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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 4.77 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Syria.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 16.75 PLN (4.43 USD) in Switzerland and 3.94 PLN (1.04 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in Syria.

16.75 PLN
3.94 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 12.13 PLN (3.2 USD) in Switzerland and 8.97 PLN (2.37 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 26.1% lower in Syria.

12.13 PLN
8.97 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 230.71 PLN (60.94 USD) in Switzerland and 33.16 PLN (8.76 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in Syria.

230.71 PLN
33.16 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 59.51 PLN (15.72 USD) in Switzerland and 20.78 PLN (5.49 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in Syria.

59.51 PLN
20.78 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 120.71 PLN (31.88 USD) in Switzerland and 22.72 PLN (6 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 81.2% lower in Syria.

120.71 PLN
22.72 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 41.2 PLN (10.88 USD) in Switzerland and 9.46 PLN (2.5 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 77% lower in Syria.

41.20 PLN
9.46 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.38 PLN (2.48 USD) in Switzerland and 3.82 PLN (1.01 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in Syria.

9.38 PLN
3.82 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.47 PLN (7.25 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 6.17 PLN (1.63 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Syria.

27.47 PLN
6.17 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.45 PLN (3.29 USD) in Switzerland and 8.33 PLN (2.2 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in Syria.

12.45 PLN
8.33 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

64.25 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.25 PLN (2.71 USD) in Switzerland and 1.1 PLN (0.29 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in Syria.

10.25 PLN
1.10 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 13.73 PLN (3.63 USD) in Switzerland and 4.66 PLN (1.23 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in Syria.

13.73 PLN
4.66 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 118.1 PLN (31.2 USD) in Switzerland and 13.78 PLN (3.64 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 88.3% lower in Syria.

118.10 PLN
13.78 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 7.69 PLN (2.03 USD) in Switzerland and 4.05 PLN (1.07 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 47.3% lower in Syria.

7.69 PLN
4.05 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 10.35 PLN (2.73 USD) in Switzerland and 1.48 PLN (0.39 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Syria.

10.35 PLN
1.48 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 13.82 PLN (3.65 USD) in Switzerland and 2.61 PLN (0.69 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in Syria.

13.82 PLN
2.61 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 11.08 PLN (2.93 USD) in Switzerland and 2.39 PLN (0.63 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in Syria.

11.08 PLN
2.39 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 15.15 PLN (4 USD) in Switzerland and 5.57 PLN (1.47 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Syria.

15.15 PLN
5.57 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

76.13 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.73 PLN (5.21 USD) in Switzerland and 3.18 PLN (0.84 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in Syria.

19.73 PLN
3.18 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.09 PLN (1.61 USD) in Switzerland and 2.23 PLN (0.59 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in Syria.

6.09 PLN
2.23 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Syria - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 5.88 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Syria.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 24.35 PLN (6.43 USD) in Switzerland and 3.82 PLN (1.01 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 84.3% lower in Syria.

24.35 PLN
3.82 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 20.37 PLN (5.38 USD) in Switzerland and 3.29 PLN (0.87 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Syria.

20.37 PLN
3.29 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.62 PLN (9.67 USD) in Switzerland and 5.68 PLN (1.5 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 84.5% lower in Syria.

36.62 PLN
5.68 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 32.04 PLN (8.46 USD) in Switzerland and 9.46 PLN (2.5 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in Syria.

32.04 PLN
9.46 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 68.66 PLN (18.14 USD) in Switzerland and 17.04 PLN (4.5 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in Syria.

68.66 PLN
17.04 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 549.31 PLN (145.09 USD) in Switzerland and 90.33 PLN (23.86 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in Syria.

549.31 PLN
90.33 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 114.44 PLN (30.23 USD) in Switzerland and 15.79 PLN (4.17 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in Syria.

114.44 PLN
15.79 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 18.95 PLN (5.01 USD) in Switzerland and 1.74 PLN (0.46 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 90.8% lower in Syria.

18.95 PLN
1.74 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 8.02 PLN (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 2.9 PLN (0.76 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in Syria.

8.02 PLN
2.90 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.75 PLN (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 3.34 PLN (0.88 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in Syria.

7.75 PLN
3.34 PLN

LPG 1L

4.96 PLN
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Syria - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 8.14 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Syria.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 416.56 PLN (110.03 USD) in Switzerland and 64.36 PLN (17 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 84.5% lower in Syria.

416.56 PLN
64.36 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 20.14 PLN (5.32 USD) in Switzerland and 0.38 PLN (0.1 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 98.1% lower in Syria.

20.14 PLN
0.38 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 366.21 PLN (96.73 USD) in Switzerland and 30.02 PLN (7.93 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 91.8% lower in Syria.

366.21 PLN
30.02 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 22.89 PLN (6.05 USD) in Switzerland and 6.02 PLN (1.59 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in Syria.

22.89 PLN
6.02 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 30.9 PLN (8.16 USD) in Switzerland and 4.51 PLN (1.19 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 85.4% lower in Syria.

30.90 PLN
4.51 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 91.55 PLN (24.18 USD) in Switzerland and 11.36 PLN (3 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in Syria.

91.55 PLN
11.36 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 399.53 PLN (105.53 USD) in Switzerland and 54.78 PLN (14.47 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 86.3% lower in Syria.

399.53 PLN
54.78 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 183.1 PLN (48.36 USD) in Switzerland and 18.93 PLN (5 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in Syria.

183.10 PLN
18.93 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Syria - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 10.33 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 9554 PLN (2523.55 USD) in Switzerland and 1070 PLN (282.72 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 88.8% lower in Syria.

9 554 PLN
1 070 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 7313 PLN (1931.57 USD) in Switzerland and 691.07 PLN (182.54 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 90.6% lower in Syria.

7 313 PLN
691.07 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 17739 PLN (4685.66 USD) in Switzerland and 1803 PLN (476.27 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 89.8% lower in Syria.

17 739 PLN
1 803 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 12656 PLN (3343.07 USD) in Switzerland and 1009 PLN (266.42 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 92% lower in Syria.

12 656 PLN
1 009 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Syria - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 9.51 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 87966 PLN (23235.47 USD) in Switzerland and 7572 PLN (2000 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 91.4% lower in Syria.

87 966 PLN
7 572 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 51680 PLN (13650.87 USD) in Switzerland and 7108 PLN (1877.4 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in Syria.

51 680 PLN
7 108 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Syria - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 152.93 times higher than in Syria.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 29100 PLN (7686.45 USD) in Switzerland and 190.28 PLN (50.26 USD) in Syria. The average salary is 99.3% lower in Syria.

29 100 PLN
190.28 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

527 PLN
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Two stars

630 PLN
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Three stars

915 PLN
-

Four stars

1 299 PLN
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Five stars

2 366 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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