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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 2.82 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Romania.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.93 EUR (4.46 USD) in Switzerland and 0.99 EUR (1.12 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in Romania.

3.93 EUR
0.99 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.84 EUR (3.23 USD) in Switzerland and 1.4 EUR (1.59 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 50.7% lower in Romania.

2.84 EUR
1.40 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 54.07 EUR (61.36 USD) in Switzerland and 9.04 EUR (10.26 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Romania.

54.07 EUR
9.04 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.95 EUR (15.83 USD) in Switzerland and 5.86 EUR (6.65 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 58% lower in Romania.

13.95 EUR
5.86 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 28.29 EUR (32.1 USD) in Switzerland and 5.59 EUR (6.35 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in Romania.

28.29 EUR
5.59 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.66 EUR (10.96 USD) in Switzerland and 4.88 EUR (5.54 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in Romania.

9.66 EUR
4.88 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in Switzerland and 0.87 EUR (0.98 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in Romania.

2.20 EUR
0.87 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.44 EUR (7.3 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 2.71 EUR (3.07 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in Romania.

6.44 EUR
2.71 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.92 EUR (3.31 USD) in Switzerland and 1.48 EUR (1.68 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 49.3% lower in Romania.

2.92 EUR
1.48 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 14.96 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 15.51 EUR (17.6 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 3.5% lower in Switzerland.

14.96 EUR
15.51 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.4 EUR (2.73 USD) in Switzerland and 0.7 EUR (0.79 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 70.8% lower in Romania.

2.40 EUR
0.70 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.22 EUR (3.65 USD) in Switzerland and 0.96 EUR (1.09 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Romania.

3.22 EUR
0.96 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 27.68 EUR (31.41 USD) in Switzerland and 7.46 EUR (8.47 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 73% lower in Romania.

27.68 EUR
7.46 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.8 EUR (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 1.52 EUR (1.73 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in Romania.

1.80 EUR
1.52 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.42 EUR (2.75 USD) in Switzerland and 0.74 EUR (0.84 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in Romania.

2.42 EUR
0.74 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.24 EUR (3.68 USD) in Switzerland and 1.38 EUR (1.56 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 57.4% lower in Romania.

3.24 EUR
1.38 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.6 EUR (2.95 USD) in Switzerland and 0.74 EUR (0.84 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in Romania.

2.60 EUR
0.74 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.55 EUR (4.03 USD) in Switzerland and 1.56 EUR (1.77 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in Romania.

3.55 EUR
1.56 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.72 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 8.87 EUR (10.07 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 49.9% lower in Romania.

17.72 EUR
8.87 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.62 EUR (5.25 USD) in Switzerland and 1.67 EUR (1.9 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in Romania.

4.62 EUR
1.67 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.43 EUR (1.62 USD) in Switzerland and 0.62 EUR (0.7 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in Romania.

1.43 EUR
0.62 EUR

Restaurant

EURRONCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Romania - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.14 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Romania.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.71 EUR (6.48 USD) in Switzerland and 2.46 EUR (2.79 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in Romania.

5.71 EUR
2.46 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.77 EUR (5.42 USD) in Switzerland and 1.57 EUR (1.78 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 67.1% lower in Romania.

4.77 EUR
1.57 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.58 EUR (9.74 USD) in Switzerland and 2.05 EUR (2.33 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in Romania.

8.58 EUR
2.05 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.51 EUR (8.52 USD) in Switzerland and 2.74 EUR (3.1 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 63.5% lower in Romania.

7.51 EUR
2.74 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 16.09 EUR (18.26 USD) in Switzerland and 5.28 EUR (5.99 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in Romania.

16.09 EUR
5.28 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 128.75 EUR (146.09 USD) in Switzerland and 39.08 EUR (44.34 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 69.6% lower in Romania.

128.75 EUR
39.08 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.82 EUR (30.44 USD) in Switzerland and 9.77 EUR (11.09 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in Romania.

26.82 EUR
9.77 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.44 EUR (5.04 USD) in Switzerland and 1.52 EUR (1.72 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 65.8% lower in Romania.

4.44 EUR
1.52 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 1.87 EUR (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 1.38 EUR (1.56 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 26.2% lower in Romania.

1.87 EUR
1.38 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.8 EUR (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 1.36 EUR (1.54 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 24.4% lower in Romania.

1.80 EUR
1.36 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.16 EUR (1.31 USD) in Switzerland and 0.69 EUR (0.78 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in Romania.

1.16 EUR
0.69 EUR

Transportation

EURRONCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Romania - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 8.73 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Romania.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 97.63 EUR (110.79 USD) in Switzerland and 15.63 EUR (17.74 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 84% lower in Romania.

97.63 EUR
15.63 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.72 EUR (5.36 USD) in Switzerland and 0.59 EUR (0.67 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 87.5% lower in Romania.

4.72 EUR
0.59 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 85.83 EUR (97.39 USD) in Switzerland and 5.67 EUR (6.43 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 93.4% lower in Romania.

85.83 EUR
5.67 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.36 EUR (6.09 USD) in Switzerland and 0.53 EUR (0.6 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 90.1% lower in Romania.

5.36 EUR
0.53 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.24 EUR (8.22 USD) in Switzerland and 0.59 EUR (0.67 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 91.9% lower in Romania.

7.24 EUR
0.59 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 21.46 EUR (24.35 USD) in Switzerland and 6.84 EUR (7.76 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Romania.

21.46 EUR
6.84 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 93.64 EUR (106.26 USD) in Switzerland and 41.37 EUR (46.94 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Romania.

93.64 EUR
41.37 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 42.92 EUR (48.7 USD) in Switzerland and 16.75 EUR (19.01 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 61% lower in Romania.

42.92 EUR
16.75 EUR

Flats for rent

EURRONCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Romania - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.31 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 2239 EUR (2540.88 USD) in Switzerland and 439.25 EUR (498.43 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in Romania.

2 239 EUR
439.25 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 1714 EUR (1944.84 USD) in Switzerland and 310.9 EUR (352.79 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 81.9% lower in Romania.

1 714 EUR
310.90 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 4158 EUR (4717.84 USD) in Switzerland and 811.44 EUR (920.77 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 80.5% lower in Romania.

4 158 EUR
811.44 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 2966 EUR (3366.02 USD) in Switzerland and 523.95 EUR (594.55 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 82.3% lower in Romania.

2 966 EUR
523.95 EUR

Flats for sale

EURRONCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Romania - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 8.88 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 20617 EUR (23395.01 USD) in Switzerland and 2283 EUR (2590.73 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 88.9% lower in Romania.

20 617 EUR
2 283 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 12113 EUR (13744.6 USD) in Switzerland and 1403 EUR (1591.81 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 88.4% lower in Romania.

12 113 EUR
1 403 EUR

Salary

EURRONCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Romania - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 7.55 times higher than in Romania.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6820 EUR (7739.23 USD) in Switzerland and 903.27 EUR (1024.97 USD) in Romania. The average salary is 86.8% lower in Romania.

6 820 EUR
903.27 EUR

Hotels

EURRONCHFUSD

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

One star

123 EUR
-

Two stars

147 EUR
85.9 EUR

Three stars

213 EUR
79 EUR

Four stars

302 EUR
109 EUR

Five stars

551 EUR
152 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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