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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Romania

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

EURRONCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Romania - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.69 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Romania.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.82 EUR (4.16 USD) in Switzerland and 1.01 EUR (1.1 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Romania.

3.82 EUR
1.01 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.77 EUR (3.01 USD) in Switzerland and 1.44 EUR (1.56 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 48% lower in Romania.

2.77 EUR
1.44 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 52.62 EUR (57.22 USD) in Switzerland and 9.26 EUR (10.07 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 82.4% lower in Romania.

52.62 EUR
9.26 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.57 EUR (14.76 USD) in Switzerland and 6 EUR (6.53 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Romania.

13.57 EUR
6.00 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 27.53 EUR (29.94 USD) in Switzerland and 5.73 EUR (6.23 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Romania.

27.53 EUR
5.73 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.4 EUR (10.22 USD) in Switzerland and 5 EUR (5.44 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in Romania.

9.40 EUR
5.00 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.14 EUR (2.33 USD) in Switzerland and 0.89 EUR (0.97 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 58.4% lower in Romania.

2.14 EUR
0.89 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.26 EUR (6.81 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 2.77 EUR (3.02 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Romania.

6.26 EUR
2.77 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.84 EUR (3.09 USD) in Switzerland and 1.52 EUR (1.65 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in Romania.

2.84 EUR
1.52 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 15.6 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 16.18 EUR (17.6 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 3.6% lower in Switzerland.

15.60 EUR
16.18 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.34 EUR (2.54 USD) in Switzerland and 0.71 EUR (0.78 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in Romania.

2.34 EUR
0.71 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.13 EUR (3.41 USD) in Switzerland and 0.98 EUR (1.07 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in Romania.

3.13 EUR
0.98 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 26.93 EUR (29.29 USD) in Switzerland and 7.64 EUR (8.31 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in Romania.

26.93 EUR
7.64 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.75 EUR (1.91 USD) in Switzerland and 1.56 EUR (1.69 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 10.9% lower in Romania.

1.75 EUR
1.56 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.36 EUR (2.57 USD) in Switzerland and 0.76 EUR (0.82 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in Romania.

2.36 EUR
0.76 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.15 EUR (3.43 USD) in Switzerland and 1.41 EUR (1.53 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 55.2% lower in Romania.

3.15 EUR
1.41 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.53 EUR (2.75 USD) in Switzerland and 0.76 EUR (0.83 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 70% lower in Romania.

2.53 EUR
0.76 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.46 EUR (3.76 USD) in Switzerland and 1.6 EUR (1.74 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in Romania.

3.46 EUR
1.60 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 18.49 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 9.26 EUR (10.07 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 49.9% lower in Romania.

18.49 EUR
9.26 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.5 EUR (4.89 USD) in Switzerland and 1.71 EUR (1.86 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 62% lower in Romania.

4.50 EUR
1.71 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.39 EUR (1.51 USD) in Switzerland and 0.63 EUR (0.69 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 54.7% lower in Romania.

1.39 EUR
0.63 EUR

Restaurant

EURRONCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Romania - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.99 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Romania.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.55 EUR (6.04 USD) in Switzerland and 2.52 EUR (2.74 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in Romania.

5.55 EUR
2.52 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.65 EUR (5.05 USD) in Switzerland and 1.61 EUR (1.75 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 65.4% lower in Romania.

4.65 EUR
1.61 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.35 EUR (9.08 USD) in Switzerland and 2.1 EUR (2.28 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in Romania.

8.35 EUR
2.10 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.31 EUR (7.95 USD) in Switzerland and 2.8 EUR (3.05 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Romania.

7.31 EUR
2.80 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 15.66 EUR (17.03 USD) in Switzerland and 5.4 EUR (5.87 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in Romania.

15.66 EUR
5.40 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 125.28 EUR (136.24 USD) in Switzerland and 40.01 EUR (43.51 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Romania.

125.28 EUR
40.01 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.1 EUR (28.38 USD) in Switzerland and 10 EUR (10.88 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Romania.

26.10 EUR
10.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.32 EUR (4.7 USD) in Switzerland and 1.55 EUR (1.69 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Romania.

4.32 EUR
1.55 EUR

Fuel

EURRONCHFUSD

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

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.95 EUR (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 1.44 EUR (1.56 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 26.2% lower in Romania.

1.95 EUR
1.44 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.88 EUR (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 1.42 EUR (1.54 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in Romania.

1.88 EUR
1.42 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.21 EUR (1.31 USD) in Switzerland and 0.72 EUR (0.78 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in Romania.

1.21 EUR
0.72 EUR

Transportation

EURRONCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Romania - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 8.3 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Romania.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 95 EUR (103.32 USD) in Switzerland and 16 EUR (17.4 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 83.2% lower in Romania.

95.00 EUR
16.00 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.59 EUR (5 USD) in Switzerland and 0.6 EUR (0.65 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 86.9% lower in Romania.

4.59 EUR
0.60 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 83.52 EUR (90.83 USD) in Switzerland and 5.8 EUR (6.31 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 93.1% lower in Romania.

83.52 EUR
5.80 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.22 EUR (5.68 USD) in Switzerland and 0.54 EUR (0.59 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in Romania.

5.22 EUR
0.54 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.05 EUR (7.66 USD) in Switzerland and 0.6 EUR (0.65 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 91.5% lower in Romania.

7.05 EUR
0.60 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURRONCHFUSD

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 20.88 EUR (22.71 USD) in Switzerland and 7 EUR (7.61 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in Romania.

20.88 EUR
7.00 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 91.12 EUR (99.1 USD) in Switzerland and 42.35 EUR (46.05 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Romania.

91.12 EUR
42.35 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 41.76 EUR (45.41 USD) in Switzerland and 17.15 EUR (18.65 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Romania.

41.76 EUR
17.15 EUR

Flats for rent

EURRONCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Romania - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.05 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Romania.

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 2179 EUR (2369.62 USD) in Switzerland and 449.68 EUR (489.05 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 79.4% lower in Romania.

2 179 EUR
449.68 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 1668 EUR (1813.76 USD) in Switzerland and 318.29 EUR (346.15 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 80.9% lower in Romania.

1 668 EUR
318.29 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 4046 EUR (4399.86 USD) in Switzerland and 830.71 EUR (903.44 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Romania.

4 046 EUR
830.71 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 2886 EUR (3139.15 USD) in Switzerland and 536.4 EUR (583.36 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 81.4% lower in Romania.

2 886 EUR
536.40 EUR

Flats for sale

EURRONCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Romania - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 8.44 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Romania.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 20062 EUR (21818.21 USD) in Switzerland and 2337 EUR (2541.98 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 88.4% lower in Romania.

20 062 EUR
2 337 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 11786 EUR (12818.23 USD) in Switzerland and 1436 EUR (1561.86 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 87.8% lower in Romania.

11 786 EUR
1 436 EUR

Salary

EURRONCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Romania - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 7.18 times higher than in Romania.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6637 EUR (7217.61 USD) in Switzerland and 924.72 EUR (1005.68 USD) in Romania. The average salary is 86.1% lower in Romania.

6 637 EUR
924.72 EUR

Hotels

EURRONCHFUSD

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

One star

128 EUR
-

Two stars

153 EUR
89.6 EUR

Three stars

222 EUR
82.4 EUR

Four stars

316 EUR
113 EUR

Five stars

575 EUR
159 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 • Romania: 17 cities, 273 hotels

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