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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

PLNUSDSYPEURCHF

Switzerland vs. Syria - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 4.09 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Syria.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 15.86 PLN (4.35 USD) in Switzerland and 3.98 PLN (1.09 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in Syria.

15.86 PLN
3.98 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 10.77 PLN (2.95 USD) in Switzerland and 6.46 PLN (1.77 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 40% lower in Syria.

10.77 PLN
6.46 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 189.27 PLN (51.87 USD) in Switzerland and 41.12 PLN (11.27 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 78.3% lower in Syria.

189.27 PLN
41.12 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 54.99 PLN (15.07 USD) in Switzerland and 21.78 PLN (5.97 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 60.4% lower in Syria.

54.99 PLN
21.78 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 124.19 PLN (34.03 USD) in Switzerland and 27.92 PLN (7.65 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Syria.

124.19 PLN
27.92 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 41.25 PLN (11.3 USD) in Switzerland and 10.95 PLN (3 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in Syria.

41.25 PLN
10.95 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.85 PLN (2.7 USD) in Switzerland and 3.65 PLN (1 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in Syria.

9.85 PLN
3.65 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.59 PLN (7.56 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 7.15 PLN (1.96 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Syria.

27.59 PLN
7.15 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.28 PLN (3.37 USD) in Switzerland and 6.57 PLN (1.8 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in Syria.

12.28 PLN
6.57 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

61.92 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 9.35 PLN (2.56 USD) in Switzerland and 1.42 PLN (0.39 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 84.8% lower in Syria.

9.35 PLN
1.42 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 12.88 PLN (3.53 USD) in Switzerland and 2.23 PLN (0.61 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in Syria.

12.88 PLN
2.23 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 110.12 PLN (30.18 USD) in Switzerland and 11.24 PLN (3.08 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 89.8% lower in Syria.

110.12 PLN
11.24 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 8.2 PLN (2.25 USD) in Switzerland and 3.87 PLN (1.06 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 52.8% lower in Syria.

8.20 PLN
3.87 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.71 PLN (2.39 USD) in Switzerland and 2.7 PLN (0.74 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 69% lower in Syria.

8.71 PLN
2.70 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.41 PLN (3.13 USD) in Switzerland and 4.27 PLN (1.17 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 62.6% lower in Syria.

11.41 PLN
4.27 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 10.63 PLN (2.91 USD) in Switzerland and 2.74 PLN (0.75 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 74.2% lower in Syria.

10.63 PLN
2.74 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 14.66 PLN (4.02 USD) in Switzerland and 6.28 PLN (1.72 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 57.2% lower in Syria.

14.66 PLN
6.28 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

73.38 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.43 PLN (5.32 USD) in Switzerland and 3.65 PLN (1 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 81.2% lower in Syria.

19.43 PLN
3.65 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6 PLN (1.65 USD) in Switzerland and 2.44 PLN (0.67 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in Syria.

6.00 PLN
2.44 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Syria - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.89 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Syria.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 25.21 PLN (6.91 USD) in Switzerland and 7.04 PLN (1.93 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in Syria.

25.21 PLN
7.04 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 22.09 PLN (6.05 USD) in Switzerland and 5 PLN (1.37 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 77.4% lower in Syria.

22.09 PLN
5.00 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.66 PLN (10.05 USD) in Switzerland and 5.84 PLN (1.6 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 84.1% lower in Syria.

36.66 PLN
5.84 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 32.08 PLN (8.79 USD) in Switzerland and 9.12 PLN (2.5 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in Syria.

32.08 PLN
9.12 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 77.91 PLN (21.35 USD) in Switzerland and 21.89 PLN (6 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Syria.

77.91 PLN
21.89 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 549.94 PLN (150.71 USD) in Switzerland and 102.17 PLN (28 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 81.4% lower in Syria.

549.94 PLN
102.17 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 114.57 PLN (31.4 USD) in Switzerland and 25.54 PLN (7 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 77.7% lower in Syria.

114.57 PLN
25.54 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 19.43 PLN (5.32 USD) in Switzerland and 2.99 PLN (0.82 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 84.6% lower in Syria.

19.43 PLN
2.99 PLN

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Syria - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.91 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Syria.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 8.27 PLN (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 2.58 PLN (0.71 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in Syria.

8.27 PLN
2.58 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.89 PLN (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 2.98 PLN (0.82 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 62.2% lower in Syria.

7.89 PLN
2.98 PLN

LPG 1L

4.74 PLN
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Syria - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 8.2 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Syria.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 398.7 PLN (109.26 USD) in Switzerland and 62.03 PLN (17 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 84.4% lower in Syria.

398.70 PLN
62.03 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 17.87 PLN (4.9 USD) in Switzerland and 0.36 PLN (0.1 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 98% lower in Syria.

17.87 PLN
0.36 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 316.21 PLN (86.66 USD) in Switzerland and 23.54 PLN (6.45 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 92.6% lower in Syria.

316.21 PLN
23.54 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 11.92 PLN (3.27 USD) in Switzerland and 4.56 PLN (1.25 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Syria.

11.92 PLN
4.56 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 27.5 PLN (7.54 USD) in Switzerland and 3.65 PLN (1 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 86.7% lower in Syria.

27.50 PLN
3.65 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 91.66 PLN (25.12 USD) in Switzerland and 10.95 PLN (3 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 88.1% lower in Syria.

91.66 PLN
10.95 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 328.04 PLN (89.9 USD) in Switzerland and 55.65 PLN (15.25 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 83% lower in Syria.

328.04 PLN
55.65 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 184.73 PLN (50.62 USD) in Switzerland and 26.75 PLN (7.33 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Syria.

184.73 PLN
26.75 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Syria - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 11.3 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 10246 PLN (2807.81 USD) in Switzerland and 961.85 PLN (263.59 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 90.6% lower in Syria.

10 246 PLN
961.85 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 8426 PLN (2309.08 USD) in Switzerland and 626.61 PLN (171.72 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 92.6% lower in Syria.

8 426 PLN
626.61 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 18750 PLN (5138.25 USD) in Switzerland and 1914 PLN (524.5 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 89.8% lower in Syria.

18 750 PLN
1 914 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 13947 PLN (3822.13 USD) in Switzerland and 1042 PLN (285.52 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 92.5% lower in Syria.

13 947 PLN
1 042 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Syria - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 16.02 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 89365 PLN (24489.86 USD) in Switzerland and 6842 PLN (1875 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 92.3% lower in Syria.

89 365 PLN
6 842 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 68501 PLN (18772.29 USD) in Switzerland and 3010 PLN (825 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 95.6% lower in Syria.

68 501 PLN
3 010 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Syria - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 181.96 times higher than in Syria.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 29083 PLN (7969.98 USD) in Switzerland and 159.83 PLN (43.8 USD) in Syria. The average salary is 99.5% lower in Syria.

29 083 PLN
159.83 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

508 PLN
-

Two stars

607 PLN
-

Three stars

882 PLN
-

Four stars

1 252 PLN
-

Five stars

2 280 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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