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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

PLNUSDRUBEURCHF

Switzerland vs. Russia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.3 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Russia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 15.79 PLN (4.31 USD) in Switzerland and 7.03 PLN (1.92 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Russia.

15.79 PLN
7.03 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 10.73 PLN (2.93 USD) in Switzerland and 7.7 PLN (2.1 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 28.2% lower in Russia.

10.73 PLN
7.70 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 188.51 PLN (51.46 USD) in Switzerland and 44.2 PLN (12.06 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Russia.

188.51 PLN
44.20 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 54.77 PLN (14.95 USD) in Switzerland and 37.6 PLN (10.26 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in Russia.

54.77 PLN
37.60 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 123.7 PLN (33.76 USD) in Switzerland and 22.03 PLN (6.01 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in Russia.

123.70 PLN
22.03 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 41.08 PLN (11.21 USD) in Switzerland and 11.75 PLN (3.21 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 71.4% lower in Russia.

41.08 PLN
11.75 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.81 PLN (2.68 USD) in Switzerland and 4.19 PLN (1.14 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in Russia.

9.81 PLN
4.19 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.48 PLN (7.5 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 6.84 PLN (1.87 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in Russia.

27.48 PLN
6.84 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.23 PLN (3.34 USD) in Switzerland and 8.75 PLN (2.39 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 28.5% lower in Russia.

12.23 PLN
8.75 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 62.17 PLN (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 73.64 PLN (20.1 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in Switzerland.

62.17 PLN
73.64 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 9.31 PLN (2.54 USD) in Switzerland and 6.32 PLN (1.72 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in Russia.

9.31 PLN
6.32 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 12.83 PLN (3.5 USD) in Switzerland and 3.15 PLN (0.86 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Russia.

12.83 PLN
3.15 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 109.69 PLN (29.94 USD) in Switzerland and 49.75 PLN (13.58 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in Russia.

109.69 PLN
49.75 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 8.17 PLN (2.23 USD) in Switzerland and 4.84 PLN (1.32 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 40.8% lower in Russia.

8.17 PLN
4.84 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.67 PLN (2.37 USD) in Switzerland and 3.04 PLN (0.83 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Russia.

8.67 PLN
3.04 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.37 PLN (3.1 USD) in Switzerland and 8.49 PLN (2.32 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 25.3% lower in Russia.

11.37 PLN
8.49 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 10.59 PLN (2.89 USD) in Switzerland and 3.72 PLN (1.02 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Russia.

10.59 PLN
3.72 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 14.61 PLN (3.99 USD) in Switzerland and 6.3 PLN (1.72 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in Russia.

14.61 PLN
6.30 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 73.67 PLN (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 34 PLN (9.28 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in Russia.

73.67 PLN
34.00 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.35 PLN (5.28 USD) in Switzerland and 15.08 PLN (4.11 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 22.1% lower in Russia.

19.35 PLN
15.08 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 5.98 PLN (1.63 USD) in Switzerland and 2.89 PLN (0.79 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in Russia.

5.98 PLN
2.89 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Russia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.62 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Russia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 25.1 PLN (6.85 USD) in Switzerland and 11.67 PLN (3.19 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Russia.

25.10 PLN
11.67 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 22 PLN (6.01 USD) in Switzerland and 5.11 PLN (1.4 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Russia.

22.00 PLN
5.11 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.52 PLN (9.97 USD) in Switzerland and 16.45 PLN (4.49 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 55% lower in Russia.

36.52 PLN
16.45 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 31.95 PLN (8.72 USD) in Switzerland and 16.45 PLN (4.49 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 48.5% lower in Russia.

31.95 PLN
16.45 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 77.6 PLN (21.18 USD) in Switzerland and 23.5 PLN (6.41 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in Russia.

77.60 PLN
23.50 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 547.74 PLN (149.51 USD) in Switzerland and 211.49 PLN (57.73 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 61.4% lower in Russia.

547.74 PLN
211.49 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 114.11 PLN (31.15 USD) in Switzerland and 47 PLN (12.83 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 58.8% lower in Russia.

114.11 PLN
47.00 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 19.35 PLN (5.28 USD) in Switzerland and 2.36 PLN (0.64 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 87.8% lower in Russia.

19.35 PLN
2.36 PLN

Fuel

PLNUSDRUBEURCHF

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 8.3 PLN (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 3.32 PLN (0.91 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 60% lower in Russia.

8.30 PLN
3.32 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.92 PLN (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 2.88 PLN (0.79 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in Russia.

7.92 PLN
2.88 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.76 PLN (1.3 USD) in Switzerland and 1.34 PLN (0.37 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 71.8% lower in Russia.

4.76 PLN
1.34 PLN

Transportation

PLNUSDRUBEURCHF

Switzerland vs. Russia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.15 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Russia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 397.11 PLN (108.39 USD) in Switzerland and 140.99 PLN (38.48 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 64.5% lower in Russia.

397.11 PLN
140.99 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 17.8 PLN (4.86 USD) in Switzerland and 3.29 PLN (0.9 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in Russia.

17.80 PLN
3.29 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 314.95 PLN (85.97 USD) in Switzerland and 30.08 PLN (8.21 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 90.4% lower in Russia.

314.95 PLN
30.08 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 11.87 PLN (3.24 USD) in Switzerland and 1.41 PLN (0.38 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 88.1% lower in Russia.

11.87 PLN
1.41 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 27.39 PLN (7.48 USD) in Switzerland and 9.4 PLN (2.57 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 65.7% lower in Russia.

27.39 PLN
9.40 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNUSDRUBEURCHF

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 91.29 PLN (24.92 USD) in Switzerland and 23.5 PLN (6.41 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Russia.

91.29 PLN
23.50 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 326.73 PLN (89.18 USD) in Switzerland and 175.75 PLN (47.97 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in Russia.

326.73 PLN
175.75 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 184 PLN (50.22 USD) in Switzerland and 131.01 PLN (35.76 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in Russia.

184.00 PLN
131.01 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNUSDRUBEURCHF

Switzerland vs. Russia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.17 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 10205 PLN (2785.49 USD) in Switzerland and 4917 PLN (1342.08 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 51.8% lower in Russia.

10 205 PLN
4 917 PLN

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 8392 PLN (2290.73 USD) in Switzerland and 2685 PLN (732.82 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 68% lower in Russia.

8 392 PLN
2 685 PLN

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 18675 PLN (5097.41 USD) in Switzerland and 10820 PLN (2953.35 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 42.1% lower in Russia.

18 675 PLN
10 820 PLN

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 13891 PLN (3791.75 USD) in Switzerland and 5165 PLN (1409.75 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in Russia.

13 891 PLN
5 165 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNUSDRUBEURCHF

Switzerland vs. Russia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.28 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 89008 PLN (24295.22 USD) in Switzerland and 33388 PLN (9113.52 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in Russia.

89 008 PLN
33 388 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 68227 PLN (18623.1 USD) in Switzerland and 14535 PLN (3967.31 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in Russia.

68 227 PLN
14 535 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Russia - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 4.6 times higher than in Russia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 28967 PLN (7906.64 USD) in Switzerland and 6298 PLN (1718.99 USD) in Russia. The average salary is 78.3% lower in Russia.

28 967 PLN
6 298 PLN

Hotels

PLNUSDRUBEURCHF

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

One star

510 PLN
-

Two stars

610 PLN
-

Three stars

886 PLN
-

Four stars

1 257 PLN
-

Five stars

2 289 PLN
-

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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