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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 2.2 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Latvia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 15.76 PLN (4.34 USD) in Switzerland and 6.22 PLN (1.71 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in Latvia.

15.76 PLN
6.22 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 10.71 PLN (2.95 USD) in Switzerland and 7.03 PLN (1.93 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 34.4% lower in Latvia.

10.71 PLN
7.03 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 188.14 PLN (51.79 USD) in Switzerland and 44.2 PLN (12.17 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in Latvia.

188.14 PLN
44.20 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 54.67 PLN (15.05 USD) in Switzerland and 34.07 PLN (9.38 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 37.7% lower in Latvia.

54.67 PLN
34.07 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 123.45 PLN (33.98 USD) in Switzerland and 28.62 PLN (7.88 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Latvia.

123.45 PLN
28.62 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 41 PLN (11.29 USD) in Switzerland and 21.29 PLN (5.86 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 48.1% lower in Latvia.

41.00 PLN
21.29 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.79 PLN (2.7 USD) in Switzerland and 6.86 PLN (1.89 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 29.9% lower in Latvia.

9.79 PLN
6.86 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.42 PLN (7.55 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 11.75 PLN (3.24 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 57.1% lower in Latvia.

27.42 PLN
11.75 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.21 PLN (3.36 USD) in Switzerland and 8.22 PLN (2.26 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 32.7% lower in Latvia.

12.21 PLN
8.22 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 61.65 PLN (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 82.21 PLN (22.63 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 25% lower in Switzerland.

61.65 PLN
82.21 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 9.29 PLN (2.56 USD) in Switzerland and 6.26 PLN (1.72 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 32.6% lower in Latvia.

9.29 PLN
6.26 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 12.8 PLN (3.52 USD) in Switzerland and 6.17 PLN (1.7 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 51.8% lower in Latvia.

12.80 PLN
6.17 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 109.47 PLN (30.13 USD) in Switzerland and 44.93 PLN (12.37 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 59% lower in Latvia.

109.47 PLN
44.93 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 8.15 PLN (2.24 USD) in Switzerland and 4.98 PLN (1.37 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 38.9% lower in Latvia.

8.15 PLN
4.98 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.66 PLN (2.38 USD) in Switzerland and 3.96 PLN (1.09 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in Latvia.

8.66 PLN
3.96 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.34 PLN (3.12 USD) in Switzerland and 9.58 PLN (2.64 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 15.5% lower in Latvia.

11.34 PLN
9.58 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 10.57 PLN (2.91 USD) in Switzerland and 3.96 PLN (1.09 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in Latvia.

10.57 PLN
3.96 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 14.58 PLN (4.01 USD) in Switzerland and 10.82 PLN (2.98 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 25.8% lower in Latvia.

14.58 PLN
10.82 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 73.05 PLN (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 19.54 PLN (5.38 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Latvia.

73.05 PLN
19.54 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.32 PLN (5.32 USD) in Switzerland and 12.86 PLN (3.54 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 33.4% lower in Latvia.

19.32 PLN
12.86 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 5.97 PLN (1.64 USD) in Switzerland and 3.24 PLN (0.89 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in Latvia.

5.97 PLN
3.24 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Latvia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.08 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Latvia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 25.05 PLN (6.9 USD) in Switzerland and 12.86 PLN (3.54 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 48.7% lower in Latvia.

25.05 PLN
12.86 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 21.96 PLN (6.04 USD) in Switzerland and 6.81 PLN (1.88 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 69% lower in Latvia.

21.96 PLN
6.81 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.44 PLN (10.03 USD) in Switzerland and 21.29 PLN (5.86 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 41.6% lower in Latvia.

36.44 PLN
21.29 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 31.89 PLN (8.78 USD) in Switzerland and 20.23 PLN (5.57 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in Latvia.

31.89 PLN
20.23 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 77.44 PLN (21.32 USD) in Switzerland and 34.07 PLN (9.38 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 56% lower in Latvia.

77.44 PLN
34.07 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 546.65 PLN (150.48 USD) in Switzerland and 255.51 PLN (70.34 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in Latvia.

546.65 PLN
255.51 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 113.89 PLN (31.35 USD) in Switzerland and 63.88 PLN (17.58 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in Latvia.

113.89 PLN
63.88 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 19.32 PLN (5.32 USD) in Switzerland and 5.15 PLN (1.42 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Latvia.

19.32 PLN
5.15 PLN

Fuel

PLNUSDEURCHF

Switzerland vs. Latvia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.23 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Latvia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 8.23 PLN (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 6.4 PLN (1.76 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 22.2% lower in Latvia.

8.23 PLN
6.40 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.85 PLN (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 6.66 PLN (1.83 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in Latvia.

7.85 PLN
6.66 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.72 PLN (1.3 USD) in Switzerland and 3.82 PLN (1.05 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 19.1% lower in Latvia.

4.72 PLN
3.82 PLN

Transportation

PLNUSDEURCHF

Switzerland vs. Latvia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.85 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Latvia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 396.32 PLN (109.1 USD) in Switzerland and 127.75 PLN (35.17 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in Latvia.

396.32 PLN
127.75 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 17.77 PLN (4.89 USD) in Switzerland and 6.39 PLN (1.76 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 64% lower in Latvia.

17.77 PLN
6.39 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 314.32 PLN (86.53 USD) in Switzerland and 51.1 PLN (14.07 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in Latvia.

314.32 PLN
51.10 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 11.84 PLN (3.26 USD) in Switzerland and 3.41 PLN (0.94 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in Latvia.

11.84 PLN
3.41 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 27.33 PLN (7.52 USD) in Switzerland and 10.65 PLN (2.93 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 61% lower in Latvia.

27.33 PLN
10.65 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 91.11 PLN (25.08 USD) in Switzerland and 42.58 PLN (11.72 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in Latvia.

91.11 PLN
42.58 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 326.08 PLN (89.76 USD) in Switzerland and 189.2 PLN (52.08 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 42% lower in Latvia.

326.08 PLN
189.20 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 183.63 PLN (50.55 USD) in Switzerland and 110.46 PLN (30.41 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 39.8% lower in Latvia.

183.63 PLN
110.46 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNUSDEURCHF

Switzerland vs. Latvia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.03 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 10185 PLN (2803.59 USD) in Switzerland and 2160 PLN (594.5 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 78.8% lower in Latvia.

10 185 PLN
2 160 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 8376 PLN (2305.61 USD) in Switzerland and 1509 PLN (415.27 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 82% lower in Latvia.

8 376 PLN
1 509 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 18638 PLN (5130.53 USD) in Switzerland and 3931 PLN (1082.24 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 78.9% lower in Latvia.

18 638 PLN
3 931 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 13864 PLN (3816.38 USD) in Switzerland and 2555 PLN (703.35 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 81.6% lower in Latvia.

13 864 PLN
2 555 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNUSDEURCHF

Switzerland vs. Latvia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 8.45 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 88831 PLN (24453.07 USD) in Switzerland and 11316 PLN (3114.91 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 87.3% lower in Latvia.

88 831 PLN
11 316 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 68092 PLN (18744.09 USD) in Switzerland and 7250 PLN (1995.72 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 89.4% lower in Latvia.

68 092 PLN
7 250 PLN

Salary

PLNUSDEURCHF

Switzerland vs. Latvia - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 5.21 times higher than in Latvia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 28909 PLN (7958.01 USD) in Switzerland and 5544 PLN (1526.2 USD) in Latvia. The average salary is 80.8% lower in Latvia.

28 909 PLN
5 544 PLN

Hotels

PLNUSDEURCHF

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

One star

506 PLN
-

Two stars

605 PLN
318 PLN

Three stars

878 PLN
307 PLN

Four stars

1 247 PLN
456 PLN

Five stars

2 270 PLN
706 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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