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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Poland

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

PLNCHFUSDEUR

Switzerland vs. Poland - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.58 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Poland.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 16.52 PLN (4.27 USD) in Switzerland and 4 PLN (1.03 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in Poland.

16.52 PLN
4.00 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 11.96 PLN (3.09 USD) in Switzerland and 5.99 PLN (1.55 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 49.9% lower in Poland.

11.96 PLN
5.99 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 227.56 PLN (58.82 USD) in Switzerland and 48.02 PLN (12.41 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 78.9% lower in Poland.

227.56 PLN
48.02 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 58.7 PLN (15.17 USD) in Switzerland and 30 PLN (7.75 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 48.9% lower in Poland.

58.70 PLN
30.00 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 119.06 PLN (30.78 USD) in Switzerland and 24.47 PLN (6.33 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 79.4% lower in Poland.

119.06 PLN
24.47 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 40.64 PLN (10.5 USD) in Switzerland and 18 PLN (4.65 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in Poland.

40.64 PLN
18.00 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.26 PLN (2.39 USD) in Switzerland and 4.26 PLN (1.1 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 54% lower in Poland.

9.26 PLN
4.26 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.09 PLN (7 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 11.62 PLN (3 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 57.1% lower in Poland.

27.09 PLN
11.62 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.28 PLN (3.17 USD) in Switzerland and 6.29 PLN (1.63 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in Poland.

12.28 PLN
6.29 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 65.65 PLN (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 52.81 PLN (13.65 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in Poland.

65.65 PLN
52.81 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.11 PLN (2.61 USD) in Switzerland and 4.74 PLN (1.23 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in Poland.

10.11 PLN
4.74 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 13.55 PLN (3.5 USD) in Switzerland and 4.47 PLN (1.16 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 67% lower in Poland.

13.55 PLN
4.47 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 116.49 PLN (30.11 USD) in Switzerland and 36.1 PLN (9.33 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 69% lower in Poland.

116.49 PLN
36.10 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 7.59 PLN (1.96 USD) in Switzerland and 3.71 PLN (0.96 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in Poland.

7.59 PLN
3.71 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 10.2 PLN (2.64 USD) in Switzerland and 3.47 PLN (0.9 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 66% lower in Poland.

10.20 PLN
3.47 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 13.64 PLN (3.52 USD) in Switzerland and 6.86 PLN (1.77 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in Poland.

13.64 PLN
6.86 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 10.93 PLN (2.82 USD) in Switzerland and 3.48 PLN (0.9 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in Poland.

10.93 PLN
3.48 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 14.94 PLN (3.86 USD) in Switzerland and 6.3 PLN (1.63 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 57.8% lower in Poland.

14.94 PLN
6.30 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 77.8 PLN (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 57.41 PLN (14.84 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 26.2% lower in Poland.

77.80 PLN
57.41 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.46 PLN (5.03 USD) in Switzerland and 10.89 PLN (2.81 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 44% lower in Poland.

19.46 PLN
10.89 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6 PLN (1.55 USD) in Switzerland and 2.38 PLN (0.62 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in Poland.

6.00 PLN
2.38 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Poland - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.65 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Poland.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 24.02 PLN (6.21 USD) in Switzerland and 13.49 PLN (3.49 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in Poland.

24.02 PLN
13.49 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 20.09 PLN (5.19 USD) in Switzerland and 6.45 PLN (1.67 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Poland.

20.09 PLN
6.45 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.12 PLN (9.34 USD) in Switzerland and 14 PLN (3.62 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in Poland.

36.12 PLN
14.00 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 31.61 PLN (8.17 USD) in Switzerland and 14 PLN (3.62 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in Poland.

31.61 PLN
14.00 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 67.73 PLN (17.51 USD) in Switzerland and 28 PLN (7.24 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 58.7% lower in Poland.

67.73 PLN
28.00 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 541.8 PLN (140.05 USD) in Switzerland and 200 PLN (51.7 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 63.1% lower in Poland.

541.80 PLN
200.00 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 112.88 PLN (29.18 USD) in Switzerland and 40 PLN (10.34 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in Poland.

112.88 PLN
40.00 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 18.69 PLN (4.83 USD) in Switzerland and 6.22 PLN (1.61 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Poland.

18.69 PLN
6.22 PLN

Fuel

PLNCHFUSDEUR

Switzerland vs. Poland - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.46 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Poland.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 8.2 PLN (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 5.86 PLN (1.51 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 28.5% lower in Poland.

8.20 PLN
5.86 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.92 PLN (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 5.84 PLN (1.51 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 26.3% lower in Poland.

7.92 PLN
5.84 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 5.07 PLN (1.31 USD) in Switzerland and 2.79 PLN (0.72 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 45% lower in Poland.

5.07 PLN
2.79 PLN

Transportation

PLNCHFUSDEUR

Switzerland vs. Poland - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.11 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Poland.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 410.87 PLN (106.2 USD) in Switzerland and 110 PLN (28.43 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in Poland.

410.87 PLN
110.00 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 19.87 PLN (5.14 USD) in Switzerland and 4.4 PLN (1.14 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Poland.

19.87 PLN
4.40 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 361.2 PLN (93.37 USD) in Switzerland and 40 PLN (10.34 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 88.9% lower in Poland.

361.20 PLN
40.00 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 22.58 PLN (5.84 USD) in Switzerland and 3 PLN (0.78 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 86.7% lower in Poland.

22.58 PLN
3.00 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 30.48 PLN (7.88 USD) in Switzerland and 8 PLN (2.07 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in Poland.

30.48 PLN
8.00 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNCHFUSDEUR

Switzerland vs. Poland - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 90.3 PLN (23.34 USD) in Switzerland and 30 PLN (7.75 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in Poland.

90.30 PLN
30.00 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 394.07 PLN (101.86 USD) in Switzerland and 140.31 PLN (36.27 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in Poland.

394.07 PLN
140.31 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 180.6 PLN (46.68 USD) in Switzerland and 77.8 PLN (20.11 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in Poland.

180.60 PLN
77.80 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNCHFUSDEUR

Switzerland vs. Poland - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.52 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Poland.

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 9423 PLN (2435.78 USD) in Switzerland and 3591 PLN (928.34 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in Poland.

9 423 PLN
3 591 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 7213 PLN (1864.39 USD) in Switzerland and 2820 PLN (728.99 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in Poland.

7 213 PLN
2 820 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 17497 PLN (4522.7 USD) in Switzerland and 7013 PLN (1812.88 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in Poland.

17 497 PLN
7 013 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 12483 PLN (3226.8 USD) in Switzerland and 5040 PLN (1302.77 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 59.6% lower in Poland.

12 483 PLN
5 040 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNCHFUSDEUR

Switzerland vs. Poland - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.22 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Poland.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 86764 PLN (22427.34 USD) in Switzerland and 20040 PLN (5180.07 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Poland.

86 764 PLN
20 040 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 50974 PLN (13176.1 USD) in Switzerland and 12590 PLN (3254.34 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in Poland.

50 974 PLN
12 590 PLN

Salary

PLNCHFUSDEUR

Switzerland vs. Poland - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 5.19 times higher than in Poland.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 28702 PLN (7419.12 USD) in Switzerland and 5527 PLN (1428.61 USD) in Poland. The average salary is 80.7% lower in Poland.

28 702 PLN
5 527 PLN

Hotels

PLNCHFUSDEUR

Switzerland vs. Poland - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

539 PLN
262 PLN

Two stars

644 PLN
329 PLN

Three stars

935 PLN
435 PLN

Four stars

1 328 PLN
524 PLN

Five stars

2 418 PLN
844 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 • Poland: 19 cities, 638 hotels

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