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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 1.24 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Norway.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 16.7 PLN (4.44 USD) in Switzerland and 10.48 PLN (2.79 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in Norway.

16.70 PLN
10.48 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 12.09 PLN (3.21 USD) in Switzerland and 7.75 PLN (2.06 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in Norway.

12.09 PLN
7.75 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 229.99 PLN (61.14 USD) in Switzerland and 103.33 PLN (27.47 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in Norway.

229.99 PLN
103.33 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 59.32 PLN (15.77 USD) in Switzerland and 59.3 PLN (15.76 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 0% lower in Norway.

59.32 PLN
59.30 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 120.34 PLN (31.99 USD) in Switzerland and 50.51 PLN (13.43 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 58% lower in Norway.

120.34 PLN
50.51 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 41.07 PLN (10.92 USD) in Switzerland and 55.59 PLN (14.78 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 26.1% lower in Switzerland.

41.07 PLN
55.59 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.35 PLN (2.49 USD) in Switzerland and 12.01 PLN (3.19 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 22.1% lower in Switzerland.

9.35 PLN
12.01 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.38 PLN (7.28 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 14.61 PLN (3.88 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in Norway.

27.38 PLN
14.61 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.41 PLN (3.3 USD) in Switzerland and 15.33 PLN (4.08 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 19% lower in Switzerland.

12.41 PLN
15.33 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 63.83 PLN (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 143.16 PLN (38.06 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in Switzerland.

63.83 PLN
143.16 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.22 PLN (2.72 USD) in Switzerland and 8.95 PLN (2.38 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 12.4% lower in Norway.

10.22 PLN
8.95 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 13.69 PLN (3.64 USD) in Switzerland and 12.61 PLN (3.35 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 7.9% lower in Norway.

13.69 PLN
12.61 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 117.73 PLN (31.3 USD) in Switzerland and 44.03 PLN (11.7 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 62.6% lower in Norway.

117.73 PLN
44.03 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 7.67 PLN (2.04 USD) in Switzerland and 7.65 PLN (2.03 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 0.3% lower in Norway.

7.67 PLN
7.65 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 10.31 PLN (2.74 USD) in Switzerland and 8.89 PLN (2.36 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 13.8% lower in Norway.

10.31 PLN
8.89 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 13.78 PLN (3.66 USD) in Switzerland and 10.28 PLN (2.73 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 25.4% lower in Norway.

13.78 PLN
10.28 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 11.04 PLN (2.94 USD) in Switzerland and 7.52 PLN (2 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 31.9% lower in Norway.

11.04 PLN
7.52 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 15.1 PLN (4.02 USD) in Switzerland and 11.43 PLN (3.04 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 24.3% lower in Norway.

15.10 PLN
11.43 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 75.64 PLN (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 115.89 PLN (30.81 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in Switzerland.

75.64 PLN
115.89 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.67 PLN (5.23 USD) in Switzerland and 13.38 PLN (3.56 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 32% lower in Norway.

19.67 PLN
13.38 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.07 PLN (1.61 USD) in Switzerland and 8.22 PLN (2.18 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 26.2% lower in Switzerland.

6.07 PLN
8.22 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Norway - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.38 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Norway.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 24.28 PLN (6.45 USD) in Switzerland and 16.59 PLN (4.41 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 31.7% lower in Norway.

24.28 PLN
16.59 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 20.31 PLN (5.4 USD) in Switzerland and 11.18 PLN (2.97 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 45% lower in Norway.

20.31 PLN
11.18 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.51 PLN (9.71 USD) in Switzerland and 37.06 PLN (9.85 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 1.5% lower in Switzerland.

36.51 PLN
37.06 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 31.94 PLN (8.49 USD) in Switzerland and 35.21 PLN (9.36 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 9.3% lower in Switzerland.

31.94 PLN
35.21 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 68.45 PLN (18.2 USD) in Switzerland and 44.48 PLN (11.82 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 35% lower in Norway.

68.45 PLN
44.48 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 547.6 PLN (145.58 USD) in Switzerland and 394.72 PLN (104.94 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 27.9% lower in Norway.

547.60 PLN
394.72 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 114.08 PLN (30.33 USD) in Switzerland and 74.13 PLN (19.71 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 35% lower in Norway.

114.08 PLN
74.13 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 18.89 PLN (5.02 USD) in Switzerland and 10.3 PLN (2.74 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in Norway.

18.89 PLN
10.30 PLN

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 7.97 PLN (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 6.96 PLN (1.85 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 12.7% lower in Norway.

7.97 PLN
6.96 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.7 PLN (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 7.44 PLN (1.98 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 3.4% lower in Norway.

7.70 PLN
7.44 PLN

LPG 1L

4.93 PLN
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Norway - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.57 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Norway.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 415.27 PLN (110.4 USD) in Switzerland and 301.69 PLN (80.2 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 27.4% lower in Norway.

415.27 PLN
301.69 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 20.08 PLN (5.34 USD) in Switzerland and 14.45 PLN (3.84 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 28% lower in Norway.

20.08 PLN
14.45 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 365.07 PLN (97.05 USD) in Switzerland and 185.31 PLN (49.27 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 49.2% lower in Norway.

365.07 PLN
185.31 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 22.82 PLN (6.07 USD) in Switzerland and 5.56 PLN (1.48 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in Norway.

22.82 PLN
5.56 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 30.8 PLN (8.19 USD) in Switzerland and 37.06 PLN (9.85 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 16.9% lower in Switzerland.

30.80 PLN
37.06 PLN

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 91.27 PLN (24.26 USD) in Switzerland and 59.12 PLN (15.72 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in Norway.

91.27 PLN
59.12 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 398.29 PLN (105.88 USD) in Switzerland and 161.86 PLN (43.03 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in Norway.

398.29 PLN
161.86 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 182.53 PLN (48.53 USD) in Switzerland and 110.96 PLN (29.5 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 39.2% lower in Norway.

182.53 PLN
110.96 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Norway - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.97 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 9524 PLN (2531.97 USD) in Switzerland and 5075 PLN (1349.25 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 46.7% lower in Norway.

9 524 PLN
5 075 PLN

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 7290 PLN (1938.02 USD) in Switzerland and 4404 PLN (1170.83 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in Norway.

7 290 PLN
4 404 PLN

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 17684 PLN (4701.3 USD) in Switzerland and 8057 PLN (2141.98 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in Norway.

17 684 PLN
8 057 PLN

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 12617 PLN (3354.22 USD) in Switzerland and 6376 PLN (1695.02 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in Norway.

12 617 PLN
6 376 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Norway - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.41 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 87693 PLN (23312.99 USD) in Switzerland and 34002 PLN (9039.21 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in Norway.

87 693 PLN
34 002 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 51520 PLN (13696.42 USD) in Switzerland and 23774 PLN (6320.27 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in Norway.

51 520 PLN
23 774 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Norway - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 2 times higher than in Norway.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 29010 PLN (7712.1 USD) in Switzerland and 14508 PLN (3856.95 USD) in Norway. The average salary is 50% lower in Norway.

29 010 PLN
14 508 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

524 PLN
-

Two stars

626 PLN
365 PLN

Three stars

909 PLN
585 PLN

Four stars

1 291 PLN
663 PLN

Five stars

2 351 PLN
1 258 PLN

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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