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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. South Korea

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

EURCHFUSDKRW

Switzerland vs. South Korea - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.51 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in South Korea.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.83 EUR (4.38 USD) in Switzerland and 6.26 EUR (7.17 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 38.8% lower in Switzerland.

3.83 EUR
6.26 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.6 EUR (2.98 USD) in Switzerland and 2.81 EUR (3.21 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 7.5% lower in Switzerland.

2.60 EUR
2.81 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 45.7 EUR (52.3 USD) in Switzerland and 27.12 EUR (31.03 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 40.7% lower in South Korea.

45.70 EUR
27.12 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.28 EUR (15.19 USD) in Switzerland and 16.92 EUR (19.36 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 21.5% lower in Switzerland.

13.28 EUR
16.92 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.99 EUR (34.32 USD) in Switzerland and 8.61 EUR (9.85 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 71.3% lower in South Korea.

29.99 EUR
8.61 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.96 EUR (11.4 USD) in Switzerland and 2.63 EUR (3 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in South Korea.

9.96 EUR
2.63 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.38 EUR (2.72 USD) in Switzerland and 1.91 EUR (2.18 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 19.7% lower in South Korea.

2.38 EUR
1.91 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.66 EUR (7.62 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 2.5 EUR (2.86 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in South Korea.

6.66 EUR
2.50 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.97 EUR (3.39 USD) in Switzerland and 2.61 EUR (2.99 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 12.1% lower in South Korea.

2.97 EUR
2.61 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

14.83 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.26 EUR (2.58 USD) in Switzerland and 2.04 EUR (2.33 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 9.7% lower in South Korea.

2.26 EUR
2.04 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.11 EUR (3.56 USD) in Switzerland and 2.69 EUR (3.08 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 13.5% lower in South Korea.

3.11 EUR
2.69 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 26.59 EUR (30.43 USD) in Switzerland and 11.36 EUR (13 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in South Korea.

26.59 EUR
11.36 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.98 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 1.74 EUR (1.99 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 12.1% lower in South Korea.

1.98 EUR
1.74 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.1 EUR (2.41 USD) in Switzerland and 2.31 EUR (2.64 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 9.1% lower in Switzerland.

2.10 EUR
2.31 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.76 EUR (3.15 USD) in Switzerland and 4.41 EUR (5.05 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in Switzerland.

2.76 EUR
4.41 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.57 EUR (2.94 USD) in Switzerland and 3.11 EUR (3.56 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 17.4% lower in Switzerland.

2.57 EUR
3.11 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.54 EUR (4.05 USD) in Switzerland and 2.48 EUR (2.84 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 29.9% lower in South Korea.

3.54 EUR
2.48 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.57 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 15.78 EUR (18.06 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 10.2% lower in South Korea.

17.57 EUR
15.78 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.69 EUR (5.37 USD) in Switzerland and 5.19 EUR (5.94 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 9.6% lower in Switzerland.

4.69 EUR
5.19 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.45 EUR (1.66 USD) in Switzerland and 1.03 EUR (1.18 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 29% lower in South Korea.

1.45 EUR
1.03 EUR

Restaurant

EURCHFUSDKRW

Switzerland vs. South Korea - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.96 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in South Korea.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 6.09 EUR (6.96 USD) in Switzerland and 3.07 EUR (3.51 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 49.6% lower in South Korea.

6.09 EUR
3.07 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.33 EUR (6.1 USD) in Switzerland and 1.34 EUR (1.54 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in South Korea.

5.33 EUR
1.34 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.85 EUR (10.13 USD) in Switzerland and 2.92 EUR (3.34 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 67% lower in South Korea.

8.85 EUR
2.92 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.75 EUR (8.86 USD) in Switzerland and 4.67 EUR (5.34 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 39.7% lower in South Korea.

7.75 EUR
4.67 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.81 EUR (21.53 USD) in Switzerland and 5.19 EUR (5.94 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 72.4% lower in South Korea.

18.81 EUR
5.19 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 132.8 EUR (151.95 USD) in Switzerland and 46.67 EUR (53.4 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in South Korea.

132.80 EUR
46.67 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 27.67 EUR (31.66 USD) in Switzerland and 7 EUR (8.01 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in South Korea.

27.67 EUR
7.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.69 EUR (5.37 USD) in Switzerland and 0.64 EUR (0.73 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in South Korea.

4.69 EUR
0.64 EUR

Fuel

EURCHFUSDKRW

Switzerland vs. South Korea - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.78 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in South Korea.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.98 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 1.01 EUR (1.16 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 49% lower in South Korea.

1.98 EUR
1.01 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.89 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 1.1 EUR (1.26 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in South Korea.

1.89 EUR
1.10 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.14 EUR (1.3 USD) in Switzerland and 0.71 EUR (0.82 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 37.7% lower in South Korea.

1.14 EUR
0.71 EUR

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. South Korea - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.88 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in South Korea.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 96.28 EUR (110.16 USD) in Switzerland and 36.75 EUR (42.05 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in South Korea.

96.28 EUR
36.75 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.32 EUR (4.94 USD) in Switzerland and 0.88 EUR (1 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in South Korea.

4.32 EUR
0.88 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 76.36 EUR (87.37 USD) in Switzerland and 7 EUR (8.01 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 90.8% lower in South Korea.

76.36 EUR
7.00 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.88 EUR (3.29 USD) in Switzerland and 0.64 EUR (0.73 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in South Korea.

2.88 EUR
0.64 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.64 EUR (7.6 USD) in Switzerland and 2.8 EUR (3.2 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 57.8% lower in South Korea.

6.64 EUR
2.80 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURCHFUSDKRW

Switzerland vs. South Korea - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 22.13 EUR (25.32 USD) in Switzerland and 8.75 EUR (10.01 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in South Korea.

22.13 EUR
8.75 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 79.21 EUR (90.64 USD) in Switzerland and 46.18 EUR (52.84 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in South Korea.

79.21 EUR
46.18 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 44.61 EUR (51.04 USD) in Switzerland and 17.15 EUR (19.62 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 61.6% lower in South Korea.

44.61 EUR
17.15 EUR

Flats for rent

EURCHFUSDKRW

Switzerland vs. South Korea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.83 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in South Korea.

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 2474 EUR (2830.96 USD) in Switzerland and 794.59 EUR (909.21 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in South Korea.

2 474 EUR
794.59 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 2035 EUR (2328.12 USD) in Switzerland and 466.02 EUR (533.24 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in South Korea.

2 035 EUR
466.02 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 4528 EUR (5180.62 USD) in Switzerland and 2072 EUR (2370.41 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 54.2% lower in South Korea.

4 528 EUR
2 072 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 3368 EUR (3853.65 USD) in Switzerland and 1045 EUR (1195.59 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 69% lower in South Korea.

3 368 EUR
1 045 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. South Korea - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.39 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in South Korea.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 21579 EUR (24691.83 USD) in Switzerland and 17879 EUR (20457.75 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 17.1% lower in South Korea.

21 579 EUR
17 879 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 16541 EUR (18927.11 USD) in Switzerland and 9487 EUR (10855.52 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in South Korea.

16 541 EUR
9 487 EUR

Salary

EURCHFUSDKRW

Switzerland vs. South Korea - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 2.7 times higher than in South Korea.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 7023 EUR (8035.71 USD) in Switzerland and 2603 EUR (2978.46 USD) in South Korea. The average salary is 62.9% lower in South Korea.

7 023 EUR
2 603 EUR

Hotels

EURCHFUSDKRW

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

One star

122 EUR
45.7 EUR

Two stars

145 EUR
48.5 EUR

Three stars

211 EUR
62.8 EUR

Four stars

300 EUR
105 EUR

Five stars

546 EUR
245 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 • South Korea: 20 cities, 1512 hotels

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