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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.89 EUR (4.41 USD) in Switzerland and 2.6 EUR (2.95 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 33.2% lower in Papua New Guinea.

3.89 EUR
2.60 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.81 EUR (3.19 USD) in Switzerland and 1.72 EUR (1.95 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 38.8% lower in Papua New Guinea.

2.81 EUR
1.72 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 53.53 EUR (60.75 USD) in Switzerland and 6.04 EUR (6.85 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 88.7% lower in Papua New Guinea.

53.53 EUR
6.04 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.81 EUR (15.67 USD) in Switzerland and 9.18 EUR (10.42 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in Papua New Guinea.

13.81 EUR
9.18 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 28.01 EUR (31.79 USD) in Switzerland and 5.14 EUR (5.83 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 81.6% lower in Papua New Guinea.

28.01 EUR
5.14 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.56 EUR (10.85 USD) in Switzerland and 5.4 EUR (6.13 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in Papua New Guinea.

9.56 EUR
5.40 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.18 EUR (2.47 USD) in Switzerland and 1.97 EUR (2.24 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 9.6% lower in Papua New Guinea.

2.18 EUR
1.97 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.37 EUR (7.23 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 2.93 EUR (3.33 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 54% lower in Papua New Guinea.

6.37 EUR
2.93 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.89 EUR (3.28 USD) in Switzerland and 2.47 EUR (2.81 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 14.5% lower in Papua New Guinea.

2.89 EUR
2.47 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

14.95 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.38 EUR (2.7 USD) in Switzerland and 2.42 EUR (2.74 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 1.7% lower in Switzerland.

2.38 EUR
2.42 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.19 EUR (3.62 USD) in Switzerland and 1.15 EUR (1.3 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in Papua New Guinea.

3.19 EUR
1.15 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 27.4 EUR (31.1 USD) in Switzerland and 4.25 EUR (4.82 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 84.5% lower in Papua New Guinea.

27.40 EUR
4.25 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.78 EUR (2.03 USD) in Switzerland and 1.54 EUR (1.74 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 13.5% lower in Papua New Guinea.

1.78 EUR
1.54 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.4 EUR (2.72 USD) in Switzerland and 2.13 EUR (2.42 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 11.3% lower in Papua New Guinea.

2.40 EUR
2.13 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.21 EUR (3.64 USD) in Switzerland and 2.37 EUR (2.69 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 26.2% lower in Papua New Guinea.

3.21 EUR
2.37 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.57 EUR (2.92 USD) in Switzerland and 2.11 EUR (2.39 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 17.9% lower in Papua New Guinea.

2.57 EUR
2.11 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.52 EUR (3.99 USD) in Switzerland and 1.19 EUR (1.35 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 66.2% lower in Papua New Guinea.

3.52 EUR
1.19 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

17.72 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.58 EUR (5.2 USD) in Switzerland and 1.99 EUR (2.26 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in Papua New Guinea.

4.58 EUR
1.99 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.41 EUR (1.6 USD) in Switzerland and 0.91 EUR (1.03 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in Papua New Guinea.

1.41 EUR
0.91 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Papua New Guinea - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.44 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Papua New Guinea.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.65 EUR (6.41 USD) in Switzerland and 2.25 EUR (2.56 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 60.2% lower in Papua New Guinea.

5.65 EUR
2.25 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.73 EUR (5.36 USD) in Switzerland and 0.81 EUR (0.91 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 82.9% lower in Papua New Guinea.

4.73 EUR
0.81 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.5 EUR (9.64 USD) in Switzerland and 2.59 EUR (2.94 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Papua New Guinea.

8.50 EUR
2.59 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.43 EUR (8.44 USD) in Switzerland and 3.89 EUR (4.41 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in Papua New Guinea.

7.43 EUR
3.89 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 15.93 EUR (18.08 USD) in Switzerland and 6.48 EUR (7.36 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in Papua New Guinea.

15.93 EUR
6.48 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 127.44 EUR (144.65 USD) in Switzerland and 34.57 EUR (39.24 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in Papua New Guinea.

127.44 EUR
34.57 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.55 EUR (30.13 USD) in Switzerland and 6.9 EUR (7.84 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 74% lower in Papua New Guinea.

26.55 EUR
6.90 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.4 EUR (4.99 USD) in Switzerland and 0.75 EUR (0.85 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 83% lower in Papua New Guinea.

4.40 EUR
0.75 EUR

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

1.87 EUR
-

Gasoline 1L

1.80 EUR
-

LPG 1L

1.16 EUR
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Papua New Guinea - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.43 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Papua New Guinea.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 96.64 EUR (109.69 USD) in Switzerland and 29.12 EUR (33.05 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 69.9% lower in Papua New Guinea.

96.64 EUR
29.12 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.67 EUR (5.3 USD) in Switzerland and 0.43 EUR (0.49 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 90.8% lower in Papua New Guinea.

4.67 EUR
0.43 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 84.96 EUR (96.43 USD) in Switzerland and 10.8 EUR (12.26 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 87.3% lower in Papua New Guinea.

84.96 EUR
10.80 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.31 EUR (6.03 USD) in Switzerland and 1.3 EUR (1.47 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in Papua New Guinea.

5.31 EUR
1.30 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.17 EUR (8.14 USD) in Switzerland and 3.24 EUR (3.68 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in Papua New Guinea.

7.17 EUR
3.24 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 21.24 EUR (24.11 USD) in Switzerland and 6.48 EUR (7.36 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Papua New Guinea.

21.24 EUR
6.48 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 92.69 EUR (105.21 USD) in Switzerland and 39.76 EUR (45.13 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 57.1% lower in Papua New Guinea.

92.69 EUR
39.76 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 42.48 EUR (48.22 USD) in Switzerland and 16.21 EUR (18.39 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in Papua New Guinea.

42.48 EUR
16.21 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Papua New Guinea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.94 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 2217 EUR (2515.77 USD) in Switzerland and 2089 EUR (2370.73 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 5.8% lower in Papua New Guinea.

2 217 EUR
2 089 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 1697 EUR (1925.62 USD) in Switzerland and 520.74 EUR (591.04 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 69.3% lower in Papua New Guinea.

1 697 EUR
520.74 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 4116 EUR (4671.22 USD) in Switzerland and 2331 EUR (2645.17 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 43.4% lower in Papua New Guinea.

4 116 EUR
2 331 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 2936 EUR (3332.76 USD) in Switzerland and 720.26 EUR (817.49 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in Papua New Guinea.

2 936 EUR
720.26 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Papua New Guinea - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.52 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 20409 EUR (23163.85 USD) in Switzerland and 5457 EUR (6193.64 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Papua New Guinea.

20 409 EUR
5 457 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 11990 EUR (13608.8 USD) in Switzerland and 43838 EUR (49756.43 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in Switzerland.

11 990 EUR
43 838 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Papua New Guinea - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 25.92 times higher than in Papua New Guinea.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6751 EUR (7662.76 USD) in Switzerland and 260.5 EUR (295.66 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The average salary is 96.1% lower in Papua New Guinea.

6 751 EUR
260.50 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

123 EUR
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Two stars

147 EUR
203 EUR

Three stars

213 EUR
112 EUR

Four stars

302 EUR
146 EUR

Five stars

551 EUR
142 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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