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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 1.44 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Sri Lanka.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 15.86 PLN (4.38 USD) in Switzerland and 27.35 PLN (7.56 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 42% lower in Switzerland.

15.86 PLN
27.35 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 10.77 PLN (2.98 USD) in Switzerland and 3.81 PLN (1.05 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

10.77 PLN
3.81 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 189.33 PLN (52.34 USD) in Switzerland and 28.52 PLN (7.89 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 84.9% lower in Sri Lanka.

189.33 PLN
28.52 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 55.01 PLN (15.21 USD) in Switzerland and 48.04 PLN (13.28 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 12.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

55.01 PLN
48.04 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 124.23 PLN (34.34 USD) in Switzerland and 17.17 PLN (4.75 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in Sri Lanka.

124.23 PLN
17.17 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 41.26 PLN (11.41 USD) in Switzerland and 36.03 PLN (9.96 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 12.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

41.26 PLN
36.03 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.86 PLN (2.72 USD) in Switzerland and 7.52 PLN (2.08 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 23.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

9.86 PLN
7.52 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.6 PLN (7.63 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 7.79 PLN (2.15 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 71.8% lower in Sri Lanka.

27.60 PLN
7.79 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.29 PLN (3.4 USD) in Switzerland and 10.45 PLN (2.89 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 15% lower in Sri Lanka.

12.29 PLN
10.45 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 61.39 PLN (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 171.28 PLN (47.35 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Switzerland.

61.39 PLN
171.28 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 9.35 PLN (2.59 USD) in Switzerland and 3.71 PLN (1.02 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

9.35 PLN
3.71 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 12.88 PLN (3.56 USD) in Switzerland and 1.95 PLN (0.54 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 84.9% lower in Sri Lanka.

12.88 PLN
1.95 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 110.16 PLN (30.45 USD) in Switzerland and 49.24 PLN (13.61 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

110.16 PLN
49.24 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 8.21 PLN (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 6.31 PLN (1.75 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in Sri Lanka.

8.21 PLN
6.31 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.71 PLN (2.41 USD) in Switzerland and 4.9 PLN (1.35 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

8.71 PLN
4.90 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.41 PLN (3.16 USD) in Switzerland and 21.08 PLN (5.83 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Switzerland.

11.41 PLN
21.08 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 10.64 PLN (2.94 USD) in Switzerland and 4.1 PLN (1.13 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 61.5% lower in Sri Lanka.

10.64 PLN
4.10 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 14.67 PLN (4.06 USD) in Switzerland and 3.05 PLN (0.84 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Sri Lanka.

14.67 PLN
3.05 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 72.74 PLN (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 118.43 PLN (32.74 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 38.6% lower in Switzerland.

72.74 PLN
118.43 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.44 PLN (5.37 USD) in Switzerland and 4.54 PLN (1.26 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

19.44 PLN
4.54 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.01 PLN (1.66 USD) in Switzerland and 2.12 PLN (0.59 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 64.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

6.01 PLN
2.12 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Sri Lanka - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 5.2 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Sri Lanka.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 25.21 PLN (6.97 USD) in Switzerland and 9.83 PLN (2.72 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 61% lower in Sri Lanka.

25.21 PLN
9.83 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 22.1 PLN (6.11 USD) in Switzerland and 2.57 PLN (0.71 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 88.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

22.10 PLN
2.57 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.67 PLN (10.14 USD) in Switzerland and 8.53 PLN (2.36 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

36.67 PLN
8.53 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 32.09 PLN (8.87 USD) in Switzerland and 12.01 PLN (3.32 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 62.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

32.09 PLN
12.01 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 77.93 PLN (21.54 USD) in Switzerland and 30.02 PLN (8.3 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 61.5% lower in Sri Lanka.

77.93 PLN
30.02 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 550.11 PLN (152.08 USD) in Switzerland and 90.07 PLN (24.9 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

550.11 PLN
90.07 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 114.61 PLN (31.68 USD) in Switzerland and 14.41 PLN (3.98 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 87.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

114.61 PLN
14.41 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 19.44 PLN (5.37 USD) in Switzerland and 1.35 PLN (0.37 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 93.1% lower in Sri Lanka.

19.44 PLN
1.35 PLN

Fuel

PLNLKREURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Sri Lanka - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Sri Lanka.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 8.2 PLN (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 3.92 PLN (1.08 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 52.2% lower in Sri Lanka.

8.20 PLN
3.92 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.82 PLN (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 4.11 PLN (1.14 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

7.82 PLN
4.11 PLN

LPG 1L

4.70 PLN
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Sri Lanka - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 32.66 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Sri Lanka.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 398.83 PLN (110.26 USD) in Switzerland and 18.01 PLN (4.98 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 95.5% lower in Sri Lanka.

398.83 PLN
18.01 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 17.88 PLN (4.94 USD) in Switzerland and 0.6 PLN (0.17 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 96.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

17.88 PLN
0.60 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 316.31 PLN (87.44 USD) in Switzerland and 2.4 PLN (0.66 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 99.2% lower in Sri Lanka.

316.31 PLN
2.40 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 11.92 PLN (3.3 USD) in Switzerland and 1.2 PLN (0.33 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 89.9% lower in Sri Lanka.

11.92 PLN
1.20 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 27.51 PLN (7.6 USD) in Switzerland and 1.44 PLN (0.4 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 94.8% lower in Sri Lanka.

27.51 PLN
1.44 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 91.69 PLN (25.35 USD) in Switzerland and 12.01 PLN (3.32 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 86.9% lower in Sri Lanka.

91.69 PLN
12.01 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 328.14 PLN (90.71 USD) in Switzerland and 50.18 PLN (13.87 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

328.14 PLN
50.18 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 184.79 PLN (51.09 USD) in Switzerland and 19.22 PLN (5.31 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 89.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

184.79 PLN
19.22 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Sri Lanka - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 8.3 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 10249 PLN (2833.34 USD) in Switzerland and 1266 PLN (349.88 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

10 249 PLN
1 266 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 8429 PLN (2330.08 USD) in Switzerland and 580.46 PLN (160.47 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 93.1% lower in Sri Lanka.

8 429 PLN
580.46 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 18756 PLN (5184.98 USD) in Switzerland and 3177 PLN (878.14 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 83.1% lower in Sri Lanka.

18 756 PLN
3 177 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 13952 PLN (3856.89 USD) in Switzerland and 1168 PLN (322.78 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 91.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

13 952 PLN
1 168 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Sri Lanka - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 11.85 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 89393 PLN (24712.61 USD) in Switzerland and 8402 PLN (2322.85 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 90.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

89 393 PLN
8 402 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 68523 PLN (18943.04 USD) in Switzerland and 4929 PLN (1362.59 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 92.8% lower in Sri Lanka.

68 523 PLN
4 929 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Sri Lanka - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 34.87 times higher than in Sri Lanka.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 29092 PLN (8042.47 USD) in Switzerland and 834.2 PLN (230.61 USD) in Sri Lanka. The average salary is 97.1% lower in Sri Lanka.

29 092 PLN
834.20 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

504 PLN
157 PLN

Two stars

602 PLN
169 PLN

Three stars

875 PLN
257 PLN

Four stars

1 242 PLN
809 PLN

Five stars

2 261 PLN
1 953 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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