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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

PLNEURCHFUSDKRW

Switzerland vs. South Korea - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.38 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in South Korea.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 15.69 PLN (4.36 USD) in Switzerland and 28.37 PLN (7.88 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 44.7% lower in Switzerland.

15.69 PLN
28.37 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 10.65 PLN (2.96 USD) in Switzerland and 12.71 PLN (3.53 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 16.2% lower in Switzerland.

10.65 PLN
12.71 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 187.22 PLN (51.99 USD) in Switzerland and 122.87 PLN (34.12 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 34.4% lower in South Korea.

187.22 PLN
122.87 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 54.4 PLN (15.11 USD) in Switzerland and 76.65 PLN (21.28 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 29% lower in Switzerland.

54.40 PLN
76.65 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 122.85 PLN (34.11 USD) in Switzerland and 39.01 PLN (10.83 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in South Korea.

122.85 PLN
39.01 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 40.8 PLN (11.33 USD) in Switzerland and 11.89 PLN (3.3 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in South Korea.

40.80 PLN
11.89 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.75 PLN (2.71 USD) in Switzerland and 8.64 PLN (2.4 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 11.4% lower in South Korea.

9.75 PLN
8.64 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.29 PLN (7.58 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 11.32 PLN (3.14 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in South Korea.

27.29 PLN
11.32 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.15 PLN (3.37 USD) in Switzerland and 11.85 PLN (3.29 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 2.5% lower in South Korea.

12.15 PLN
11.85 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

61.11 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 9.25 PLN (2.57 USD) in Switzerland and 9.23 PLN (2.56 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 0.2% lower in South Korea.

9.25 PLN
9.23 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 12.74 PLN (3.54 USD) in Switzerland and 12.2 PLN (3.39 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 4.2% lower in South Korea.

12.74 PLN
12.20 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 108.93 PLN (30.25 USD) in Switzerland and 51.48 PLN (14.3 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in South Korea.

108.93 PLN
51.48 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 8.11 PLN (2.25 USD) in Switzerland and 7.89 PLN (2.19 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 2.7% lower in South Korea.

8.11 PLN
7.89 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.61 PLN (2.39 USD) in Switzerland and 10.45 PLN (2.9 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 17.6% lower in Switzerland.

8.61 PLN
10.45 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.29 PLN (3.13 USD) in Switzerland and 19.99 PLN (5.55 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in Switzerland.

11.29 PLN
19.99 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 10.52 PLN (2.92 USD) in Switzerland and 14.11 PLN (3.92 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 25.4% lower in Switzerland.

10.52 PLN
14.11 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 14.51 PLN (4.03 USD) in Switzerland and 11.24 PLN (3.12 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 22.5% lower in South Korea.

14.51 PLN
11.24 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 72.42 PLN (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 65.04 PLN (18.06 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 10.2% lower in South Korea.

72.42 PLN
65.04 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.22 PLN (5.34 USD) in Switzerland and 23.54 PLN (6.54 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 18.4% lower in Switzerland.

19.22 PLN
23.54 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 5.94 PLN (1.65 USD) in Switzerland and 4.67 PLN (1.3 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 21.4% lower in South Korea.

5.94 PLN
4.67 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. South Korea - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.68 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in South Korea.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 24.93 PLN (6.92 USD) in Switzerland and 13.9 PLN (3.86 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 44.2% lower in South Korea.

24.93 PLN
13.90 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 21.85 PLN (6.07 USD) in Switzerland and 6.09 PLN (1.69 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in South Korea.

21.85 PLN
6.09 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.27 PLN (10.07 USD) in Switzerland and 13.22 PLN (3.67 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in South Korea.

36.27 PLN
13.22 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 31.73 PLN (8.81 USD) in Switzerland and 21.14 PLN (5.87 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 33.4% lower in South Korea.

31.73 PLN
21.14 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 77.07 PLN (21.4 USD) in Switzerland and 23.52 PLN (6.53 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in South Korea.

77.07 PLN
23.52 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 543.99 PLN (151.06 USD) in Switzerland and 211.44 PLN (58.71 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in South Korea.

543.99 PLN
211.44 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 113.33 PLN (31.47 USD) in Switzerland and 31.72 PLN (8.81 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 72% lower in South Korea.

113.33 PLN
31.72 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 19.22 PLN (5.34 USD) in Switzerland and 2.91 PLN (0.81 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 84.9% lower in South Korea.

19.22 PLN
2.91 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.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 8.16 PLN (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 4.18 PLN (1.16 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in South Korea.

8.16 PLN
4.18 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.78 PLN (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 4.55 PLN (1.26 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 41.5% lower in South Korea.

7.78 PLN
4.55 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.68 PLN (1.3 USD) in Switzerland and 2.94 PLN (0.82 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in South Korea.

4.68 PLN
2.94 PLN

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. South Korea - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.51 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in South Korea.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 394.39 PLN (109.52 USD) in Switzerland and 166.51 PLN (46.24 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 57.8% lower in South Korea.

394.39 PLN
166.51 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 17.68 PLN (4.91 USD) in Switzerland and 3.96 PLN (1.1 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 77.6% lower in South Korea.

17.68 PLN
3.96 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 312.8 PLN (86.86 USD) in Switzerland and 31.72 PLN (8.81 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 89.9% lower in South Korea.

312.80 PLN
31.72 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 11.79 PLN (3.27 USD) in Switzerland and 2.91 PLN (0.81 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in South Korea.

11.79 PLN
2.91 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 27.2 PLN (7.55 USD) in Switzerland and 12.69 PLN (3.52 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in South Korea.

27.20 PLN
12.69 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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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 90.67 PLN (25.18 USD) in Switzerland and 39.65 PLN (11.01 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 56.3% lower in South Korea.

90.67 PLN
39.65 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 324.49 PLN (90.11 USD) in Switzerland and 209.21 PLN (58.09 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in South Korea.

324.49 PLN
209.21 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 182.74 PLN (50.74 USD) in Switzerland and 77.71 PLN (21.58 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in South Korea.

182.74 PLN
77.71 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. South Korea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.56 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 10135 PLN (2814.33 USD) in Switzerland and 3600 PLN (999.69 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 64.5% lower in South Korea.

10 135 PLN
3 600 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 8335 PLN (2314.45 USD) in Switzerland and 2111 PLN (586.31 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in South Korea.

8 335 PLN
2 111 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 18547 PLN (5150.2 USD) in Switzerland and 9386 PLN (2606.3 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in South Korea.

18 547 PLN
9 386 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 13796 PLN (3831.01 USD) in Switzerland and 4734 PLN (1314.57 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 65.7% lower in South Korea.

13 796 PLN
4 734 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. South Korea - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.26 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 88399 PLN (24546.8 USD) in Switzerland and 81005 PLN (22493.6 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 8.4% lower in South Korea.

88 399 PLN
81 005 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 67761 PLN (18815.94 USD) in Switzerland and 42984 PLN (11935.81 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in South Korea.

67 761 PLN
42 984 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. South Korea - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 2.44 times higher than in South Korea.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 28769 PLN (7988.51 USD) in Switzerland and 11794 PLN (3274.86 USD) in South Korea. The average salary is 59% lower in South Korea.

28 769 PLN
11 794 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

501 PLN
188 PLN

Two stars

599 PLN
200 PLN

Three stars

871 PLN
259 PLN

Four stars

1 236 PLN
431 PLN

Five stars

2 251 PLN
1 010 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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