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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

EURPLNCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Poland - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.28 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Poland.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.7 EUR (4.32 USD) in Switzerland and 1.11 EUR (1.29 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 70% lower in Poland.

3.70 EUR
1.11 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.51 EUR (2.93 USD) in Switzerland and 1.57 EUR (1.83 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in Poland.

2.51 EUR
1.57 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 44.15 EUR (51.53 USD) in Switzerland and 12.69 EUR (14.82 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 71.3% lower in Poland.

44.15 EUR
12.69 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12.83 EUR (14.97 USD) in Switzerland and 7.03 EUR (8.2 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Poland.

12.83 EUR
7.03 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 28.97 EUR (33.82 USD) in Switzerland and 6.16 EUR (7.18 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in Poland.

28.97 EUR
6.16 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.62 EUR (11.23 USD) in Switzerland and 4.98 EUR (5.81 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 48.2% lower in Poland.

9.62 EUR
4.98 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.3 EUR (2.68 USD) in Switzerland and 1.2 EUR (1.4 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 47.8% lower in Poland.

2.30 EUR
1.20 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.44 EUR (7.51 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 3.06 EUR (3.58 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 52.5% lower in Poland.

6.44 EUR
3.06 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.86 EUR (3.34 USD) in Switzerland and 1.62 EUR (1.9 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 43.4% lower in Poland.

2.86 EUR
1.62 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 14.54 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 11.69 EUR (13.65 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in Poland.

14.54 EUR
11.69 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.18 EUR (2.55 USD) in Switzerland and 1.28 EUR (1.49 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 41.3% lower in Poland.

2.18 EUR
1.28 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3 EUR (3.51 USD) in Switzerland and 1.21 EUR (1.41 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 59.7% lower in Poland.

3.00 EUR
1.21 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 25.69 EUR (29.98 USD) in Switzerland and 8.78 EUR (10.25 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 65.8% lower in Poland.

25.69 EUR
8.78 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.91 EUR (2.23 USD) in Switzerland and 1 EUR (1.17 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in Poland.

1.91 EUR
1.00 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.03 EUR (2.37 USD) in Switzerland and 1.05 EUR (1.23 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 48.3% lower in Poland.

2.03 EUR
1.05 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.66 EUR (3.11 USD) in Switzerland and 1.74 EUR (2.03 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 34.6% lower in Poland.

2.66 EUR
1.74 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.48 EUR (2.89 USD) in Switzerland and 0.91 EUR (1.07 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 63.3% lower in Poland.

2.48 EUR
0.91 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.42 EUR (3.99 USD) in Switzerland and 1.55 EUR (1.81 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 54.7% lower in Poland.

3.42 EUR
1.55 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.23 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 12.71 EUR (14.84 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 26.2% lower in Poland.

17.23 EUR
12.71 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.53 EUR (5.29 USD) in Switzerland and 3.26 EUR (3.8 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 28% lower in Poland.

4.53 EUR
3.26 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.4 EUR (1.63 USD) in Switzerland and 0.6 EUR (0.71 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 57.1% lower in Poland.

1.40 EUR
0.60 EUR

Restaurant

EURPLNCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Poland - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.5 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Poland.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.88 EUR (6.86 USD) in Switzerland and 3.63 EUR (4.23 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 38.3% lower in Poland.

5.88 EUR
3.63 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.15 EUR (6.01 USD) in Switzerland and 1.79 EUR (2.09 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 65.2% lower in Poland.

5.15 EUR
1.79 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.55 EUR (9.98 USD) in Switzerland and 3.98 EUR (4.65 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Poland.

8.55 EUR
3.98 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.48 EUR (8.73 USD) in Switzerland and 4.03 EUR (4.7 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in Poland.

7.48 EUR
4.03 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.17 EUR (21.21 USD) in Switzerland and 8.2 EUR (9.57 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in Poland.

18.17 EUR
8.20 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 128.28 EUR (149.74 USD) in Switzerland and 49.2 EUR (57.43 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 61.6% lower in Poland.

128.28 EUR
49.20 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.72 EUR (31.19 USD) in Switzerland and 9.37 EUR (10.94 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Poland.

26.72 EUR
9.37 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.53 EUR (5.29 USD) in Switzerland and 1.58 EUR (1.84 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in Poland.

4.53 EUR
1.58 EUR

Fuel

EURPLNCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Poland - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.4 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Poland.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.94 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 1.42 EUR (1.66 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 26.8% lower in Poland.

1.94 EUR
1.42 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.85 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 1.41 EUR (1.65 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 23.8% lower in Poland.

1.85 EUR
1.41 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.11 EUR (1.3 USD) in Switzerland and 0.66 EUR (0.77 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in Poland.

1.11 EUR
0.66 EUR

Transportation

EURPLNCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Poland - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.29 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Poland.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 93 EUR (108.56 USD) in Switzerland and 25.77 EUR (30.08 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 72.3% lower in Poland.

93.00 EUR
25.77 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.17 EUR (4.87 USD) in Switzerland and 1.03 EUR (1.2 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in Poland.

4.17 EUR
1.03 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 73.76 EUR (86.1 USD) in Switzerland and 11.71 EUR (13.67 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 84.1% lower in Poland.

73.76 EUR
11.71 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.78 EUR (3.24 USD) in Switzerland and 1.17 EUR (1.37 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in Poland.

2.78 EUR
1.17 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.41 EUR (7.49 USD) in Switzerland and 2.34 EUR (2.73 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 63.5% lower in Poland.

6.41 EUR
2.34 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURPLNCHFUSD

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 21.38 EUR (24.96 USD) in Switzerland and 8.2 EUR (9.57 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 61.6% lower in Poland.

21.38 EUR
8.20 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 76.52 EUR (89.32 USD) in Switzerland and 38.21 EUR (44.6 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 50.1% lower in Poland.

76.52 EUR
38.21 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 43.09 EUR (50.3 USD) in Switzerland and 25.05 EUR (29.24 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in Poland.

43.09 EUR
25.05 EUR

Flats for rent

EURPLNCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Poland - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.43 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 2390 EUR (2789.71 USD) in Switzerland and 982.87 EUR (1147.28 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Poland.

2 390 EUR
982.87 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 1965 EUR (2294.2 USD) in Switzerland and 768.79 EUR (897.4 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in Poland.

1 965 EUR
768.79 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 4374 EUR (5105.14 USD) in Switzerland and 1841 EUR (2148.74 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in Poland.

4 374 EUR
1 841 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 3253 EUR (3797.5 USD) in Switzerland and 1334 EUR (1557.02 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 59% lower in Poland.

3 253 EUR
1 334 EUR

Flats for sale

EURPLNCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Poland - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.9 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 20845 EUR (24332.05 USD) in Switzerland and 5737 EUR (6697.16 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in Poland.

20 845 EUR
5 737 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 15978 EUR (18651.33 USD) in Switzerland and 3712 EUR (4332.69 USD) in Poland. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Poland.

15 978 EUR
3 712 EUR

Salary

EURPLNCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Poland - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 3.76 times higher than in Poland.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6784 EUR (7918.62 USD) in Switzerland and 1805 EUR (2106.37 USD) in Poland. The average salary is 73.4% lower in Poland.

6 784 EUR
1 805 EUR

Hotels

EURPLNCHFUSD

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

One star

119 EUR
57.9 EUR

Two stars

143 EUR
72.9 EUR

Three stars

207 EUR
96.2 EUR

Four stars

294 EUR
116 EUR

Five stars

535 EUR
187 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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