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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Syria

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. Syria - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 4.8 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Syria.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 16.62 PLN (4.45 USD) in Switzerland and 3.89 PLN (1.04 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Syria.

16.62 PLN
3.89 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 12.04 PLN (3.22 USD) in Switzerland and 8.86 PLN (2.37 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 26.4% lower in Syria.

12.04 PLN
8.86 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 228.91 PLN (61.23 USD) in Switzerland and 32.75 PLN (8.76 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Syria.

228.91 PLN
32.75 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 59.05 PLN (15.79 USD) in Switzerland and 20.53 PLN (5.49 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 65.2% lower in Syria.

59.05 PLN
20.53 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 119.77 PLN (32.04 USD) in Switzerland and 22.43 PLN (6 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in Syria.

119.77 PLN
22.43 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 40.88 PLN (10.93 USD) in Switzerland and 9.35 PLN (2.5 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Syria.

40.88 PLN
9.35 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.31 PLN (2.49 USD) in Switzerland and 3.78 PLN (1.01 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in Syria.

9.31 PLN
3.78 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.25 PLN (7.29 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 6.09 PLN (1.63 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 77.7% lower in Syria.

27.25 PLN
6.09 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.35 PLN (3.3 USD) in Switzerland and 8.22 PLN (2.2 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 33.4% lower in Syria.

12.35 PLN
8.22 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

63.44 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.17 PLN (2.72 USD) in Switzerland and 1.08 PLN (0.29 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 89.4% lower in Syria.

10.17 PLN
1.08 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 13.63 PLN (3.64 USD) in Switzerland and 4.6 PLN (1.23 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in Syria.

13.63 PLN
4.60 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 117.18 PLN (31.34 USD) in Switzerland and 13.61 PLN (3.64 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 88.4% lower in Syria.

117.18 PLN
13.61 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 7.63 PLN (2.04 USD) in Switzerland and 4 PLN (1.07 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in Syria.

7.63 PLN
4.00 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 10.26 PLN (2.75 USD) in Switzerland and 1.46 PLN (0.39 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in Syria.

10.26 PLN
1.46 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 13.72 PLN (3.67 USD) in Switzerland and 2.58 PLN (0.69 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 81.2% lower in Syria.

13.72 PLN
2.58 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 10.99 PLN (2.94 USD) in Switzerland and 2.36 PLN (0.63 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in Syria.

10.99 PLN
2.36 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 15.03 PLN (4.02 USD) in Switzerland and 5.5 PLN (1.47 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in Syria.

15.03 PLN
5.50 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

75.18 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.58 PLN (5.24 USD) in Switzerland and 3.14 PLN (0.84 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 84% lower in Syria.

19.58 PLN
3.14 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.04 PLN (1.62 USD) in Switzerland and 2.21 PLN (0.59 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in Syria.

6.04 PLN
2.21 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Syria - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 5.9 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Syria.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 24.16 PLN (6.46 USD) in Switzerland and 3.78 PLN (1.01 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 84.4% lower in Syria.

24.16 PLN
3.78 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 20.21 PLN (5.41 USD) in Switzerland and 3.25 PLN (0.87 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in Syria.

20.21 PLN
3.25 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.34 PLN (9.72 USD) in Switzerland and 5.61 PLN (1.5 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 84.6% lower in Syria.

36.34 PLN
5.61 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 31.79 PLN (8.5 USD) in Switzerland and 9.35 PLN (2.5 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 70.6% lower in Syria.

31.79 PLN
9.35 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 68.13 PLN (18.22 USD) in Switzerland and 16.82 PLN (4.5 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in Syria.

68.13 PLN
16.82 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 545.03 PLN (145.78 USD) in Switzerland and 89.2 PLN (23.86 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in Syria.

545.03 PLN
89.20 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 113.55 PLN (30.37 USD) in Switzerland and 15.59 PLN (4.17 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 86.3% lower in Syria.

113.55 PLN
15.59 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 18.8 PLN (5.03 USD) in Switzerland and 1.72 PLN (0.46 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 90.9% lower in Syria.

18.80 PLN
1.72 PLN

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Syria - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.53 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Syria.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 7.92 PLN (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 2.86 PLN (0.76 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in Syria.

7.92 PLN
2.86 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.66 PLN (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 3.3 PLN (0.88 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in Syria.

7.66 PLN
3.30 PLN

LPG 1L

4.90 PLN
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Syria - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 8.18 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Syria.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 413.32 PLN (110.55 USD) in Switzerland and 63.56 PLN (17 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 84.6% lower in Syria.

413.32 PLN
63.56 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 19.98 PLN (5.35 USD) in Switzerland and 0.37 PLN (0.1 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 98.1% lower in Syria.

19.98 PLN
0.37 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 363.36 PLN (97.19 USD) in Switzerland and 29.65 PLN (7.93 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 91.8% lower in Syria.

363.36 PLN
29.65 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 22.71 PLN (6.07 USD) in Switzerland and 5.94 PLN (1.59 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in Syria.

22.71 PLN
5.94 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 30.66 PLN (8.2 USD) in Switzerland and 4.45 PLN (1.19 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Syria.

30.66 PLN
4.45 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 90.84 PLN (24.3 USD) in Switzerland and 11.22 PLN (3 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in Syria.

90.84 PLN
11.22 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 396.42 PLN (106.03 USD) in Switzerland and 54.1 PLN (14.47 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in Syria.

396.42 PLN
54.10 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 181.68 PLN (48.59 USD) in Switzerland and 18.69 PLN (5 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in Syria.

181.68 PLN
18.69 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Syria - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 10.38 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Syria.

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 9479 PLN (2535.55 USD) in Switzerland and 1057 PLN (282.72 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 88.8% lower in Syria.

9 479 PLN
1 057 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 7256 PLN (1940.76 USD) in Switzerland and 682.45 PLN (182.54 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 90.6% lower in Syria.

7 256 PLN
682.45 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 17601 PLN (4707.95 USD) in Switzerland and 1781 PLN (476.27 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 89.9% lower in Syria.

17 601 PLN
1 781 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 12558 PLN (3358.97 USD) in Switzerland and 996.04 PLN (266.42 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 92.1% lower in Syria.

12 558 PLN
996.04 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Syria - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 9.56 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Syria.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 87282 PLN (23345.98 USD) in Switzerland and 7477 PLN (2000 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 91.4% lower in Syria.

87 282 PLN
7 477 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 51278 PLN (13715.8 USD) in Switzerland and 7019 PLN (1877.4 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 86.3% lower in Syria.

51 278 PLN
7 019 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Syria - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 153.66 times higher than in Syria.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 28873 PLN (7723.01 USD) in Switzerland and 187.9 PLN (50.26 USD) in Syria. The average salary is 99.3% lower in Syria.

28 873 PLN
187.90 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

520 PLN
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Two stars

622 PLN
-

Three stars

904 PLN
-

Four stars

1 283 PLN
-

Five stars

2 336 PLN
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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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