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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

PLNUSDEURCHF

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 15.98 PLN (4.46 USD) in Switzerland and 8.66 PLN (2.42 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in Italy.

15.98 PLN
8.66 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 10.85 PLN (3.03 USD) in Switzerland and 8.28 PLN (2.31 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 23.7% lower in Italy.

10.85 PLN
8.28 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 190.71 PLN (53.25 USD) in Switzerland and 73.64 PLN (20.56 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 61.4% lower in Italy.

190.71 PLN
73.64 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 55.41 PLN (15.47 USD) in Switzerland and 16.89 PLN (4.72 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Italy.

55.41 PLN
16.89 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 125.14 PLN (34.94 USD) in Switzerland and 43.79 PLN (12.23 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 65% lower in Italy.

125.14 PLN
43.79 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 41.56 PLN (11.6 USD) in Switzerland and 25.33 PLN (7.07 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 39.1% lower in Italy.

41.56 PLN
25.33 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.93 PLN (2.77 USD) in Switzerland and 6.67 PLN (1.86 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 32.8% lower in Italy.

9.93 PLN
6.67 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.8 PLN (7.76 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 16.38 PLN (4.57 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in Italy.

27.80 PLN
16.38 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.38 PLN (3.46 USD) in Switzerland and 9.54 PLN (2.66 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 22.9% lower in Italy.

12.38 PLN
9.54 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 60.78 PLN (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 50.39 PLN (14.07 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 17.1% lower in Italy.

60.78 PLN
50.39 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 9.42 PLN (2.63 USD) in Switzerland and 4.64 PLN (1.3 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 50.7% lower in Italy.

9.42 PLN
4.64 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 12.98 PLN (3.62 USD) in Switzerland and 7.85 PLN (2.19 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in Italy.

12.98 PLN
7.85 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 110.96 PLN (30.98 USD) in Switzerland and 63.63 PLN (17.77 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in Italy.

110.96 PLN
63.63 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 8.27 PLN (2.31 USD) in Switzerland and 6.33 PLN (1.77 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 23.5% lower in Italy.

8.27 PLN
6.33 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.77 PLN (2.45 USD) in Switzerland and 6.88 PLN (1.92 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 21.6% lower in Italy.

8.77 PLN
6.88 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.5 PLN (3.21 USD) in Switzerland and 7.3 PLN (2.04 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in Italy.

11.50 PLN
7.30 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 10.71 PLN (2.99 USD) in Switzerland and 6.5 PLN (1.82 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in Italy.

10.71 PLN
6.50 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 14.78 PLN (4.13 USD) in Switzerland and 11.06 PLN (3.09 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 25.2% lower in Italy.

14.78 PLN
11.06 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 72.03 PLN (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 53.98 PLN (15.07 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 25.1% lower in Italy.

72.03 PLN
53.98 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.58 PLN (5.47 USD) in Switzerland and 9.75 PLN (2.72 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 50.2% lower in Italy.

19.58 PLN
9.75 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.05 PLN (1.69 USD) in Switzerland and 1.94 PLN (0.54 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Italy.

6.05 PLN
1.94 PLN

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 25.4 PLN (7.09 USD) in Switzerland and 6.5 PLN (1.82 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in Italy.

25.40 PLN
6.50 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 22.26 PLN (6.21 USD) in Switzerland and 8.95 PLN (2.5 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in Italy.

22.26 PLN
8.95 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.94 PLN (10.31 USD) in Switzerland and 21.11 PLN (5.89 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 42.9% lower in Italy.

36.94 PLN
21.11 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 32.32 PLN (9.02 USD) in Switzerland and 21.11 PLN (5.89 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in Italy.

32.32 PLN
21.11 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 78.5 PLN (21.92 USD) in Switzerland and 42.22 PLN (11.79 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in Italy.

78.50 PLN
42.22 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 554.12 PLN (154.71 USD) in Switzerland and 274.46 PLN (76.63 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in Italy.

554.12 PLN
274.46 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 115.44 PLN (32.23 USD) in Switzerland and 63.34 PLN (17.68 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in Italy.

115.44 PLN
63.34 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 19.58 PLN (5.47 USD) in Switzerland and 4.6 PLN (1.28 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in Italy.

19.58 PLN
4.60 PLN

Fuel

PLNUSDEURCHF

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 8.12 PLN (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 7.1 PLN (1.98 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 12.6% lower in Italy.

8.12 PLN
7.10 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.74 PLN (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 7.37 PLN (2.06 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 4.8% lower in Italy.

7.74 PLN
7.37 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.65 PLN (1.3 USD) in Switzerland and 3.01 PLN (0.84 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in Italy.

4.65 PLN
3.01 PLN

Transportation

PLNUSDEURCHF

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 401.74 PLN (112.16 USD) in Switzerland and 147.79 PLN (41.26 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Italy.

401.74 PLN
147.79 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 18.01 PLN (5.03 USD) in Switzerland and 6.33 PLN (1.77 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Italy.

18.01 PLN
6.33 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 318.62 PLN (88.96 USD) in Switzerland and 135.12 PLN (37.72 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in Italy.

318.62 PLN
135.12 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 12.01 PLN (3.35 USD) in Switzerland and 6.33 PLN (1.77 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 47.3% lower in Italy.

12.01 PLN
6.33 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 27.71 PLN (7.74 USD) in Switzerland and 19 PLN (5.31 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in Italy.

27.71 PLN
19.00 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNUSDEURCHF

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 92.35 PLN (25.78 USD) in Switzerland and 42.22 PLN (11.79 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in Italy.

92.35 PLN
42.22 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 330.53 PLN (92.28 USD) in Switzerland and 233.8 PLN (65.28 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 29.3% lower in Italy.

330.53 PLN
233.80 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 186.14 PLN (51.97 USD) in Switzerland and 86.65 PLN (24.19 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in Italy.

186.14 PLN
86.65 PLN

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 10324 PLN (2882.37 USD) in Switzerland and 4865 PLN (1358.41 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 52.9% lower in Italy.

10 324 PLN
4 865 PLN

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 8490 PLN (2370.4 USD) in Switzerland and 3228 PLN (901.29 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 62% lower in Italy.

8 490 PLN
3 228 PLN

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 18892 PLN (5274.69 USD) in Switzerland and 9555 PLN (2667.68 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in Italy.

18 892 PLN
9 555 PLN

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 14053 PLN (3923.62 USD) in Switzerland and 5982 PLN (1670.11 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 57.4% lower in Italy.

14 053 PLN
5 982 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNUSDEURCHF

Switzerland vs. Italy - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.6 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 90045 PLN (25140.17 USD) in Switzerland and 29682 PLN (8287.12 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 67% lower in Italy.

90 045 PLN
29 682 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 69023 PLN (19270.78 USD) in Switzerland and 14503 PLN (4049.07 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 79% lower in Italy.

69 023 PLN
14 503 PLN

Salary

PLNUSDEURCHF

Switzerland vs. Italy - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 3.79 times higher than in Italy.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 29304 PLN (8181.62 USD) in Switzerland and 7738 PLN (2160.42 USD) in Italy. The average salary is 73.6% lower in Italy.

29 304 PLN
7 738 PLN

Hotels

PLNUSDEURCHF

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

One star

499 PLN
444 PLN

Two stars

596 PLN
459 PLN

Three stars

866 PLN
553 PLN

Four stars

1 229 PLN
763 PLN

Five stars

2 238 PLN
1 820 PLN

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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