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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Sri Lanka

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. Sri Lanka - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.67 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Sri Lanka.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 16.71 PLN (4.46 USD) in Switzerland and 21.55 PLN (5.75 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 22.5% lower in Switzerland.

16.71 PLN
21.55 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 12.1 PLN (3.23 USD) in Switzerland and 3.63 PLN (0.97 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 70% lower in Sri Lanka.

12.10 PLN
3.63 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 230.05 PLN (61.39 USD) in Switzerland and 27.26 PLN (7.28 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 88.2% lower in Sri Lanka.

230.05 PLN
27.26 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 59.34 PLN (15.84 USD) in Switzerland and 31.91 PLN (8.51 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in Sri Lanka.

59.34 PLN
31.91 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 120.37 PLN (32.12 USD) in Switzerland and 18.58 PLN (4.96 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 84.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

120.37 PLN
18.58 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 41.08 PLN (10.96 USD) in Switzerland and 24.4 PLN (6.51 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 40.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

41.08 PLN
24.40 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.36 PLN (2.5 USD) in Switzerland and 6.07 PLN (1.62 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 35.1% lower in Sri Lanka.

9.36 PLN
6.07 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.39 PLN (7.31 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 8.41 PLN (2.25 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 69.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

27.39 PLN
8.41 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.42 PLN (3.31 USD) in Switzerland and 8.59 PLN (2.29 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 30.8% lower in Sri Lanka.

12.42 PLN
8.59 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 63.59 PLN (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 177.43 PLN (47.35 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Switzerland.

63.59 PLN
177.43 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.22 PLN (2.73 USD) in Switzerland and 3.96 PLN (1.06 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

10.22 PLN
3.96 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 13.69 PLN (3.65 USD) in Switzerland and 2.95 PLN (0.79 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in Sri Lanka.

13.69 PLN
2.95 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 117.77 PLN (31.43 USD) in Switzerland and 34.48 PLN (9.2 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 70.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

117.77 PLN
34.48 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 7.67 PLN (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 5.53 PLN (1.48 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 27.9% lower in Sri Lanka.

7.67 PLN
5.53 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 10.32 PLN (2.75 USD) in Switzerland and 3.34 PLN (0.89 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

10.32 PLN
3.34 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 13.79 PLN (3.68 USD) in Switzerland and 16.73 PLN (4.46 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 17.6% lower in Switzerland.

13.79 PLN
16.73 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 11.05 PLN (2.95 USD) in Switzerland and 4.82 PLN (1.29 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

11.05 PLN
4.82 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 15.11 PLN (4.03 USD) in Switzerland and 3 PLN (0.8 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in Sri Lanka.

15.11 PLN
3.00 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 75.36 PLN (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 122.69 PLN (32.74 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 38.6% lower in Switzerland.

75.36 PLN
122.69 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.67 PLN (5.25 USD) in Switzerland and 6.17 PLN (1.65 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

19.67 PLN
6.17 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.07 PLN (1.62 USD) in Switzerland and 1.98 PLN (0.53 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 67.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

6.07 PLN
1.98 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Sri Lanka - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 8.03 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Sri Lanka.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 24.28 PLN (6.48 USD) in Switzerland and 7.21 PLN (1.92 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 70.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

24.28 PLN
7.21 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 20.31 PLN (5.42 USD) in Switzerland and 1.97 PLN (0.53 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 90.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

20.31 PLN
1.97 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.52 PLN (9.74 USD) in Switzerland and 5.63 PLN (1.5 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 84.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

36.52 PLN
5.63 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 31.95 PLN (8.53 USD) in Switzerland and 8.76 PLN (2.34 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

31.95 PLN
8.76 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 68.47 PLN (18.27 USD) in Switzerland and 20.02 PLN (5.34 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 70.8% lower in Sri Lanka.

68.47 PLN
20.02 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 547.75 PLN (146.17 USD) in Switzerland and 56.31 PLN (15.03 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

547.75 PLN
56.31 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 114.11 PLN (30.45 USD) in Switzerland and 6.57 PLN (1.75 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 94.2% lower in Sri Lanka.

114.11 PLN
6.57 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 18.9 PLN (5.04 USD) in Switzerland and 0.92 PLN (0.25 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 95.1% lower in Sri Lanka.

18.90 PLN
0.92 PLN

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Sri Lanka - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.79 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Sri Lanka.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 7.94 PLN (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 3.92 PLN (1.05 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

7.94 PLN
3.92 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.67 PLN (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 4.82 PLN (1.29 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in Sri Lanka.

7.67 PLN
4.82 PLN

LPG 1L

4.91 PLN
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Sri Lanka - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 35.48 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Sri Lanka.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 415.38 PLN (110.85 USD) in Switzerland and 18.77 PLN (5.01 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 95.5% lower in Sri Lanka.

415.38 PLN
18.77 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 20.08 PLN (5.36 USD) in Switzerland and 0.56 PLN (0.15 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 97.2% lower in Sri Lanka.

20.08 PLN
0.56 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 365.17 PLN (97.45 USD) in Switzerland and 2.25 PLN (0.6 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 99.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

365.17 PLN
2.25 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 22.82 PLN (6.09 USD) in Switzerland and 1.25 PLN (0.33 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 94.5% lower in Sri Lanka.

22.82 PLN
1.25 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 30.81 PLN (8.22 USD) in Switzerland and 1.25 PLN (0.33 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 95.9% lower in Sri Lanka.

30.81 PLN
1.25 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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Switzerland vs. Sri Lanka - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 91.29 PLN (24.36 USD) in Switzerland and 12.51 PLN (3.34 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 86.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

91.29 PLN
12.51 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 398.4 PLN (106.32 USD) in Switzerland and 46.54 PLN (12.42 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 88.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

398.40 PLN
46.54 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 182.58 PLN (48.72 USD) in Switzerland and 18.77 PLN (5.01 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

182.58 PLN
18.77 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Sri Lanka - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 8.34 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Sri Lanka.

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 9527 PLN (2542.27 USD) in Switzerland and 1358 PLN (362.29 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

9 527 PLN
1 358 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 7292 PLN (1945.91 USD) in Switzerland and 560.79 PLN (149.65 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 92.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

7 292 PLN
560.79 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 17689 PLN (4720.44 USD) in Switzerland and 2575 PLN (687.06 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 85.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

17 689 PLN
2 575 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 12620 PLN (3367.87 USD) in Switzerland and 1156 PLN (308.37 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 90.8% lower in Sri Lanka.

12 620 PLN
1 156 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Sri Lanka - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 11.14 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Sri Lanka.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 87717 PLN (23407.89 USD) in Switzerland and 7217 PLN (1925.9 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 91.8% lower in Sri Lanka.

87 717 PLN
7 217 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 51534 PLN (13752.17 USD) in Switzerland and 5288 PLN (1411.06 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

51 534 PLN
5 288 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Sri Lanka - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 37.42 times higher than in Sri Lanka.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 29017 PLN (7743.49 USD) in Switzerland and 775.46 PLN (206.94 USD) in Sri Lanka. The average salary is 97.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

29 017 PLN
775.46 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

522 PLN
163 PLN

Two stars

624 PLN
175 PLN

Three stars

906 PLN
267 PLN

Four stars

1 286 PLN
838 PLN

Five stars

2 342 PLN
2 023 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 • Sri Lanka: 20 cities, 690 hotels

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