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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

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Italy - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.87 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Italy.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.71 EUR (4.3 USD) in Switzerland and 2.05 EUR (2.38 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 44.7% lower in Italy.

3.71 EUR
2.05 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.52 EUR (2.92 USD) in Switzerland and 1.96 EUR (2.27 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 22.2% lower in Italy.

2.52 EUR
1.96 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 44.33 EUR (51.38 USD) in Switzerland and 17.44 EUR (20.21 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in Italy.

44.33 EUR
17.44 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12.88 EUR (14.93 USD) in Switzerland and 4 EUR (4.64 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 68.9% lower in Italy.

12.88 EUR
4.00 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.09 EUR (33.72 USD) in Switzerland and 10.37 EUR (12.02 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in Italy.

29.09 EUR
10.37 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.66 EUR (11.2 USD) in Switzerland and 6 EUR (6.95 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in Italy.

9.66 EUR
6.00 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.31 EUR (2.67 USD) in Switzerland and 1.58 EUR (1.83 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 31.6% lower in Italy.

2.31 EUR
1.58 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.46 EUR (7.49 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 3.88 EUR (4.5 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 39.9% lower in Italy.

6.46 EUR
3.88 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.88 EUR (3.33 USD) in Switzerland and 2.26 EUR (2.62 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 21.5% lower in Italy.

2.88 EUR
2.26 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 14.64 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 12.14 EUR (14.07 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 17.1% lower in Italy.

14.64 EUR
12.14 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.19 EUR (2.54 USD) in Switzerland and 1.1 EUR (1.27 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in Italy.

2.19 EUR
1.10 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.02 EUR (3.5 USD) in Switzerland and 1.86 EUR (2.16 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 38.4% lower in Italy.

3.02 EUR
1.86 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 25.79 EUR (29.9 USD) in Switzerland and 15.07 EUR (17.47 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 41.6% lower in Italy.

25.79 EUR
15.07 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.92 EUR (2.23 USD) in Switzerland and 1.5 EUR (1.74 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 21.9% lower in Italy.

1.92 EUR
1.50 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.04 EUR (2.36 USD) in Switzerland and 1.63 EUR (1.89 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 20.1% lower in Italy.

2.04 EUR
1.63 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.67 EUR (3.1 USD) in Switzerland and 1.73 EUR (2.01 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in Italy.

2.67 EUR
1.73 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.49 EUR (2.89 USD) in Switzerland and 1.54 EUR (1.78 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 38.2% lower in Italy.

2.49 EUR
1.54 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.43 EUR (3.98 USD) in Switzerland and 2.62 EUR (3.04 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 23.6% lower in Italy.

3.43 EUR
2.62 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.35 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 13 EUR (15.07 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 25.1% lower in Italy.

17.35 EUR
13.00 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.55 EUR (5.27 USD) in Switzerland and 2.31 EUR (2.68 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 49.2% lower in Italy.

4.55 EUR
2.31 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.41 EUR (1.63 USD) in Switzerland and 0.46 EUR (0.53 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 67.4% lower in Italy.

1.41 EUR
0.46 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Italy - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.96 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Italy.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.9 EUR (6.84 USD) in Switzerland and 1.54 EUR (1.78 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 73.9% lower in Italy.

5.90 EUR
1.54 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.17 EUR (6 USD) in Switzerland and 2.12 EUR (2.46 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 59% lower in Italy.

5.17 EUR
2.12 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.59 EUR (9.95 USD) in Switzerland and 5 EUR (5.79 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in Italy.

8.59 EUR
5.00 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.51 EUR (8.71 USD) in Switzerland and 5 EUR (5.79 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 33.4% lower in Italy.

7.51 EUR
5.00 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.25 EUR (21.15 USD) in Switzerland and 10 EUR (11.59 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Italy.

18.25 EUR
10.00 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 128.81 EUR (149.29 USD) in Switzerland and 65 EUR (75.33 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in Italy.

128.81 EUR
65.00 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.84 EUR (31.1 USD) in Switzerland and 15 EUR (17.38 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in Italy.

26.84 EUR
15.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.55 EUR (5.27 USD) in Switzerland and 1.09 EUR (1.26 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 76% lower in Italy.

4.55 EUR
1.09 EUR

Fuel

EURUSDCHF

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 1.96 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 1.71 EUR (1.98 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 12.8% lower in Italy.

1.96 EUR
1.71 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.86 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 1.78 EUR (2.06 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 4.3% lower in Italy.

1.86 EUR
1.78 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.12 EUR (1.3 USD) in Switzerland and 0.72 EUR (0.84 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 35.7% lower in Italy.

1.12 EUR
0.72 EUR

Transportation

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Italy - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.43 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Italy.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 93.39 EUR (108.24 USD) in Switzerland and 35 EUR (40.56 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in Italy.

93.39 EUR
35.00 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.19 EUR (4.85 USD) in Switzerland and 1.5 EUR (1.74 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Italy.

4.19 EUR
1.50 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 74.07 EUR (85.84 USD) in Switzerland and 32 EUR (37.09 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 56.8% lower in Italy.

74.07 EUR
32.00 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.79 EUR (3.23 USD) in Switzerland and 1.5 EUR (1.74 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in Italy.

2.79 EUR
1.50 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.44 EUR (7.46 USD) in Switzerland and 4.5 EUR (5.22 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 30.1% lower in Italy.

6.44 EUR
4.50 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSDCHF

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 21.47 EUR (24.88 USD) in Switzerland and 10 EUR (11.59 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in Italy.

21.47 EUR
10.00 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 76.84 EUR (89.05 USD) in Switzerland and 55.37 EUR (64.17 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 27.9% lower in Italy.

76.84 EUR
55.37 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 43.27 EUR (50.15 USD) in Switzerland and 20.52 EUR (23.78 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in Italy.

43.27 EUR
20.52 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Italy - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.15 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 2400 EUR (2781.44 USD) in Switzerland and 1152 EUR (1335.48 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 52% lower in Italy.

2 400 EUR
1 152 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 1974 EUR (2287.4 USD) in Switzerland and 764.52 EUR (886.08 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in Italy.

1 974 EUR
764.52 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 4392 EUR (5090 USD) in Switzerland and 2263 EUR (2622.65 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 48.5% lower in Italy.

4 392 EUR
2 263 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 3267 EUR (3786.24 USD) in Switzerland and 1417 EUR (1641.92 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in Italy.

3 267 EUR
1 417 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Italy - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.53 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 20932 EUR (24259.92 USD) in Switzerland and 7030 EUR (8147.25 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 66.4% lower in Italy.

20 932 EUR
7 030 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 16045 EUR (18596.04 USD) in Switzerland and 3435 EUR (3980.72 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Italy.

16 045 EUR
3 435 EUR

Salary

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Italy - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 3.72 times higher than in Italy.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6812 EUR (7895.15 USD) in Switzerland and 1833 EUR (2123.96 USD) in Italy. The average salary is 73.1% lower in Italy.

6 812 EUR
1 833 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDCHF

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

One star

120 EUR
107 EUR

Two stars

144 EUR
111 EUR

Three stars

209 EUR
133 EUR

Four stars

296 EUR
184 EUR

Five stars

539 EUR
438 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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