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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Papua New Guinea

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. Papua New Guinea - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.53 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Papua New Guinea.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 15.97 PLN (4.48 USD) in Switzerland and 14.11 PLN (3.96 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 11.6% lower in Papua New Guinea.

15.97 PLN
14.11 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 10.85 PLN (3.04 USD) in Switzerland and 9.64 PLN (2.71 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 11.2% lower in Papua New Guinea.

10.85 PLN
9.64 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 190.6 PLN (53.5 USD) in Switzerland and 31.21 PLN (8.76 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in Papua New Guinea.

190.60 PLN
31.21 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 55.38 PLN (15.54 USD) in Switzerland and 40.66 PLN (11.41 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 26.6% lower in Papua New Guinea.

55.38 PLN
40.66 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 125.07 PLN (35.1 USD) in Switzerland and 22.65 PLN (6.36 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 81.9% lower in Papua New Guinea.

125.07 PLN
22.65 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 41.54 PLN (11.66 USD) in Switzerland and 22.41 PLN (6.29 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in Papua New Guinea.

41.54 PLN
22.41 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.92 PLN (2.78 USD) in Switzerland and 8.92 PLN (2.5 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 10.1% lower in Papua New Guinea.

9.92 PLN
8.92 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.78 PLN (7.8 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 13.09 PLN (3.67 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 52.9% lower in Papua New Guinea.

27.78 PLN
13.09 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.37 PLN (3.47 USD) in Switzerland and 11.98 PLN (3.36 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 3.2% lower in Papua New Guinea.

12.37 PLN
11.98 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

60.46 PLN
-

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 9.41 PLN (2.64 USD) in Switzerland and 10.17 PLN (2.85 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 7.5% lower in Switzerland.

9.41 PLN
10.17 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 12.97 PLN (3.64 USD) in Switzerland and 5.39 PLN (1.51 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 58.4% lower in Papua New Guinea.

12.97 PLN
5.39 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 110.9 PLN (31.13 USD) in Switzerland and 21.25 PLN (5.97 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 80.8% lower in Papua New Guinea.

110.90 PLN
21.25 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 8.26 PLN (2.32 USD) in Switzerland and 6.77 PLN (1.9 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 18% lower in Papua New Guinea.

8.26 PLN
6.77 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.77 PLN (2.46 USD) in Switzerland and 8.51 PLN (2.39 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 3% lower in Papua New Guinea.

8.77 PLN
8.51 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.49 PLN (3.23 USD) in Switzerland and 16.53 PLN (4.64 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 30.5% lower in Switzerland.

11.49 PLN
16.53 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 10.71 PLN (3.01 USD) in Switzerland and 11.6 PLN (3.26 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 7.7% lower in Switzerland.

10.71 PLN
11.60 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 14.77 PLN (4.15 USD) in Switzerland and 5.15 PLN (1.45 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in Papua New Guinea.

14.77 PLN
5.15 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

71.65 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.57 PLN (5.49 USD) in Switzerland and 13.59 PLN (3.82 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 30.6% lower in Papua New Guinea.

19.57 PLN
13.59 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.05 PLN (1.7 USD) in Switzerland and 3.61 PLN (1.01 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 40.3% lower in Papua New Guinea.

6.05 PLN
3.61 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Papua New Guinea - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.49 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Papua New Guinea.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 25.38 PLN (7.12 USD) in Switzerland and 8.15 PLN (2.29 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Papua New Guinea.

25.38 PLN
8.15 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 22.24 PLN (6.24 USD) in Switzerland and 3.05 PLN (0.85 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 86.3% lower in Papua New Guinea.

22.24 PLN
3.05 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.92 PLN (10.36 USD) in Switzerland and 9.96 PLN (2.8 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 73% lower in Papua New Guinea.

36.92 PLN
9.96 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 32.31 PLN (9.07 USD) in Switzerland and 15.77 PLN (4.43 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 51.2% lower in Papua New Guinea.

32.31 PLN
15.77 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 78.46 PLN (22.02 USD) in Switzerland and 20.75 PLN (5.82 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Papua New Guinea.

78.46 PLN
20.75 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 553.81 PLN (155.44 USD) in Switzerland and 165.97 PLN (46.58 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 70% lower in Papua New Guinea.

553.81 PLN
165.97 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 115.38 PLN (32.38 USD) in Switzerland and 26.97 PLN (7.57 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Papua New Guinea.

115.38 PLN
26.97 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 19.57 PLN (5.49 USD) in Switzerland and 2.66 PLN (0.75 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in Papua New Guinea.

19.57 PLN
2.66 PLN

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Papua New Guinea - expenses related to fuel.

Diesel 1L

8.07 PLN
-

Gasoline 1L

7.70 PLN
-

LPG 1L

4.63 PLN
-

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Papua New Guinea - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.23 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Papua New Guinea.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 401.51 PLN (112.69 USD) in Switzerland and 97.09 PLN (27.25 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in Papua New Guinea.

401.51 PLN
97.09 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 18 PLN (5.05 USD) in Switzerland and 1.66 PLN (0.47 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 90.8% lower in Papua New Guinea.

18.00 PLN
1.66 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 318.44 PLN (89.38 USD) in Switzerland and 58.09 PLN (16.3 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in Papua New Guinea.

318.44 PLN
58.09 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 12 PLN (3.37 USD) in Switzerland and 8.3 PLN (2.33 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 30.8% lower in Papua New Guinea.

12.00 PLN
8.30 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 27.69 PLN (7.77 USD) in Switzerland and 18.67 PLN (5.24 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 32.6% lower in Papua New Guinea.

27.69 PLN
18.67 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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Switzerland vs. Papua New Guinea - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 92.3 PLN (25.91 USD) in Switzerland and 33.19 PLN (9.32 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 64% lower in Papua New Guinea.

92.30 PLN
33.19 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 330.35 PLN (92.72 USD) in Switzerland and 240.89 PLN (67.61 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 27.1% lower in Papua New Guinea.

330.35 PLN
240.89 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 186.03 PLN (52.22 USD) in Switzerland and 42.53 PLN (11.94 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Papua New Guinea.

186.03 PLN
42.53 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Papua New Guinea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.24 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Papua New Guinea.

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 10318 PLN (2896.01 USD) in Switzerland and 8765 PLN (2460.13 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in Papua New Guinea.

10 318 PLN
8 765 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 8485 PLN (2381.62 USD) in Switzerland and 1660 PLN (465.85 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in Papua New Guinea.

8 485 PLN
1 660 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 18882 PLN (5299.66 USD) in Switzerland and 10166 PLN (2853.31 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in Papua New Guinea.

18 882 PLN
10 166 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 14045 PLN (3942.19 USD) in Switzerland and 2490 PLN (698.77 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 82.3% lower in Papua New Guinea.

14 045 PLN
2 490 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Papua New Guinea - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.33 times less for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Papua New Guinea.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 89994 PLN (25259.17 USD) in Switzerland and 29204 PLN (8196.8 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 67.5% lower in Papua New Guinea.

89 994 PLN
29 204 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 68983 PLN (19361.99 USD) in Switzerland and 181610 PLN (50973.58 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 62% lower in Switzerland.

68 983 PLN
181 610 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Papua New Guinea - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 21.44 times higher than in Papua New Guinea.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 29288 PLN (8220.34 USD) in Switzerland and 1366 PLN (383.35 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The average salary is 95.3% lower in Papua New Guinea.

29 288 PLN
1 366 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

496 PLN
-

Two stars

593 PLN
823 PLN

Three stars

861 PLN
454 PLN

Four stars

1 223 PLN
590 PLN

Five stars

2 227 PLN
572 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 • Papua New Guinea: 1 cities, 16 hotels

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