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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

PLNLKREURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Sri Lanka - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.69 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Sri Lanka.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 16.67 PLN (4.51 USD) in Switzerland and 21.25 PLN (5.75 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 21.6% lower in Switzerland.

16.67 PLN
21.25 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 12.07 PLN (3.26 USD) in Switzerland and 3.58 PLN (0.97 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 70.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

12.07 PLN
3.58 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 229.55 PLN (62.08 USD) in Switzerland and 26.89 PLN (7.27 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 88.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

229.55 PLN
26.89 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 59.21 PLN (16.01 USD) in Switzerland and 31.47 PLN (8.51 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 46.9% lower in Sri Lanka.

59.21 PLN
31.47 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 120.1 PLN (32.48 USD) in Switzerland and 18.32 PLN (4.96 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

120.10 PLN
18.32 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 40.99 PLN (11.09 USD) in Switzerland and 24.06 PLN (6.51 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 41.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

40.99 PLN
24.06 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.34 PLN (2.53 USD) in Switzerland and 5.99 PLN (1.62 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in Sri Lanka.

9.34 PLN
5.99 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.33 PLN (7.39 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 8.3 PLN (2.24 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 69.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

27.33 PLN
8.30 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.39 PLN (3.35 USD) in Switzerland and 8.47 PLN (2.29 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 31.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

12.39 PLN
8.47 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 62.75 PLN (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 175.08 PLN (47.35 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Switzerland.

62.75 PLN
175.08 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.2 PLN (2.76 USD) in Switzerland and 3.9 PLN (1.06 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in Sri Lanka.

10.20 PLN
3.90 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 13.66 PLN (3.7 USD) in Switzerland and 2.91 PLN (0.79 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

13.66 PLN
2.91 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 117.51 PLN (31.78 USD) in Switzerland and 34.01 PLN (9.2 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 71.1% lower in Sri Lanka.

117.51 PLN
34.01 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 7.65 PLN (2.07 USD) in Switzerland and 5.46 PLN (1.48 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

7.65 PLN
5.46 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 10.29 PLN (2.78 USD) in Switzerland and 3.29 PLN (0.89 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 68% lower in Sri Lanka.

10.29 PLN
3.29 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 13.75 PLN (3.72 USD) in Switzerland and 16.5 PLN (4.46 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in Switzerland.

13.75 PLN
16.50 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 11.02 PLN (2.98 USD) in Switzerland and 4.75 PLN (1.29 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in Sri Lanka.

11.02 PLN
4.75 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 15.08 PLN (4.08 USD) in Switzerland and 2.96 PLN (0.8 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

15.08 PLN
2.96 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 74.36 PLN (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 121.06 PLN (32.74 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 38.6% lower in Switzerland.

74.36 PLN
121.06 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.63 PLN (5.31 USD) in Switzerland and 6.09 PLN (1.65 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 69% lower in Sri Lanka.

19.63 PLN
6.09 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.06 PLN (1.64 USD) in Switzerland and 1.95 PLN (0.53 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in Sri Lanka.

6.06 PLN
1.95 PLN

Restaurant

PLNLKREURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Sri Lanka - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 8.12 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Sri Lanka.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 24.23 PLN (6.55 USD) in Switzerland and 7.11 PLN (1.92 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 70.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

24.23 PLN
7.11 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 20.27 PLN (5.48 USD) in Switzerland and 1.94 PLN (0.52 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 90.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

20.27 PLN
1.94 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.44 PLN (9.85 USD) in Switzerland and 5.55 PLN (1.5 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 84.8% lower in Sri Lanka.

36.44 PLN
5.55 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 31.88 PLN (8.62 USD) in Switzerland and 8.64 PLN (2.34 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in Sri Lanka.

31.88 PLN
8.64 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 68.32 PLN (18.48 USD) in Switzerland and 19.74 PLN (5.34 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 71.1% lower in Sri Lanka.

68.32 PLN
19.74 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 546.54 PLN (147.81 USD) in Switzerland and 55.53 PLN (15.02 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 89.8% lower in Sri Lanka.

546.54 PLN
55.53 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 113.86 PLN (30.79 USD) in Switzerland and 6.48 PLN (1.75 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 94.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

113.86 PLN
6.48 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 18.86 PLN (5.1 USD) in Switzerland and 0.91 PLN (0.25 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 95.2% lower in Sri Lanka.

18.86 PLN
0.91 PLN

Fuel

PLNLKREURCHFUSD

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 7.84 PLN (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 3.87 PLN (1.05 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

7.84 PLN
3.87 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.57 PLN (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 4.76 PLN (1.29 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 37.1% lower in Sri Lanka.

7.57 PLN
4.76 PLN

LPG 1L

4.85 PLN
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Transportation

PLNLKREURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Sri Lanka - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 35.89 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Sri Lanka.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 414.46 PLN (112.09 USD) in Switzerland and 18.51 PLN (5.01 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 95.5% lower in Sri Lanka.

414.46 PLN
18.51 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 20.04 PLN (5.42 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.

20.04 PLN
0.56 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 364.36 PLN (98.54 USD) in Switzerland and 2.22 PLN (0.6 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 99.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

364.36 PLN
2.22 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 22.77 PLN (6.16 USD) in Switzerland and 1.23 PLN (0.33 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 94.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

22.77 PLN
1.23 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 30.74 PLN (8.31 USD) in Switzerland and 1.23 PLN (0.33 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 96% lower in Sri Lanka.

30.74 PLN
1.23 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNLKREURCHFUSD

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 91.09 PLN (24.63 USD) in Switzerland and 12.34 PLN (3.34 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 86.5% lower in Sri Lanka.

91.09 PLN
12.34 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 397.52 PLN (107.51 USD) in Switzerland and 45.89 PLN (12.41 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 88.5% lower in Sri Lanka.

397.52 PLN
45.89 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 182.18 PLN (49.27 USD) in Switzerland and 18.51 PLN (5.01 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 89.8% lower in Sri Lanka.

182.18 PLN
18.51 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNLKREURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Sri Lanka - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 8.44 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 9506 PLN (2570.72 USD) in Switzerland and 1339 PLN (362.07 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in Sri Lanka.

9 506 PLN
1 339 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 7276 PLN (1967.68 USD) in Switzerland and 553.02 PLN (149.56 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 92.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

7 276 PLN
553.02 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 17650 PLN (4773.26 USD) in Switzerland and 2539 PLN (686.63 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

17 650 PLN
2 539 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 12593 PLN (3405.56 USD) in Switzerland and 1140 PLN (308.18 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 90.9% lower in Sri Lanka.

12 593 PLN
1 140 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNLKREURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Sri Lanka - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 11.27 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 87523 PLN (23669.83 USD) in Switzerland and 7117 PLN (1924.71 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 91.9% lower in Sri Lanka.

87 523 PLN
7 117 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 51420 PLN (13906.06 USD) in Switzerland and 5214 PLN (1410.19 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 89.9% lower in Sri Lanka.

51 420 PLN
5 214 PLN

Salary

PLNLKREURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Sri Lanka - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 37.86 times higher than in Sri Lanka.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 28953 PLN (7830.14 USD) in Switzerland and 764.71 PLN (206.81 USD) in Sri Lanka. The average salary is 97.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

28 953 PLN
764.71 PLN

Hotels

PLNLKREURCHFUSD

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

One star

515 PLN
161 PLN

Two stars

616 PLN
172 PLN

Three stars

894 PLN
263 PLN

Four stars

1 269 PLN
827 PLN

Five stars

2 311 PLN
1 996 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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