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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

EURCHFUSDMKD

Switzerland vs. North Macedonia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 3.9 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in North Macedonia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.84 EUR (4.15 USD) in Switzerland and 0.8 EUR (0.87 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in North Macedonia.

3.84 EUR
0.80 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.78 EUR (3 USD) in Switzerland and 1.18 EUR (1.28 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in North Macedonia.

2.78 EUR
1.18 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 52.92 EUR (57.1 USD) in Switzerland and 9.92 EUR (10.7 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in North Macedonia.

52.92 EUR
9.92 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.65 EUR (14.73 USD) in Switzerland and 4.88 EUR (5.26 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in North Macedonia.

13.65 EUR
4.88 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 27.69 EUR (29.87 USD) in Switzerland and 6.54 EUR (7.05 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in North Macedonia.

27.69 EUR
6.54 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.45 EUR (10.2 USD) in Switzerland and 2.44 EUR (2.63 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 74.2% lower in North Macedonia.

9.45 EUR
2.44 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.15 EUR (2.32 USD) in Switzerland and 0.82 EUR (0.88 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in North Macedonia.

2.15 EUR
0.82 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.3 EUR (6.8 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 1.97 EUR (2.12 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in North Macedonia.

6.30 EUR
1.97 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.86 EUR (3.08 USD) in Switzerland and 1.1 EUR (1.19 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 61.5% lower in North Macedonia.

2.86 EUR
1.10 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

15.73 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.35 EUR (2.54 USD) in Switzerland and 0.45 EUR (0.48 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 80.9% lower in North Macedonia.

2.35 EUR
0.45 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.15 EUR (3.4 USD) in Switzerland and 0.79 EUR (0.85 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in North Macedonia.

3.15 EUR
0.79 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 27.09 EUR (29.23 USD) in Switzerland and 6.68 EUR (7.2 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in North Macedonia.

27.09 EUR
6.68 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.76 EUR (1.9 USD) in Switzerland and 1.2 EUR (1.3 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in North Macedonia.

1.76 EUR
1.20 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.37 EUR (2.56 USD) in Switzerland and 0.67 EUR (0.72 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in North Macedonia.

2.37 EUR
0.67 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.17 EUR (3.42 USD) in Switzerland and 1.04 EUR (1.12 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in North Macedonia.

3.17 EUR
1.04 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.54 EUR (2.74 USD) in Switzerland and 0.68 EUR (0.73 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in North Macedonia.

2.54 EUR
0.68 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.48 EUR (3.75 USD) in Switzerland and 1.23 EUR (1.32 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 64.7% lower in North Macedonia.

3.48 EUR
1.23 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

18.64 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.53 EUR (4.88 USD) in Switzerland and 1.67 EUR (1.8 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 63.1% lower in North Macedonia.

4.53 EUR
1.67 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.4 EUR (1.51 USD) in Switzerland and 0.45 EUR (0.48 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in North Macedonia.

1.40 EUR
0.45 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. North Macedonia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.6 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in North Macedonia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.59 EUR (6.03 USD) in Switzerland and 1.56 EUR (1.68 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in North Macedonia.

5.59 EUR
1.56 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.67 EUR (5.04 USD) in Switzerland and 1.38 EUR (1.49 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in North Macedonia.

4.67 EUR
1.38 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.4 EUR (9.06 USD) in Switzerland and 1.95 EUR (2.1 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in North Macedonia.

8.40 EUR
1.95 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.35 EUR (7.93 USD) in Switzerland and 2.28 EUR (2.46 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 69% lower in North Macedonia.

7.35 EUR
2.28 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 15.75 EUR (16.99 USD) in Switzerland and 4.06 EUR (4.38 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 74.2% lower in North Macedonia.

15.75 EUR
4.06 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 126 EUR (135.94 USD) in Switzerland and 24.38 EUR (26.31 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 80.7% lower in North Macedonia.

126.00 EUR
24.38 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.25 EUR (28.32 USD) in Switzerland and 6.5 EUR (7.01 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in North Macedonia.

26.25 EUR
6.50 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.35 EUR (4.69 USD) in Switzerland and 1.03 EUR (1.11 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in North Macedonia.

4.35 EUR
1.03 EUR

Fuel

EURCHFUSDMKD

Switzerland vs. North Macedonia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.63 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in North Macedonia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.96 EUR (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 1.13 EUR (1.22 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in North Macedonia.

1.96 EUR
1.13 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.9 EUR (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 1.25 EUR (1.35 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 34.2% lower in North Macedonia.

1.90 EUR
1.25 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.22 EUR (1.31 USD) in Switzerland and 0.73 EUR (0.79 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in North Macedonia.

1.22 EUR
0.73 EUR

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. North Macedonia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.25 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in North Macedonia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 95.55 EUR (103.09 USD) in Switzerland and 24.38 EUR (26.31 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 74.5% lower in North Macedonia.

95.55 EUR
24.38 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.62 EUR (4.98 USD) in Switzerland and 0.65 EUR (0.7 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in North Macedonia.

4.62 EUR
0.65 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 84 EUR (90.63 USD) in Switzerland and 5.02 EUR (5.41 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 94% lower in North Macedonia.

84.00 EUR
5.02 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.25 EUR (5.66 USD) in Switzerland and 0.57 EUR (0.61 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 89.1% lower in North Macedonia.

5.25 EUR
0.57 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.09 EUR (7.65 USD) in Switzerland and 0.81 EUR (0.88 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in North Macedonia.

7.09 EUR
0.81 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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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 21 EUR (22.66 USD) in Switzerland and 4.88 EUR (5.26 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in North Macedonia.

21.00 EUR
4.88 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 91.65 EUR (98.88 USD) in Switzerland and 27.73 EUR (29.92 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in North Macedonia.

91.65 EUR
27.73 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 42 EUR (45.31 USD) in Switzerland and 12.24 EUR (13.21 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in North Macedonia.

42.00 EUR
12.24 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. North Macedonia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 8.36 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 2192 EUR (2364.41 USD) in Switzerland and 290.52 EUR (313.44 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 86.7% lower in North Macedonia.

2 192 EUR
290.52 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 1677 EUR (1809.76 USD) in Switzerland and 205.36 EUR (221.56 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 87.8% lower in North Macedonia.

1 677 EUR
205.36 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 4069 EUR (4390.17 USD) in Switzerland and 470.92 EUR (508.07 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 88.4% lower in North Macedonia.

4 069 EUR
470.92 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 2903 EUR (3132.24 USD) in Switzerland and 330.19 EUR (356.24 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in North Macedonia.

2 903 EUR
330.19 EUR

Flats for sale

EURCHFUSDMKD

Switzerland vs. North Macedonia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 10.91 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 20178 EUR (21770.18 USD) in Switzerland and 1711 EUR (1845.93 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 91.5% lower in North Macedonia.

20 178 EUR
1 711 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 11855 EUR (12790.02 USD) in Switzerland and 1226 EUR (1322.5 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in North Macedonia.

11 855 EUR
1 226 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. North Macedonia - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 13.81 times higher than in North Macedonia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6675 EUR (7201.73 USD) in Switzerland and 483.27 EUR (521.39 USD) in North Macedonia. The average salary is 92.8% lower in North Macedonia.

6 675 EUR
483.27 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

129 EUR
-

Two stars

154 EUR
41.8 EUR

Three stars

224 EUR
66.7 EUR

Four stars

318 EUR
78.1 EUR

Five stars

579 EUR
105 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 • North Macedonia: 2 cities, 39 hotels

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