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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Puerto Rico

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. Puerto Rico - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.59 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Puerto Rico.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.7 EUR (4.33 USD) in Switzerland and 4.26 EUR (4.99 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 13.1% lower in Switzerland.

3.70 EUR
4.26 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.51 EUR (2.94 USD) in Switzerland and 2.16 EUR (2.53 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 13.9% lower in Puerto Rico.

2.51 EUR
2.16 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 44.13 EUR (51.73 USD) in Switzerland and 8.99 EUR (10.54 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in Puerto Rico.

44.13 EUR
8.99 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12.82 EUR (15.03 USD) in Switzerland and 12.8 EUR (15 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 0.2% lower in Puerto Rico.

12.82 EUR
12.80 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 28.96 EUR (33.94 USD) in Switzerland and 7.58 EUR (8.88 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in Puerto Rico.

28.96 EUR
7.58 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.62 EUR (11.27 USD) in Switzerland and 9.81 EUR (11.5 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 1.9% lower in Switzerland.

9.62 EUR
9.81 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.3 EUR (2.69 USD) in Switzerland and 1.96 EUR (2.3 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 14.8% lower in Puerto Rico.

2.30 EUR
1.96 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.43 EUR (7.54 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 4.45 EUR (5.22 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 30.8% lower in Puerto Rico.

6.43 EUR
4.45 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.86 EUR (3.36 USD) in Switzerland and 2.87 EUR (3.36 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 0.3% lower in Switzerland.

2.86 EUR
2.87 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 14.48 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 20.47 EUR (23.99 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 29.3% lower in Switzerland.

14.48 EUR
20.47 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.18 EUR (2.56 USD) in Switzerland and 2.31 EUR (2.71 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 5.6% lower in Switzerland.

2.18 EUR
2.31 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3 EUR (3.52 USD) in Switzerland and 2.67 EUR (3.13 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 11% lower in Puerto Rico.

3.00 EUR
2.67 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 25.68 EUR (30.1 USD) in Switzerland and 8.39 EUR (9.83 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in Puerto Rico.

25.68 EUR
8.39 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.91 EUR (2.24 USD) in Switzerland and 1.77 EUR (2.07 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 7.3% lower in Puerto Rico.

1.91 EUR
1.77 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.03 EUR (2.38 USD) in Switzerland and 2.23 EUR (2.61 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 9% lower in Switzerland.

2.03 EUR
2.23 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.66 EUR (3.12 USD) in Switzerland and 3.37 EUR (3.95 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 21.1% lower in Switzerland.

2.66 EUR
3.37 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.48 EUR (2.91 USD) in Switzerland and 2.68 EUR (3.14 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 7.5% lower in Switzerland.

2.48 EUR
2.68 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.42 EUR (4.01 USD) in Switzerland and 1.93 EUR (2.26 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in Puerto Rico.

3.42 EUR
1.93 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.16 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 16.2 EUR (18.99 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 5.6% lower in Puerto Rico.

17.16 EUR
16.20 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.53 EUR (5.31 USD) in Switzerland and 3.68 EUR (4.31 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in Puerto Rico.

4.53 EUR
3.68 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.4 EUR (1.64 USD) in Switzerland and 1.57 EUR (1.84 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 10.8% lower in Switzerland.

1.40 EUR
1.57 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Puerto Rico - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.14 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Puerto Rico.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.88 EUR (6.89 USD) in Switzerland and 2.85 EUR (3.34 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in Puerto Rico.

5.88 EUR
2.85 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.15 EUR (6.04 USD) in Switzerland and 1.34 EUR (1.57 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 74% lower in Puerto Rico.

5.15 EUR
1.34 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.55 EUR (10.02 USD) in Switzerland and 2.56 EUR (3 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in Puerto Rico.

8.55 EUR
2.56 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.48 EUR (8.77 USD) in Switzerland and 3.41 EUR (4 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in Puerto Rico.

7.48 EUR
3.41 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.16 EUR (21.29 USD) in Switzerland and 7.68 EUR (9 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 57.7% lower in Puerto Rico.

18.16 EUR
7.68 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 128.22 EUR (150.3 USD) in Switzerland and 63.98 EUR (75 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 50.1% lower in Puerto Rico.

128.22 EUR
63.98 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.71 EUR (31.31 USD) in Switzerland and 12.8 EUR (15 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 52.1% lower in Puerto Rico.

26.71 EUR
12.80 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.53 EUR (5.31 USD) in Switzerland and 1.07 EUR (1.26 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in Puerto Rico.

4.53 EUR
1.07 EUR

Fuel

EURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Puerto Rico - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.55 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Puerto Rico.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.93 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 0.71 EUR (0.83 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Puerto Rico.

1.93 EUR
0.71 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.84 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 0.77 EUR (0.9 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in Puerto Rico.

1.84 EUR
0.77 EUR

LPG 1L

1.11 EUR
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Transportation

EURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Puerto Rico - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.79 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Puerto Rico.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 92.96 EUR (108.97 USD) in Switzerland and 34.12 EUR (40 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 63.3% lower in Puerto Rico.

92.96 EUR
34.12 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.17 EUR (4.88 USD) in Switzerland and 1.28 EUR (1.5 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 69.3% lower in Puerto Rico.

4.17 EUR
1.28 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 73.73 EUR (86.42 USD) in Switzerland and 23.46 EUR (27.5 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in Puerto Rico.

73.73 EUR
23.46 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.78 EUR (3.26 USD) in Switzerland and 0.55 EUR (0.65 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in Puerto Rico.

2.78 EUR
0.55 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.41 EUR (7.52 USD) in Switzerland and 5.12 EUR (6 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 20.1% lower in Puerto Rico.

6.41 EUR
5.12 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Puerto Rico - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 21.37 EUR (25.05 USD) in Switzerland and 7.68 EUR (9 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Puerto Rico.

21.37 EUR
7.68 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 76.48 EUR (89.66 USD) in Switzerland and 29.47 EUR (34.54 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 61.5% lower in Puerto Rico.

76.48 EUR
29.47 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 43.07 EUR (50.49 USD) in Switzerland and 28.64 EUR (33.57 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in Puerto Rico.

43.07 EUR
28.64 EUR

Flats for rent

EURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Puerto Rico - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.34 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Puerto Rico.

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 2389 EUR (2800.28 USD) in Switzerland and 693.37 EUR (812.79 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 71% lower in Puerto Rico.

2 389 EUR
693.37 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 (2302.89 USD) in Switzerland and 516.67 EUR (605.65 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in Puerto Rico.

1 965 EUR
516.67 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 4372 EUR (5124.48 USD) in Switzerland and 1388 EUR (1627.08 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in Puerto Rico.

4 372 EUR
1 388 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 3252 EUR (3811.88 USD) in Switzerland and 991.7 EUR (1162.5 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Puerto Rico.

3 252 EUR
991.70 EUR

Flats for sale

EURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Puerto Rico - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 8.88 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Puerto Rico.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 20836 EUR (24424.21 USD) in Switzerland and 2568 EUR (3010.8 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 87.7% lower in Puerto Rico.

20 836 EUR
2 568 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 15971 EUR (18721.98 USD) in Switzerland and 1579 EUR (1850.39 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 90.1% lower in Puerto Rico.

15 971 EUR
1 579 EUR

Salary

EURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Puerto Rico - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 3.1 times higher than in Puerto Rico.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6781 EUR (7948.62 USD) in Switzerland and 2184 EUR (2560.14 USD) in Puerto Rico. The average salary is 67.8% lower in Puerto Rico.

6 781 EUR
2 184 EUR

Hotels

EURCHFUSD

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

One star

119 EUR
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Two stars

142 EUR
183 EUR

Three stars

206 EUR
203 EUR

Four stars

293 EUR
563 EUR

Five stars

533 EUR
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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 • Puerto Rico: 5 cities, 84 hotels

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