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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 15.76 PLN (4.32 USD) in Switzerland and 12.6 PLN (3.45 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 20.1% lower in Norway.

15.76 PLN
12.60 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 10.7 PLN (2.93 USD) in Switzerland and 9.29 PLN (2.54 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 13.2% lower in Norway.

10.70 PLN
9.29 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 188.1 PLN (51.53 USD) in Switzerland and 111.73 PLN (30.6 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 40.6% lower in Norway.

188.10 PLN
111.73 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 54.65 PLN (14.97 USD) in Switzerland and 72.5 PLN (19.86 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 24.6% lower in Switzerland.

54.65 PLN
72.50 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 123.43 PLN (33.81 USD) in Switzerland and 58.36 PLN (15.99 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in Norway.

123.43 PLN
58.36 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 40.99 PLN (11.23 USD) in Switzerland and 61.62 PLN (16.88 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in Switzerland.

40.99 PLN
61.62 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.79 PLN (2.68 USD) in Switzerland and 12.15 PLN (3.33 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 19.4% lower in Switzerland.

9.79 PLN
12.15 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.42 PLN (7.51 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 17.93 PLN (4.91 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 34.6% lower in Norway.

27.42 PLN
17.93 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.21 PLN (3.34 USD) in Switzerland and 15.08 PLN (4.13 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 19% lower in Switzerland.

12.21 PLN
15.08 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 61.95 PLN (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 138.94 PLN (38.06 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in Switzerland.

61.95 PLN
138.94 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 9.29 PLN (2.55 USD) in Switzerland and 10.11 PLN (2.77 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 8.1% lower in Switzerland.

9.29 PLN
10.11 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 12.8 PLN (3.51 USD) in Switzerland and 14.24 PLN (3.9 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 10.1% lower in Switzerland.

12.80 PLN
14.24 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 109.45 PLN (29.98 USD) in Switzerland and 49.46 PLN (13.55 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in Norway.

109.45 PLN
49.46 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 8.15 PLN (2.23 USD) in Switzerland and 8.34 PLN (2.28 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 2.3% lower in Switzerland.

8.15 PLN
8.34 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.65 PLN (2.37 USD) in Switzerland and 9.61 PLN (2.63 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 10% lower in Switzerland.

8.65 PLN
9.61 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.34 PLN (3.11 USD) in Switzerland and 12.29 PLN (3.37 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 7.7% lower in Switzerland.

11.34 PLN
12.29 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 10.57 PLN (2.89 USD) in Switzerland and 8.81 PLN (2.41 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in Norway.

10.57 PLN
8.81 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 14.57 PLN (3.99 USD) in Switzerland and 12.81 PLN (3.51 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 12.1% lower in Norway.

14.57 PLN
12.81 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 73.41 PLN (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 112.47 PLN (30.81 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in Switzerland.

73.41 PLN
112.47 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.31 PLN (5.29 USD) in Switzerland and 18.27 PLN (5 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 5.4% lower in Norway.

19.31 PLN
18.27 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 5.97 PLN (1.63 USD) in Switzerland and 8.53 PLN (2.34 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 30% lower in Switzerland.

5.97 PLN
8.53 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Norway - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.23 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Norway.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 25.05 PLN (6.86 USD) in Switzerland and 17.96 PLN (4.92 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 28.3% lower in Norway.

25.05 PLN
17.96 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 21.95 PLN (6.01 USD) in Switzerland and 15.21 PLN (4.17 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 30.7% lower in Norway.

21.95 PLN
15.21 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.44 PLN (9.98 USD) in Switzerland and 43.5 PLN (11.92 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 16.2% lower in Switzerland.

36.44 PLN
43.50 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 31.88 PLN (8.73 USD) in Switzerland and 39.87 PLN (10.92 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 20% lower in Switzerland.

31.88 PLN
39.87 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 77.43 PLN (21.21 USD) in Switzerland and 54.37 PLN (14.89 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in Norway.

77.43 PLN
54.37 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 546.54 PLN (149.71 USD) in Switzerland and 434.97 PLN (119.15 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 20.4% lower in Norway.

546.54 PLN
434.97 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 113.86 PLN (31.19 USD) in Switzerland and 90.62 PLN (24.82 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 20.4% lower in Norway.

113.86 PLN
90.62 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 19.31 PLN (5.29 USD) in Switzerland and 11.77 PLN (3.22 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 39% lower in Norway.

19.31 PLN
11.77 PLN

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Norway - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.12 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Norway.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 8.27 PLN (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 7.06 PLN (1.93 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in Norway.

8.27 PLN
7.06 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.89 PLN (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 7.41 PLN (2.03 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 6.1% lower in Norway.

7.89 PLN
7.41 PLN

LPG 1L

4.74 PLN
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Norway - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.56 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Norway.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 396.24 PLN (108.54 USD) in Switzerland and 282.01 PLN (77.25 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in Norway.

396.24 PLN
282.01 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 17.76 PLN (4.87 USD) in Switzerland and 15.95 PLN (4.37 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 10.2% lower in Norway.

17.76 PLN
15.95 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 314.26 PLN (86.09 USD) in Switzerland and 151.33 PLN (41.45 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 51.8% lower in Norway.

314.26 PLN
151.33 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 11.84 PLN (3.24 USD) in Switzerland and 5.8 PLN (1.59 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 51% lower in Norway.

11.84 PLN
5.80 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 27.33 PLN (7.49 USD) in Switzerland and 36.25 PLN (9.93 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 24.6% lower in Switzerland.

27.33 PLN
36.25 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 91.09 PLN (24.95 USD) in Switzerland and 65.25 PLN (17.87 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in Norway.

91.09 PLN
65.25 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 326.01 PLN (89.3 USD) in Switzerland and 202.11 PLN (55.36 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 38% lower in Norway.

326.01 PLN
202.11 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 183.59 PLN (50.29 USD) in Switzerland and 104.72 PLN (28.68 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 43% lower in Norway.

183.59 PLN
104.72 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Norway - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.78 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 10183 PLN (2789.3 USD) in Switzerland and 6143 PLN (1682.77 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 39.7% lower in Norway.

10 183 PLN
6 143 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 8374 PLN (2293.86 USD) in Switzerland and 5141 PLN (1408.38 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 38.6% lower in Norway.

8 374 PLN
5 141 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 18634 PLN (5104.38 USD) in Switzerland and 9653 PLN (2644.3 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 48.2% lower in Norway.

18 634 PLN
9 653 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 13861 PLN (3796.93 USD) in Switzerland and 7673 PLN (2101.94 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 44.6% lower in Norway.

13 861 PLN
7 673 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Norway - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.37 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 88813 PLN (24328.41 USD) in Switzerland and 37682 PLN (10322.23 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in Norway.

88 813 PLN
37 682 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 68078 PLN (18648.54 USD) in Switzerland and 28508 PLN (7809.05 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in Norway.

68 078 PLN
28 508 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Norway - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 1.94 times higher than in Norway.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 28903 PLN (7917.44 USD) in Switzerland and 14911 PLN (4084.66 USD) in Norway. The average salary is 48.4% lower in Norway.

28 903 PLN
14 911 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

508 PLN
-

Two stars

608 PLN
354 PLN

Three stars

883 PLN
568 PLN

Four stars

1 253 PLN
643 PLN

Five stars

2 281 PLN
1 221 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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