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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 2 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Italy.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 4.1 USD in Switzerland and 2.38 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 42% lower in Italy.

4.10 USD
2.38 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.97 USD in Switzerland and 1.92 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 35.4% lower in Italy.

2.97 USD
1.92 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 56.49 USD in Switzerland and 16.12 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in Italy.

56.49 USD
16.12 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 14.57 USD in Switzerland and 6.26 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 57% lower in Italy.

14.57 USD
6.26 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.55 USD in Switzerland and 10.03 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in Italy.

29.55 USD
10.03 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 10.09 USD in Switzerland and 6.26 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 38% lower in Italy.

10.09 USD
6.26 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.3 USD in Switzerland and 1.54 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 33% lower in Italy.

2.30 USD
1.54 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.72 USD for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 3.39 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 49.6% lower in Italy.

6.72 USD
3.39 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.05 USD in Switzerland and 2.3 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 24.6% lower in Italy.

3.05 USD
2.30 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 2.51 USD in Switzerland and 1.18 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 53% lower in Italy.

2.51 USD
1.18 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.36 USD in Switzerland and 1.66 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Italy.

3.36 USD
1.66 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 28.92 USD in Switzerland and 15.84 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Italy.

28.92 USD
15.84 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.88 USD in Switzerland and 1.67 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 11.2% lower in Italy.

1.88 USD
1.67 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.53 USD in Switzerland and 1.64 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in Italy.

2.53 USD
1.64 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.38 USD in Switzerland and 2.35 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 30.5% lower in Italy.

3.38 USD
2.35 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.71 USD in Switzerland and 1.65 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 39.1% lower in Italy.

2.71 USD
1.65 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.71 USD in Switzerland and 2.3 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 38% lower in Italy.

3.71 USD
2.30 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 4.83 USD in Switzerland and 2.78 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 42.4% lower in Italy.

4.83 USD
2.78 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.49 USD in Switzerland and 0.53 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in Italy.

1.49 USD
0.53 USD

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Italy - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.87 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Italy.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.96 USD in Switzerland and 1.54 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 74.2% lower in Italy.

5.96 USD
1.54 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.99 USD in Switzerland and 2.13 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in Italy.

4.99 USD
2.13 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.97 USD in Switzerland and 5.22 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in Italy.

8.97 USD
5.22 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.85 USD in Switzerland and 5.22 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in Italy.

7.85 USD
5.22 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 16.81 USD in Switzerland and 9.39 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in Italy.

16.81 USD
9.39 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 134.49 USD in Switzerland and 73.05 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in Italy.

134.49 USD
73.05 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 28.02 USD in Switzerland and 15.65 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in Italy.

28.02 USD
15.65 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.64 USD in Switzerland and 1.16 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 75% lower in Italy.

4.64 USD
1.16 USD

Fuel

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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 2.12 USD in Switzerland and 1.78 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 16% lower in Italy.

2.12 USD
1.78 USD

Gasoline 1L

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

2.05 USD
1.91 USD

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.31 USD in Switzerland and 0.78 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in Italy.

1.31 USD
0.78 USD

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Italy - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.8 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Italy.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 101.99 USD in Switzerland and 36.52 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Italy.

101.99 USD
36.52 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.93 USD in Switzerland and 1.57 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in Italy.

4.93 USD
1.57 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 89.66 USD in Switzerland and 31.31 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in Italy.

89.66 USD
31.31 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.6 USD in Switzerland and 1.22 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 78.2% lower in Italy.

5.60 USD
1.22 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.57 USD in Switzerland and 4.17 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in Italy.

7.57 USD
4.17 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 22.42 USD in Switzerland and 9.39 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in Italy.

22.42 USD
9.39 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 97.82 USD in Switzerland and 53.41 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in Italy.

97.82 USD
53.41 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 44.83 USD in Switzerland and 18.26 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in Italy.

44.83 USD
18.26 USD

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Italy - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.16 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 2339 USD in Switzerland and 1049 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 55.2% lower in Italy.

2 339 USD
1 049 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 1790 USD in Switzerland and 734.71 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 59% lower in Italy.

1 790 USD
734.71 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 4343 USD in Switzerland and 2214 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 49% lower in Italy.

4 343 USD
2 214 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 3099 USD in Switzerland and 1364 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 56% lower in Italy.

3 099 USD
1 364 USD

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Italy - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.17 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 21538 USD in Switzerland and 7234 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 66.4% lower in Italy.

21 538 USD
7 234 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 12653 USD in Switzerland and 3560 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Italy.

12 653 USD
3 560 USD

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Italy - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 4.31 times higher than in Italy.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 7125 USD in Switzerland and 1653 USD in Italy. The average salary is 76.8% lower in Italy.

7 125 USD
1 653 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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