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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Libya

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

PLNCHFUSDLYDEUR

Switzerland vs. Libya - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 5.26 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Libya.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 15.73 PLN (4.35 USD) in Switzerland and 8.31 PLN (2.3 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Libya.

15.73 PLN
8.31 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 10.69 PLN (2.95 USD) in Switzerland and 5.09 PLN (1.41 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 52.4% lower in Libya.

10.69 PLN
5.09 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 187.8 PLN (51.92 USD) in Switzerland and 38.13 PLN (10.54 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 79.7% lower in Libya.

187.80 PLN
38.13 PLN

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

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4.26 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

54.57 PLN
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 123.23 PLN (34.07 USD) in Switzerland and 12.56 PLN (3.47 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 89.8% lower in Libya.

123.23 PLN
12.56 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 40.92 PLN (11.31 USD) in Switzerland and 7.03 PLN (1.94 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 82.8% lower in Libya.

40.92 PLN
7.03 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

9.78 PLN
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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2.60 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.37 PLN (7.57 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 5.33 PLN (1.47 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 80.5% lower in Libya.

27.37 PLN
5.33 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

12.19 PLN
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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2.44 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

61.39 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 9.28 PLN (2.56 USD) in Switzerland and 1.61 PLN (0.44 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in Libya.

9.28 PLN
1.61 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 12.78 PLN (3.53 USD) in Switzerland and 0.79 PLN (0.22 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 93.8% lower in Libya.

12.78 PLN
0.79 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 109.27 PLN (30.21 USD) in Switzerland and 19.81 PLN (5.48 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 81.9% lower in Libya.

109.27 PLN
19.81 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 8.14 PLN (2.25 USD) in Switzerland and 3.72 PLN (1.03 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in Libya.

8.14 PLN
3.72 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.64 PLN (2.39 USD) in Switzerland and 1.99 PLN (0.55 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 77% lower in Libya.

8.64 PLN
1.99 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.32 PLN (3.13 USD) in Switzerland and 2.96 PLN (0.82 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 73.9% lower in Libya.

11.32 PLN
2.96 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 10.55 PLN (2.92 USD) in Switzerland and 2.56 PLN (0.71 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 75.7% lower in Libya.

10.55 PLN
2.56 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 14.55 PLN (4.02 USD) in Switzerland and 4.34 PLN (1.2 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Libya.

14.55 PLN
4.34 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

72.74 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.28 PLN (5.33 USD) in Switzerland and 2.07 PLN (0.57 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in Libya.

19.28 PLN
2.07 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 5.96 PLN (1.65 USD) in Switzerland and 0.78 PLN (0.22 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 86.9% lower in Libya.

5.96 PLN
0.78 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Libya - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 7.95 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Libya.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 25.01 PLN (6.91 USD) in Switzerland and 1.79 PLN (0.5 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 92.8% lower in Libya.

25.01 PLN
1.79 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 21.92 PLN (6.06 USD) in Switzerland and 1.74 PLN (0.48 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 92.1% lower in Libya.

21.92 PLN
1.74 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

36.38 PLN
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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2.34 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

31.83 PLN
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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3.01 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 77.3 PLN (21.37 USD) in Switzerland and 13.39 PLN (3.7 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in Libya.

77.30 PLN
13.39 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 545.66 PLN (150.85 USD) in Switzerland and 66.96 PLN (18.51 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 87.7% lower in Libya.

545.66 PLN
66.96 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 113.68 PLN (31.43 USD) in Switzerland and 16.74 PLN (4.63 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 85.3% lower in Libya.

113.68 PLN
16.74 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 19.28 PLN (5.33 USD) in Switzerland and 0.4 PLN (0.11 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 97.9% lower in Libya.

19.28 PLN
0.40 PLN

Fuel

PLNCHFUSDLYDEUR

Switzerland vs. Libya - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 80.1 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Libya.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 8.2 PLN (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 0.1 PLN (0.03 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 98.8% lower in Libya.

8.20 PLN
0.10 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.82 PLN (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 0.1 PLN (0.03 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 98.7% lower in Libya.

7.82 PLN
0.10 PLN

LPG 1L

4.70 PLN
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Libya - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 7.47 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Libya.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 395.61 PLN (109.36 USD) in Switzerland and 78.63 PLN (21.74 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in Libya.

395.61 PLN
78.63 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 17.73 PLN (4.9 USD) in Switzerland and 1 PLN (0.28 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 94.4% lower in Libya.

17.73 PLN
1.00 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 313.76 PLN (86.74 USD) in Switzerland and 16.74 PLN (4.63 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 94.7% lower in Libya.

313.76 PLN
16.74 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 11.82 PLN (3.27 USD) in Switzerland and 2.85 PLN (0.79 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 75.9% lower in Libya.

11.82 PLN
2.85 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 27.28 PLN (7.54 USD) in Switzerland and 3.35 PLN (0.93 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 87.7% lower in Libya.

27.28 PLN
3.35 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 90.94 PLN (25.14 USD) in Switzerland and 16.74 PLN (4.63 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 81.6% lower in Libya.

90.94 PLN
16.74 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 325.49 PLN (89.98 USD) in Switzerland and 108.25 PLN (29.93 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Libya.

325.49 PLN
108.25 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 183.3 PLN (50.67 USD) in Switzerland and 43.64 PLN (12.07 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in Libya.

183.30 PLN
43.64 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Libya - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 15.03 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Libya.

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 10166 PLN (2810.43 USD) in Switzerland and 723.16 PLN (199.92 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 92.9% lower in Libya.

10 166 PLN
723.16 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 8360 PLN (2311.24 USD) in Switzerland and 408.45 PLN (112.92 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 95.1% lower in Libya.

8 360 PLN
408.45 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 18604 PLN (5143.05 USD) in Switzerland and 1451 PLN (401.07 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 92.2% lower in Libya.

18 604 PLN
1 451 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 13839 PLN (3825.7 USD) in Switzerland and 809.09 PLN (223.67 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 94.2% lower in Libya.

13 839 PLN
809.09 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Libya - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 26.75 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Libya.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 88670 PLN (24512.76 USD) in Switzerland and 4548 PLN (1257.17 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 94.9% lower in Libya.

88 670 PLN
4 548 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 67969 PLN (18789.85 USD) in Switzerland and 1308 PLN (361.64 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 98.1% lower in Libya.

67 969 PLN
1 308 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Libya - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 26.94 times higher than in Libya.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 28857 PLN (7977.43 USD) in Switzerland and 1071 PLN (296.17 USD) in Libya. The average salary is 96.3% lower in Libya.

28 857 PLN
1 071 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

504 PLN
-

Two stars

602 PLN
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Three stars

875 PLN
-

Four stars

1 242 PLN
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Five stars

2 261 PLN
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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

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