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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Italy

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

EURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Italy - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.97 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Italy.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.84 EUR (4.15 USD) in Switzerland and 2.28 EUR (2.46 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 40.6% lower in Italy.

3.84 EUR
2.28 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.78 EUR (3 USD) in Switzerland and 1.84 EUR (1.99 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in Italy.

2.78 EUR
1.84 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 52.92 EUR (57.1 USD) in Switzerland and 15.45 EUR (16.67 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 70.8% lower in Italy.

52.92 EUR
15.45 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.65 EUR (14.73 USD) in Switzerland and 6 EUR (6.47 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 56% lower in Italy.

13.65 EUR
6.00 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 27.69 EUR (29.87 USD) in Switzerland and 9.61 EUR (10.37 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in Italy.

27.69 EUR
9.61 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.45 EUR (10.2 USD) in Switzerland and 6 EUR (6.47 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in Italy.

9.45 EUR
6.00 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 1.48 EUR (1.6 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 31.2% lower in Italy.

2.15 EUR
1.48 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.3 EUR (6.8 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 3.25 EUR (3.51 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in Italy.

6.30 EUR
3.25 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.86 EUR (3.08 USD) in Switzerland and 2.2 EUR (2.37 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in Italy.

2.86 EUR
2.20 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 15.73 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 13.04 EUR (14.07 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 17.1% lower in Italy.

15.73 EUR
13.04 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.35 EUR (2.54 USD) in Switzerland and 1.13 EUR (1.22 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in Italy.

2.35 EUR
1.13 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.15 EUR (3.4 USD) in Switzerland and 1.59 EUR (1.72 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in Italy.

3.15 EUR
1.59 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 27.09 EUR (29.23 USD) in Switzerland and 15.18 EUR (16.38 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 44% lower in Italy.

27.09 EUR
15.18 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.76 EUR (1.9 USD) in Switzerland and 1.6 EUR (1.73 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 9.1% lower in Italy.

1.76 EUR
1.60 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.37 EUR (2.56 USD) in Switzerland and 1.57 EUR (1.69 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in Italy.

2.37 EUR
1.57 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.17 EUR (3.42 USD) in Switzerland and 2.25 EUR (2.43 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 29% lower in Italy.

3.17 EUR
2.25 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.54 EUR (2.74 USD) in Switzerland and 1.58 EUR (1.7 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 37.8% lower in Italy.

2.54 EUR
1.58 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.48 EUR (3.75 USD) in Switzerland and 2.2 EUR (2.37 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in Italy.

3.48 EUR
2.20 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 18.64 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 13.97 EUR (15.07 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 25.1% lower in Italy.

18.64 EUR
13.97 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.53 EUR (4.88 USD) in Switzerland and 2.66 EUR (2.87 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 41.3% lower in Italy.

4.53 EUR
2.66 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.4 EUR (1.51 USD) in Switzerland and 0.51 EUR (0.55 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in Italy.

1.40 EUR
0.51 EUR

Restaurant

EURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Italy - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.83 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Italy.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.59 EUR (6.03 USD) in Switzerland and 1.48 EUR (1.6 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in Italy.

5.59 EUR
1.48 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 2.04 EUR (2.2 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 56.3% lower in Italy.

4.67 EUR
2.04 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.4 EUR (9.06 USD) in Switzerland and 5 EUR (5.39 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in Italy.

8.40 EUR
5.00 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.35 EUR (7.93 USD) in Switzerland and 5 EUR (5.39 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 32% lower in Italy.

7.35 EUR
5.00 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 15.75 EUR (16.99 USD) in Switzerland and 9 EUR (9.71 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 42.9% lower in Italy.

15.75 EUR
9.00 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 126 EUR (135.94 USD) in Switzerland and 70 EUR (75.52 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in Italy.

126.00 EUR
70.00 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.25 EUR (28.32 USD) in Switzerland and 15 EUR (16.18 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 42.9% lower in Italy.

26.25 EUR
15.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.35 EUR (4.69 USD) in Switzerland and 1.11 EUR (1.2 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 74.5% lower in Italy.

4.35 EUR
1.11 EUR

Fuel

EURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Italy - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.23 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Italy.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.96 EUR (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 1.65 EUR (1.78 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 15.8% lower in Italy.

1.96 EUR
1.65 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.9 EUR (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 1.77 EUR (1.91 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 6.8% lower in Italy.

1.90 EUR
1.77 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.22 EUR (1.31 USD) in Switzerland and 0.72 EUR (0.78 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 41% lower in Italy.

1.22 EUR
0.72 EUR

Transportation

EURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Italy - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.74 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Italy.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 95.55 EUR (103.09 USD) in Switzerland and 35 EUR (37.76 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in Italy.

95.55 EUR
35.00 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.62 EUR (4.98 USD) in Switzerland and 1.5 EUR (1.62 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 67.5% lower in Italy.

4.62 EUR
1.50 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 84 EUR (90.63 USD) in Switzerland and 30 EUR (32.37 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in Italy.

84.00 EUR
30.00 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.25 EUR (5.66 USD) in Switzerland and 1.17 EUR (1.26 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 77.7% lower in Italy.

5.25 EUR
1.17 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.09 EUR (7.65 USD) in Switzerland and 4 EUR (4.32 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in Italy.

7.09 EUR
4.00 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURCHFUSD

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 21 EUR (22.66 USD) in Switzerland and 9 EUR (9.71 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 57.1% lower in Italy.

21.00 EUR
9.00 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 91.65 EUR (98.88 USD) in Switzerland and 51.18 EUR (55.22 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 44.2% lower in Italy.

91.65 EUR
51.18 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 42 EUR (45.31 USD) in Switzerland and 17.5 EUR (18.88 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Italy.

42.00 EUR
17.50 EUR

Flats for rent

EURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Italy - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.11 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Italy.

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 2192 EUR (2364.41 USD) in Switzerland and 1005 EUR (1084.28 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 54.2% lower in Italy.

2 192 EUR
1 005 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 1677 EUR (1809.76 USD) in Switzerland and 704.05 EUR (759.59 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 58% lower in Italy.

1 677 EUR
704.05 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 4069 EUR (4390.17 USD) in Switzerland and 2122 EUR (2289.27 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 47.8% lower in Italy.

4 069 EUR
2 122 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 2903 EUR (3132.24 USD) in Switzerland and 1307 EUR (1410.26 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 55% lower in Italy.

2 903 EUR
1 307 EUR

Flats for sale

EURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Italy - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.1 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Italy.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 20178 EUR (21770.18 USD) in Switzerland and 6932 EUR (7478.67 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in Italy.

20 178 EUR
6 932 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 11855 EUR (12790.02 USD) in Switzerland and 3411 EUR (3680.56 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in Italy.

11 855 EUR
3 411 EUR

Salary

EURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Italy - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 4.21 times higher than in Italy.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6675 EUR (7201.73 USD) in Switzerland and 1584 EUR (1708.85 USD) in Italy. The average salary is 76.3% lower in Italy.

6 675 EUR
1 584 EUR

Hotels

EURCHFUSD

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

One star

129 EUR
115 EUR

Two stars

154 EUR
119 EUR

Three stars

224 EUR
143 EUR

Four stars

318 EUR
197 EUR

Five stars

579 EUR
471 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 • Italy: 20 cities, 1364 hotels

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