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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 3.99 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in North Macedonia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.93 EUR (4.47 USD) in Switzerland and 0.8 EUR (0.91 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in North Macedonia.

3.93 EUR
0.80 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.85 EUR (3.24 USD) in Switzerland and 1.18 EUR (1.35 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in North Macedonia.

2.85 EUR
1.18 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 54.15 EUR (61.58 USD) in Switzerland and 9.91 EUR (11.27 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 81.7% lower in North Macedonia.

54.15 EUR
9.91 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.97 EUR (15.88 USD) in Switzerland and 4.87 EUR (5.54 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in North Macedonia.

13.97 EUR
4.87 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 28.33 EUR (32.22 USD) in Switzerland and 6.53 EUR (7.43 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 77% lower in North Macedonia.

28.33 EUR
6.53 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.67 EUR (11 USD) in Switzerland and 2.44 EUR (2.77 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in North Macedonia.

9.67 EUR
2.44 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in Switzerland and 0.82 EUR (0.93 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 62.7% lower in North Macedonia.

2.20 EUR
0.82 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.45 EUR (7.33 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 1.97 EUR (2.24 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in North Macedonia.

6.45 EUR
1.97 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.92 EUR (3.32 USD) in Switzerland and 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in North Macedonia.

2.92 EUR
1.10 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

14.92 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.41 EUR (2.74 USD) in Switzerland and 0.44 EUR (0.51 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 81.7% lower in North Macedonia.

2.41 EUR
0.44 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.22 EUR (3.67 USD) in Switzerland and 0.79 EUR (0.89 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in North Macedonia.

3.22 EUR
0.79 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 27.72 EUR (31.52 USD) in Switzerland and 6.67 EUR (7.59 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 75.9% lower in North Macedonia.

27.72 EUR
6.67 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.8 EUR (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 1.2 EUR (1.37 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in North Macedonia.

1.80 EUR
1.20 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.43 EUR (2.76 USD) in Switzerland and 0.67 EUR (0.76 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 72.4% lower in North Macedonia.

2.43 EUR
0.67 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.24 EUR (3.69 USD) in Switzerland and 1.03 EUR (1.18 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in North Macedonia.

3.24 EUR
1.03 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.6 EUR (2.96 USD) in Switzerland and 0.68 EUR (0.77 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in North Macedonia.

2.60 EUR
0.68 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.56 EUR (4.04 USD) in Switzerland and 1.22 EUR (1.39 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 65.7% lower in North Macedonia.

3.56 EUR
1.22 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

17.68 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.63 EUR (5.27 USD) in Switzerland and 1.67 EUR (1.89 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in North Macedonia.

4.63 EUR
1.67 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.43 EUR (1.62 USD) in Switzerland and 0.45 EUR (0.51 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 68.5% lower in North Macedonia.

1.43 EUR
0.45 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. North Macedonia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.71 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in North Macedonia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.72 EUR (6.5 USD) in Switzerland and 1.56 EUR (1.77 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in North Macedonia.

5.72 EUR
1.56 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.78 EUR (5.44 USD) in Switzerland and 1.38 EUR (1.56 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 71.1% lower in North Macedonia.

4.78 EUR
1.38 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.59 EUR (9.77 USD) in Switzerland and 1.95 EUR (2.22 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in North Macedonia.

8.59 EUR
1.95 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.52 EUR (8.55 USD) in Switzerland and 2.27 EUR (2.58 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 69.8% lower in North Macedonia.

7.52 EUR
2.27 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 16.11 EUR (18.33 USD) in Switzerland and 4.06 EUR (4.62 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in North Macedonia.

16.11 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 128.92 EUR (146.61 USD) in Switzerland and 24.35 EUR (27.7 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in North Macedonia.

128.92 EUR
24.35 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.86 EUR (30.54 USD) in Switzerland and 6.49 EUR (7.39 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in North Macedonia.

26.86 EUR
6.49 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.45 EUR (5.06 USD) in Switzerland and 1.03 EUR (1.17 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in North Macedonia.

4.45 EUR
1.03 EUR

Fuel

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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 1.86 EUR (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 1.08 EUR (1.22 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in North Macedonia.

1.86 EUR
1.08 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.8 EUR (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 1.19 EUR (1.35 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 33.9% lower in North Macedonia.

1.80 EUR
1.19 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.15 EUR (1.31 USD) in Switzerland and 0.69 EUR (0.79 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 40% lower in North Macedonia.

1.15 EUR
0.69 EUR

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. North Macedonia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.41 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in North Macedonia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 97.76 EUR (111.18 USD) in Switzerland and 24.35 EUR (27.7 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in North Macedonia.

97.76 EUR
24.35 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.73 EUR (5.38 USD) in Switzerland and 0.65 EUR (0.74 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 86.3% lower in North Macedonia.

4.73 EUR
0.65 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 85.95 EUR (97.74 USD) in Switzerland and 5.01 EUR (5.7 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 94.2% lower in North Macedonia.

85.95 EUR
5.01 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.37 EUR (6.11 USD) in Switzerland and 0.57 EUR (0.65 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 89.4% lower in North Macedonia.

5.37 EUR
0.57 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.25 EUR (8.25 USD) in Switzerland and 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 88.8% lower in North Macedonia.

7.25 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 21.49 EUR (24.44 USD) in Switzerland and 4.87 EUR (5.54 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in North Macedonia.

21.49 EUR
4.87 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 93.77 EUR (106.64 USD) in Switzerland and 27.7 EUR (31.5 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in North Macedonia.

93.77 EUR
27.70 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 42.97 EUR (48.87 USD) in Switzerland and 12.23 EUR (13.9 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in North Macedonia.

42.97 EUR
12.23 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. North Macedonia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 8.56 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 2242 EUR (2549.95 USD) in Switzerland and 290.18 EUR (330.01 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 87.1% lower in North Macedonia.

2 242 EUR
290.18 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 1716 EUR (1951.78 USD) in Switzerland and 205.12 EUR (233.27 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 88% lower in North Macedonia.

1 716 EUR
205.12 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 4163 EUR (4734.69 USD) in Switzerland and 470.37 EUR (534.92 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 88.7% lower in North Macedonia.

4 163 EUR
470.37 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 2970 EUR (3378.05 USD) in Switzerland and 329.81 EUR (375.07 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 88.9% lower in North Macedonia.

2 970 EUR
329.81 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. North Macedonia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 11.17 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 20645 EUR (23478.59 USD) in Switzerland and 1709 EUR (1943.5 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 91.7% lower in North Macedonia.

20 645 EUR
1 709 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 12129 EUR (13793.71 USD) in Switzerland and 1224 EUR (1392.41 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 89.9% lower in North Macedonia.

12 129 EUR
1 224 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. North Macedonia - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 14.15 times higher than in North Macedonia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6830 EUR (7766.88 USD) in Switzerland and 482.7 EUR (548.95 USD) in North Macedonia. The average salary is 92.9% lower in North Macedonia.

6 830 EUR
482.70 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

122 EUR
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Two stars

146 EUR
39.7 EUR

Three stars

213 EUR
63.3 EUR

Four stars

302 EUR
74 EUR

Five stars

550 EUR
100 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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