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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Norway

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. Norway - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.26 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Norway.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 4.55 USD in Switzerland and 2.79 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in Norway.

4.55 USD
2.79 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 3.29 USD in Switzerland and 2.06 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in Norway.

3.29 USD
2.06 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 62.62 USD in Switzerland and 27.52 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in Norway.

62.62 USD
27.52 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 16.15 USD in Switzerland and 15.79 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 2.2% lower in Norway.

16.15 USD
15.79 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 32.76 USD in Switzerland and 13.45 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Norway.

32.76 USD
13.45 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 11.18 USD in Switzerland and 14.81 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in Switzerland.

11.18 USD
14.81 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.55 USD in Switzerland and 3.2 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 20.3% lower in Switzerland.

2.55 USD
3.20 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 7.45 USD for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 3.89 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 47.8% lower in Norway.

7.45 USD
3.89 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.38 USD in Switzerland and 4.08 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 17.2% lower in Switzerland.

3.38 USD
4.08 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 38.06 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in Switzerland.

16.97 USD
38.06 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.78 USD in Switzerland and 2.38 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in Norway.

2.78 USD
2.38 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.73 USD in Switzerland and 3.36 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 9.9% lower in Norway.

3.73 USD
3.36 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 32.05 USD in Switzerland and 11.73 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in Norway.

32.05 USD
11.73 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 2.09 USD in Switzerland and 2.04 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 2.4% lower in Norway.

2.09 USD
2.04 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.81 USD in Switzerland and 2.37 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in Norway.

2.81 USD
2.37 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.75 USD in Switzerland and 2.74 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 26.9% lower in Norway.

3.75 USD
2.74 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.01 USD in Switzerland and 2 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 33.6% lower in Norway.

3.01 USD
2.00 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 4.11 USD in Switzerland and 3.05 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 25.8% lower in Norway.

4.11 USD
3.05 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 30.81 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in Switzerland.

20.11 USD
30.81 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.35 USD in Switzerland and 3.56 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in Norway.

5.35 USD
3.56 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.65 USD in Switzerland and 2.19 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 24.7% lower in Switzerland.

1.65 USD
2.19 USD

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Norway - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.41 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Norway.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 6.61 USD in Switzerland and 4.42 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in Norway.

6.61 USD
4.42 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.53 USD in Switzerland and 2.98 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in Norway.

5.53 USD
2.98 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 9.94 USD in Switzerland and 9.87 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 0.7% lower in Norway.

9.94 USD
9.87 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.7 USD in Switzerland and 9.38 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 7.2% lower in Switzerland.

8.70 USD
9.38 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.64 USD in Switzerland and 11.85 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 36.4% lower in Norway.

18.64 USD
11.85 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 149.09 USD in Switzerland and 105.13 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 29.5% lower in Norway.

149.09 USD
105.13 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 31.06 USD in Switzerland and 19.74 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 36.4% lower in Norway.

31.06 USD
19.74 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 5.14 USD in Switzerland and 2.74 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 46.7% lower in Norway.

5.14 USD
2.74 USD

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Norway - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.09 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Norway.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 2.12 USD in Switzerland and 1.85 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 12.7% lower in Norway.

2.12 USD
1.85 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 2.05 USD in Switzerland and 1.98 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 3.4% lower in Norway.

2.05 USD
1.98 USD

LPG 1L

1.31 USD
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Norway - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.6 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Norway.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 113.06 USD in Switzerland and 80.36 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 28.9% lower in Norway.

113.06 USD
80.36 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 5.47 USD in Switzerland and 3.85 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 29.6% lower in Norway.

5.47 USD
3.85 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 99.39 USD in Switzerland and 49.36 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in Norway.

99.39 USD
49.36 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 6.21 USD in Switzerland and 1.48 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in Norway.

6.21 USD
1.48 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 8.39 USD in Switzerland and 9.87 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 15% lower in Switzerland.

8.39 USD
9.87 USD

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 24.85 USD in Switzerland and 15.75 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in Norway.

24.85 USD
15.75 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 108.44 USD in Switzerland and 43.11 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 60.2% lower in Norway.

108.44 USD
43.11 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 49.7 USD in Switzerland and 29.55 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in Norway.

49.70 USD
29.55 USD

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Norway - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.01 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Norway.

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 2593 USD in Switzerland and 1352 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in Norway.

2 593 USD
1 352 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 1985 USD in Switzerland and 1173 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 40.9% lower in Norway.

1 985 USD
1 173 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 4815 USD in Switzerland and 2146 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in Norway.

4 815 USD
2 146 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 3435 USD in Switzerland and 1698 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Norway.

3 435 USD
1 698 USD

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Norway - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.46 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Norway.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 23876 USD in Switzerland and 9056 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 62.1% lower in Norway.

23 876 USD
9 056 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 14027 USD in Switzerland and 6332 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in Norway.

14 027 USD
6 332 USD

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Norway - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 2.04 times higher than in Norway.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 7898 USD in Switzerland and 3864 USD in Norway. The average salary is 51.1% lower in Norway.

7 898 USD
3 864 USD

Hotels

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

One star

139 USD
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Two stars

166 USD
97.1 USD

Three stars

242 USD
155 USD

Four stars

343 USD
176 USD

Five stars

625 USD
335 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 • Norway: 18 cities, 161 hotels

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