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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Sweden

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. Sweden - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.46 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Sweden.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.74 EUR (4.35 USD) in Switzerland and 3.09 EUR (3.59 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 17.4% lower in Sweden.

3.74 EUR
3.09 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.54 EUR (2.95 USD) in Switzerland and 2.62 EUR (3.04 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 3.1% lower in Switzerland.

2.54 EUR
2.62 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 44.7 EUR (51.89 USD) in Switzerland and 16.79 EUR (19.49 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 62.4% lower in Sweden.

44.70 EUR
16.79 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12.99 EUR (15.08 USD) in Switzerland and 11 EUR (12.77 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 15.3% lower in Sweden.

12.99 EUR
11.00 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.33 EUR (34.05 USD) in Switzerland and 11.69 EUR (13.57 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 60.1% lower in Sweden.

29.33 EUR
11.69 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.74 EUR (11.31 USD) in Switzerland and 6.97 EUR (8.09 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in Sweden.

9.74 EUR
6.97 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.33 EUR (2.7 USD) in Switzerland and 1.94 EUR (2.25 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in Sweden.

2.33 EUR
1.94 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.52 EUR (7.56 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 4.1 EUR (4.76 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 37.1% lower in Sweden.

6.52 EUR
4.10 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.9 EUR (3.37 USD) in Switzerland and 2.01 EUR (2.33 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 30.7% lower in Sweden.

2.90 EUR
2.01 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 14.62 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 22.29 EUR (25.88 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 34.4% lower in Switzerland.

14.62 EUR
22.29 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.21 EUR (2.56 USD) in Switzerland and 2.23 EUR (2.59 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 0.9% lower in Switzerland.

2.21 EUR
2.23 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.04 EUR (3.53 USD) in Switzerland and 2.93 EUR (3.4 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 3.6% lower in Sweden.

3.04 EUR
2.93 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 26.01 EUR (30.19 USD) in Switzerland and 10.76 EUR (12.5 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in Sweden.

26.01 EUR
10.76 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.94 EUR (2.25 USD) in Switzerland and 1.52 EUR (1.77 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 21.6% lower in Sweden.

1.94 EUR
1.52 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.06 EUR (2.39 USD) in Switzerland and 1.6 EUR (1.86 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 22.3% lower in Sweden.

2.06 EUR
1.60 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.7 EUR (3.13 USD) in Switzerland and 2.98 EUR (3.46 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 9.4% lower in Switzerland.

2.70 EUR
2.98 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.51 EUR (2.92 USD) in Switzerland and 1.74 EUR (2.02 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 30.7% lower in Sweden.

2.51 EUR
1.74 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.46 EUR (4.02 USD) in Switzerland and 3.46 EUR (4.02 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 0% lower in Sweden.

3.46 EUR
3.46 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.32 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 19.27 EUR (22.37 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 10.1% lower in Switzerland.

17.32 EUR
19.27 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.59 EUR (5.33 USD) in Switzerland and 4.03 EUR (4.67 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 12.2% lower in Sweden.

4.59 EUR
4.03 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.42 EUR (1.65 USD) in Switzerland and 1.38 EUR (1.6 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 2.8% lower in Sweden.

1.42 EUR
1.38 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Sweden - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.48 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Sweden.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.95 EUR (6.91 USD) in Switzerland and 4.43 EUR (5.14 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 25.5% lower in Sweden.

5.95 EUR
4.43 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.22 EUR (6.06 USD) in Switzerland and 2.82 EUR (3.27 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 46% lower in Sweden.

5.22 EUR
2.82 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.66 EUR (10.05 USD) in Switzerland and 7.06 EUR (8.2 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 18.5% lower in Sweden.

8.66 EUR
7.06 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.58 EUR (8.8 USD) in Switzerland and 7.29 EUR (8.46 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 3.8% lower in Sweden.

7.58 EUR
7.29 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.4 EUR (21.36 USD) in Switzerland and 10.09 EUR (11.71 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Sweden.

18.40 EUR
10.09 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 129.88 EUR (150.78 USD) in Switzerland and 91.7 EUR (106.46 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 29.4% lower in Sweden.

129.88 EUR
91.70 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 27.06 EUR (31.41 USD) in Switzerland and 14.17 EUR (16.45 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in Sweden.

27.06 EUR
14.17 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.59 EUR (5.33 USD) in Switzerland and 2.25 EUR (2.61 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 51% lower in Sweden.

4.59 EUR
2.25 EUR

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Sweden - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.3 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Sweden.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.95 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 1.52 EUR (1.77 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 22.1% lower in Sweden.

1.95 EUR
1.52 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.86 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 1.42 EUR (1.65 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 23.7% lower in Sweden.

1.86 EUR
1.42 EUR

LPG 1L

1.12 EUR
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Sweden - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.12 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Sweden.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 94.17 EUR (109.32 USD) in Switzerland and 97.2 EUR (112.84 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 3.1% lower in Switzerland.

94.17 EUR
97.20 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.22 EUR (4.9 USD) in Switzerland and 3.94 EUR (4.58 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 6.6% lower in Sweden.

4.22 EUR
3.94 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 74.68 EUR (86.7 USD) in Switzerland and 54.1 EUR (62.81 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Sweden.

74.68 EUR
54.10 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.81 EUR (3.27 USD) in Switzerland and 1.6 EUR (1.86 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 43.1% lower in Sweden.

2.81 EUR
1.60 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.49 EUR (7.54 USD) in Switzerland and 5.41 EUR (6.28 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 16.6% lower in Sweden.

6.49 EUR
5.41 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 21.65 EUR (25.13 USD) in Switzerland and 15.82 EUR (18.36 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 26.9% lower in Sweden.

21.65 EUR
15.82 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 77.48 EUR (89.94 USD) in Switzerland and 42.35 EUR (49.16 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 45.3% lower in Sweden.

77.48 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 43.63 EUR (50.65 USD) in Switzerland and 32.81 EUR (38.09 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 24.8% lower in Sweden.

43.63 EUR
32.81 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Sweden - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.96 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Sweden.

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 2420 EUR (2809.25 USD) in Switzerland and 1361 EUR (1580.02 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in Sweden.

2 420 EUR
1 361 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 1990 EUR (2310.26 USD) in Switzerland and 887.2 EUR (1029.96 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in Sweden.

1 990 EUR
887.20 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 4428 EUR (5140.88 USD) in Switzerland and 2422 EUR (2811.39 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 45.3% lower in Sweden.

4 428 EUR
2 422 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 3294 EUR (3824.09 USD) in Switzerland and 1533 EUR (1779.33 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Sweden.

3 294 EUR
1 533 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Sweden - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.36 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Sweden.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 21106 EUR (24502.41 USD) in Switzerland and 10277 EUR (11931.21 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 51.3% lower in Sweden.

21 106 EUR
10 277 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 16179 EUR (18781.92 USD) in Switzerland and 5500 EUR (6384.5 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 66% lower in Sweden.

16 179 EUR
5 500 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Sweden - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 2.26 times higher than in Sweden.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6869 EUR (7974.07 USD) in Switzerland and 3040 EUR (3528.79 USD) in Sweden. The average salary is 55.7% lower in Sweden.

6 869 EUR
3 040 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

120 EUR
60.7 EUR

Two stars

143 EUR
70.6 EUR

Three stars

208 EUR
85.8 EUR

Four stars

296 EUR
93.9 EUR

Five stars

538 EUR
340 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 • Sweden: 19 cities, 391 hotels

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