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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

EURCHFUSDSEK

Switzerland vs. Sweden - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.56 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Sweden.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.85 EUR (4.15 USD) in Switzerland and 2.94 EUR (3.17 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 23.6% lower in Sweden.

3.85 EUR
2.94 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.78 EUR (3.01 USD) in Switzerland and 2.5 EUR (2.7 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 10.1% lower in Sweden.

2.78 EUR
2.50 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 52.95 EUR (57.17 USD) in Switzerland and 18.21 EUR (19.66 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in Sweden.

52.95 EUR
18.21 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.66 EUR (14.75 USD) in Switzerland and 10.19 EUR (11.01 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 25.4% lower in Sweden.

13.66 EUR
10.19 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 27.71 EUR (29.91 USD) in Switzerland and 11.12 EUR (12 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in Sweden.

27.71 EUR
11.12 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.46 EUR (10.21 USD) in Switzerland and 6.49 EUR (7 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in Sweden.

9.46 EUR
6.49 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.15 EUR (2.33 USD) in Switzerland and 1.93 EUR (2.09 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 10.2% lower in Sweden.

2.15 EUR
1.93 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.3 EUR (6.81 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 3.75 EUR (4.05 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in Sweden.

6.30 EUR
3.75 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.86 EUR (3.09 USD) in Switzerland and 2.25 EUR (2.43 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 21.3% lower in Sweden.

2.86 EUR
2.25 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 15.72 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 23.97 EUR (25.88 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 34.4% lower in Switzerland.

15.72 EUR
23.97 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.35 EUR (2.54 USD) in Switzerland and 2.29 EUR (2.47 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 2.6% lower in Sweden.

2.35 EUR
2.29 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.15 EUR (3.4 USD) in Switzerland and 2.69 EUR (2.9 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in Sweden.

3.15 EUR
2.69 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 27.11 EUR (29.27 USD) in Switzerland and 9.8 EUR (10.58 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in Sweden.

27.11 EUR
9.80 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.77 EUR (1.91 USD) in Switzerland and 1.43 EUR (1.54 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 19.2% lower in Sweden.

1.77 EUR
1.43 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.37 EUR (2.56 USD) in Switzerland and 1.3 EUR (1.41 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in Sweden.

2.37 EUR
1.30 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.17 EUR (3.43 USD) in Switzerland and 2.6 EUR (2.8 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 18% lower in Sweden.

3.17 EUR
2.60 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.54 EUR (2.75 USD) in Switzerland and 1.37 EUR (1.48 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in Sweden.

2.54 EUR
1.37 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.48 EUR (3.75 USD) in Switzerland and 2.69 EUR (2.9 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 22.7% lower in Sweden.

3.48 EUR
2.69 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 18.63 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 20.72 EUR (22.37 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 10.1% lower in Switzerland.

18.63 EUR
20.72 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.53 EUR (4.89 USD) in Switzerland and 3.88 EUR (4.18 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 14.3% lower in Sweden.

4.53 EUR
3.88 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.4 EUR (1.51 USD) in Switzerland and 1.4 EUR (1.51 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 0% lower in Sweden.

1.40 EUR
1.40 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Sweden - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.72 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Sweden.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.59 EUR (6.03 USD) in Switzerland and 3.83 EUR (4.14 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 31.5% lower in Sweden.

5.59 EUR
3.83 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.68 EUR (5.05 USD) in Switzerland and 2.18 EUR (2.36 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in Sweden.

4.68 EUR
2.18 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.41 EUR (9.07 USD) in Switzerland and 6.58 EUR (7.1 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 21.8% lower in Sweden.

8.41 EUR
6.58 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.35 EUR (7.94 USD) in Switzerland and 6.49 EUR (7 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 11.7% lower in Sweden.

7.35 EUR
6.49 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 15.76 EUR (17.02 USD) in Switzerland and 8.34 EUR (9.01 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in Sweden.

15.76 EUR
8.34 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 126.08 EUR (136.12 USD) in Switzerland and 74.15 EUR (80.05 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in Sweden.

126.08 EUR
74.15 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.27 EUR (28.36 USD) in Switzerland and 12.05 EUR (13.01 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 54.1% lower in Sweden.

26.27 EUR
12.05 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.35 EUR (4.7 USD) in Switzerland and 2.07 EUR (2.23 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 52.4% lower in Sweden.

4.35 EUR
2.07 EUR

Fuel

EURCHFUSDSEK

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 1.96 EUR (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 1.59 EUR (1.71 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in Sweden.

1.96 EUR
1.59 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.9 EUR (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 1.56 EUR (1.68 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 17.9% lower in Sweden.

1.90 EUR
1.56 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.21 EUR (1.31 USD) in Switzerland and 1.25 EUR (1.35 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 3.2% lower in Switzerland.

1.21 EUR
1.25 EUR

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Sweden - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.33 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Sweden.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 95.61 EUR (103.22 USD) in Switzerland and 89.9 EUR (97.06 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 6% lower in Sweden.

95.61 EUR
89.90 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.62 EUR (4.99 USD) in Switzerland and 3.61 EUR (3.9 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 21.9% lower in Sweden.

4.62 EUR
3.61 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 84.05 EUR (90.75 USD) in Switzerland and 47.27 EUR (51.03 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in Sweden.

84.05 EUR
47.27 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.25 EUR (5.67 USD) in Switzerland and 2.25 EUR (2.43 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 57.1% lower in Sweden.

5.25 EUR
2.25 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.09 EUR (7.66 USD) in Switzerland and 5.1 EUR (5.5 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 28.1% lower in Sweden.

7.09 EUR
5.10 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURCHFUSDSEK

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 21.01 EUR (22.69 USD) in Switzerland and 13.9 EUR (15.01 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in Sweden.

21.01 EUR
13.90 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 91.7 EUR (99 USD) in Switzerland and 42.36 EUR (45.73 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in Sweden.

91.70 EUR
42.36 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 42.03 EUR (45.37 USD) in Switzerland and 31.95 EUR (34.5 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 24% lower in Sweden.

42.03 EUR
31.95 EUR

Flats for rent

EURCHFUSDSEK

Switzerland vs. Sweden - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.79 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 2193 EUR (2367.46 USD) in Switzerland and 1373 EUR (1481.9 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in Sweden.

2 193 EUR
1 373 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 1678 EUR (1812.1 USD) in Switzerland and 996.07 EUR (1075.4 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 40.6% lower in Sweden.

1 678 EUR
996.07 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 4072 EUR (4395.85 USD) in Switzerland and 2191 EUR (2364.98 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in Sweden.

4 072 EUR
2 191 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 2905 EUR (3136.3 USD) in Switzerland and 1513 EUR (1633.89 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in Sweden.

2 905 EUR
1 513 EUR

Flats for sale

EURCHFUSDSEK

Switzerland vs. Sweden - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.91 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 20190 EUR (21798.33 USD) in Switzerland and 10427 EUR (11257.72 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in Sweden.

20 190 EUR
10 427 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 11862 EUR (12806.56 USD) in Switzerland and 6333 EUR (6837.18 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in Sweden.

11 862 EUR
6 333 EUR

Salary

EURCHFUSDSEK

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 6679 EUR (7211.04 USD) in Switzerland and 2959 EUR (3194.31 USD) in Sweden. The average salary is 55.7% lower in Sweden.

6 679 EUR
2 959 EUR

Hotels

EURCHFUSDSEK

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

One star

129 EUR
65.3 EUR

Two stars

154 EUR
76 EUR

Three stars

224 EUR
92.2 EUR

Four stars

318 EUR
101 EUR

Five stars

579 EUR
366 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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