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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Japan

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. Japan - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.78 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Japan.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 15.77 PLN (4.34 USD) in Switzerland and 19.49 PLN (5.37 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 19.1% lower in Switzerland.

15.77 PLN
19.49 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 10.71 PLN (2.95 USD) in Switzerland and 9.29 PLN (2.56 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 13.3% lower in Japan.

10.71 PLN
9.29 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 188.2 PLN (51.83 USD) in Switzerland and 80.22 PLN (22.09 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 57.4% lower in Japan.

188.20 PLN
80.22 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 54.68 PLN (15.06 USD) in Switzerland and 29.63 PLN (8.16 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in Japan.

54.68 PLN
29.63 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 123.49 PLN (34.01 USD) in Switzerland and 28.87 PLN (7.95 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Japan.

123.49 PLN
28.87 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 41.01 PLN (11.3 USD) in Switzerland and 14.82 PLN (4.08 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in Japan.

41.01 PLN
14.82 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.8 PLN (2.7 USD) in Switzerland and 7.51 PLN (2.07 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 23.4% lower in Japan.

9.80 PLN
7.51 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.43 PLN (7.56 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 8.61 PLN (2.37 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in Japan.

27.43 PLN
8.61 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.21 PLN (3.36 USD) in Switzerland and 10.16 PLN (2.8 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in Japan.

12.21 PLN
10.16 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 61.62 PLN (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 42.01 PLN (11.57 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in Japan.

61.62 PLN
42.01 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 9.3 PLN (2.56 USD) in Switzerland and 5.2 PLN (1.43 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in Japan.

9.30 PLN
5.20 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 12.81 PLN (3.53 USD) in Switzerland and 5.64 PLN (1.55 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 56% lower in Japan.

12.81 PLN
5.64 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 109.5 PLN (30.16 USD) in Switzerland and 61.39 PLN (16.91 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in Japan.

109.50 PLN
61.39 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 8.16 PLN (2.25 USD) in Switzerland and 5.68 PLN (1.56 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in Japan.

8.16 PLN
5.68 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.66 PLN (2.38 USD) in Switzerland and 12.14 PLN (3.34 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 28.7% lower in Switzerland.

8.66 PLN
12.14 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.35 PLN (3.13 USD) in Switzerland and 21.58 PLN (5.94 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in Switzerland.

11.35 PLN
21.58 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 10.57 PLN (2.91 USD) in Switzerland and 11.86 PLN (3.27 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 10.9% lower in Switzerland.

10.57 PLN
11.86 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 14.58 PLN (4.02 USD) in Switzerland and 19.41 PLN (5.35 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 24.9% lower in Switzerland.

14.58 PLN
19.41 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 73.02 PLN (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 46.4 PLN (12.78 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in Japan.

73.02 PLN
46.40 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.32 PLN (5.32 USD) in Switzerland and 21.55 PLN (5.94 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 10.3% lower in Switzerland.

19.32 PLN
21.55 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 5.97 PLN (1.64 USD) in Switzerland and 3.24 PLN (0.89 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in Japan.

5.97 PLN
3.24 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Japan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.15 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Japan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 25.06 PLN (6.9 USD) in Switzerland and 12.93 PLN (3.56 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in Japan.

25.06 PLN
12.93 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 21.96 PLN (6.05 USD) in Switzerland and 4.5 PLN (1.24 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Japan.

21.96 PLN
4.50 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.46 PLN (10.04 USD) in Switzerland and 14.82 PLN (4.08 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in Japan.

36.46 PLN
14.82 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 31.9 PLN (8.79 USD) in Switzerland and 19.75 PLN (5.44 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 38.1% lower in Japan.

31.90 PLN
19.75 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 77.47 PLN (21.34 USD) in Switzerland and 19.75 PLN (5.44 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 74.5% lower in Japan.

77.47 PLN
19.75 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 546.84 PLN (150.6 USD) in Switzerland and 172.85 PLN (47.6 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 68.4% lower in Japan.

546.84 PLN
172.85 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 113.92 PLN (31.38 USD) in Switzerland and 29.63 PLN (8.16 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 74% lower in Japan.

113.92 PLN
29.63 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 19.32 PLN (5.32 USD) in Switzerland and 3.18 PLN (0.88 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 83.5% lower in Japan.

19.32 PLN
3.18 PLN

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Japan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.95 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Japan.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 8.23 PLN (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 3.87 PLN (1.07 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 53% lower in Japan.

8.23 PLN
3.87 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.85 PLN (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 4.38 PLN (1.21 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 44.2% lower in Japan.

7.85 PLN
4.38 PLN

LPG 1L

4.72 PLN
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Japan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.94 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Japan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 396.46 PLN (109.19 USD) in Switzerland and 271.62 PLN (74.81 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 31.5% lower in Japan.

396.46 PLN
271.62 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 17.77 PLN (4.89 USD) in Switzerland and 5.43 PLN (1.5 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in Japan.

17.77 PLN
5.43 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 314.43 PLN (86.6 USD) in Switzerland and 93.57 PLN (25.77 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Japan.

314.43 PLN
93.57 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 11.85 PLN (3.26 USD) in Switzerland and 12.35 PLN (3.4 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 4% lower in Switzerland.

11.85 PLN
12.35 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 27.34 PLN (7.53 USD) in Switzerland and 12.35 PLN (3.4 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in Japan.

27.34 PLN
12.35 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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Switzerland vs. Japan - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 91.14 PLN (25.1 USD) in Switzerland and 48.15 PLN (13.26 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Japan.

91.14 PLN
48.15 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 326.19 PLN (89.84 USD) in Switzerland and 247.03 PLN (68.04 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 24.3% lower in Japan.

326.19 PLN
247.03 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 183.69 PLN (50.59 USD) in Switzerland and 75.76 PLN (20.86 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 58.8% lower in Japan.

183.69 PLN
75.76 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Japan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.61 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Japan.

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 10188 PLN (2805.9 USD) in Switzerland and 3977 PLN (1095.26 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 61% lower in Japan.

10 188 PLN
3 977 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 8378 PLN (2307.51 USD) in Switzerland and 2149 PLN (591.82 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Japan.

8 378 PLN
2 149 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 18644 PLN (5134.76 USD) in Switzerland and 8753 PLN (2410.54 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in Japan.

18 644 PLN
8 753 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 13869 PLN (3819.53 USD) in Switzerland and 4726 PLN (1301.62 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Japan.

13 869 PLN
4 726 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Japan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.69 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Japan.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 88861 PLN (24473.23 USD) in Switzerland and 39075 PLN (10761.55 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 56% lower in Japan.

88 861 PLN
39 075 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 68115 PLN (18759.55 USD) in Switzerland and 19286 PLN (5311.62 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in Japan.

68 115 PLN
19 286 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Japan - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 3.12 times higher than in Japan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 28919 PLN (7964.57 USD) in Switzerland and 9277 PLN (2554.92 USD) in Japan. The average salary is 67.9% lower in Japan.

28 919 PLN
9 277 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

505 PLN
383 PLN

Two stars

604 PLN
558 PLN

Three stars

878 PLN
794 PLN

Four stars

1 246 PLN
1 271 PLN

Five stars

2 269 PLN
3 178 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 • Japan: 17 cities, 1002 hotels

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