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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Taiwan

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. Taiwan - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.96 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Taiwan.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 16.69 PLN (4.44 USD) in Switzerland and 17.03 PLN (4.53 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 2% lower in Switzerland.

16.69 PLN
17.03 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 12.09 PLN (3.21 USD) in Switzerland and 8.65 PLN (2.3 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 28.5% lower in Taiwan.

12.09 PLN
8.65 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 229.88 PLN (61.15 USD) in Switzerland and 69.62 PLN (18.52 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in Taiwan.

229.88 PLN
69.62 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 59.29 PLN (15.77 USD) in Switzerland and 56.39 PLN (15 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 4.9% lower in Taiwan.

59.29 PLN
56.39 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 120.27 PLN (31.99 USD) in Switzerland and 35.43 PLN (9.42 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in Taiwan.

120.27 PLN
35.43 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 41.05 PLN (10.92 USD) in Switzerland and 16.29 PLN (4.33 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in Taiwan.

41.05 PLN
16.29 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.35 PLN (2.49 USD) in Switzerland and 6.12 PLN (1.63 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 34.5% lower in Taiwan.

9.35 PLN
6.12 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.37 PLN (7.28 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 12.46 PLN (3.31 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 54.5% lower in Taiwan.

27.37 PLN
12.46 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.41 PLN (3.3 USD) in Switzerland and 9.88 PLN (2.63 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 20.4% lower in Taiwan.

12.41 PLN
9.88 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

63.80 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.22 PLN (2.72 USD) in Switzerland and 6.66 PLN (1.77 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 34.8% lower in Taiwan.

10.22 PLN
6.66 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 13.68 PLN (3.64 USD) in Switzerland and 7.57 PLN (2.01 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 44.7% lower in Taiwan.

13.68 PLN
7.57 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 117.67 PLN (31.3 USD) in Switzerland and 64.47 PLN (17.15 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Taiwan.

117.67 PLN
64.47 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 7.66 PLN (2.04 USD) in Switzerland and 11.83 PLN (3.15 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in Switzerland.

7.66 PLN
11.83 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 10.31 PLN (2.74 USD) in Switzerland and 9.98 PLN (2.66 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 3.2% lower in Taiwan.

10.31 PLN
9.98 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 13.77 PLN (3.66 USD) in Switzerland and 10.93 PLN (2.91 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 20.6% lower in Taiwan.

13.77 PLN
10.93 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 11.04 PLN (2.94 USD) in Switzerland and 11.08 PLN (2.95 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 0.4% lower in Switzerland.

11.04 PLN
11.08 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 15.1 PLN (4.02 USD) in Switzerland and 11.62 PLN (3.09 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 23% lower in Taiwan.

15.10 PLN
11.62 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

75.60 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.66 PLN (5.23 USD) in Switzerland and 13.54 PLN (3.6 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 31.1% lower in Taiwan.

19.66 PLN
13.54 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.07 PLN (1.61 USD) in Switzerland and 4.29 PLN (1.14 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 29.3% lower in Taiwan.

6.07 PLN
4.29 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Taiwan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.76 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Taiwan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 24.26 PLN (6.45 USD) in Switzerland and 12.42 PLN (3.3 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in Taiwan.

24.26 PLN
12.42 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 20.3 PLN (5.4 USD) in Switzerland and 4.08 PLN (1.08 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 79.9% lower in Taiwan.

20.30 PLN
4.08 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.49 PLN (9.71 USD) in Switzerland and 8.15 PLN (2.17 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 77.7% lower in Taiwan.

36.49 PLN
8.15 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 31.93 PLN (8.49 USD) in Switzerland and 10.03 PLN (2.67 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in Taiwan.

31.93 PLN
10.03 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 68.42 PLN (18.2 USD) in Switzerland and 18.8 PLN (5 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in Taiwan.

68.42 PLN
18.80 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 547.32 PLN (145.58 USD) in Switzerland and 150.38 PLN (40 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in Taiwan.

547.32 PLN
150.38 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 114.03 PLN (30.33 USD) in Switzerland and 22.56 PLN (6 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in Taiwan.

114.03 PLN
22.56 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 18.88 PLN (5.02 USD) in Switzerland and 2.57 PLN (0.68 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in Taiwan.

18.88 PLN
2.57 PLN

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Taiwan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.43 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Taiwan.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 7.97 PLN (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 3.21 PLN (0.86 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 59.7% lower in Taiwan.

7.97 PLN
3.21 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.7 PLN (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 3.56 PLN (0.95 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in Taiwan.

7.70 PLN
3.56 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.93 PLN (1.31 USD) in Switzerland and 1.71 PLN (0.45 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in Taiwan.

4.93 PLN
1.71 PLN

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Taiwan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Taiwan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 415.05 PLN (110.4 USD) in Switzerland and 160.4 PLN (42.67 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 61.4% lower in Taiwan.

415.05 PLN
160.40 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 20.07 PLN (5.34 USD) in Switzerland and 3.13 PLN (0.83 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 84.4% lower in Taiwan.

20.07 PLN
3.13 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 364.88 PLN (97.06 USD) in Switzerland and 37.59 PLN (10 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in Taiwan.

364.88 PLN
37.59 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 22.81 PLN (6.07 USD) in Switzerland and 3.13 PLN (0.83 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 86.3% lower in Taiwan.

22.81 PLN
3.13 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 30.79 PLN (8.19 USD) in Switzerland and 9.4 PLN (2.5 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Taiwan.

30.79 PLN
9.40 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 91.22 PLN (24.26 USD) in Switzerland and 39.47 PLN (10.5 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in Taiwan.

91.22 PLN
39.47 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 398.09 PLN (105.89 USD) in Switzerland and 152.18 PLN (40.48 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in Taiwan.

398.09 PLN
152.18 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 182.44 PLN (48.53 USD) in Switzerland and 57.27 PLN (15.23 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in Taiwan.

182.44 PLN
57.27 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Taiwan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.44 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Taiwan.

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 9519 PLN (2532.07 USD) in Switzerland and 2539 PLN (675.4 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Taiwan.

9 519 PLN
2 539 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 7286 PLN (1938.09 USD) in Switzerland and 1646 PLN (437.74 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 77.4% lower in Taiwan.

7 286 PLN
1 646 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 17675 PLN (4701.48 USD) in Switzerland and 5633 PLN (1498.37 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Taiwan.

17 675 PLN
5 633 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 12611 PLN (3354.35 USD) in Switzerland and 3853 PLN (1025 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in Taiwan.

12 611 PLN
3 853 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Taiwan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.65 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Taiwan.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 87648 PLN (23313.89 USD) in Switzerland and 55812 PLN (14845.77 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 36.3% lower in Taiwan.

87 648 PLN
55 812 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 51493 PLN (13696.95 USD) in Switzerland and 28638 PLN (7617.53 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in Taiwan.

51 493 PLN
28 638 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Taiwan - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 4.12 times higher than in Taiwan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 28995 PLN (7712.4 USD) in Switzerland and 7045 PLN (1873.8 USD) in Taiwan. The average salary is 75.7% lower in Taiwan.

28 995 PLN
7 045 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

523 PLN
257 PLN

Two stars

626 PLN
285 PLN

Three stars

909 PLN
375 PLN

Four stars

1 290 PLN
755 PLN

Five stars

2 349 PLN
1 479 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 • Taiwan: 20 cities, 1462 hotels

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