9% lower in Iceland.

2 189 EUR
1 512 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 1675 EUR (1807.76 USD) in Switzerland and 1281 EUR (1382.14 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 23.5% lower in Iceland.

1 675 EUR
1 281 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 4064 EUR (4385.32 USD) in Switzerland and 2190 EUR (2363.07 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in Iceland.

4 064 EUR
2 190 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 2899 EUR (3128.78 USD) in Switzerland and 1822 EUR (1966.45 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in Iceland.

2 899 EUR
1 822 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Iceland - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.16 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 20151 EUR (21746.09 USD) in Switzerland and 5844 EUR (6306.83 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 71% lower in Iceland.

20 151 EUR
5 844 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 11839 EUR (12775.86 USD) in Switzerland and 4264 EUR (4601.7 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 64% lower in Iceland.

11 839 EUR
4 264 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Iceland - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 1.92 times higher than in Iceland.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6666 EUR (7193.76 USD) in Switzerland and 3474 EUR (3749.27 USD) in Iceland. The average salary is 47.9% lower in Iceland.

6 666 EUR
3 474 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

129 EUR
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Two stars

154 EUR
160 EUR

Three stars

224 EUR
212 EUR

Four stars

318 EUR
340 EUR

Five stars

579 EUR
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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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