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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. New Zealand

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

EURNZDCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. New Zealand - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.54 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in New Zealand.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.7 EUR (4.32 USD) in Switzerland and 2.41 EUR (2.81 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 34.9% lower in New Zealand.

3.70 EUR
2.41 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.51 EUR (2.93 USD) in Switzerland and 1.87 EUR (2.19 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 25.5% lower in New Zealand.

2.51 EUR
1.87 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 44.12 EUR (51.53 USD) in Switzerland and 11.25 EUR (13.14 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 74.5% lower in New Zealand.

44.12 EUR
11.25 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12.82 EUR (14.97 USD) in Switzerland and 10.07 EUR (11.77 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 21.5% lower in New Zealand.

12.82 EUR
10.07 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 28.95 EUR (33.81 USD) in Switzerland and 8.17 EUR (9.55 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 71.8% lower in New Zealand.

28.95 EUR
8.17 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.61 EUR (11.23 USD) in Switzerland and 21.15 EUR (24.71 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in Switzerland.

9.61 EUR
21.15 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.3 EUR (2.68 USD) in Switzerland and 2.53 EUR (2.95 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 9.1% lower in Switzerland.

2.30 EUR
2.53 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.43 EUR (7.51 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 5.6 EUR (6.54 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 12.9% lower in New Zealand.

6.43 EUR
5.60 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.86 EUR (3.34 USD) in Switzerland and 3.17 EUR (3.7 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 9.8% lower in Switzerland.

2.86 EUR
3.17 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 14.53 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 19.44 EUR (22.71 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 25.3% lower in Switzerland.

14.53 EUR
19.44 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.18 EUR (2.55 USD) in Switzerland and 1.63 EUR (1.91 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 25.2% lower in New Zealand.

2.18 EUR
1.63 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3 EUR (3.51 USD) in Switzerland and 1.75 EUR (2.04 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in New Zealand.

3.00 EUR
1.75 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 25.67 EUR (29.98 USD) in Switzerland and 7.28 EUR (8.5 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in New Zealand.

25.67 EUR
7.28 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.91 EUR (2.23 USD) in Switzerland and 1.51 EUR (1.76 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 20.9% lower in New Zealand.

1.91 EUR
1.51 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.03 EUR (2.37 USD) in Switzerland and 1.34 EUR (1.56 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 34% lower in New Zealand.

2.03 EUR
1.34 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.66 EUR (3.11 USD) in Switzerland and 2.79 EUR (3.26 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 4.7% lower in Switzerland.

2.66 EUR
2.79 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.48 EUR (2.89 USD) in Switzerland and 1.71 EUR (1.99 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 31% lower in New Zealand.

2.48 EUR
1.71 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.42 EUR (3.99 USD) in Switzerland and 1.66 EUR (1.94 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in New Zealand.

3.42 EUR
1.66 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.22 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 16.68 EUR (19.48 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 3.1% lower in New Zealand.

17.22 EUR
16.68 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.53 EUR (5.29 USD) in Switzerland and 3.51 EUR (4.09 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 22.5% lower in New Zealand.

4.53 EUR
3.51 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.4 EUR (1.63 USD) in Switzerland and 1.03 EUR (1.2 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 26.4% lower in New Zealand.

1.40 EUR
1.03 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. New Zealand - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.86 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in New Zealand.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.87 EUR (6.86 USD) in Switzerland and 2.91 EUR (3.39 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 50.4% lower in New Zealand.

5.87 EUR
2.91 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.15 EUR (6.01 USD) in Switzerland and 1.94 EUR (2.27 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in New Zealand.

5.15 EUR
1.94 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.55 EUR (9.98 USD) in Switzerland and 6.04 EUR (7.06 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 29.4% lower in New Zealand.

8.55 EUR
6.04 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.48 EUR (8.73 USD) in Switzerland and 6.04 EUR (7.06 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 19.3% lower in New Zealand.

7.48 EUR
6.04 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.16 EUR (21.21 USD) in Switzerland and 8.06 EUR (9.41 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in New Zealand.

18.16 EUR
8.06 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 128.18 EUR (149.71 USD) in Switzerland and 70.51 EUR (82.36 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 45% lower in New Zealand.

128.18 EUR
70.51 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.7 EUR (31.19 USD) in Switzerland and 12.59 EUR (14.71 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 52.8% lower in New Zealand.

26.70 EUR
12.59 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.53 EUR (5.29 USD) in Switzerland and 1.95 EUR (2.28 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 57% lower in New Zealand.

4.53 EUR
1.95 EUR

Fuel

EURNZDCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. New Zealand - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.61 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in New Zealand.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.94 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 0.95 EUR (1.11 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 51% lower in New Zealand.

1.94 EUR
0.95 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.85 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 1.4 EUR (1.63 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 24.3% lower in New Zealand.

1.85 EUR
1.40 EUR

LPG 1L

1.11 EUR
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. New Zealand - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.25 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in New Zealand.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 92.93 EUR (108.54 USD) in Switzerland and 109.49 EUR (127.89 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in Switzerland.

92.93 EUR
109.49 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.17 EUR (4.87 USD) in Switzerland and 2.52 EUR (2.94 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in New Zealand.

4.17 EUR
2.52 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 73.7 EUR (86.09 USD) in Switzerland and 28.71 EUR (33.53 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 61% lower in New Zealand.

73.70 EUR
28.71 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.78 EUR (3.24 USD) in Switzerland and 1.51 EUR (1.76 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in New Zealand.

2.78 EUR
1.51 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.41 EUR (7.49 USD) in Switzerland and 1.76 EUR (2.06 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in New Zealand.

6.41 EUR
1.76 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURNZDCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. New Zealand - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 21.36 EUR (24.95 USD) in Switzerland and 12.59 EUR (14.71 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in New Zealand.

21.36 EUR
12.59 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 76.46 EUR (89.3 USD) in Switzerland and 30.3 EUR (35.38 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 60.4% lower in New Zealand.

76.46 EUR
30.30 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 43.06 EUR (50.29 USD) in Switzerland and 13.71 EUR (16.01 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in New Zealand.

43.06 EUR
13.71 EUR

Flats for rent

EURNZDCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. New Zealand - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.12 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in New Zealand.

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 2388 EUR (2789.3 USD) in Switzerland and 1086 EUR (1268.76 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 54.5% lower in New Zealand.

2 388 EUR
1 086 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 1964 EUR (2293.86 USD) in Switzerland and 923.68 EUR (1078.84 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 53% lower in New Zealand.

1 964 EUR
923.68 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 4370 EUR (5104.38 USD) in Switzerland and 2071 EUR (2419.37 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in New Zealand.

4 370 EUR
2 071 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 3251 EUR (3796.93 USD) in Switzerland and 1576 EUR (1840.23 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in New Zealand.

3 251 EUR
1 576 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. New Zealand - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.25 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in New Zealand.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 20830 EUR (24328.41 USD) in Switzerland and 6281 EUR (7336.37 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 69.8% lower in New Zealand.

20 830 EUR
6 281 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 15967 EUR (18648.54 USD) in Switzerland and 5056 EUR (5904.81 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in New Zealand.

15 967 EUR
5 056 EUR

Salary

EURNZDCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. New Zealand - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 2.61 times higher than in New Zealand.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6779 EUR (7917.44 USD) in Switzerland and 2595 EUR (3031.4 USD) in New Zealand. The average salary is 61.7% lower in New Zealand.

6 779 EUR
2 595 EUR

Hotels

EURNZDCHFUSD

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

One star

119 EUR
82.9 EUR

Two stars

143 EUR
99.4 EUR

Three stars

207 EUR
116 EUR

Four stars

294 EUR
155 EUR

Five stars

535 EUR
175 EUR

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 • New Zealand: 17 cities, 575 hotels

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