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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 15.75 PLN (4.28 USD) in Switzerland and 14.77 PLN (4.01 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 6.2% lower in Papua New Guinea.

15.75 PLN
14.77 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 10.7 PLN (2.91 USD) in Switzerland and 10.1 PLN (2.74 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 5.6% lower in Papua New Guinea.

10.70 PLN
10.10 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 187.97 PLN (51.08 USD) in Switzerland and 32.68 PLN (8.88 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in Papua New Guinea.

187.97 PLN
32.68 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 54.62 PLN (14.84 USD) in Switzerland and 42.58 PLN (11.57 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 22% lower in Papua New Guinea.

54.62 PLN
42.58 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 123.34 PLN (33.52 USD) in Switzerland and 23.71 PLN (6.44 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 80.8% lower in Papua New Guinea.

123.34 PLN
23.71 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 40.96 PLN (11.13 USD) in Switzerland and 23.46 PLN (6.38 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in Papua New Guinea.

40.96 PLN
23.46 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.79 PLN (2.66 USD) in Switzerland and 9.34 PLN (2.54 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 4.6% lower in Papua New Guinea.

9.79 PLN
9.34 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.4 PLN (7.45 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 13.7 PLN (3.72 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 50% lower in Papua New Guinea.

27.40 PLN
13.70 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.2 PLN (3.31 USD) in Switzerland and 12.55 PLN (3.41 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 2.8% lower in Switzerland.

12.20 PLN
12.55 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

62.44 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 9.28 PLN (2.52 USD) in Switzerland and 10.64 PLN (2.89 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 12.8% lower in Switzerland.

9.28 PLN
10.64 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 12.79 PLN (3.48 USD) in Switzerland and 5.64 PLN (1.53 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in Papua New Guinea.

12.79 PLN
5.64 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 109.37 PLN (29.72 USD) in Switzerland and 22.25 PLN (6.05 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 79.7% lower in Papua New Guinea.

109.37 PLN
22.25 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 8.15 PLN (2.21 USD) in Switzerland and 7.09 PLN (1.93 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 13% lower in Papua New Guinea.

8.15 PLN
7.09 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.65 PLN (2.35 USD) in Switzerland and 8.91 PLN (2.42 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 2.9% lower in Switzerland.

8.65 PLN
8.91 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.33 PLN (3.08 USD) in Switzerland and 17.31 PLN (4.7 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 34.5% lower in Switzerland.

11.33 PLN
17.31 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 10.56 PLN (2.87 USD) in Switzerland and 12.15 PLN (3.3 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 13.1% lower in Switzerland.

10.56 PLN
12.15 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 14.56 PLN (3.96 USD) in Switzerland and 5.4 PLN (1.47 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in Papua New Guinea.

14.56 PLN
5.40 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

74.00 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.3 PLN (5.24 USD) in Switzerland and 14.23 PLN (3.87 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 26.3% lower in Papua New Guinea.

19.30 PLN
14.23 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 5.96 PLN (1.62 USD) in Switzerland and 3.78 PLN (1.03 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in Papua New Guinea.

5.96 PLN
3.78 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Papua New Guinea - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.29 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Papua New Guinea.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 25.03 PLN (6.8 USD) in Switzerland and 8.53 PLN (2.32 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Papua New Guinea.

25.03 PLN
8.53 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 21.94 PLN (5.96 USD) in Switzerland and 3.19 PLN (0.87 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Papua New Guinea.

21.94 PLN
3.19 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.41 PLN (9.9 USD) in Switzerland and 10.43 PLN (2.83 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 71.4% lower in Papua New Guinea.

36.41 PLN
10.43 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 31.86 PLN (8.66 USD) in Switzerland and 16.51 PLN (4.49 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 48.2% lower in Papua New Guinea.

31.86 PLN
16.51 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 77.37 PLN (21.03 USD) in Switzerland and 21.72 PLN (5.9 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Papua New Guinea.

77.37 PLN
21.72 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 546.16 PLN (148.43 USD) in Switzerland and 173.79 PLN (47.23 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in Papua New Guinea.

546.16 PLN
173.79 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 113.78 PLN (30.92 USD) in Switzerland and 28.24 PLN (7.68 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in Papua New Guinea.

113.78 PLN
28.24 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 19.3 PLN (5.24 USD) in Switzerland and 2.78 PLN (0.76 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in Papua New Guinea.

19.30 PLN
2.78 PLN

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

8.34 PLN
-

Gasoline 1L

7.95 PLN
-

LPG 1L

4.78 PLN
-

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Papua New Guinea - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.98 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Papua New Guinea.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 395.97 PLN (107.61 USD) in Switzerland and 101.67 PLN (27.63 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Papua New Guinea.

395.97 PLN
101.67 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 17.75 PLN (4.82 USD) in Switzerland and 1.74 PLN (0.47 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 90.2% lower in Papua New Guinea.

17.75 PLN
1.74 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 314.04 PLN (85.35 USD) in Switzerland and 60.83 PLN (16.53 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 80.6% lower in Papua New Guinea.

314.04 PLN
60.83 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 11.83 PLN (3.22 USD) in Switzerland and 8.69 PLN (2.36 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 26.5% lower in Papua New Guinea.

11.83 PLN
8.69 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 27.31 PLN (7.42 USD) in Switzerland and 19.55 PLN (5.31 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in Papua New Guinea.

27.31 PLN
19.55 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 91.03 PLN (24.74 USD) in Switzerland and 34.76 PLN (9.45 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in Papua New Guinea.

91.03 PLN
34.76 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 325.79 PLN (88.54 USD) in Switzerland and 252.25 PLN (68.55 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 22.6% lower in Papua New Guinea.

325.79 PLN
252.25 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 183.46 PLN (49.86 USD) in Switzerland and 44.53 PLN (12.1 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 75.7% lower in Papua New Guinea.

183.46 PLN
44.53 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Papua New Guinea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.11 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 10175 PLN (2765.33 USD) in Switzerland and 9178 PLN (2494.27 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 9.8% lower in Papua New Guinea.

10 175 PLN
9 178 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 8368 PLN (2274.14 USD) in Switzerland and 1738 PLN (472.31 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Papua New Guinea.

8 368 PLN
1 738 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 18621 PLN (5060.51 USD) in Switzerland and 10645 PLN (2892.9 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 42.8% lower in Papua New Guinea.

18 621 PLN
10 645 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 13851 PLN (3764.3 USD) in Switzerland and 2607 PLN (708.47 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 81.2% lower in Papua New Guinea.

13 851 PLN
2 607 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Papua New Guinea - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.41 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 88751 PLN (24119.34 USD) in Switzerland and 30580 PLN (8310.53 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in Papua New Guinea.

88 751 PLN
30 580 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 68031 PLN (18488.27 USD) in Switzerland and 190169 PLN (51680.89 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Switzerland.

68 031 PLN
190 169 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Papua New Guinea - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 20.2 times higher than in Papua New Guinea.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 28883 PLN (7849.4 USD) in Switzerland and 1430 PLN (388.67 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The average salary is 95% lower in Papua New Guinea.

28 883 PLN
1 430 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

512 PLN
-

Two stars

613 PLN
850 PLN

Three stars

890 PLN
469 PLN

Four stars

1 263 PLN
609 PLN

Five stars

2 300 PLN
591 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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