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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

PLNEURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Italy - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.95 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Italy.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 16.38 PLN (4.07 USD) in Switzerland and 9.83 PLN (2.44 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 40% lower in Italy.

16.38 PLN
9.83 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 11.86 PLN (2.95 USD) in Switzerland and 7.93 PLN (1.97 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in Italy.

11.86 PLN
7.93 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 225.54 PLN (56.05 USD) in Switzerland and 66.59 PLN (16.55 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in Italy.

225.54 PLN
66.59 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 58.17 PLN (14.46 USD) in Switzerland and 25.86 PLN (6.43 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Italy.

58.17 PLN
25.86 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 118 PLN (29.33 USD) in Switzerland and 41.42 PLN (10.29 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Italy.

118.00 PLN
41.42 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 40.27 PLN (10.01 USD) in Switzerland and 25.86 PLN (6.43 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in Italy.

40.27 PLN
25.86 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.17 PLN (2.28 USD) in Switzerland and 6.38 PLN (1.59 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in Italy.

9.17 PLN
6.38 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 26.85 PLN (6.67 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 14.01 PLN (3.48 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 47.8% lower in Italy.

26.85 PLN
14.01 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.17 PLN (3.02 USD) in Switzerland and 9.48 PLN (2.36 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 22.1% lower in Italy.

12.17 PLN
9.48 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 68.29 PLN (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 56.62 PLN (14.07 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 17.1% lower in Italy.

68.29 PLN
56.62 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.02 PLN (2.49 USD) in Switzerland and 4.87 PLN (1.21 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in Italy.

10.02 PLN
4.87 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 13.42 PLN (3.34 USD) in Switzerland and 6.85 PLN (1.7 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 49% lower in Italy.

13.42 PLN
6.85 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 115.45 PLN (28.69 USD) in Switzerland and 65.43 PLN (16.26 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in Italy.

115.45 PLN
65.43 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 7.52 PLN (1.87 USD) in Switzerland and 6.9 PLN (1.71 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 8.2% lower in Italy.

7.52 PLN
6.90 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 10.11 PLN (2.51 USD) in Switzerland and 6.77 PLN (1.68 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 33% lower in Italy.

10.11 PLN
6.77 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 13.51 PLN (3.36 USD) in Switzerland and 9.7 PLN (2.41 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 28.2% lower in Italy.

13.51 PLN
9.70 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 10.83 PLN (2.69 USD) in Switzerland and 6.81 PLN (1.69 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 37.1% lower in Italy.

10.83 PLN
6.81 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 14.81 PLN (3.68 USD) in Switzerland and 9.48 PLN (2.36 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 36% lower in Italy.

14.81 PLN
9.48 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 80.92 PLN (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 60.64 PLN (15.07 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 25.1% lower in Italy.

80.92 PLN
60.64 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.29 PLN (4.79 USD) in Switzerland and 11.46 PLN (2.85 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 40.6% lower in Italy.

19.29 PLN
11.46 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 5.95 PLN (1.48 USD) in Switzerland and 2.2 PLN (0.55 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 63% lower in Italy.

5.95 PLN
2.20 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Italy - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.81 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Italy.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 23.81 PLN (5.92 USD) in Switzerland and 6.38 PLN (1.59 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in Italy.

23.81 PLN
6.38 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 19.91 PLN (4.95 USD) in Switzerland and 8.79 PLN (2.19 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in Italy.

19.91 PLN
8.79 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 35.8 PLN (8.9 USD) in Switzerland and 21.55 PLN (5.36 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 39.8% lower in Italy.

35.80 PLN
21.55 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 31.32 PLN (7.78 USD) in Switzerland and 21.55 PLN (5.36 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 31.2% lower in Italy.

31.32 PLN
21.55 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 67.12 PLN (16.68 USD) in Switzerland and 38.79 PLN (9.64 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in Italy.

67.12 PLN
38.79 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 536.99 PLN (133.45 USD) in Switzerland and 301.71 PLN (74.98 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in Italy.

536.99 PLN
301.71 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 111.87 PLN (27.8 USD) in Switzerland and 64.65 PLN (16.07 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in Italy.

111.87 PLN
64.65 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 18.53 PLN (4.6 USD) in Switzerland and 4.78 PLN (1.19 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 74.2% lower in Italy.

18.53 PLN
4.78 PLN

Fuel

PLNEURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Italy - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.18 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Italy.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 8.92 PLN (2.22 USD) in Switzerland and 7.86 PLN (1.95 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 11.9% lower in Italy.

8.92 PLN
7.86 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 8.14 PLN (2.02 USD) in Switzerland and 8 PLN (1.99 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 1.7% lower in Italy.

8.14 PLN
8.00 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 5.21 PLN (1.29 USD) in Switzerland and 3.06 PLN (0.76 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 41.3% lower in Italy.

5.21 PLN
3.06 PLN

Transportation

PLNEURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Italy - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.71 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Italy.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 407.22 PLN (101.2 USD) in Switzerland and 150.85 PLN (37.49 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 63% lower in Italy.

407.22 PLN
150.85 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 19.69 PLN (4.89 USD) in Switzerland and 6.47 PLN (1.61 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 67.1% lower in Italy.

19.69 PLN
6.47 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 357.99 PLN (88.97 USD) in Switzerland and 129.3 PLN (32.13 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in Italy.

357.99 PLN
129.30 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 22.37 PLN (5.56 USD) in Switzerland and 5.04 PLN (1.25 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Italy.

22.37 PLN
5.04 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 30.21 PLN (7.51 USD) in Switzerland and 17.24 PLN (4.28 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 42.9% lower in Italy.

30.21 PLN
17.24 PLN

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 89.5 PLN (22.24 USD) in Switzerland and 38.79 PLN (9.64 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in Italy.

89.50 PLN
38.79 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 390.57 PLN (97.06 USD) in Switzerland and 220.59 PLN (54.82 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in Italy.

390.57 PLN
220.59 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 179 PLN (44.48 USD) in Switzerland and 75.43 PLN (18.74 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in Italy.

179.00 PLN
75.43 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Italy - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.09 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 9340 PLN (2321.01 USD) in Switzerland and 4332 PLN (1076.48 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in Italy.

9 340 PLN
4 332 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 7149 PLN (1776.55 USD) in Switzerland and 3035 PLN (754.12 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in Italy.

7 149 PLN
3 035 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 17341 PLN (4309.6 USD) in Switzerland and 9146 PLN (2272.79 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 47.3% lower in Italy.

17 341 PLN
9 146 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 12373 PLN (3074.76 USD) in Switzerland and 5634 PLN (1400.11 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 54.5% lower in Italy.

12 373 PLN
5 634 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Italy - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.06 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 85994 PLN (21370.64 USD) in Switzerland and 29877 PLN (7424.82 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in Italy.

85 994 PLN
29 877 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 50521 PLN (12555.28 USD) in Switzerland and 14704 PLN (3654.06 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in Italy.

50 521 PLN
14 704 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Italy - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 4.17 times higher than in Italy.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 28447 PLN (7069.55 USD) in Switzerland and 6827 PLN (1696.55 USD) in Italy. The average salary is 76% lower in Italy.

28 447 PLN
6 827 PLN

Hotels

PLNEURCHFUSD

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

One star

637 PLN
530 PLN

Two stars

718 PLN
629 PLN

Three stars

1 109 PLN
834 PLN

Four stars

1 514 PLN
1 142 PLN

Five stars

2 698 PLN
2 548 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Jun 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Jun 2024) • Switzerland: 19 cities, 297 hotels • Italy: 20 cities, 1286 hotels

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