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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Netherlands

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Grocery

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Netherlands - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.61 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in the Netherlands.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.72 EUR (4.34 USD) in Switzerland and 2.51 EUR (2.93 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 32.5% lower in the Netherlands.

3.72 EUR
2.51 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.52 EUR (2.95 USD) in Switzerland and 2.19 EUR (2.56 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 13.1% lower in the Netherlands.

2.52 EUR
2.19 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 44.36 EUR (51.85 USD) in Switzerland and 14.19 EUR (16.59 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 68% lower in the Netherlands.

44.36 EUR
14.19 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12.89 EUR (15.06 USD) in Switzerland and 6.29 EUR (7.35 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 51.2% lower in the Netherlands.

12.89 EUR
6.29 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.1 EUR (34.02 USD) in Switzerland and 12.63 EUR (14.76 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in the Netherlands.

29.10 EUR
12.63 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.67 EUR (11.3 USD) in Switzerland and 12.5 EUR (14.61 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 22.6% lower in Switzerland.

9.67 EUR
12.50 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.31 EUR (2.7 USD) in Switzerland and 1.47 EUR (1.72 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 36.4% lower in the Netherlands.

2.31 EUR
1.47 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.47 EUR (7.56 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 4.33 EUR (5.06 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in the Netherlands.

6.47 EUR
4.33 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.88 EUR (3.36 USD) in Switzerland and 2.64 EUR (3.09 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 8.3% lower in the Netherlands.

2.88 EUR
2.64 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 14.52 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 18.96 EUR (22.16 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 23.4% lower in Switzerland.

14.52 EUR
18.96 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.19 EUR (2.56 USD) in Switzerland and 1.14 EUR (1.33 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in the Netherlands.

2.19 EUR
1.14 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.02 EUR (3.53 USD) in Switzerland and 2.05 EUR (2.4 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in the Netherlands.

3.02 EUR
2.05 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 25.81 EUR (30.17 USD) in Switzerland and 12.7 EUR (14.85 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in the Netherlands.

25.81 EUR
12.70 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.92 EUR (2.25 USD) in Switzerland and 1.33 EUR (1.55 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 30.7% lower in the Netherlands.

1.92 EUR
1.33 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.04 EUR (2.39 USD) in Switzerland and 1.8 EUR (2.1 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 11.8% lower in the Netherlands.

2.04 EUR
1.80 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.67 EUR (3.13 USD) in Switzerland and 1.88 EUR (2.2 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 29.6% lower in the Netherlands.

2.67 EUR
1.88 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.49 EUR (2.91 USD) in Switzerland and 1.74 EUR (2.03 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 30.1% lower in the Netherlands.

2.49 EUR
1.74 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.44 EUR (4.02 USD) in Switzerland and 2.23 EUR (2.61 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in the Netherlands.

3.44 EUR
2.23 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.2 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 13.55 EUR (15.84 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 21.2% lower in the Netherlands.

17.20 EUR
13.55 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.55 EUR (5.32 USD) in Switzerland and 3.96 EUR (4.63 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 13% lower in the Netherlands.

4.55 EUR
3.96 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.41 EUR (1.64 USD) in Switzerland and 1.05 EUR (1.23 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 25.5% lower in the Netherlands.

1.41 EUR
1.05 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Netherlands - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.42 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in the Netherlands.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.91 EUR (6.9 USD) in Switzerland and 4.24 EUR (4.96 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 28.3% lower in the Netherlands.

5.91 EUR
4.24 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.18 EUR (6.05 USD) in Switzerland and 3.06 EUR (3.58 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 40.9% lower in the Netherlands.

5.18 EUR
3.06 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.59 EUR (10.04 USD) in Switzerland and 6 EUR (7.01 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 30.2% lower in the Netherlands.

8.59 EUR
6.00 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.52 EUR (8.79 USD) in Switzerland and 5.62 EUR (6.57 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 25.3% lower in the Netherlands.

7.52 EUR
5.62 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.26 EUR (21.34 USD) in Switzerland and 13 EUR (15.2 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in the Netherlands.

18.26 EUR
13.00 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 128.88 EUR (150.65 USD) in Switzerland and 90 EUR (105.2 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 30.2% lower in the Netherlands.

128.88 EUR
90.00 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.85 EUR (31.38 USD) in Switzerland and 20 EUR (23.38 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 25.5% lower in the Netherlands.

26.85 EUR
20.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.55 EUR (5.32 USD) in Switzerland and 2.77 EUR (3.24 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 39.1% lower in the Netherlands.

4.55 EUR
2.77 EUR

Fuel

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Netherlands - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.1 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in the Netherlands.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.94 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 1.72 EUR (2.02 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 11.3% lower in the Netherlands.

1.94 EUR
1.72 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.85 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 1.94 EUR (2.27 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 4.6% lower in Switzerland.

1.85 EUR
1.94 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.11 EUR (1.3 USD) in Switzerland and 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in the Netherlands.

1.11 EUR
0.79 EUR

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Netherlands - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.13 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in the Netherlands.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 93.44 EUR (109.22 USD) in Switzerland and 95 EUR (111.05 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 1.6% lower in Switzerland.

93.44 EUR
95.00 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.19 EUR (4.9 USD) in Switzerland and 3.4 EUR (3.97 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in the Netherlands.

4.19 EUR
3.40 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 74.1 EUR (86.62 USD) in Switzerland and 55.35 EUR (64.7 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 25.3% lower in the Netherlands.

74.10 EUR
55.35 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.79 EUR (3.26 USD) in Switzerland and 2.96 EUR (3.46 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 5.7% lower in Switzerland.

2.79 EUR
2.96 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.44 EUR (7.53 USD) in Switzerland and 4.02 EUR (4.7 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 37.6% lower in the Netherlands.

6.44 EUR
4.02 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 21.48 EUR (25.11 USD) in Switzerland and 15 EUR (17.53 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 30.2% lower in the Netherlands.

21.48 EUR
15.00 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 76.88 EUR (89.86 USD) in Switzerland and 47.9 EUR (55.99 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 37.7% lower in the Netherlands.

76.88 EUR
47.90 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 43.29 EUR (50.6 USD) in Switzerland and 32.42 EUR (37.9 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 25.1% lower in the Netherlands.

43.29 EUR
32.42 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Netherlands - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.18 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in the Netherlands.

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 2401 EUR (2806.67 USD) in Switzerland and 2058 EUR (2405.72 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 14.3% lower in the Netherlands.

2 401 EUR
2 058 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 1975 EUR (2308.14 USD) in Switzerland and 1714 EUR (2002.95 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 13.2% lower in the Netherlands.

1 975 EUR
1 714 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 4394 EUR (5136.16 USD) in Switzerland and 3655 EUR (4271.83 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in the Netherlands.

4 394 EUR
3 655 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 3269 EUR (3820.58 USD) in Switzerland and 2768 EUR (3235.92 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 15.3% lower in the Netherlands.

3 269 EUR
2 768 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Netherlands - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.32 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in the Netherlands.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 20943 EUR (24479.93 USD) in Switzerland and 9151 EUR (10696.35 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 56.3% lower in the Netherlands.

20 943 EUR
9 151 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 16053 EUR (18764.68 USD) in Switzerland and 6814 EUR (7964.43 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in the Netherlands.

16 053 EUR
6 814 EUR

Salary

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Netherlands - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 1.76 times higher than in the Netherlands.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6816 EUR (7966.75 USD) in Switzerland and 3869 EUR (4523.02 USD) in the Netherlands. The average salary is 43.2% lower in the Netherlands.

6 816 EUR
3 869 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDCHF

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

One star

119 EUR
141 EUR

Two stars

142 EUR
126 EUR

Three stars

207 EUR
109 EUR

Four stars

294 EUR
125 EUR

Five stars

535 EUR
231 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 • Netherlands: 20 cities, 540 hotels

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