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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Latvia

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

PLNUSDEURCHF

Switzerland vs. Latvia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.5 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Latvia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 16.95 PLN (4.49 USD) in Switzerland and 5.62 PLN (1.49 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in Latvia.

16.95 PLN
5.62 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 12.27 PLN (3.25 USD) in Switzerland and 6.48 PLN (1.72 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Latvia.

12.27 PLN
6.48 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 233.38 PLN (61.8 USD) in Switzerland and 44.56 PLN (11.8 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 80.9% lower in Latvia.

233.38 PLN
44.56 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 60.2 PLN (15.94 USD) in Switzerland and 30.02 PLN (7.95 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 50.1% lower in Latvia.

60.20 PLN
30.02 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 122.11 PLN (32.34 USD) in Switzerland and 29.98 PLN (7.94 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Latvia.

122.11 PLN
29.98 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 41.68 PLN (11.04 USD) in Switzerland and 19.3 PLN (5.11 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Latvia.

41.68 PLN
19.30 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.49 PLN (2.51 USD) in Switzerland and 6.52 PLN (1.73 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in Latvia.

9.49 PLN
6.52 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.78 PLN (7.36 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 10.25 PLN (2.71 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 63.1% lower in Latvia.

27.78 PLN
10.25 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.6 PLN (3.34 USD) in Switzerland and 6.95 PLN (1.84 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 44.8% lower in Latvia.

12.60 PLN
6.95 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 64.08 PLN (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 85.45 PLN (22.63 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 25% lower in Switzerland.

64.08 PLN
85.45 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.37 PLN (2.75 USD) in Switzerland and 5.58 PLN (1.48 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in Latvia.

10.37 PLN
5.58 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 13.89 PLN (3.68 USD) in Switzerland and 4.98 PLN (1.32 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Latvia.

13.89 PLN
4.98 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 119.47 PLN (31.64 USD) in Switzerland and 41.3 PLN (10.94 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 65.4% lower in Latvia.

119.47 PLN
41.30 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 7.78 PLN (2.06 USD) in Switzerland and 5.66 PLN (1.5 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 27.2% lower in Latvia.

7.78 PLN
5.66 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 10.47 PLN (2.77 USD) in Switzerland and 2.74 PLN (0.73 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in Latvia.

10.47 PLN
2.74 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 13.98 PLN (3.7 USD) in Switzerland and 8.02 PLN (2.12 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in Latvia.

13.98 PLN
8.02 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 11.21 PLN (2.97 USD) in Switzerland and 3.6 PLN (0.95 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Latvia.

11.21 PLN
3.60 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 15.33 PLN (4.06 USD) in Switzerland and 9.48 PLN (2.51 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 38.2% lower in Latvia.

15.33 PLN
9.48 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 75.94 PLN (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 20.32 PLN (5.38 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in Latvia.

75.94 PLN
20.32 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.96 PLN (5.29 USD) in Switzerland and 11.58 PLN (3.07 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 42% lower in Latvia.

19.96 PLN
11.58 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.16 PLN (1.63 USD) in Switzerland and 3.05 PLN (0.81 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in Latvia.

6.16 PLN
3.05 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Latvia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.56 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Latvia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 24.63 PLN (6.52 USD) in Switzerland and 11.79 PLN (3.12 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 52.1% lower in Latvia.

24.63 PLN
11.79 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 20.61 PLN (5.46 USD) in Switzerland and 5.45 PLN (1.44 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Latvia.

20.61 PLN
5.45 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 37.04 PLN (9.81 USD) in Switzerland and 17.16 PLN (4.54 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Latvia.

37.04 PLN
17.16 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 32.41 PLN (8.58 USD) in Switzerland and 12.87 PLN (3.41 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in Latvia.

32.41 PLN
12.87 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 69.46 PLN (18.39 USD) in Switzerland and 30.02 PLN (7.95 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 56.8% lower in Latvia.

69.46 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 555.67 PLN (147.15 USD) in Switzerland and 214.45 PLN (56.79 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 61.4% lower in Latvia.

555.67 PLN
214.45 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 115.77 PLN (30.66 USD) in Switzerland and 45.03 PLN (11.93 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in Latvia.

115.77 PLN
45.03 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 19.17 PLN (5.08 USD) in Switzerland and 5.1 PLN (1.35 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 73.4% lower in Latvia.

19.17 PLN
5.10 PLN

Fuel

PLNUSDEURCHF

Switzerland vs. Latvia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.34 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Latvia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 8 PLN (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 6.08 PLN (1.61 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 24% lower in Latvia.

8.00 PLN
6.08 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.73 PLN (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 6.16 PLN (1.63 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 20.3% lower in Latvia.

7.73 PLN
6.16 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.95 PLN (1.31 USD) in Switzerland and 3.21 PLN (0.85 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in Latvia.

4.95 PLN
3.21 PLN

Transportation

PLNUSDEURCHF

Switzerland vs. Latvia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.46 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Latvia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 421.39 PLN (111.59 USD) in Switzerland and 128.67 PLN (34.07 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Latvia.

421.39 PLN
128.67 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 20.37 PLN (5.4 USD) in Switzerland and 6.43 PLN (1.7 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 68.4% lower in Latvia.

20.37 PLN
6.43 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 370.45 PLN (98.1 USD) in Switzerland and 45.89 PLN (12.15 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in Latvia.

370.45 PLN
45.89 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 23.15 PLN (6.13 USD) in Switzerland and 3.43 PLN (0.91 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 85.2% lower in Latvia.

23.15 PLN
3.43 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 31.26 PLN (8.28 USD) in Switzerland and 10.04 PLN (2.66 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Latvia.

31.26 PLN
10.04 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNUSDEURCHF

Switzerland vs. Latvia - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 92.61 PLN (24.53 USD) in Switzerland and 39.03 PLN (10.34 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in Latvia.

92.61 PLN
39.03 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 404.16 PLN (107.03 USD) in Switzerland and 168.51 PLN (44.63 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Latvia.

404.16 PLN
168.51 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 185.22 PLN (49.05 USD) in Switzerland and 91.65 PLN (24.27 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in Latvia.

185.22 PLN
91.65 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNUSDEURCHF

Switzerland vs. Latvia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.15 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Latvia.

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 9665 PLN (2559.36 USD) in Switzerland and 1956 PLN (518.04 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 79.8% lower in Latvia.

9 665 PLN
1 956 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 7397 PLN (1958.99 USD) in Switzerland and 1332 PLN (352.7 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 82% lower in Latvia.

7 397 PLN
1 332 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 17945 PLN (4752.17 USD) in Switzerland and 3592 PLN (951.23 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 80% lower in Latvia.

17 945 PLN
3 592 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 12803 PLN (3390.52 USD) in Switzerland and 2396 PLN (634.38 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in Latvia.

12 803 PLN
2 396 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNUSDEURCHF

Switzerland vs. Latvia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 8.69 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Latvia.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 88986 PLN (23565.25 USD) in Switzerland and 10185 PLN (2697.25 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in Latvia.

88 986 PLN
10 185 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 52279 PLN (13844.62 USD) in Switzerland and 6065 PLN (1606.07 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 88.4% lower in Latvia.

52 279 PLN
6 065 PLN

Salary

PLNUSDEURCHF

Switzerland vs. Latvia - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 6.43 times higher than in Latvia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 29437 PLN (7795.55 USD) in Switzerland and 4575 PLN (1211.58 USD) in Latvia. The average salary is 84.5% lower in Latvia.

29 437 PLN
4 575 PLN

Hotels

PLNUSDEURCHF

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

One star

526 PLN
-

Two stars

629 PLN
330 PLN

Three stars

913 PLN
319 PLN

Four stars

1 296 PLN
475 PLN

Five stars

2 360 PLN
734 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 • Latvia: 3 cities, 65 hotels

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