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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. North Macedonia

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

PLNUSDMKDEURCHF

Switzerland vs. North Macedonia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 3.21 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in North Macedonia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 15.84 PLN (4.34 USD) in Switzerland and 3.85 PLN (1.05 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 75.7% lower in North Macedonia.

15.84 PLN
3.85 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 10.76 PLN (2.95 USD) in Switzerland and 5.12 PLN (1.4 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 52.4% lower in North Macedonia.

10.76 PLN
5.12 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 189.1 PLN (51.77 USD) in Switzerland and 50.58 PLN (13.85 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in North Macedonia.

189.10 PLN
50.58 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 54.94 PLN (15.04 USD) in Switzerland and 27.49 PLN (7.53 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 50% lower in North Macedonia.

54.94 PLN
27.49 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 124.08 PLN (33.97 USD) in Switzerland and 28.85 PLN (7.9 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in North Macedonia.

124.08 PLN
28.85 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 41.21 PLN (11.28 USD) in Switzerland and 11.68 PLN (3.2 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in North Macedonia.

41.21 PLN
11.68 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.84 PLN (2.7 USD) in Switzerland and 4 PLN (1.1 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in North Macedonia.

9.84 PLN
4.00 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.56 PLN (7.55 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 8.02 PLN (2.2 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in North Macedonia.

27.56 PLN
8.02 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.27 PLN (3.36 USD) in Switzerland and 5.64 PLN (1.54 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 54% lower in North Macedonia.

12.27 PLN
5.64 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

61.98 PLN
-

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 9.34 PLN (2.56 USD) in Switzerland and 2.55 PLN (0.7 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in North Macedonia.

9.34 PLN
2.55 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 12.87 PLN (3.52 USD) in Switzerland and 2.97 PLN (0.81 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in North Macedonia.

12.87 PLN
2.97 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 110.02 PLN (30.12 USD) in Switzerland and 34.03 PLN (9.32 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 69.1% lower in North Macedonia.

110.02 PLN
34.03 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 8.2 PLN (2.24 USD) in Switzerland and 4.77 PLN (1.31 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in North Macedonia.

8.20 PLN
4.77 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.7 PLN (2.38 USD) in Switzerland and 3.46 PLN (0.95 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 60.2% lower in North Macedonia.

8.70 PLN
3.46 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.4 PLN (3.12 USD) in Switzerland and 4.95 PLN (1.35 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in North Macedonia.

11.40 PLN
4.95 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 10.62 PLN (2.91 USD) in Switzerland and 3.08 PLN (0.84 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 71% lower in North Macedonia.

10.62 PLN
3.08 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 14.65 PLN (4.01 USD) in Switzerland and 6.22 PLN (1.7 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in North Macedonia.

14.65 PLN
6.22 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

73.45 PLN
-

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.41 PLN (5.32 USD) in Switzerland and 7.52 PLN (2.06 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in North Macedonia.

19.41 PLN
7.52 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6 PLN (1.64 USD) in Switzerland and 2.12 PLN (0.58 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 64.7% lower in North Macedonia.

6.00 PLN
2.12 PLN

Restaurant

PLNUSDMKDEURCHF

Switzerland vs. North Macedonia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.04 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in North Macedonia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 25.18 PLN (6.89 USD) in Switzerland and 8.24 PLN (2.25 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in North Macedonia.

25.18 PLN
8.24 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 22.07 PLN (6.04 USD) in Switzerland and 7.27 PLN (1.99 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 67.1% lower in North Macedonia.

22.07 PLN
7.27 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.63 PLN (10.03 USD) in Switzerland and 9.62 PLN (2.63 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in North Macedonia.

36.63 PLN
9.62 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 32.05 PLN (8.77 USD) in Switzerland and 12.37 PLN (3.39 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 61.4% lower in North Macedonia.

32.05 PLN
12.37 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 77.84 PLN (21.31 USD) in Switzerland and 24.05 PLN (6.59 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 69.1% lower in North Macedonia.

77.84 PLN
24.05 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 549.43 PLN (150.43 USD) in Switzerland and 123.7 PLN (33.87 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in North Macedonia.

549.43 PLN
123.70 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 114.47 PLN (31.34 USD) in Switzerland and 27.49 PLN (7.53 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 76% lower in North Macedonia.

114.47 PLN
27.49 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 19.41 PLN (5.32 USD) in Switzerland and 4.62 PLN (1.27 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in North Macedonia.

19.41 PLN
4.62 PLN

Fuel

PLNUSDMKDEURCHF

Switzerland vs. North Macedonia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.6 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in North Macedonia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 8.28 PLN (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 4.87 PLN (1.33 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in North Macedonia.

8.28 PLN
4.87 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.89 PLN (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 5.28 PLN (1.45 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in North Macedonia.

7.89 PLN
5.28 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.74 PLN (1.3 USD) in Switzerland and 2.94 PLN (0.81 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 38% lower in North Macedonia.

4.74 PLN
2.94 PLN

Transportation

PLNUSDMKDEURCHF

Switzerland vs. North Macedonia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.42 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in North Macedonia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 398.34 PLN (109.06 USD) in Switzerland and 106.52 PLN (29.16 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in North Macedonia.

398.34 PLN
106.52 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 17.86 PLN (4.89 USD) in Switzerland and 2.75 PLN (0.75 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 84.6% lower in North Macedonia.

17.86 PLN
2.75 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 315.92 PLN (86.5 USD) in Switzerland and 27.49 PLN (7.53 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 91.3% lower in North Macedonia.

315.92 PLN
27.49 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 11.9 PLN (3.26 USD) in Switzerland and 2.06 PLN (0.56 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in North Macedonia.

11.90 PLN
2.06 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 27.47 PLN (7.52 USD) in Switzerland and 3.44 PLN (0.94 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 87.5% lower in North Macedonia.

27.47 PLN
3.44 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNUSDMKDEURCHF

Switzerland vs. North Macedonia - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 91.57 PLN (25.07 USD) in Switzerland and 24.05 PLN (6.59 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in North Macedonia.

91.57 PLN
24.05 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 327.74 PLN (89.73 USD) in Switzerland and 142.22 PLN (38.94 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in North Macedonia.

327.74 PLN
142.22 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 184.56 PLN (50.53 USD) in Switzerland and 64.76 PLN (17.73 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in North Macedonia.

184.56 PLN
64.76 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNUSDMKDEURCHF

Switzerland vs. North Macedonia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 7.63 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in North Macedonia.

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 10236 PLN (2802.61 USD) in Switzerland and 1564 PLN (428.19 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in North Macedonia.

10 236 PLN
1 564 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 8418 PLN (2304.81 USD) in Switzerland and 1148 PLN (314.22 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in North Macedonia.

8 418 PLN
1 148 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 18733 PLN (5128.75 USD) in Switzerland and 2333 PLN (638.77 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 87.5% lower in North Macedonia.

18 733 PLN
2 333 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 13934 PLN (3815.06 USD) in Switzerland and 1684 PLN (460.93 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 87.9% lower in North Macedonia.

13 934 PLN
1 684 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNUSDMKDEURCHF

Switzerland vs. North Macedonia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 9.88 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in North Macedonia.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 89283 PLN (24444.58 USD) in Switzerland and 9470 PLN (2592.64 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 89.4% lower in North Macedonia.

89 283 PLN
9 470 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 68438 PLN (18737.58 USD) in Switzerland and 6491 PLN (1777.13 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 90.5% lower in North Macedonia.

68 438 PLN
6 491 PLN

Salary

PLNUSDMKDEURCHF

Switzerland vs. North Macedonia - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 10.22 times higher than in North Macedonia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 29056 PLN (7955.24 USD) in Switzerland and 2842 PLN (777.98 USD) in North Macedonia. The average salary is 90.2% lower in North Macedonia.

29 056 PLN
2 842 PLN

Hotels

PLNUSDMKDEURCHF

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

One star

508 PLN
-

Two stars

608 PLN
165 PLN

Three stars

883 PLN
263 PLN

Four stars

1 254 PLN
308 PLN

Five stars

2 283 PLN
416 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 • North Macedonia: 2 cities, 39 hotels

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