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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

EURUSDPLNCHF

Switzerland vs. Poland - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.6 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Poland.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.91 EUR (4.45 USD) in Switzerland and 0.94 EUR (1.07 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 76% lower in Poland.

3.91 EUR
0.94 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.83 EUR (3.22 USD) in Switzerland and 1.41 EUR (1.61 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 50.2% lower in Poland.

2.83 EUR
1.41 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 53.9 EUR (61.28 USD) in Switzerland and 11.33 EUR (12.88 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 79% lower in Poland.

53.90 EUR
11.33 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.9 EUR (15.81 USD) in Switzerland and 7.08 EUR (8.05 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in Poland.

13.90 EUR
7.08 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 28.2 EUR (32.06 USD) in Switzerland and 5.77 EUR (6.56 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Poland.

28.20 EUR
5.77 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.62 EUR (10.94 USD) in Switzerland and 4.25 EUR (4.83 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Poland.

9.62 EUR
4.25 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.19 EUR (2.49 USD) in Switzerland and 1 EUR (1.14 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in Poland.

2.19 EUR
1.00 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.42 EUR (7.3 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 2.74 EUR (3.12 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in Poland.

6.42 EUR
2.74 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.91 EUR (3.31 USD) in Switzerland and 1.48 EUR (1.69 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in Poland.

2.91 EUR
1.48 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 14.92 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 12 EUR (13.65 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in Poland.

14.92 EUR
12.00 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.4 EUR (2.72 USD) in Switzerland and 1.12 EUR (1.27 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in Poland.

2.40 EUR
1.12 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.21 EUR (3.65 USD) in Switzerland and 1.05 EUR (1.2 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in Poland.

3.21 EUR
1.05 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 27.59 EUR (31.37 USD) in Switzerland and 8.52 EUR (9.68 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 69.1% lower in Poland.

27.59 EUR
8.52 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.8 EUR (2.04 USD) in Switzerland and 0.88 EUR (1 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in Poland.

1.80 EUR
0.88 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.42 EUR (2.75 USD) in Switzerland and 0.82 EUR (0.93 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in Poland.

2.42 EUR
0.82 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.23 EUR (3.67 USD) in Switzerland and 1.62 EUR (1.84 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in Poland.

3.23 EUR
1.62 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.59 EUR (2.94 USD) in Switzerland and 0.82 EUR (0.93 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in Poland.

2.59 EUR
0.82 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.54 EUR (4.02 USD) in Switzerland and 1.49 EUR (1.69 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in Poland.

3.54 EUR
1.49 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.69 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 13.05 EUR (14.84 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 26.2% lower in Poland.

17.69 EUR
13.05 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.61 EUR (5.24 USD) in Switzerland and 2.57 EUR (2.92 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 44.3% lower in Poland.

4.61 EUR
2.57 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.42 EUR (1.62 USD) in Switzerland and 0.56 EUR (0.64 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 60.6% lower in Poland.

1.42 EUR
0.56 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSDPLNCHF

Switzerland vs. Poland - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.66 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Poland.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.69 EUR (6.47 USD) in Switzerland and 3.18 EUR (3.62 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in Poland.

5.69 EUR
3.18 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.76 EUR (5.41 USD) in Switzerland and 1.52 EUR (1.73 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Poland.

4.76 EUR
1.52 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.56 EUR (9.73 USD) in Switzerland and 3.3 EUR (3.75 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 61.4% lower in Poland.

8.56 EUR
3.30 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.49 EUR (8.51 USD) in Switzerland and 3.3 EUR (3.75 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in Poland.

7.49 EUR
3.30 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 16.04 EUR (18.24 USD) in Switzerland and 6.6 EUR (7.51 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Poland.

16.04 EUR
6.60 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 128.33 EUR (145.91 USD) in Switzerland and 47.18 EUR (53.64 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Poland.

128.33 EUR
47.18 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.73 EUR (30.4 USD) in Switzerland and 9.44 EUR (10.73 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 64.7% lower in Poland.

26.73 EUR
9.44 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.43 EUR (5.03 USD) in Switzerland and 1.47 EUR (1.67 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in Poland.

4.43 EUR
1.47 EUR

Fuel

EURUSDPLNCHF

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 1.86 EUR (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 1.33 EUR (1.51 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 28.5% lower in Poland.

1.86 EUR
1.33 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.8 EUR (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 1.33 EUR (1.51 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 26.1% lower in Poland.

1.80 EUR
1.33 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.15 EUR (1.31 USD) in Switzerland and 0.63 EUR (0.72 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Poland.

1.15 EUR
0.63 EUR

Transportation

EURUSDPLNCHF

Switzerland vs. Poland - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.13 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Poland.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 97.31 EUR (110.65 USD) in Switzerland and 25.95 EUR (29.5 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Poland.

97.31 EUR
25.95 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.71 EUR (5.35 USD) in Switzerland and 1.04 EUR (1.18 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Poland.

4.71 EUR
1.04 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 85.55 EUR (97.27 USD) in Switzerland and 9.44 EUR (10.73 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 89% lower in Poland.

85.55 EUR
9.44 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.35 EUR (6.08 USD) in Switzerland and 0.71 EUR (0.8 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 86.7% lower in Poland.

5.35 EUR
0.71 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.22 EUR (8.21 USD) in Switzerland and 1.89 EUR (2.15 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in Poland.

7.22 EUR
1.89 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSDPLNCHF

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 21.39 EUR (24.32 USD) in Switzerland and 7.08 EUR (8.05 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in Poland.

21.39 EUR
7.08 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 93.34 EUR (106.13 USD) in Switzerland and 33.1 EUR (37.63 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 64.5% lower in Poland.

93.34 EUR
33.10 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 42.78 EUR (48.64 USD) in Switzerland and 18.35 EUR (20.87 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 57.1% lower in Poland.

42.78 EUR
18.35 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSDPLNCHF

Switzerland vs. Poland - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.54 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 2232 EUR (2537.75 USD) in Switzerland and 847.14 EUR (963.23 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 62% lower in Poland.

2 232 EUR
847.14 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 1708 EUR (1942.45 USD) in Switzerland and 665.23 EUR (756.39 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in Poland.

1 708 EUR
665.23 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 4144 EUR (4712.04 USD) in Switzerland and 1654 EUR (1881.02 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 60.1% lower in Poland.

4 144 EUR
1 654 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 2957 EUR (3361.89 USD) in Switzerland and 1189 EUR (1351.73 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in Poland.

2 957 EUR
1 189 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSDPLNCHF

Switzerland vs. Poland - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.24 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 20550 EUR (23366.28 USD) in Switzerland and 4727 EUR (5374.74 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 77% lower in Poland.

20 550 EUR
4 727 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 12073 EUR (13727.72 USD) in Switzerland and 2970 EUR (3376.65 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Poland.

12 073 EUR
2 970 EUR

Salary

EURUSDPLNCHF

Switzerland vs. Poland - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 5.21 times higher than in Poland.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6798 EUR (7729.73 USD) in Switzerland and 1304 EUR (1482.3 USD) in Poland. The average salary is 80.8% lower in Poland.

6 798 EUR
1 304 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDPLNCHF

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

One star

122 EUR
59.5 EUR

Two stars

146 EUR
74.8 EUR

Three stars

213 EUR
98.8 EUR

Four stars

302 EUR
119 EUR

Five stars

550 EUR
192 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 • Poland: 19 cities, 638 hotels

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