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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

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Switzerland vs. Netherlands - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.96 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in the Netherlands.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 4.1 USD in Switzerland and 2.26 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in the Netherlands.

4.10 USD
2.26 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.97 USD in Switzerland and 1.67 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in the Netherlands.

2.97 USD
1.67 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 56.49 USD in Switzerland and 17.04 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 69.8% lower in the Netherlands.

56.49 USD
17.04 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 14.57 USD in Switzerland and 5.22 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in the Netherlands.

14.57 USD
5.22 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.55 USD in Switzerland and 9.49 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in the Netherlands.

29.55 USD
9.49 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 10.09 USD in Switzerland and 8.56 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in the Netherlands.

10.09 USD
8.56 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.3 USD in Switzerland and 1.3 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in the Netherlands.

2.30 USD
1.30 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.72 USD for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 3.44 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in the Netherlands.

6.72 USD
3.44 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.05 USD in Switzerland and 1.54 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in the Netherlands.

3.05 USD
1.54 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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

16.97 USD
22.16 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.51 USD in Switzerland and 1.04 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in the Netherlands.

2.51 USD
1.04 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.36 USD in Switzerland and 1.59 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in the Netherlands.

3.36 USD
1.59 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 28.92 USD in Switzerland and 11.69 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 59.6% lower in the Netherlands.

28.92 USD
11.69 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.88 USD in Switzerland and 1.16 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 38.3% lower in the Netherlands.

1.88 USD
1.16 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.53 USD in Switzerland and 1.07 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 57.7% lower in the Netherlands.

2.53 USD
1.07 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.38 USD in Switzerland and 1.64 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in the Netherlands.

3.38 USD
1.64 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.71 USD in Switzerland and 1.47 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in the Netherlands.

2.71 USD
1.47 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.71 USD in Switzerland and 1.91 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 48.5% lower in the Netherlands.

3.71 USD
1.91 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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

20.11 USD
15.84 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.83 USD in Switzerland and 2.69 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 44.3% lower in the Netherlands.

4.83 USD
2.69 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.49 USD in Switzerland and 0.78 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 47.7% lower in the Netherlands.

1.49 USD
0.78 USD

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Netherlands - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.85 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in the Netherlands.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.96 USD in Switzerland and 3.27 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in the Netherlands.

5.96 USD
3.27 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.99 USD in Switzerland and 2.49 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 50.1% lower in the Netherlands.

4.99 USD
2.49 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.97 USD in Switzerland and 5.22 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in the Netherlands.

8.97 USD
5.22 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.85 USD in Switzerland and 4.7 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 40.1% lower in the Netherlands.

7.85 USD
4.70 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 16.81 USD in Switzerland and 10.44 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in the Netherlands.

16.81 USD
10.44 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 134.49 USD in Switzerland and 70.44 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in the Netherlands.

134.49 USD
70.44 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 28.02 USD in Switzerland and 15.65 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in the Netherlands.

28.02 USD
15.65 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.64 USD in Switzerland and 2.26 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 51.3% lower in the Netherlands.

4.64 USD
2.26 USD

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Netherlands - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.18 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in the Netherlands.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 2.12 USD in Switzerland and 1.76 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 17% lower in the Netherlands.

2.12 USD
1.76 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 2.05 USD in Switzerland and 2.05 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 0% lower in the Netherlands.

2.05 USD
2.05 USD

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.31 USD in Switzerland and 0.83 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in the Netherlands.

1.31 USD
0.83 USD

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Netherlands - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.52 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in the Netherlands.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 101.99 USD in Switzerland and 91.81 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 10% lower in the Netherlands.

101.99 USD
91.81 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.93 USD in Switzerland and 3.34 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 32.3% lower in the Netherlands.

4.93 USD
3.34 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 89.66 USD in Switzerland and 35.22 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in the Netherlands.

89.66 USD
35.22 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.6 USD in Switzerland and 2.5 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in the Netherlands.

5.60 USD
2.50 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.57 USD in Switzerland and 4.7 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in the Netherlands.

7.57 USD
4.70 USD

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 22.42 USD in Switzerland and 12.52 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 44.2% lower in the Netherlands.

22.42 USD
12.52 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 97.82 USD in Switzerland and 37.37 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in the Netherlands.

97.82 USD
37.37 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 44.83 USD in Switzerland and 17.24 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 61.5% lower in the Netherlands.

44.83 USD
17.24 USD

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Netherlands - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.46 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 2339 USD in Switzerland and 1664 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 28.9% lower in the Netherlands.

2 339 USD
1 664 USD

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 1790 USD in Switzerland and 1467 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 18% lower in the Netherlands.

1 790 USD
1 467 USD

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 4343 USD in Switzerland and 2749 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 36.7% lower in the Netherlands.

4 343 USD
2 749 USD

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 3099 USD in Switzerland and 2069 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 33.2% lower in the Netherlands.

3 099 USD
2 069 USD

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Netherlands - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.48 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 21538 USD in Switzerland and 8322 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 61.4% lower in the Netherlands.

21 538 USD
8 322 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 12653 USD in Switzerland and 5492 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in the Netherlands.

12 653 USD
5 492 USD

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Netherlands - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 1.96 times higher than in the Netherlands.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 7125 USD in Switzerland and 3628 USD in the Netherlands. The average salary is 49.1% lower in the Netherlands.

7 125 USD
3 628 USD

Hotels

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

One star

139 USD
164 USD

Two stars

166 USD
148 USD

Three stars

242 USD
127 USD

Four stars

343 USD
146 USD

Five stars

625 USD
270 USD

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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