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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

PLNCHFUSDMKDEUR

Switzerland vs. North Macedonia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 3.97 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in North Macedonia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 16.55 PLN (4.4 USD) in Switzerland and 3.4 PLN (0.9 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in North Macedonia.

16.55 PLN
3.40 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 11.99 PLN (3.19 USD) in Switzerland and 5.01 PLN (1.33 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in North Macedonia.

11.99 PLN
5.01 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 227.96 PLN (60.6 USD) in Switzerland and 41.98 PLN (11.16 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 81.6% lower in North Macedonia.

227.96 PLN
41.98 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 58.8 PLN (15.63 USD) in Switzerland and 20.64 PLN (5.49 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in North Macedonia.

58.80 PLN
20.64 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 119.27 PLN (31.71 USD) in Switzerland and 27.67 PLN (7.36 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in North Macedonia.

119.27 PLN
27.67 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 40.71 PLN (10.82 USD) in Switzerland and 10.32 PLN (2.74 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in North Macedonia.

40.71 PLN
10.32 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.27 PLN (2.46 USD) in Switzerland and 3.46 PLN (0.92 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 62.7% lower in North Macedonia.

9.27 PLN
3.46 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.14 PLN (7.21 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 8.34 PLN (2.22 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 69.3% lower in North Macedonia.

27.14 PLN
8.34 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.3 PLN (3.27 USD) in Switzerland and 4.66 PLN (1.24 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 62.1% lower in North Macedonia.

12.30 PLN
4.66 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

63.84 PLN
-

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.13 PLN (2.69 USD) in Switzerland and 1.88 PLN (0.5 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 81.4% lower in North Macedonia.

10.13 PLN
1.88 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 13.57 PLN (3.61 USD) in Switzerland and 3.33 PLN (0.88 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in North Macedonia.

13.57 PLN
3.33 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 116.69 PLN (31.02 USD) in Switzerland and 28.27 PLN (7.51 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in North Macedonia.

116.69 PLN
28.27 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 7.6 PLN (2.02 USD) in Switzerland and 5.09 PLN (1.35 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 33% lower in North Macedonia.

7.60 PLN
5.09 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 10.22 PLN (2.72 USD) in Switzerland and 2.84 PLN (0.76 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in North Macedonia.

10.22 PLN
2.84 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 13.66 PLN (3.63 USD) in Switzerland and 4.38 PLN (1.17 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in North Macedonia.

13.66 PLN
4.38 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 10.95 PLN (2.91 USD) in Switzerland and 2.86 PLN (0.76 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 73.9% lower in North Macedonia.

10.95 PLN
2.86 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 14.97 PLN (3.98 USD) in Switzerland and 5.19 PLN (1.38 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in North Macedonia.

14.97 PLN
5.19 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

75.65 PLN
-

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.49 PLN (5.18 USD) in Switzerland and 7.06 PLN (1.88 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in North Macedonia.

19.49 PLN
7.06 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.02 PLN (1.6 USD) in Switzerland and 1.89 PLN (0.5 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in North Macedonia.

6.02 PLN
1.89 PLN

Restaurant

PLNCHFUSDMKDEUR

Switzerland vs. North Macedonia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.68 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in North Macedonia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 24.06 PLN (6.4 USD) in Switzerland and 6.6 PLN (1.75 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in North Macedonia.

24.06 PLN
6.60 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 20.13 PLN (5.35 USD) in Switzerland and 5.83 PLN (1.55 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 71% lower in North Macedonia.

20.13 PLN
5.83 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.18 PLN (9.62 USD) in Switzerland and 8.26 PLN (2.19 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in North Macedonia.

36.18 PLN
8.26 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 31.66 PLN (8.42 USD) in Switzerland and 9.63 PLN (2.56 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 69.6% lower in North Macedonia.

31.66 PLN
9.63 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 67.85 PLN (18.04 USD) in Switzerland and 17.2 PLN (4.57 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in North Macedonia.

67.85 PLN
17.20 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 542.77 PLN (144.28 USD) in Switzerland and 103.21 PLN (27.44 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 81% lower in North Macedonia.

542.77 PLN
103.21 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 113.08 PLN (30.06 USD) in Switzerland and 27.52 PLN (7.32 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 75.7% lower in North Macedonia.

113.08 PLN
27.52 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 18.73 PLN (4.98 USD) in Switzerland and 4.37 PLN (1.16 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in North Macedonia.

18.73 PLN
4.37 PLN

Fuel

PLNCHFUSDMKDEUR

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 7.97 PLN (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 4.6 PLN (1.22 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in North Macedonia.

7.97 PLN
4.60 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.7 PLN (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 5.07 PLN (1.35 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 34.2% lower in North Macedonia.

7.70 PLN
5.07 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.93 PLN (1.31 USD) in Switzerland and 2.95 PLN (0.79 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in North Macedonia.

4.93 PLN
2.95 PLN

Transportation

PLNCHFUSDMKDEUR

Switzerland vs. North Macedonia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.36 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in North Macedonia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 411.6 PLN (109.41 USD) in Switzerland and 103.21 PLN (27.44 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in North Macedonia.

411.60 PLN
103.21 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 19.9 PLN (5.29 USD) in Switzerland and 2.75 PLN (0.73 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in North Macedonia.

19.90 PLN
2.75 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 361.84 PLN (96.19 USD) in Switzerland and 21.24 PLN (5.65 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 94.1% lower in North Macedonia.

361.84 PLN
21.24 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 22.62 PLN (6.01 USD) in Switzerland and 2.41 PLN (0.64 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in North Macedonia.

22.62 PLN
2.41 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 30.53 PLN (8.12 USD) in Switzerland and 3.44 PLN (0.91 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 88.7% lower in North Macedonia.

30.53 PLN
3.44 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNCHFUSDMKDEUR

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 90.46 PLN (24.05 USD) in Switzerland and 20.64 PLN (5.49 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in North Macedonia.

90.46 PLN
20.64 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 394.77 PLN (104.94 USD) in Switzerland and 117.4 PLN (31.21 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 70.3% lower in North Macedonia.

394.77 PLN
117.40 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 180.92 PLN (48.09 USD) in Switzerland and 51.82 PLN (13.77 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 71.4% lower in North Macedonia.

180.92 PLN
51.82 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNCHFUSDMKDEUR

Switzerland vs. North Macedonia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 8.51 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 9440 PLN (2509.41 USD) in Switzerland and 1230 PLN (326.92 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 87% lower in North Macedonia.

9 440 PLN
1 230 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 7226 PLN (1920.75 USD) in Switzerland and 869.3 PLN (231.08 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 88% lower in North Macedonia.

7 226 PLN
869.30 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 17528 PLN (4659.42 USD) in Switzerland and 1993 PLN (529.92 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in North Macedonia.

17 528 PLN
1 993 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 12506 PLN (3324.34 USD) in Switzerland and 1398 PLN (371.56 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 88.8% lower in North Macedonia.

12 506 PLN
1 398 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNCHFUSDMKDEUR

Switzerland vs. North Macedonia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 11.1 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 86919 PLN (23105.31 USD) in Switzerland and 7243 PLN (1925.32 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 91.7% lower in North Macedonia.

86 919 PLN
7 243 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 51065 PLN (13574.4 USD) in Switzerland and 5189 PLN (1379.38 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 89.8% lower in North Macedonia.

51 065 PLN
5 189 PLN

Salary

PLNCHFUSDMKDEUR

Switzerland vs. North Macedonia - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 14.05 times higher than in North Macedonia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 28753 PLN (7643.39 USD) in Switzerland and 2046 PLN (543.81 USD) in North Macedonia. The average salary is 92.9% lower in North Macedonia.

28 753 PLN
2 046 PLN

Hotels

PLNCHFUSDMKDEUR

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

One star

524 PLN
-

Two stars

626 PLN
170 PLN

Three stars

910 PLN
271 PLN

Four stars

1 291 PLN
317 PLN

Five stars

2 351 PLN
428 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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