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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 1.6 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Sweden.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 16.56 PLN (4.4 USD) in Switzerland and 12.27 PLN (3.26 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 25.9% lower in Sweden.

16.56 PLN
12.27 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 11.99 PLN (3.19 USD) in Switzerland and 10.45 PLN (2.78 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 12.8% lower in Sweden.

11.99 PLN
10.45 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 227.98 PLN (60.6 USD) in Switzerland and 76.12 PLN (20.23 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 66.6% lower in Sweden.

227.98 PLN
76.12 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 58.81 PLN (15.63 USD) in Switzerland and 42.61 PLN (11.33 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in Sweden.

58.81 PLN
42.61 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 119.28 PLN (31.71 USD) in Switzerland and 46.47 PLN (12.35 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 61% lower in Sweden.

119.28 PLN
46.47 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 40.71 PLN (10.82 USD) in Switzerland and 27.11 PLN (7.21 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 33.4% lower in Sweden.

40.71 PLN
27.11 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.27 PLN (2.47 USD) in Switzerland and 8.08 PLN (2.15 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 12.8% lower in Sweden.

9.27 PLN
8.08 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.14 PLN (7.21 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 15.66 PLN (4.16 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in Sweden.

27.14 PLN
15.66 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.3 PLN (3.27 USD) in Switzerland and 9.42 PLN (2.5 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 23.4% lower in Sweden.

12.30 PLN
9.42 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 63.84 PLN (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 97.36 PLN (25.88 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 34.4% lower in Switzerland.

63.84 PLN
97.36 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.13 PLN (2.69 USD) in Switzerland and 9.56 PLN (2.54 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 5.6% lower in Sweden.

10.13 PLN
9.56 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 13.57 PLN (3.61 USD) in Switzerland and 11.23 PLN (2.99 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 17.2% lower in Sweden.

13.57 PLN
11.23 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 116.71 PLN (31.02 USD) in Switzerland and 40.97 PLN (10.89 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Sweden.

116.71 PLN
40.97 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 7.6 PLN (2.02 USD) in Switzerland and 5.96 PLN (1.58 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 21.6% lower in Sweden.

7.60 PLN
5.96 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 10.22 PLN (2.72 USD) in Switzerland and 5.45 PLN (1.45 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 46.7% lower in Sweden.

10.22 PLN
5.45 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 13.66 PLN (3.63 USD) in Switzerland and 10.85 PLN (2.88 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 20.6% lower in Sweden.

13.66 PLN
10.85 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 10.95 PLN (2.91 USD) in Switzerland and 5.74 PLN (1.53 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in Sweden.

10.95 PLN
5.74 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 14.97 PLN (3.98 USD) in Switzerland and 11.24 PLN (2.99 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 24.9% lower in Sweden.

14.97 PLN
11.24 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 75.65 PLN (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 84.15 PLN (22.37 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 10.1% lower in Switzerland.

75.65 PLN
84.15 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.5 PLN (5.18 USD) in Switzerland and 16.2 PLN (4.31 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 16.9% lower in Sweden.

19.50 PLN
16.20 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.02 PLN (1.6 USD) in Switzerland and 5.86 PLN (1.56 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 2.7% lower in Sweden.

6.02 PLN
5.86 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Sweden - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.77 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Sweden.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 24.06 PLN (6.4 USD) in Switzerland and 16.01 PLN (4.26 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in Sweden.

24.06 PLN
16.01 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 20.13 PLN (5.35 USD) in Switzerland and 9.12 PLN (2.42 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 54.7% lower in Sweden.

20.13 PLN
9.12 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.19 PLN (9.62 USD) in Switzerland and 27.5 PLN (7.31 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 24% lower in Sweden.

36.19 PLN
27.50 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 31.66 PLN (8.42 USD) in Switzerland and 27.11 PLN (7.21 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in Sweden.

31.66 PLN
27.11 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 67.85 PLN (18.04 USD) in Switzerland and 34.86 PLN (9.27 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 48.6% lower in Sweden.

67.85 PLN
34.86 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 542.82 PLN (144.29 USD) in Switzerland and 309.88 PLN (82.37 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 42.9% lower in Sweden.

542.82 PLN
309.88 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 113.09 PLN (30.06 USD) in Switzerland and 50.36 PLN (13.39 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Sweden.

113.09 PLN
50.36 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 18.73 PLN (4.98 USD) in Switzerland and 8.64 PLN (2.3 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in Sweden.

18.73 PLN
8.64 PLN

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Sweden - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.15 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Sweden.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 7.97 PLN (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 6.44 PLN (1.71 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 19.2% lower in Sweden.

7.97 PLN
6.44 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.7 PLN (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 6.32 PLN (1.68 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 17.9% lower in Sweden.

7.70 PLN
6.32 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.93 PLN (1.31 USD) in Switzerland and 5.08 PLN (1.35 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 3% lower in Switzerland.

4.93 PLN
5.08 PLN

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Sweden - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.37 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Sweden.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 411.64 PLN (109.42 USD) in Switzerland and 375.73 PLN (99.88 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 8.7% lower in Sweden.

411.64 PLN
375.73 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 19.9 PLN (5.29 USD) in Switzerland and 15.11 PLN (4.02 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 24.1% lower in Sweden.

19.90 PLN
15.11 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 361.88 PLN (96.2 USD) in Switzerland and 197.55 PLN (52.51 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in Sweden.

361.88 PLN
197.55 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 22.62 PLN (6.01 USD) in Switzerland and 9.39 PLN (2.5 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in Sweden.

22.62 PLN
9.39 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 30.53 PLN (8.12 USD) in Switzerland and 21.3 PLN (5.66 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 30.2% lower in Sweden.

30.53 PLN
21.30 PLN

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 90.47 PLN (24.05 USD) in Switzerland and 58.1 PLN (15.45 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in Sweden.

90.47 PLN
58.10 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 394.81 PLN (104.95 USD) in Switzerland and 177.02 PLN (47.06 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 55.2% lower in Sweden.

394.81 PLN
177.02 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 180.94 PLN (48.1 USD) in Switzerland and 133.54 PLN (35.5 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 26.2% lower in Sweden.

180.94 PLN
133.54 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Sweden - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.84 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 9441 PLN (2509.64 USD) in Switzerland and 5737 PLN (1524.92 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 39.2% lower in Sweden.

9 441 PLN
5 737 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 7226 PLN (1920.93 USD) in Switzerland and 4163 PLN (1106.62 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 42.4% lower in Sweden.

7 226 PLN
4 163 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 17530 PLN (4659.84 USD) in Switzerland and 9155 PLN (2433.64 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 47.8% lower in Sweden.

17 530 PLN
9 155 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 12507 PLN (3324.64 USD) in Switzerland and 6325 PLN (1681.33 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in Sweden.

12 507 PLN
6 325 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Sweden - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.97 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 86927 PLN (23107.39 USD) in Switzerland and 43579 PLN (11584.58 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 49.9% lower in Sweden.

86 927 PLN
43 579 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 51069 PLN (13575.63 USD) in Switzerland and 26467 PLN (7035.69 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 48.2% lower in Sweden.

51 069 PLN
26 467 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Sweden - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 2.33 times higher than in Sweden.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 28756 PLN (7644.08 USD) in Switzerland and 12365 PLN (3287.06 USD) in Sweden. The average salary is 57% lower in Sweden.

28 756 PLN
12 365 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

524 PLN
265 PLN

Two stars

626 PLN
309 PLN

Three stars

910 PLN
374 PLN

Four stars

1 291 PLN
410 PLN

Five stars

2 351 PLN
1 487 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 • Sweden: 19 cities, 391 hotels

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