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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Netherlands

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

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Netherlands - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.91 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in the Netherlands.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.8 EUR (4.07 USD) in Switzerland and 2.17 EUR (2.33 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 42.9% lower in the Netherlands.

3.80 EUR
2.17 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.75 EUR (2.95 USD) in Switzerland and 1.6 EUR (1.72 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in the Netherlands.

2.75 EUR
1.60 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 52.3 EUR (56.07 USD) in Switzerland and 16.33 EUR (17.51 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in the Netherlands.

52.30 EUR
16.33 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.49 EUR (14.46 USD) in Switzerland and 5 EUR (5.36 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in the Netherlands.

13.49 EUR
5.00 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 27.37 EUR (29.34 USD) in Switzerland and 9.09 EUR (9.74 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in the Netherlands.

27.37 EUR
9.09 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.34 EUR (10.01 USD) in Switzerland and 8.2 EUR (8.79 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 12.2% lower in the Netherlands.

9.34 EUR
8.20 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.13 EUR (2.28 USD) in Switzerland and 1.25 EUR (1.34 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 41.3% lower in the Netherlands.

2.13 EUR
1.25 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.23 EUR (6.68 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 3.3 EUR (3.54 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 47% lower in the Netherlands.

6.23 EUR
3.30 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.82 EUR (3.03 USD) in Switzerland and 1.48 EUR (1.59 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in the Netherlands.

2.82 EUR
1.48 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 15.83 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 20.67 EUR (22.16 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 23.4% lower in Switzerland.

15.83 EUR
20.67 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.32 EUR (2.49 USD) in Switzerland and 1 EUR (1.07 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in the Netherlands.

2.32 EUR
1.00 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.11 EUR (3.34 USD) in Switzerland and 1.52 EUR (1.63 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in the Netherlands.

3.11 EUR
1.52 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 26.77 EUR (28.7 USD) in Switzerland and 11.2 EUR (12.01 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in the Netherlands.

26.77 EUR
11.20 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.74 EUR (1.87 USD) in Switzerland and 1.11 EUR (1.19 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 36.2% lower in the Netherlands.

1.74 EUR
1.11 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.35 EUR (2.51 USD) in Switzerland and 1.03 EUR (1.1 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 56.2% lower in the Netherlands.

2.35 EUR
1.03 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.13 EUR (3.36 USD) in Switzerland and 1.57 EUR (1.68 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in the Netherlands.

3.13 EUR
1.57 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.51 EUR (2.69 USD) in Switzerland and 1.41 EUR (1.51 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in the Netherlands.

2.51 EUR
1.41 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.44 EUR (3.68 USD) in Switzerland and 1.83 EUR (1.96 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in the Netherlands.

3.44 EUR
1.83 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 18.76 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 14.78 EUR (15.84 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 21.2% lower in the Netherlands.

18.76 EUR
14.78 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.47 EUR (4.79 USD) in Switzerland and 2.58 EUR (2.77 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in the Netherlands.

4.47 EUR
2.58 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.38 EUR (1.48 USD) in Switzerland and 0.75 EUR (0.8 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in the Netherlands.

1.38 EUR
0.75 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Netherlands - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.79 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in the Netherlands.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.52 EUR (5.92 USD) in Switzerland and 3.13 EUR (3.36 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in the Netherlands.

5.52 EUR
3.13 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.62 EUR (4.95 USD) in Switzerland and 2.39 EUR (2.56 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 48.3% lower in the Netherlands.

4.62 EUR
2.39 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.3 EUR (8.9 USD) in Switzerland and 5 EUR (5.36 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 39.8% lower in the Netherlands.

8.30 EUR
5.00 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.26 EUR (7.79 USD) in Switzerland and 4.5 EUR (4.82 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 38% lower in the Netherlands.

7.26 EUR
4.50 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 15.57 EUR (16.69 USD) in Switzerland and 10 EUR (10.72 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in the Netherlands.

15.57 EUR
10.00 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 124.53 EUR (133.5 USD) in Switzerland and 67.5 EUR (72.36 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in the Netherlands.

124.53 EUR
67.50 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 25.94 EUR (27.81 USD) in Switzerland and 15 EUR (16.08 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in the Netherlands.

25.94 EUR
15.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.3 EUR (4.61 USD) in Switzerland and 2.17 EUR (2.33 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in the Netherlands.

4.30 EUR
2.17 EUR

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Netherlands - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.14 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in the Netherlands.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 2.07 EUR (2.22 USD) in Switzerland and 1.78 EUR (1.91 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 14% lower in the Netherlands.

2.07 EUR
1.78 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.89 EUR (2.02 USD) in Switzerland and 1.95 EUR (2.09 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 3.1% lower in Switzerland.

1.89 EUR
1.95 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.21 EUR (1.29 USD) in Switzerland and 0.82 EUR (0.88 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 32.2% lower in the Netherlands.

1.21 EUR
0.82 EUR

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Netherlands - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.47 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in the Netherlands.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 94.44 EUR (101.24 USD) in Switzerland and 87.98 EUR (94.32 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 6.8% lower in the Netherlands.

94.44 EUR
87.98 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.57 EUR (4.9 USD) in Switzerland and 3.2 EUR (3.43 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 30% lower in the Netherlands.

4.57 EUR
3.20 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 83.02 EUR (89 USD) in Switzerland and 33.75 EUR (36.18 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in the Netherlands.

83.02 EUR
33.75 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.19 EUR (5.56 USD) in Switzerland and 2.4 EUR (2.57 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in the Netherlands.

5.19 EUR
2.40 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7 EUR (7.51 USD) in Switzerland and 4.5 EUR (4.82 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 35.7% lower in the Netherlands.

7.00 EUR
4.50 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 20.76 EUR (22.25 USD) in Switzerland and 12 EUR (12.86 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in the Netherlands.

20.76 EUR
12.00 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 90.58 EUR (97.1 USD) in Switzerland and 35.81 EUR (38.39 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in the Netherlands.

90.58 EUR
35.81 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 41.51 EUR (44.5 USD) in Switzerland and 16.52 EUR (17.71 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 60.2% lower in the Netherlands.

41.51 EUR
16.52 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Netherlands - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.41 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 2166 EUR (2321.92 USD) in Switzerland and 1594 EUR (1709.3 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 26.4% lower in the Netherlands.

2 166 EUR
1 594 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 1658 EUR (1777.24 USD) in Switzerland and 1406 EUR (1506.89 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in the Netherlands.

1 658 EUR
1 406 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 4022 EUR (4311.29 USD) in Switzerland and 2634 EUR (2823.52 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 34.5% lower in the Netherlands.

4 022 EUR
2 634 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 2869 EUR (3075.96 USD) in Switzerland and 1983 EUR (2125.76 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 30.9% lower in the Netherlands.

2 869 EUR
1 983 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Netherlands - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.39 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 19943 EUR (21378.99 USD) in Switzerland and 7975 EUR (8549.36 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 60% lower in the Netherlands.

19 943 EUR
7 975 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 11716 EUR (12560.19 USD) in Switzerland and 5263 EUR (5642.25 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in the Netherlands.

11 716 EUR
5 263 EUR

Salary

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Netherlands - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 1.9 times higher than in the Netherlands.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6597 EUR (7072.32 USD) in Switzerland and 3477 EUR (3726.87 USD) in the Netherlands. The average salary is 47.3% lower in the Netherlands.

6 597 EUR
3 477 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDCHF

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

One star

159 EUR
118 EUR

Two stars

161 EUR
168 EUR

Three stars

248 EUR
184 EUR

Four stars

353 EUR
198 EUR

Five stars

640 EUR
368 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 29 Jun 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 13 Jul 2024) • Switzerland: 19 cities, 365 hotels • Netherlands: 19 cities, 395 hotels

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