Trek Zone
  1. Trek Zone
  2. Country Comparison
  3. Cost of Living & Prices: Switzerland vs. South Korea

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.

ShareTweet
Convert prices to %
Country #1
Country #2
City
ZurichZurich
SeoulSeoul

Table of contents

Grocery

EURUSDKRWCHF

Switzerland vs. South Korea - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.48 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in South Korea.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.72 EUR (4.36 USD) in Switzerland and 6.19 EUR (7.25 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 39.9% lower in Switzerland.

3.72 EUR
6.19 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.52 EUR (2.96 USD) in Switzerland and 2.77 EUR (3.25 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 9% lower in Switzerland.

2.52 EUR
2.77 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 44.35 EUR (51.99 USD) in Switzerland and 26.79 EUR (31.39 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in South Korea.

44.35 EUR
26.79 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12.89 EUR (15.1 USD) in Switzerland and 16.71 EUR (19.58 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 22.9% lower in Switzerland.

12.89 EUR
16.71 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.1 EUR (34.11 USD) in Switzerland and 8.5 EUR (9.97 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 70.8% lower in South Korea.

29.10 EUR
8.50 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.67 EUR (11.33 USD) in Switzerland and 2.59 EUR (3.04 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in South Korea.

9.67 EUR
2.59 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.31 EUR (2.71 USD) in Switzerland and 1.88 EUR (2.21 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 18.6% lower in South Korea.

2.31 EUR
1.88 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.47 EUR (7.58 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 2.47 EUR (2.89 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in South Korea.

6.47 EUR
2.47 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.88 EUR (3.37 USD) in Switzerland and 2.58 EUR (3.03 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 10.4% lower in South Korea.

2.88 EUR
2.58 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

14.48 EUR
-

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.19 EUR (2.57 USD) in Switzerland and 2.01 EUR (2.36 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 8.2% lower in South Korea.

2.19 EUR
2.01 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.02 EUR (3.54 USD) in Switzerland and 2.66 EUR (3.12 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 11.9% lower in South Korea.

3.02 EUR
2.66 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 25.81 EUR (30.25 USD) in Switzerland and 11.22 EUR (13.15 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in South Korea.

25.81 EUR
11.22 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.92 EUR (2.25 USD) in Switzerland and 1.72 EUR (2.02 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 10.4% lower in South Korea.

1.92 EUR
1.72 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.04 EUR (2.39 USD) in Switzerland and 2.28 EUR (2.67 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 10.5% lower in Switzerland.

2.04 EUR
2.28 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.67 EUR (3.13 USD) in Switzerland and 4.36 EUR (5.11 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 38.8% lower in Switzerland.

2.67 EUR
4.36 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.49 EUR (2.92 USD) in Switzerland and 3.08 EUR (3.61 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 19.2% lower in Switzerland.

2.49 EUR
3.08 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.44 EUR (4.03 USD) in Switzerland and 2.45 EUR (2.87 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in South Korea.

3.44 EUR
2.45 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.16 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 15.41 EUR (18.06 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 10.2% lower in South Korea.

17.16 EUR
15.41 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.55 EUR (5.34 USD) in Switzerland and 5.13 EUR (6.01 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 11.3% lower in Switzerland.

4.55 EUR
5.13 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.41 EUR (1.65 USD) in Switzerland and 1.02 EUR (1.19 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 27.7% lower in South Korea.

1.41 EUR
1.02 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSDKRWCHF

Switzerland vs. South Korea - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.91 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in South Korea.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.91 EUR (6.92 USD) in Switzerland and 3.03 EUR (3.55 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 48.7% lower in South Korea.

5.91 EUR
3.03 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.18 EUR (6.07 USD) in Switzerland and 1.33 EUR (1.56 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in South Korea.

5.18 EUR
1.33 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.59 EUR (10.07 USD) in Switzerland and 2.88 EUR (3.38 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in South Korea.

8.59 EUR
2.88 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.52 EUR (8.81 USD) in Switzerland and 4.61 EUR (5.4 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in South Korea.

7.52 EUR
4.61 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.26 EUR (21.4 USD) in Switzerland and 5.13 EUR (6.01 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in South Korea.

18.26 EUR
5.13 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 128.87 EUR (151.05 USD) in Switzerland and 46.09 EUR (54.02 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in South Korea.

128.87 EUR
46.09 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.85 EUR (31.47 USD) in Switzerland and 6.91 EUR (8.1 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in South Korea.

26.85 EUR
6.91 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.55 EUR (5.34 USD) in Switzerland and 0.63 EUR (0.74 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in South Korea.

4.55 EUR
0.63 EUR

Fuel

EURUSDKRWCHF

Switzerland vs. South Korea - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.76 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in South Korea.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.93 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 0.99 EUR (1.16 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 48.7% lower in South Korea.

1.93 EUR
0.99 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.84 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 1.08 EUR (1.26 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 41.3% lower in South Korea.

1.84 EUR
1.08 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.11 EUR (1.3 USD) in Switzerland and 0.7 EUR (0.82 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 36.9% lower in South Korea.

1.11 EUR
0.70 EUR

Transportation

EURUSDKRWCHF

Switzerland vs. South Korea - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.81 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in South Korea.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 93.43 EUR (109.51 USD) in Switzerland and 36.3 EUR (42.54 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in South Korea.

93.43 EUR
36.30 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.19 EUR (4.91 USD) in Switzerland and 0.86 EUR (1.01 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in South Korea.

4.19 EUR
0.86 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 74.1 EUR (86.85 USD) in Switzerland and 6.91 EUR (8.1 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 90.7% lower in South Korea.

74.10 EUR
6.91 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.79 EUR (3.27 USD) in Switzerland and 0.63 EUR (0.74 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 77.4% lower in South Korea.

2.79 EUR
0.63 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.44 EUR (7.55 USD) in Switzerland and 2.77 EUR (3.24 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 57% lower in South Korea.

6.44 EUR
2.77 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSDKRWCHF

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 21.48 EUR (25.17 USD) in Switzerland and 8.64 EUR (10.13 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in South Korea.

21.48 EUR
8.64 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 76.87 EUR (90.1 USD) in Switzerland and 45.61 EUR (53.45 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 40.7% lower in South Korea.

76.87 EUR
45.61 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 43.29 EUR (50.74 USD) in Switzerland and 16.94 EUR (19.85 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in South Korea.

43.29 EUR
16.94 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSDKRWCHF

Switzerland vs. South Korea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.78 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 2401 EUR (2814.13 USD) in Switzerland and 784.79 EUR (919.81 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in South Korea.

2 401 EUR
784.79 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 1975 EUR (2314.28 USD) in Switzerland and 460.27 EUR (539.46 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in South Korea.

1 975 EUR
460.27 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 4394 EUR (5149.83 USD) in Switzerland and 2046 EUR (2398.07 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in South Korea.

4 394 EUR
2 046 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 3268 EUR (3830.74 USD) in Switzerland and 1032 EUR (1209.54 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 68.4% lower in South Korea.

3 268 EUR
1 032 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSDKRWCHF

Switzerland vs. South Korea - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.37 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 20942 EUR (24545.04 USD) in Switzerland and 17658 EUR (20696.44 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in South Korea.

20 942 EUR
17 658 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 16053 EUR (18814.59 USD) in Switzerland and 9370 EUR (10982.18 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 41.6% lower in South Korea.

16 053 EUR
9 370 EUR

Salary

EURUSDKRWCHF

Switzerland vs. South Korea - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 2.65 times higher than in South Korea.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6815 EUR (7987.94 USD) in Switzerland and 2571 EUR (3013.22 USD) in South Korea. The average salary is 62.3% lower in South Korea.

6 815 EUR
2 571 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDKRWCHF

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

One star

119 EUR
44.6 EUR

Two stars

142 EUR
47.3 EUR

Three stars

206 EUR
61.3 EUR

Four stars

293 EUR
102 EUR

Five stars

533 EUR
239 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

Explore more about prices, cost of living and travel budget Prices in Switzerland Prices in South Korea

Countries Frequently Compared
(Cost of Living & Prices)

flagUnited States vs.
flagBosnia and HerzegovinaflagUnited States vs.
flagAnguillaflagCanada vs.
flagDemocratic Republic of the CongoflagUnited States vs.
flagSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesflagUnited States vs.
flagJordanflagUnited States vs.
flagItalyflagUnited States vs.
flagMaliflagUnited States vs.
flagLiberia