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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

PLNCHFUSDEUR

Switzerland vs. Italy - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.02 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Italy.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 16.82 PLN (4.47 USD) in Switzerland and 9.76 PLN (2.59 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 42% lower in Italy.

16.82 PLN
9.76 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 12.18 PLN (3.24 USD) in Switzerland and 7.87 PLN (2.09 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 35.4% lower in Italy.

12.18 PLN
7.87 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 231.67 PLN (61.58 USD) in Switzerland and 66.1 PLN (17.57 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in Italy.

231.67 PLN
66.10 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 59.76 PLN (15.88 USD) in Switzerland and 25.67 PLN (6.82 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 57% lower in Italy.

59.76 PLN
25.67 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 121.21 PLN (32.22 USD) in Switzerland and 41.12 PLN (10.93 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in Italy.

121.21 PLN
41.12 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 41.37 PLN (11 USD) in Switzerland and 25.67 PLN (6.82 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 38% lower in Italy.

41.37 PLN
25.67 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.42 PLN (2.5 USD) in Switzerland and 6.33 PLN (1.68 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 32.8% lower in Italy.

9.42 PLN
6.33 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.58 PLN (7.33 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 13.91 PLN (3.7 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 49.6% lower in Italy.

27.58 PLN
13.91 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.5 PLN (3.32 USD) in Switzerland and 9.41 PLN (2.5 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 24.7% lower in Italy.

12.50 PLN
9.41 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 63.85 PLN (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 52.93 PLN (14.07 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 17.1% lower in Italy.

63.85 PLN
52.93 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.3 PLN (2.74 USD) in Switzerland and 4.83 PLN (1.29 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in Italy.

10.30 PLN
4.83 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 13.79 PLN (3.67 USD) in Switzerland and 6.8 PLN (1.81 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 50.7% lower in Italy.

13.79 PLN
6.80 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 118.59 PLN (31.52 USD) in Switzerland and 64.95 PLN (17.26 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Italy.

118.59 PLN
64.95 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 7.72 PLN (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 6.85 PLN (1.82 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 11.3% lower in Italy.

7.72 PLN
6.85 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 10.39 PLN (2.76 USD) in Switzerland and 6.72 PLN (1.79 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in Italy.

10.39 PLN
6.72 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 13.88 PLN (3.69 USD) in Switzerland and 9.63 PLN (2.56 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 30.6% lower in Italy.

13.88 PLN
9.63 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 11.12 PLN (2.96 USD) in Switzerland and 6.76 PLN (1.8 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 39.2% lower in Italy.

11.12 PLN
6.76 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 15.21 PLN (4.04 USD) in Switzerland and 9.41 PLN (2.5 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 38.1% lower in Italy.

15.21 PLN
9.41 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 75.66 PLN (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 56.7 PLN (15.07 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 25.1% lower in Italy.

75.66 PLN
56.70 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.81 PLN (5.27 USD) in Switzerland and 11.38 PLN (3.03 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in Italy.

19.81 PLN
11.38 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.11 PLN (1.62 USD) in Switzerland and 2.18 PLN (0.58 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in Italy.

6.11 PLN
2.18 PLN

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 24.45 PLN (6.5 USD) in Switzerland and 6.33 PLN (1.68 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Italy.

24.45 PLN
6.33 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 20.45 PLN (5.44 USD) in Switzerland and 8.73 PLN (2.32 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in Italy.

20.45 PLN
8.73 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.77 PLN (9.77 USD) in Switzerland and 21.39 PLN (5.69 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in Italy.

36.77 PLN
21.39 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 32.18 PLN (8.55 USD) in Switzerland and 21.39 PLN (5.69 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in Italy.

32.18 PLN
21.39 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 68.95 PLN (18.33 USD) in Switzerland and 38.51 PLN (10.24 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in Italy.

68.95 PLN
38.51 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 551.59 PLN (146.61 USD) in Switzerland and 299.5 PLN (79.61 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in Italy.

551.59 PLN
299.50 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 114.91 PLN (30.54 USD) in Switzerland and 64.18 PLN (17.06 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in Italy.

114.91 PLN
64.18 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 19.03 PLN (5.06 USD) in Switzerland and 4.75 PLN (1.26 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 75% lower in Italy.

19.03 PLN
4.75 PLN

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 7.97 PLN (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 6.7 PLN (1.78 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in Italy.

7.97 PLN
6.70 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.71 PLN (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 7.18 PLN (1.91 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 6.9% lower in Italy.

7.71 PLN
7.18 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.93 PLN (1.31 USD) in Switzerland and 2.94 PLN (0.78 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in Italy.

4.93 PLN
2.94 PLN

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Italy - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.81 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Italy.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 418.29 PLN (111.18 USD) in Switzerland and 149.75 PLN (39.8 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Italy.

418.29 PLN
149.75 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 20.23 PLN (5.38 USD) in Switzerland and 6.42 PLN (1.71 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in Italy.

20.23 PLN
6.42 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 367.73 PLN (97.74 USD) in Switzerland and 128.36 PLN (34.12 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in Italy.

367.73 PLN
128.36 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 22.98 PLN (6.11 USD) in Switzerland and 5.01 PLN (1.33 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 78.2% lower in Italy.

22.98 PLN
5.01 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 31.03 PLN (8.25 USD) in Switzerland and 17.11 PLN (4.55 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in Italy.

31.03 PLN
17.11 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 91.93 PLN (24.44 USD) in Switzerland and 38.51 PLN (10.24 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in Italy.

91.93 PLN
38.51 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 401.19 PLN (106.64 USD) in Switzerland and 218.98 PLN (58.2 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in Italy.

401.19 PLN
218.98 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 183.86 PLN (48.87 USD) in Switzerland and 74.87 PLN (19.9 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in Italy.

183.86 PLN
74.87 PLN

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 9594 PLN (2549.95 USD) in Switzerland and 4300 PLN (1142.93 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 55.2% lower in Italy.

9 594 PLN
4 300 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 7343 PLN (1951.78 USD) in Switzerland and 3012 PLN (800.67 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 59% lower in Italy.

7 343 PLN
3 012 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 17813 PLN (4734.69 USD) in Switzerland and 9079 PLN (2413.09 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 49% lower in Italy.

17 813 PLN
9 079 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 12709 PLN (3378.05 USD) in Switzerland and 5593 PLN (1486.53 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 56% lower in Italy.

12 709 PLN
5 593 PLN

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 88332 PLN (23478.59 USD) in Switzerland and 29658 PLN (7883.15 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 66.4% lower in Italy.

88 332 PLN
29 658 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 51895 PLN (13793.71 USD) in Switzerland and 14596 PLN (3879.62 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Italy.

51 895 PLN
14 596 PLN

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 29221 PLN (7766.88 USD) in Switzerland and 6777 PLN (1801.28 USD) in Italy. The average salary is 76.8% lower in Italy.

29 221 PLN
6 777 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

524 PLN
466 PLN

Two stars

626 PLN
483 PLN

Three stars

910 PLN
581 PLN

Four stars

1 291 PLN
801 PLN

Five stars

2 351 PLN
1 912 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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