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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 1.32 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.96 EUR (4.49 USD) in Switzerland and 5.14 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23% lower in Switzerland.

3.96 EUR
5.14 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.87 EUR (3.25 USD) in Switzerland and 2.1 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.8% lower in the United States.

2.87 EUR
2.10 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 54.51 EUR (61.89 USD) in Switzerland and 18.49 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in the United States.

54.51 EUR
18.49 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 14.06 EUR (15.96 USD) in Switzerland and 15.85 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.3% lower in Switzerland.

14.06 EUR
15.85 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 28.52 EUR (32.38 USD) in Switzerland and 15.34 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in the United States.

28.52 EUR
15.34 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.73 EUR (11.05 USD) in Switzerland and 14.09 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.9% lower in Switzerland.

9.73 EUR
14.09 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.22 EUR (2.52 USD) in Switzerland and 2.83 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.6% lower in Switzerland.

2.22 EUR
2.83 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.49 EUR (7.37 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 4.17 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.7% lower in the United States.

6.49 EUR
4.17 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.94 EUR (3.34 USD) in Switzerland and 3.46 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15% lower in Switzerland.

2.94 EUR
3.46 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 14.95 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 22.01 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in Switzerland.

14.95 EUR
22.01 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.42 EUR (2.75 USD) in Switzerland and 2.5 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.2% lower in Switzerland.

2.42 EUR
2.50 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.24 EUR (3.68 USD) in Switzerland and 3.76 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.8% lower in Switzerland.

3.24 EUR
3.76 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 27.9 EUR (31.68 USD) in Switzerland and 14.72 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in the United States.

27.90 EUR
14.72 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.82 EUR (2.06 USD) in Switzerland and 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in the United States.

1.82 EUR
1.10 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.44 EUR (2.78 USD) in Switzerland and 3.43 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.9% lower in Switzerland.

2.44 EUR
3.43 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.27 EUR (3.71 USD) in Switzerland and 4.69 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.3% lower in Switzerland.

3.27 EUR
4.69 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.62 EUR (2.97 USD) in Switzerland and 3.75 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.1% lower in Switzerland.

2.62 EUR
3.75 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.58 EUR (4.06 USD) in Switzerland and 7.24 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Switzerland.

3.58 EUR
7.24 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.71 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 7.91 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in the United States.

17.71 EUR
7.91 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.66 EUR (5.29 USD) in Switzerland and 5.5 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.3% lower in Switzerland.

4.66 EUR
5.50 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.44 EUR (1.63 USD) in Switzerland and 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.5% lower in Switzerland.

1.44 EUR
2.20 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.4 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.75 EUR (6.53 USD) in Switzerland and 4.6 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20% lower in the United States.

5.75 EUR
4.60 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.81 EUR (5.46 USD) in Switzerland and 2.47 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.6% lower in the United States.

4.81 EUR
2.47 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.65 EUR (9.82 USD) in Switzerland and 7.05 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.5% lower in the United States.

8.65 EUR
7.05 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.57 EUR (8.6 USD) in Switzerland and 8.81 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.1% lower in Switzerland.

7.57 EUR
8.81 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 16.22 EUR (18.42 USD) in Switzerland and 10.57 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.8% lower in the United States.

16.22 EUR
10.57 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 129.78 EUR (147.36 USD) in Switzerland and 88.07 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in the United States.

129.78 EUR
88.07 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 27.04 EUR (30.7 USD) in Switzerland and 22.02 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.6% lower in the United States.

27.04 EUR
22.02 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.48 EUR (5.08 USD) in Switzerland and 1.94 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in the United States.

4.48 EUR
1.94 EUR

Fuel

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.24 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.87 EUR (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in the United States.

1.87 EUR
0.83 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.8 EUR (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55% lower in the United States.

1.80 EUR
0.81 EUR

LPG 1L

1.15 EUR
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Transportation

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.37 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 98.41 EUR (111.75 USD) in Switzerland and 113.61 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.4% lower in Switzerland.

98.41 EUR
113.61 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.76 EUR (5.4 USD) in Switzerland and 2.42 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.2% lower in the United States.

4.76 EUR
2.42 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 86.52 EUR (98.24 USD) in Switzerland and 26.42 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in the United States.

86.52 EUR
26.42 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.41 EUR (6.14 USD) in Switzerland and 1.64 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in the United States.

5.41 EUR
1.64 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.3 EUR (8.29 USD) in Switzerland and 3.96 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in the United States.

7.30 EUR
3.96 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSDCHF

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 21.63 EUR (24.56 USD) in Switzerland and 15.85 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in the United States.

21.63 EUR
15.85 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 94.39 EUR (107.18 USD) in Switzerland and 86.54 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.3% lower in the United States.

94.39 EUR
86.54 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 43.26 EUR (49.12 USD) in Switzerland and 33.47 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.6% lower in the United States.

43.26 EUR
33.47 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.37 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 2257 EUR (2562.92 USD) in Switzerland and 3347 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.6% lower in Switzerland.

2 257 EUR
3 347 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 1728 EUR (1961.71 USD) in Switzerland and 2096 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.6% lower in Switzerland.

1 728 EUR
2 096 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 4191 EUR (4758.77 USD) in Switzerland and 6248 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in Switzerland.

4 191 EUR
6 248 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 2990 EUR (3395.22 USD) in Switzerland and 3617 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.3% lower in Switzerland.

2 990 EUR
3 617 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.59 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 20782 EUR (23597.98 USD) in Switzerland and 12574 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in the United States.

20 782 EUR
12 574 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 12210 EUR (13863.85 USD) in Switzerland and 8168 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in the United States.

12 210 EUR
8 168 EUR

Salary

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 1.3 times higher than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6875 EUR (7806.37 USD) in Switzerland and 5281 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 23.2% lower in the United States.

6 875 EUR
5 281 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDCHF

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

One star

123 EUR
91.4 EUR

Two stars

147 EUR
129 EUR

Three stars

213 EUR
172 EUR

Four stars

302 EUR
222 EUR

Five stars

550 EUR
529 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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