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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

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Switzerland vs. Italy - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.9 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Italy.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 4.48 USD in Switzerland and 2.43 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in Italy.

4.48 USD
2.43 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 3.04 USD in Switzerland and 2.32 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 23.7% lower in Italy.

3.04 USD
2.32 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 53.45 USD in Switzerland and 20.67 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in Italy.

53.45 USD
20.67 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.53 USD in Switzerland and 4.74 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Italy.

15.53 USD
4.74 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 35.07 USD in Switzerland and 12.29 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 65% lower in Italy.

35.07 USD
12.29 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 11.65 USD in Switzerland and 7.11 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 39% lower in Italy.

11.65 USD
7.11 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.78 USD in Switzerland and 1.87 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 32.7% lower in Italy.

2.78 USD
1.87 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 7.79 USD for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 4.6 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 40.9% lower in Italy.

7.79 USD
4.60 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.47 USD in Switzerland and 2.68 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 22.8% lower in Italy.

3.47 USD
2.68 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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

16.97 USD
14.07 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.64 USD in Switzerland and 1.3 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in Italy.

2.64 USD
1.30 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.64 USD in Switzerland and 2.2 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in Italy.

3.64 USD
2.20 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 31.1 USD in Switzerland and 17.86 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in Italy.

31.10 USD
17.86 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 2.32 USD in Switzerland and 1.78 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 23.3% lower in Italy.

2.32 USD
1.78 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.46 USD in Switzerland and 1.93 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 21.5% lower in Italy.

2.46 USD
1.93 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.22 USD in Switzerland and 2.05 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 36.3% lower in Italy.

3.22 USD
2.05 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3 USD in Switzerland and 1.83 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 39% lower in Italy.

3.00 USD
1.83 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 4.14 USD in Switzerland and 3.11 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 24.9% lower in Italy.

4.14 USD
3.11 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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

20.11 USD
15.07 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.49 USD in Switzerland and 2.74 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 50.1% lower in Italy.

5.49 USD
2.74 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.7 USD in Switzerland and 0.55 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in Italy.

1.70 USD
0.55 USD

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Italy - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Italy.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 7.12 USD in Switzerland and 1.83 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Italy.

7.12 USD
1.83 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 6.24 USD in Switzerland and 2.51 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in Italy.

6.24 USD
2.51 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 10.35 USD in Switzerland and 5.93 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in Italy.

10.35 USD
5.93 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 9.06 USD in Switzerland and 5.93 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 34.5% lower in Italy.

9.06 USD
5.93 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 22 USD in Switzerland and 11.85 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in Italy.

22.00 USD
11.85 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 155.31 USD in Switzerland and 77.05 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 50.4% lower in Italy.

155.31 USD
77.05 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 32.36 USD in Switzerland and 17.78 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in Italy.

32.36 USD
17.78 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 5.49 USD in Switzerland and 1.29 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in Italy.

5.49 USD
1.29 USD

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Italy - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.17 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Italy.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 2.27 USD in Switzerland and 1.98 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 12.8% lower in Italy.

2.27 USD
1.98 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 2.16 USD in Switzerland and 2.06 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 4.6% lower in Italy.

2.16 USD
2.06 USD

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.3 USD in Switzerland and 0.84 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 35.4% lower in Italy.

1.30 USD
0.84 USD

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Italy - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.47 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Italy.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 112.6 USD in Switzerland and 41.49 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Italy.

112.60 USD
41.49 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 5.05 USD in Switzerland and 1.78 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in Italy.

5.05 USD
1.78 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 89.3 USD in Switzerland and 37.93 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in Italy.

89.30 USD
37.93 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 3.37 USD in Switzerland and 1.78 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Italy.

3.37 USD
1.78 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.77 USD in Switzerland and 5.33 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in Italy.

7.77 USD
5.33 USD

Sports & entertainment

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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 25.89 USD in Switzerland and 11.85 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 54.2% lower in Italy.

25.89 USD
11.85 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 92.64 USD in Switzerland and 65.63 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 29.2% lower in Italy.

92.64 USD
65.63 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 52.17 USD in Switzerland and 24.32 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in Italy.

52.17 USD
24.32 USD

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Italy - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.19 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 2894 USD in Switzerland and 1366 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 52.8% lower in Italy.

2 894 USD
1 366 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 2380 USD in Switzerland and 906.24 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in Italy.

2 380 USD
906.24 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 5295 USD in Switzerland and 2682 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 49.3% lower in Italy.

5 295 USD
2 682 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 3939 USD in Switzerland and 1679 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 57.4% lower in Italy.

3 939 USD
1 679 USD

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Italy - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.59 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 25238 USD in Switzerland and 8333 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 67% lower in Italy.

25 238 USD
8 333 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 19346 USD in Switzerland and 4071 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 79% lower in Italy.

19 346 USD
4 071 USD

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Italy - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 3.78 times higher than in Italy.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 8213 USD in Switzerland and 2172 USD in Italy. The average salary is 73.6% lower in Italy.

8 213 USD
2 172 USD

Hotels

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

One star

139 USD
124 USD

Two stars

166 USD
128 USD

Three stars

242 USD
155 USD

Four stars

343 USD
213 USD

Five stars

625 USD
508 USD

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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