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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. United States

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

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.2 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.67 EUR (4.3 USD) in Switzerland and 6.33 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42% lower in Switzerland.

3.67 EUR
6.33 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.49 EUR (2.92 USD) in Switzerland and 2.15 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.7% lower in the United States.

2.49 EUR
2.15 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 43.83 EUR (51.34 USD) in Switzerland and 17.02 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in the United States.

43.83 EUR
17.02 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12.74 EUR (14.92 USD) in Switzerland and 15.37 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.1% lower in Switzerland.

12.74 EUR
15.37 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 28.76 EUR (33.69 USD) in Switzerland and 13.73 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.3% lower in the United States.

28.76 EUR
13.73 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.55 EUR (11.19 USD) in Switzerland and 16.22 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in Switzerland.

9.55 EUR
16.22 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.28 EUR (2.67 USD) in Switzerland and 2.85 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20% lower in Switzerland.

2.28 EUR
2.85 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.39 EUR (7.48 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 6.14 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.9% lower in the United States.

6.39 EUR
6.14 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.84 EUR (3.33 USD) in Switzerland and 3.25 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 12.6% lower in Switzerland.

2.84 EUR
3.25 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 14.49 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 21.33 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in Switzerland.

14.49 EUR
21.33 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.17 EUR (2.54 USD) in Switzerland and 2.51 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.5% lower in Switzerland.

2.17 EUR
2.51 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.98 EUR (3.49 USD) in Switzerland and 4.28 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in Switzerland.

2.98 EUR
4.28 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 25.5 EUR (29.87 USD) in Switzerland and 14.65 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.5% lower in the United States.

25.50 EUR
14.65 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.9 EUR (2.23 USD) in Switzerland and 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in the United States.

1.90 EUR
1.36 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.02 EUR (2.36 USD) in Switzerland and 3.42 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.9% lower in Switzerland.

2.02 EUR
3.42 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.64 EUR (3.1 USD) in Switzerland and 4.88 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Switzerland.

2.64 EUR
4.88 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.46 EUR (2.88 USD) in Switzerland and 3.19 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.9% lower in Switzerland.

2.46 EUR
3.19 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.4 EUR (3.98 USD) in Switzerland and 7.06 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.8% lower in Switzerland.

3.40 EUR
7.06 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.17 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 7.67 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in the United States.

17.17 EUR
7.67 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.5 EUR (5.27 USD) in Switzerland and 5.44 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.3% lower in Switzerland.

4.50 EUR
5.44 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.39 EUR (1.63 USD) in Switzerland and 2.13 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in Switzerland.

1.39 EUR
2.13 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.14 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.84 EUR (6.84 USD) in Switzerland and 5 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in the United States.

5.84 EUR
5.00 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.12 EUR (5.99 USD) in Switzerland and 2.82 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in the United States.

5.12 EUR
2.82 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.49 EUR (9.95 USD) in Switzerland and 6.83 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in the United States.

8.49 EUR
6.83 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.43 EUR (8.7 USD) in Switzerland and 10.24 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.4% lower in Switzerland.

7.43 EUR
10.24 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.04 EUR (21.13 USD) in Switzerland and 10.24 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.2% lower in the United States.

18.04 EUR
10.24 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 127.36 EUR (149.18 USD) in Switzerland and 119.52 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.2% lower in the United States.

127.36 EUR
119.52 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.53 EUR (31.08 USD) in Switzerland and 22.2 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.3% lower in the United States.

26.53 EUR
22.20 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.5 EUR (5.27 USD) in Switzerland and 2.18 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.6% lower in the United States.

4.50 EUR
2.18 EUR

Fuel

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.31 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.93 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in the United States.

1.93 EUR
0.84 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.84 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.1% lower in the United States.

1.84 EUR
0.79 EUR

LPG 1L

1.11 EUR
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Transportation

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.14 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 92.33 EUR (108.16 USD) in Switzerland and 112.69 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in Switzerland.

92.33 EUR
112.69 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.14 EUR (4.85 USD) in Switzerland and 2.48 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.1% lower in the United States.

4.14 EUR
2.48 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 73.23 EUR (85.78 USD) in Switzerland and 35.86 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51% lower in the United States.

73.23 EUR
35.86 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.76 EUR (3.23 USD) in Switzerland and 1.85 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33% lower in the United States.

2.76 EUR
1.85 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.37 EUR (7.46 USD) in Switzerland and 4.26 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in the United States.

6.37 EUR
4.26 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Switzerland vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 21.23 EUR (24.86 USD) in Switzerland and 17.07 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in the United States.

21.23 EUR
17.07 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 75.97 EUR (88.99 USD) in Switzerland and 134.69 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in Switzerland.

75.97 EUR
134.69 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 42.78 EUR (50.11 USD) in Switzerland and 55.49 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.9% lower in Switzerland.

42.78 EUR
55.49 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.44 times less for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in the United States.

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 2373 EUR (2779.37 USD) in Switzerland and 3464 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.5% lower in Switzerland.

2 373 EUR
3 464 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 1951 EUR (2285.69 USD) in Switzerland and 2171 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.1% lower in Switzerland.

1 951 EUR
2 171 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 4342 EUR (5086.21 USD) in Switzerland and 7019 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.1% lower in Switzerland.

4 342 EUR
7 019 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 3230 EUR (3783.41 USD) in Switzerland and 4462 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Switzerland.

3 230 EUR
4 462 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.45 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 20695 EUR (24241.82 USD) in Switzerland and 14816 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in the United States.

20 695 EUR
14 816 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 15864 EUR (18582.16 USD) in Switzerland and 10395 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.5% lower in the United States.

15 864 EUR
10 395 EUR

Salary

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 1.53 times higher than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6735 EUR (7889.26 USD) in Switzerland and 4393 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 34.8% lower in the United States.

6 735 EUR
4 393 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDCHF

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

One star

119 EUR
88.6 EUR

Two stars

142 EUR
125 EUR

Three stars

206 EUR
167 EUR

Four stars

293 EUR
215 EUR

Five stars

534 EUR
513 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 • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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