Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. South Korea

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Zurich

Seoul

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Grocery

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Switzerland vs. South Korea - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.39 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in South Korea.

Switzerland

South Korea

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 15.72 PLN (4.34 USD) in Switzerland and 28.08 PLN (7.74 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 44% lower in Switzerland.

15.72 PLN

28.08 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 10.68 PLN (2.94 USD) in Switzerland and 12.58 PLN (3.47 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in Switzerland.

10.68 PLN

12.58 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 187.65 PLN (51.75 USD) in Switzerland and 121.6 PLN (33.53 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in South Korea.

187.65 PLN

121.60 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 54.52 PLN (15.04 USD) in Switzerland and 75.85 PLN (20.92 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 28.1% lower in Switzerland.

54.52 PLN

75.85 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 123.13 PLN (33.95 USD) in Switzerland and 38.61 PLN (10.65 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in South Korea.

123.13 PLN

38.61 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 40.89 PLN (11.28 USD) in Switzerland and 11.77 PLN (3.25 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in South Korea.

40.89 PLN

11.77 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.77 PLN (2.69 USD) in Switzerland and 8.55 PLN (2.36 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 12.5% lower in South Korea.

9.77 PLN

8.55 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.35 PLN (7.54 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 11.2 PLN (3.09 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 59% lower in South Korea.

27.35 PLN

11.20 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.18 PLN (3.36 USD) in Switzerland and 11.72 PLN (3.23 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 3.8% lower in South Korea.

12.18 PLN

11.72 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

61.54 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 9.27 PLN (2.56 USD) in Switzerland and 9.13 PLN (2.52 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 1.5% lower in South Korea.

9.27 PLN

9.13 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 12.77 PLN (3.52 USD) in Switzerland and 12.07 PLN (3.33 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 5.5% lower in South Korea.

12.77 PLN

12.07 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 109.19 PLN (30.11 USD) in Switzerland and 50.95 PLN (14.05 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in South Korea.

109.19 PLN

50.95 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 8.13 PLN (2.24 USD) in Switzerland and 7.81 PLN (2.15 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 3.9% lower in South Korea.

8.13 PLN

7.81 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.63 PLN (2.38 USD) in Switzerland and 10.34 PLN (2.85 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in Switzerland.

8.63 PLN

10.34 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.31 PLN (3.12 USD) in Switzerland and 19.78 PLN (5.45 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 42.8% lower in Switzerland.

11.31 PLN

19.78 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 10.54 PLN (2.91 USD) in Switzerland and 13.96 PLN (3.85 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in Switzerland.

10.54 PLN

13.96 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 14.54 PLN (4.01 USD) in Switzerland and 11.13 PLN (3.07 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 23.5% lower in South Korea.

14.54 PLN

11.13 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 72.93 PLN (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 65.49 PLN (18.06 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 10.2% lower in South Korea.

72.93 PLN

65.49 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.27 PLN (5.31 USD) in Switzerland and 23.29 PLN (6.42 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 17.3% lower in Switzerland.

19.27 PLN

23.29 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 5.95 PLN (1.64 USD) in Switzerland and 4.62 PLN (1.27 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 22.4% lower in South Korea.

5.95 PLN

4.62 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. South Korea - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.72 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in South Korea.

Switzerland

South Korea

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 24.99 PLN (6.89 USD) in Switzerland and 13.75 PLN (3.79 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 45% lower in South Korea.

24.99 PLN

13.75 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 21.9 PLN (6.04 USD) in Switzerland and 6.02 PLN (1.66 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in South Korea.

21.90 PLN

6.02 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.35 PLN (10.02 USD) in Switzerland and 13.08 PLN (3.61 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 64% lower in South Korea.

36.35 PLN

13.08 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 31.81 PLN (8.77 USD) in Switzerland and 20.93 PLN (5.77 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 34.2% lower in South Korea.

31.81 PLN

20.93 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 77.24 PLN (21.3 USD) in Switzerland and 23.28 PLN (6.42 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 69.9% lower in South Korea.

77.24 PLN

23.28 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 545.24 PLN (150.35 USD) in Switzerland and 209.25 PLN (57.7 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 61.6% lower in South Korea.

545.24 PLN

209.25 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 113.59 PLN (31.32 USD) in Switzerland and 31.39 PLN (8.66 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 72.4% lower in South Korea.

113.59 PLN

31.39 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 19.27 PLN (5.31 USD) in Switzerland and 2.88 PLN (0.79 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 85.1% lower in South Korea.

19.27 PLN

2.88 PLN

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. South Korea - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.77 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in South Korea.

Switzerland

South Korea

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 8.22 PLN (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 4.21 PLN (1.16 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in South Korea.

8.22 PLN

4.21 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.84 PLN (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 4.58 PLN (1.26 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 41.6% lower in South Korea.

7.84 PLN

4.58 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.71 PLN (1.3 USD) in Switzerland and 2.96 PLN (0.82 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in South Korea.

4.71 PLN

2.96 PLN

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. South Korea - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.55 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in South Korea.

Switzerland

South Korea

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 395.3 PLN (109.01 USD) in Switzerland and 164.79 PLN (45.44 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in South Korea.

395.30 PLN

164.79 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 17.72 PLN (4.89 USD) in Switzerland and 3.92 PLN (1.08 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in South Korea.

17.72 PLN

3.92 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 313.52 PLN (86.45 USD) in Switzerland and 31.39 PLN (8.66 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 90% lower in South Korea.

313.52 PLN

31.39 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 11.81 PLN (3.26 USD) in Switzerland and 2.88 PLN (0.79 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in South Korea.

11.81 PLN

2.88 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 27.26 PLN (7.52 USD) in Switzerland and 12.56 PLN (3.46 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in South Korea.

27.26 PLN

12.56 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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

Switzerland

South Korea

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 90.87 PLN (25.06 USD) in Switzerland and 39.24 PLN (10.82 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 56.8% lower in South Korea.

90.87 PLN

39.24 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 325.24 PLN (89.69 USD) in Switzerland and 207.05 PLN (57.09 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 36.3% lower in South Korea.

325.24 PLN

207.05 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 183.16 PLN (50.51 USD) in Switzerland and 76.9 PLN (21.21 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 58% lower in South Korea.

183.16 PLN

76.90 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. South Korea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.59 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in South Korea.

Switzerland

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 10158 PLN (2801.22 USD) in Switzerland and 3563 PLN (982.47 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in South Korea.

10 158 PLN

3 563 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 8354 PLN (2303.66 USD) in Switzerland and 2090 PLN (576.21 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 75% lower in South Korea.

8 354 PLN

2 090 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 18590 PLN (5126.2 USD) in Switzerland and 9289 PLN (2561.41 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 50% lower in South Korea.

18 590 PLN

9 289 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 13828 PLN (3813.16 USD) in Switzerland and 4685 PLN (1291.92 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in South Korea.

13 828 PLN

4 685 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. South Korea - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.28 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in South Korea.

Switzerland

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 88602 PLN (24432.42 USD) in Switzerland and 80166 PLN (22106.14 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in South Korea.

88 602 PLN

80 166 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 67917 PLN (18728.26 USD) in Switzerland and 42539 PLN (11730.21 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in South Korea.

67 917 PLN

42 539 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. South Korea - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 2.47 times higher than in South Korea.

Switzerland

South Korea

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 28835 PLN (7951.29 USD) in Switzerland and 11671 PLN (3218.45 USD) in South Korea. The average salary is 59.5% lower in South Korea.

28 835 PLN

11 671 PLN

Hotels

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

Switzerland

South Korea

One star

505 PLN

190 PLN

Two stars

604 PLN

201 PLN

Three stars

877 PLN

260 PLN

Four stars

1 245 PLN

434 PLN

Five stars

2 266 PLN

1 017 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 • South Korea: 20 cities, 1512 hotels

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Grocery

Apples (1kg)

Banana (1kg)

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

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Eggs (regular) (12)

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

Lettuce (1 head)

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

Local Cheese (1kg)

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

Onion (1kg)

Oranges (1kg)

Potato (1kg)

Rice (white), (1kg)

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

Tomato (1kg)

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

Restaurant

Cappuccino (regular)

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

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

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

Fuel

Diesel 1L

Gasoline 1L

LPG 1L

Transportation

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

Sports & entertainment

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

Flats for rent

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

Flats for sale

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

Salary

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

Hotels

One star

Two stars

Three stars

Four stars

Five stars

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