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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 2.35 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Papua New Guinea.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.71 EUR (4.31 USD) in Switzerland and 3.54 EUR (4.11 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 4.6% lower in Papua New Guinea.

3.71 EUR
3.54 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.52 EUR (2.93 USD) in Switzerland and 2.42 EUR (2.81 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 4% lower in Papua New Guinea.

2.52 EUR
2.42 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 44.25 EUR (51.46 USD) in Switzerland and 7.82 EUR (9.1 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 82.3% lower in Papua New Guinea.

44.25 EUR
7.82 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12.86 EUR (14.95 USD) in Switzerland and 10.19 EUR (11.85 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 20.8% lower in Papua New Guinea.

12.86 EUR
10.19 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.04 EUR (33.77 USD) in Switzerland and 5.68 EUR (6.6 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in Papua New Guinea.

29.04 EUR
5.68 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.64 EUR (11.21 USD) in Switzerland and 5.62 EUR (6.53 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in Papua New Guinea.

9.64 EUR
5.62 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 2.24 EUR (2.6 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 2.6% lower in Papua New Guinea.

2.30 EUR
2.24 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.45 EUR (7.5 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 3.28 EUR (3.82 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in Papua New Guinea.

6.45 EUR
3.28 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.87 EUR (3.34 USD) in Switzerland and 3 EUR (3.49 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 4.3% lower in Switzerland.

2.87 EUR
3.00 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

14.59 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.19 EUR (2.54 USD) in Switzerland and 2.55 EUR (2.96 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 14.1% lower in Switzerland.

2.19 EUR
2.55 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.01 EUR (3.5 USD) in Switzerland and 1.35 EUR (1.57 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in Papua New Guinea.

3.01 EUR
1.35 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 25.75 EUR (29.94 USD) in Switzerland and 5.33 EUR (6.2 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in Papua New Guinea.

25.75 EUR
5.33 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.92 EUR (2.23 USD) in Switzerland and 1.7 EUR (1.97 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 11.5% lower in Papua New Guinea.

1.92 EUR
1.70 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.04 EUR (2.37 USD) in Switzerland and 2.13 EUR (2.48 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 4.2% lower in Switzerland.

2.04 EUR
2.13 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.67 EUR (3.1 USD) in Switzerland and 4.14 EUR (4.82 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in Switzerland.

2.67 EUR
4.14 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.49 EUR (2.89 USD) in Switzerland and 2.91 EUR (3.38 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in Switzerland.

2.49 EUR
2.91 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.43 EUR (3.99 USD) in Switzerland and 1.29 EUR (1.5 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 62.4% lower in Papua New Guinea.

3.43 EUR
1.29 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

17.29 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.54 EUR (5.28 USD) in Switzerland and 3.41 EUR (3.96 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 24.9% lower in Papua New Guinea.

4.54 EUR
3.41 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.4 EUR (1.63 USD) in Switzerland and 0.9 EUR (1.05 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 35.7% lower in Papua New Guinea.

1.40 EUR
0.90 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Papua New Guinea - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.23 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Papua New Guinea.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.89 EUR (6.85 USD) in Switzerland and 2.04 EUR (2.38 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 65.4% lower in Papua New Guinea.

5.89 EUR
2.04 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.16 EUR (6.01 USD) in Switzerland and 0.76 EUR (0.89 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 85.3% lower in Papua New Guinea.

5.16 EUR
0.76 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.57 EUR (9.97 USD) in Switzerland and 2.5 EUR (2.9 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 70.8% lower in Papua New Guinea.

8.57 EUR
2.50 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.5 EUR (8.72 USD) in Switzerland and 3.95 EUR (4.6 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 47.3% lower in Papua New Guinea.

7.50 EUR
3.95 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.22 EUR (21.18 USD) in Switzerland and 5.2 EUR (6.05 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in Papua New Guinea.

18.22 EUR
5.20 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 128.58 EUR (149.52 USD) in Switzerland and 41.61 EUR (48.39 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in Papua New Guinea.

128.58 EUR
41.61 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.79 EUR (31.15 USD) in Switzerland and 6.76 EUR (7.86 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in Papua New Guinea.

26.79 EUR
6.76 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.54 EUR (5.28 USD) in Switzerland and 0.67 EUR (0.77 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 85.2% lower in Papua New Guinea.

4.54 EUR
0.67 EUR

Fuel

EURPGKCHFUSD

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

Diesel 1L

1.95 EUR
-

Gasoline 1L

1.86 EUR
-

LPG 1L

1.12 EUR
-

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Papua New Guinea - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.92 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Papua New Guinea.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 93.22 EUR (108.4 USD) in Switzerland and 24.34 EUR (28.31 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 73.9% lower in Papua New Guinea.

93.22 EUR
24.34 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.18 EUR (4.86 USD) in Switzerland and 0.42 EUR (0.48 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 90% lower in Papua New Guinea.

4.18 EUR
0.42 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 73.93 EUR (85.97 USD) in Switzerland and 14.56 EUR (16.93 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 80.3% lower in Papua New Guinea.

73.93 EUR
14.56 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.79 EUR (3.24 USD) in Switzerland and 2.08 EUR (2.42 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 25.4% lower in Papua New Guinea.

2.79 EUR
2.08 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.43 EUR (7.48 USD) in Switzerland and 4.68 EUR (5.44 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 27.2% lower in Papua New Guinea.

6.43 EUR
4.68 EUR

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 21.43 EUR (24.92 USD) in Switzerland and 8.32 EUR (9.68 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in Papua New Guinea.

21.43 EUR
8.32 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 76.7 EUR (89.19 USD) in Switzerland and 60.39 EUR (70.23 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 21.3% lower in Papua New Guinea.

76.70 EUR
60.39 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 43.19 EUR (50.23 USD) in Switzerland and 10.66 EUR (12.4 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in Papua New Guinea.

43.19 EUR
10.66 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Papua New Guinea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.08 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 2396 EUR (2785.65 USD) in Switzerland and 2197 EUR (2555.22 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 8.3% lower in Papua New Guinea.

2 396 EUR
2 197 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 1970 EUR (2290.86 USD) in Switzerland and 416.09 EUR (483.85 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 78.9% lower in Papua New Guinea.

1 970 EUR
416.09 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 4384 EUR (5097.71 USD) in Switzerland and 2549 EUR (2963.59 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in Papua New Guinea.

4 384 EUR
2 549 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 3261 EUR (3791.97 USD) in Switzerland and 624.13 EUR (725.78 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 80.9% lower in Papua New Guinea.

3 261 EUR
624.13 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Papua New Guinea - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.43 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 20894 EUR (24296.64 USD) in Switzerland and 7321 EUR (8513.61 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 65% lower in Papua New Guinea.

20 894 EUR
7 321 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 16016 EUR (18624.19 USD) in Switzerland and 45529 EUR (52943.75 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in Switzerland.

16 016 EUR
45 529 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Papua New Guinea - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 19.86 times higher than in Papua New Guinea.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6800 EUR (7907.1 USD) in Switzerland and 342.41 EUR (398.17 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The average salary is 95% lower in Papua New Guinea.

6 800 EUR
342.41 EUR

Hotels

EURPGKCHFUSD

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

One star

120 EUR
-

Two stars

143 EUR
199 EUR

Three stars

208 EUR
110 EUR

Four stars

295 EUR
142 EUR

Five stars

537 EUR
138 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 • Papua New Guinea: 1 cities, 16 hotels

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