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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 4.05 USD in Switzerland and 3.11 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 23.2% lower in Papua New Guinea.

4.05 USD
3.11 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.93 USD in Switzerland and 2.07 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 29.4% lower in Papua New Guinea.

2.93 USD
2.07 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 55.74 USD in Switzerland and 7.25 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 87% lower in Papua New Guinea.

55.74 USD
7.25 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 14.38 USD in Switzerland and 11.02 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 23.4% lower in Papua New Guinea.

14.38 USD
11.02 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.17 USD in Switzerland and 6.17 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 78.8% lower in Papua New Guinea.

29.17 USD
6.17 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.95 USD in Switzerland and 6.48 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 34.9% lower in Papua New Guinea.

9.95 USD
6.48 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.27 USD in Switzerland and 2.37 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 4.2% lower in Switzerland.

2.27 USD
2.37 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.64 USD for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 3.52 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 47% lower in Papua New Guinea.

6.64 USD
3.52 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.01 USD in Switzerland and 2.97 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 1.3% lower in Papua New Guinea.

3.01 USD
2.97 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

16.97 USD
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.48 USD in Switzerland and 2.9 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 14.5% lower in Switzerland.

2.48 USD
2.90 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.32 USD in Switzerland and 1.38 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 58.4% lower in Papua New Guinea.

3.32 USD
1.38 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 28.54 USD in Switzerland and 5.1 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 82.1% lower in Papua New Guinea.

28.54 USD
5.10 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.86 USD in Switzerland and 1.84 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 1.1% lower in Papua New Guinea.

1.86 USD
1.84 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.5 USD in Switzerland and 2.56 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 2.3% lower in Switzerland.

2.50 USD
2.56 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.34 USD in Switzerland and 2.84 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 15% lower in Papua New Guinea.

3.34 USD
2.84 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.68 USD in Switzerland and 2.53 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 5.6% lower in Papua New Guinea.

2.68 USD
2.53 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.66 USD in Switzerland and 1.43 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in Papua New Guinea.

3.66 USD
1.43 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

20.11 USD
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.77 USD in Switzerland and 2.39 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 49.9% lower in Papua New Guinea.

4.77 USD
2.39 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.47 USD in Switzerland and 1.09 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 25.9% lower in Papua New Guinea.

1.47 USD
1.09 USD

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Papua New Guinea - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.99 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Papua New Guinea.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.88 USD in Switzerland and 2.71 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in Papua New Guinea.

5.88 USD
2.71 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.92 USD in Switzerland and 0.97 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 80.3% lower in Papua New Guinea.

4.92 USD
0.97 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.85 USD in Switzerland and 3.11 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Papua New Guinea.

8.85 USD
3.11 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.74 USD in Switzerland and 4.67 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 39.7% lower in Papua New Guinea.

7.74 USD
4.67 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 16.59 USD in Switzerland and 7.78 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in Papua New Guinea.

16.59 USD
7.78 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 132.72 USD in Switzerland and 41.5 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in Papua New Guinea.

132.72 USD
41.50 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 27.65 USD in Switzerland and 8.29 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 70% lower in Papua New Guinea.

27.65 USD
8.29 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.58 USD in Switzerland and 0.89 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 80.6% lower in Papua New Guinea.

4.58 USD
0.89 USD

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

2.22 USD
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Gasoline 1L

2.02 USD
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LPG 1L

1.29 USD
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Papua New Guinea - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.84 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Papua New Guinea.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 100.65 USD in Switzerland and 34.96 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in Papua New Guinea.

100.65 USD
34.96 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.87 USD in Switzerland and 0.52 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in Papua New Guinea.

4.87 USD
0.52 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 88.48 USD in Switzerland and 12.97 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 85.3% lower in Papua New Guinea.

88.48 USD
12.97 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.53 USD in Switzerland and 1.56 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 71.8% lower in Papua New Guinea.

5.53 USD
1.56 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.47 USD in Switzerland and 3.89 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in Papua New Guinea.

7.47 USD
3.89 USD

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 22.12 USD in Switzerland and 7.78 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in Papua New Guinea.

22.12 USD
7.78 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 96.54 USD in Switzerland and 47.72 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Papua New Guinea.

96.54 USD
47.72 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 44.24 USD in Switzerland and 19.45 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 56% lower in Papua New Guinea.

44.24 USD
19.45 USD

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Papua New Guinea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.68 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 2308 USD in Switzerland and 2507 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 7.9% lower in Switzerland.

2 308 USD
2 507 USD

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 1767 USD in Switzerland and 625.06 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in Papua New Guinea.

1 767 USD
625.06 USD

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 4286 USD in Switzerland and 2797 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in Papua New Guinea.

4 286 USD
2 797 USD

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 3058 USD in Switzerland and 864.56 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in Papua New Guinea.

3 058 USD
864.56 USD

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Papua New Guinea - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.75 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 21255 USD in Switzerland and 6550 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Papua New Guinea.

21 255 USD
6 550 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 12487 USD in Switzerland and 52621 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in Switzerland.

12 487 USD
52 621 USD

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Papua New Guinea - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 22.49 times higher than in Papua New Guinea.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 7031 USD in Switzerland and 312.68 USD in Papua New Guinea. The average salary is 95.6% lower in Papua New Guinea.

7 031 USD
312.68 USD

Hotels

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

One star

166 USD
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Two stars

186 USD
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Three stars

248 USD
134 USD

Four stars

355 USD
191 USD

Five stars

658 USD
192 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 1 Jul 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 15 Jul 2024) • Switzerland: 19 cities, 405 hotels • Papua New Guinea: 1 cities, 13 hotels

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