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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

PLNUSDEURCHF

Switzerland vs. Poland - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.29 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Poland.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 15.86 PLN (4.35 USD) in Switzerland and 4.72 PLN (1.29 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Poland.

15.86 PLN
4.72 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 10.77 PLN (2.95 USD) in Switzerland and 6.68 PLN (1.83 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 38% lower in Poland.

10.77 PLN
6.68 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 189.27 PLN (51.87 USD) in Switzerland and 54.17 PLN (14.84 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 71.4% lower in Poland.

189.27 PLN
54.17 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 54.99 PLN (15.07 USD) in Switzerland and 30 PLN (8.22 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in Poland.

54.99 PLN
30.00 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 124.19 PLN (34.03 USD) in Switzerland and 26.27 PLN (7.2 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 78.8% lower in Poland.

124.19 PLN
26.27 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 41.25 PLN (11.3 USD) in Switzerland and 21.25 PLN (5.82 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 48.5% lower in Poland.

41.25 PLN
21.25 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.85 PLN (2.7 USD) in Switzerland and 5.13 PLN (1.41 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in Poland.

9.85 PLN
5.13 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.59 PLN (7.56 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 13.08 PLN (3.58 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in Poland.

27.59 PLN
13.08 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.28 PLN (3.37 USD) in Switzerland and 6.93 PLN (1.9 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in Poland.

12.28 PLN
6.93 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 61.92 PLN (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 49.81 PLN (13.65 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in Poland.

61.92 PLN
49.81 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 9.35 PLN (2.56 USD) in Switzerland and 5.46 PLN (1.5 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 41.6% lower in Poland.

9.35 PLN
5.46 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 12.88 PLN (3.53 USD) in Switzerland and 5.16 PLN (1.41 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in Poland.

12.88 PLN
5.16 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 110.12 PLN (30.18 USD) in Switzerland and 37.48 PLN (10.27 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 66% lower in Poland.

110.12 PLN
37.48 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 8.2 PLN (2.25 USD) in Switzerland and 4.28 PLN (1.17 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 47.8% lower in Poland.

8.20 PLN
4.28 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.71 PLN (2.39 USD) in Switzerland and 4.48 PLN (1.23 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 48.6% lower in Poland.

8.71 PLN
4.48 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.41 PLN (3.13 USD) in Switzerland and 7.41 PLN (2.03 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 35.1% lower in Poland.

11.41 PLN
7.41 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 10.63 PLN (2.91 USD) in Switzerland and 3.9 PLN (1.07 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 63.3% lower in Poland.

10.63 PLN
3.90 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 14.66 PLN (4.02 USD) in Switzerland and 6.63 PLN (1.82 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in Poland.

14.66 PLN
6.63 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 73.38 PLN (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 54.15 PLN (14.84 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 26.2% lower in Poland.

73.38 PLN
54.15 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.43 PLN (5.32 USD) in Switzerland and 13.9 PLN (3.81 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 28.5% lower in Poland.

19.43 PLN
13.90 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6 PLN (1.65 USD) in Switzerland and 2.58 PLN (0.71 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 57% lower in Poland.

6.00 PLN
2.58 PLN

Restaurant

PLNUSDEURCHF

Switzerland vs. Poland - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.52 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Poland.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 25.21 PLN (6.91 USD) in Switzerland and 15.48 PLN (4.24 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 38.6% lower in Poland.

25.21 PLN
15.48 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 22.09 PLN (6.05 USD) in Switzerland and 7.66 PLN (2.1 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in Poland.

22.09 PLN
7.66 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.66 PLN (10.05 USD) in Switzerland and 17 PLN (4.66 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in Poland.

36.66 PLN
17.00 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 32.08 PLN (8.79 USD) in Switzerland and 17.19 PLN (4.71 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in Poland.

32.08 PLN
17.19 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 77.91 PLN (21.35 USD) in Switzerland and 35 PLN (9.59 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in Poland.

77.91 PLN
35.00 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 549.94 PLN (150.71 USD) in Switzerland and 210 PLN (57.55 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in Poland.

549.94 PLN
210.00 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 114.57 PLN (31.4 USD) in Switzerland and 40 PLN (10.96 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in Poland.

114.57 PLN
40.00 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 19.43 PLN (5.32 USD) in Switzerland and 6.73 PLN (1.84 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 65.4% lower in Poland.

19.43 PLN
6.73 PLN

Fuel

PLNUSDEURCHF

Switzerland vs. Poland - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.41 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Poland.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 8.27 PLN (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 6.04 PLN (1.66 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 27% lower in Poland.

8.27 PLN
6.04 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.89 PLN (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 6.01 PLN (1.65 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 23.8% lower in Poland.

7.89 PLN
6.01 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.74 PLN (1.3 USD) in Switzerland and 2.82 PLN (0.77 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in Poland.

4.74 PLN
2.82 PLN

Transportation

PLNUSDEURCHF

Switzerland vs. Poland - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.3 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Poland.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 398.7 PLN (109.26 USD) in Switzerland and 110 PLN (30.14 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 72.4% lower in Poland.

398.70 PLN
110.00 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 17.87 PLN (4.9 USD) in Switzerland and 4.4 PLN (1.21 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Poland.

17.87 PLN
4.40 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 316.21 PLN (86.66 USD) in Switzerland and 50 PLN (13.7 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in Poland.

316.21 PLN
50.00 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 11.92 PLN (3.27 USD) in Switzerland and 5 PLN (1.37 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in Poland.

11.92 PLN
5.00 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 27.5 PLN (7.54 USD) in Switzerland and 10 PLN (2.74 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in Poland.

27.50 PLN
10.00 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNUSDEURCHF

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 91.66 PLN (25.12 USD) in Switzerland and 35 PLN (9.59 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in Poland.

91.66 PLN
35.00 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 328.04 PLN (89.9 USD) in Switzerland and 163.07 PLN (44.69 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in Poland.

328.04 PLN
163.07 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 184.73 PLN (50.62 USD) in Switzerland and 106.92 PLN (29.3 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 42.1% lower in Poland.

184.73 PLN
106.92 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNUSDEURCHF

Switzerland vs. Poland - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.44 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 10246 PLN (2807.81 USD) in Switzerland and 4195 PLN (1149.6 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in Poland.

10 246 PLN
4 195 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 8426 PLN (2309.08 USD) in Switzerland and 3281 PLN (899.21 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in Poland.

8 426 PLN
3 281 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 18750 PLN (5138.25 USD) in Switzerland and 7857 PLN (2153.07 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in Poland.

18 750 PLN
7 857 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 13947 PLN (3822.13 USD) in Switzerland and 5693 PLN (1560.16 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in Poland.

13 947 PLN
5 693 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNUSDEURCHF

Switzerland vs. Poland - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.91 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 89365 PLN (24489.86 USD) in Switzerland and 24488 PLN (6710.68 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in Poland.

89 365 PLN
24 488 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 68501 PLN (18772.29 USD) in Switzerland and 15842 PLN (4341.43 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Poland.

68 501 PLN
15 842 PLN

Salary

PLNUSDEURCHF

Switzerland vs. Poland - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 3.78 times higher than in Poland.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 29083 PLN (7969.98 USD) in Switzerland and 7702 PLN (2110.62 USD) in Poland. The average salary is 73.5% lower in Poland.

29 083 PLN
7 702 PLN

Hotels

PLNUSDEURCHF

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

One star

508 PLN
247 PLN

Two stars

607 PLN
310 PLN

Three stars

882 PLN
410 PLN

Four stars

1 252 PLN
494 PLN

Five stars

2 280 PLN
796 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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