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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

EURUSDCHF

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 3.7 EUR (4.33 USD) in Switzerland and 1.46 EUR (1.71 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in Latvia.

3.70 EUR
1.46 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.51 EUR (2.94 USD) in Switzerland and 1.65 EUR (1.93 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 34.3% lower in Latvia.

2.51 EUR
1.65 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 44.17 EUR (51.66 USD) in Switzerland and 10.38 EUR (12.14 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in Latvia.

44.17 EUR
10.38 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12.83 EUR (15.01 USD) in Switzerland and 8 EUR (9.36 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 37.6% lower in Latvia.

12.83 EUR
8.00 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 28.99 EUR (33.9 USD) in Switzerland and 6.72 EUR (7.86 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Latvia.

28.99 EUR
6.72 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.63 EUR (11.26 USD) in Switzerland and 5 EUR (5.85 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 48.1% lower in Latvia.

9.63 EUR
5.00 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.3 EUR (2.69 USD) in Switzerland and 1.61 EUR (1.88 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 30% lower in Latvia.

2.30 EUR
1.61 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.44 EUR (7.53 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 2.76 EUR (3.23 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 57.1% lower in Latvia.

6.44 EUR
2.76 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.87 EUR (3.35 USD) in Switzerland and 1.93 EUR (2.26 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 32.8% lower in Latvia.

2.87 EUR
1.93 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 14.51 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 19.35 EUR (22.63 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 25% lower in Switzerland.

14.51 EUR
19.35 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.18 EUR (2.55 USD) in Switzerland and 1.47 EUR (1.72 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 32.6% lower in Latvia.

2.18 EUR
1.47 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.01 EUR (3.52 USD) in Switzerland and 1.45 EUR (1.7 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 51.8% lower in Latvia.

3.01 EUR
1.45 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 25.7 EUR (30.06 USD) in Switzerland and 10.55 EUR (12.34 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Latvia.

25.70 EUR
10.55 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.91 EUR (2.24 USD) in Switzerland and 1.17 EUR (1.37 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in Latvia.

1.91 EUR
1.17 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.03 EUR (2.38 USD) in Switzerland and 0.93 EUR (1.09 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 54.2% lower in Latvia.

2.03 EUR
0.93 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.66 EUR (3.11 USD) in Switzerland and 2.25 EUR (2.63 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in Latvia.

2.66 EUR
2.25 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.48 EUR (2.9 USD) in Switzerland and 0.93 EUR (1.09 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in Latvia.

2.48 EUR
0.93 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.42 EUR (4 USD) in Switzerland and 2.54 EUR (2.97 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 25.7% lower in Latvia.

3.42 EUR
2.54 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.19 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 4.6 EUR (5.38 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in Latvia.

17.19 EUR
4.60 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.53 EUR (5.3 USD) in Switzerland and 3.02 EUR (3.53 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Latvia.

4.53 EUR
3.02 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.4 EUR (1.64 USD) in Switzerland and 0.76 EUR (0.89 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in Latvia.

1.40 EUR
0.76 EUR

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 5.88 EUR (6.88 USD) in Switzerland and 3.02 EUR (3.53 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 48.6% lower in Latvia.

5.88 EUR
3.02 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.16 EUR (6.03 USD) in Switzerland and 1.6 EUR (1.87 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 69% lower in Latvia.

5.16 EUR
1.60 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.56 EUR (10.01 USD) in Switzerland and 5 EUR (5.85 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 41.6% lower in Latvia.

8.56 EUR
5.00 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.49 EUR (8.76 USD) in Switzerland and 4.75 EUR (5.56 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in Latvia.

7.49 EUR
4.75 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.18 EUR (21.27 USD) in Switzerland and 8 EUR (9.36 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 56% lower in Latvia.

18.18 EUR
8.00 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 128.35 EUR (150.11 USD) in Switzerland and 60 EUR (70.18 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in Latvia.

128.35 EUR
60.00 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.74 EUR (31.27 USD) in Switzerland and 15 EUR (17.54 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in Latvia.

26.74 EUR
15.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.53 EUR (5.3 USD) in Switzerland and 1.21 EUR (1.42 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Latvia.

4.53 EUR
1.21 EUR

Fuel

EURUSDCHF

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 1.94 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 1.51 EUR (1.76 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 22.2% lower in Latvia.

1.94 EUR
1.51 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.85 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 1.57 EUR (1.83 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in Latvia.

1.85 EUR
1.57 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.11 EUR (1.3 USD) in Switzerland and 0.9 EUR (1.05 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in Latvia.

1.11 EUR
0.90 EUR

Transportation

EURUSDCHF

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 93.05 EUR (108.83 USD) in Switzerland and 30 EUR (35.09 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in Latvia.

93.05 EUR
30.00 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.17 EUR (4.88 USD) in Switzerland and 1.5 EUR (1.75 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 64% lower in Latvia.

4.17 EUR
1.50 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 73.8 EUR (86.32 USD) in Switzerland and 12 EUR (14.04 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in Latvia.

73.80 EUR
12.00 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.78 EUR (3.25 USD) in Switzerland and 0.8 EUR (0.94 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in Latvia.

2.78 EUR
0.80 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.42 EUR (7.51 USD) in Switzerland and 2.5 EUR (2.92 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in Latvia.

6.42 EUR
2.50 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSDCHF

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 21.39 EUR (25.02 USD) in Switzerland and 10 EUR (11.7 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 53.2% lower in Latvia.

21.39 EUR
10.00 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 76.56 EUR (89.54 USD) in Switzerland and 44.43 EUR (51.97 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 42% lower in Latvia.

76.56 EUR
44.43 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 43.11 EUR (50.43 USD) in Switzerland and 25.94 EUR (30.34 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 39.8% lower in Latvia.

43.11 EUR
25.94 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSDCHF

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 2391 EUR (2796.77 USD) in Switzerland and 507.14 EUR (593.15 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 78.8% lower in Latvia.

2 391 EUR
507.14 EUR

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 1967 EUR (2300 USD) in Switzerland and 354.25 EUR (414.33 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 82% lower in Latvia.

1 967 EUR
354.25 EUR

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 4376 EUR (5118.05 USD) in Switzerland and 923.21 EUR (1079.78 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 78.9% lower in Latvia.

4 376 EUR
923.21 EUR

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 3255 EUR (3807.1 USD) in Switzerland and 600 EUR (701.76 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 81.6% lower in Latvia.

3 255 EUR
600.00 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSDCHF

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 20856 EUR (24393.57 USD) in Switzerland and 2657 EUR (3107.83 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 87.3% lower in Latvia.

20 856 EUR
2 657 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 15987 EUR (18698.48 USD) in Switzerland and 1702 EUR (1991.19 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 89.4% lower in Latvia.

15 987 EUR
1 702 EUR

Salary

EURUSDCHF

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 6788 EUR (7938.64 USD) in Switzerland and 1302 EUR (1522.73 USD) in Latvia. The average salary is 80.8% lower in Latvia.

6 788 EUR
1 302 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDCHF

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

One star

119 EUR
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Two stars

142 EUR
74.8 EUR

Three stars

207 EUR
72.3 EUR

Four stars

293 EUR
107 EUR

Five stars

534 EUR
166 EUR

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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