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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Russia

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. Russia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.32 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Russia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.68 EUR (4.29 USD) in Switzerland and 1.62 EUR (1.89 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 56% lower in Russia.

3.68 EUR
1.62 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.5 EUR (2.91 USD) in Switzerland and 1.77 EUR (2.07 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 29.2% lower in Russia.

2.50 EUR
1.77 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 43.9 EUR (51.19 USD) in Switzerland and 10.18 EUR (11.87 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Russia.

43.90 EUR
10.18 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12.76 EUR (14.87 USD) in Switzerland and 8.66 EUR (10.09 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in Russia.

12.76 EUR
8.66 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 28.81 EUR (33.59 USD) in Switzerland and 5.07 EUR (5.91 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 82.4% lower in Russia.

28.81 EUR
5.07 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.57 EUR (11.16 USD) in Switzerland and 2.71 EUR (3.15 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in Russia.

9.57 EUR
2.71 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.29 EUR (2.66 USD) in Switzerland and 0.97 EUR (1.13 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in Russia.

2.29 EUR
0.97 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.4 EUR (7.46 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 1.58 EUR (1.84 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in Russia.

6.40 EUR
1.58 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.85 EUR (3.32 USD) in Switzerland and 2.01 EUR (2.35 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 29.5% lower in Russia.

2.85 EUR
2.01 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 14.55 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 17.24 EUR (20.1 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in Switzerland.

14.55 EUR
17.24 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.17 EUR (2.53 USD) in Switzerland and 1.45 EUR (1.7 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 33.2% lower in Russia.

2.17 EUR
1.45 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.99 EUR (3.48 USD) in Switzerland and 0.73 EUR (0.85 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in Russia.

2.99 EUR
0.73 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 25.55 EUR (29.79 USD) in Switzerland and 11.46 EUR (13.36 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in Russia.

25.55 EUR
11.46 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.9 EUR (2.22 USD) in Switzerland and 1.11 EUR (1.3 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 41.6% lower in Russia.

1.90 EUR
1.11 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.02 EUR (2.36 USD) in Switzerland and 0.7 EUR (0.82 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in Russia.

2.02 EUR
0.70 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.65 EUR (3.09 USD) in Switzerland and 1.95 EUR (2.28 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 26.4% lower in Russia.

2.65 EUR
1.95 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.47 EUR (2.88 USD) in Switzerland and 0.86 EUR (1 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 65.2% lower in Russia.

2.47 EUR
0.86 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.4 EUR (3.97 USD) in Switzerland and 1.45 EUR (1.69 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 57.4% lower in Russia.

3.40 EUR
1.45 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.25 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 7.96 EUR (9.28 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in Russia.

17.25 EUR
7.96 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.51 EUR (5.26 USD) in Switzerland and 3.47 EUR (4.05 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in Russia.

4.51 EUR
3.47 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.39 EUR (1.62 USD) in Switzerland and 0.67 EUR (0.78 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 51.8% lower in Russia.

1.39 EUR
0.67 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Russia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.65 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Russia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.85 EUR (6.82 USD) in Switzerland and 2.69 EUR (3.13 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 54% lower in Russia.

5.85 EUR
2.69 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.12 EUR (5.97 USD) in Switzerland and 1.18 EUR (1.37 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 77% lower in Russia.

5.12 EUR
1.18 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.5 EUR (9.92 USD) in Switzerland and 3.79 EUR (4.42 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in Russia.

8.50 EUR
3.79 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.44 EUR (8.68 USD) in Switzerland and 3.79 EUR (4.42 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in Russia.

7.44 EUR
3.79 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.07 EUR (21.07 USD) in Switzerland and 5.41 EUR (6.31 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in Russia.

18.07 EUR
5.41 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 127.57 EUR (148.74 USD) in Switzerland and 48.7 EUR (56.78 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in Russia.

127.57 EUR
48.70 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.58 EUR (30.99 USD) in Switzerland and 10.82 EUR (12.62 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in Russia.

26.58 EUR
10.82 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.51 EUR (5.26 USD) in Switzerland and 0.54 EUR (0.63 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 88% lower in Russia.

4.51 EUR
0.54 EUR

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Russia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.78 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Russia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.94 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 0.78 EUR (0.91 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in Russia.

1.94 EUR
0.78 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.85 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 0.67 EUR (0.79 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in Russia.

1.85 EUR
0.67 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.11 EUR (1.3 USD) in Switzerland and 0.31 EUR (0.37 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in Russia.

1.11 EUR
0.31 EUR

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Russia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.2 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Russia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 92.49 EUR (107.84 USD) in Switzerland and 32.47 EUR (37.86 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Russia.

92.49 EUR
32.47 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.15 EUR (4.83 USD) in Switzerland and 0.76 EUR (0.88 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 81.7% lower in Russia.

4.15 EUR
0.76 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 73.35 EUR (85.53 USD) in Switzerland and 6.93 EUR (8.08 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 90.6% lower in Russia.

73.35 EUR
6.93 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.76 EUR (3.22 USD) in Switzerland and 0.32 EUR (0.38 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 88.4% lower in Russia.

2.76 EUR
0.32 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.38 EUR (7.44 USD) in Switzerland and 2.16 EUR (2.52 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in Russia.

6.38 EUR
2.16 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 21.26 EUR (24.79 USD) in Switzerland and 5.41 EUR (6.31 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in Russia.

21.26 EUR
5.41 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 76.09 EUR (88.72 USD) in Switzerland and 40.47 EUR (47.19 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in Russia.

76.09 EUR
40.47 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 42.85 EUR (49.96 USD) in Switzerland and 30.17 EUR (35.17 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 29.6% lower in Russia.

42.85 EUR
30.17 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Russia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.19 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Russia.

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 2377 EUR (2771.2 USD) in Switzerland and 1132 EUR (1320.13 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 52.4% lower in Russia.

2 377 EUR
1 132 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 1955 EUR (2278.98 USD) in Switzerland and 618.21 EUR (720.83 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 68.4% lower in Russia.

1 955 EUR
618.21 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 4349 EUR (5071.27 USD) in Switzerland and 2491 EUR (2905.05 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in Russia.

4 349 EUR
2 491 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 3235 EUR (3772.3 USD) in Switzerland and 1189 EUR (1386.69 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Russia.

3 235 EUR
1 189 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Russia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.32 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Russia.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 20730 EUR (24170.61 USD) in Switzerland and 7688 EUR (8964.46 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in Russia.

20 730 EUR
7 688 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 15890 EUR (18527.58 USD) in Switzerland and 3347 EUR (3902.42 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 78.9% lower in Russia.

15 890 EUR
3 347 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Russia - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 4.65 times higher than in Russia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6746 EUR (7866.08 USD) in Switzerland and 1450 EUR (1690.87 USD) in Russia. The average salary is 78.5% lower in Russia.

6 746 EUR
1 450 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

119 EUR
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Two stars

143 EUR
-

Three stars

207 EUR
-

Four stars

294 EUR
-

Five stars

536 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

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