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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. South Africa

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. South Africa - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 3.48 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in South Africa.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 16.76 PLN (4.27 USD) in Switzerland and 5.44 PLN (1.38 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 67.5% lower in South Africa.

16.76 PLN
5.44 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 12.13 PLN (3.09 USD) in Switzerland and 5.19 PLN (1.32 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 57.2% lower in South Africa.

12.13 PLN
5.19 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 230.74 PLN (58.78 USD) in Switzerland and 26.69 PLN (6.8 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 88.4% lower in South Africa.

230.74 PLN
26.69 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 59.52 PLN (15.16 USD) in Switzerland and 16.12 PLN (4.11 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in South Africa.

59.52 PLN
16.12 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 120.73 PLN (30.76 USD) in Switzerland and 16.41 PLN (4.18 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in South Africa.

120.73 PLN
16.41 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 41.2 PLN (10.5 USD) in Switzerland and 10.07 PLN (2.57 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in South Africa.

41.20 PLN
10.07 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.39 PLN (2.39 USD) in Switzerland and 4.78 PLN (1.22 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in South Africa.

9.39 PLN
4.78 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.47 PLN (7 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 7.19 PLN (1.83 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in South Africa.

27.47 PLN
7.19 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.45 PLN (3.17 USD) in Switzerland and 5.87 PLN (1.5 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 52.9% lower in South Africa.

12.45 PLN
5.87 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 66.61 PLN (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 62.37 PLN (15.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 6.4% lower in South Africa.

66.61 PLN
62.37 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.26 PLN (2.61 USD) in Switzerland and 3.62 PLN (0.92 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 64.7% lower in South Africa.

10.26 PLN
3.62 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 13.73 PLN (3.5 USD) in Switzerland and 3.28 PLN (0.84 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in South Africa.

13.73 PLN
3.28 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 118.12 PLN (30.09 USD) in Switzerland and 24.12 PLN (6.14 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in South Africa.

118.12 PLN
24.12 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 7.69 PLN (1.96 USD) in Switzerland and 3.76 PLN (0.96 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in South Africa.

7.69 PLN
3.76 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 10.35 PLN (2.64 USD) in Switzerland and 4.43 PLN (1.13 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 57.2% lower in South Africa.

10.35 PLN
4.43 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 13.83 PLN (3.52 USD) in Switzerland and 5.16 PLN (1.32 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 62.7% lower in South Africa.

13.83 PLN
5.16 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 11.08 PLN (2.82 USD) in Switzerland and 4.58 PLN (1.17 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 58.7% lower in South Africa.

11.08 PLN
4.58 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 15.15 PLN (3.86 USD) in Switzerland and 5.17 PLN (1.32 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in South Africa.

15.15 PLN
5.17 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 78.94 PLN (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 36.35 PLN (9.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 54% lower in South Africa.

78.94 PLN
36.35 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.73 PLN (5.03 USD) in Switzerland and 5.18 PLN (1.32 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in South Africa.

19.73 PLN
5.18 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.09 PLN (1.55 USD) in Switzerland and 3.36 PLN (0.86 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 44.8% lower in South Africa.

6.09 PLN
3.36 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. South Africa - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.96 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in South Africa.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 24.36 PLN (6.2 USD) in Switzerland and 6.49 PLN (1.65 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 73.4% lower in South Africa.

24.36 PLN
6.49 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 20.37 PLN (5.19 USD) in Switzerland and 3.23 PLN (0.82 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 84.1% lower in South Africa.

20.37 PLN
3.23 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.63 PLN (9.33 USD) in Switzerland and 7.66 PLN (1.95 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in South Africa.

36.63 PLN
7.66 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 32.05 PLN (8.16 USD) in Switzerland and 8.06 PLN (2.05 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in South Africa.

32.05 PLN
8.06 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 68.67 PLN (17.49 USD) in Switzerland and 16.12 PLN (4.11 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in South Africa.

68.67 PLN
16.12 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 549.38 PLN (139.96 USD) in Switzerland and 141.05 PLN (35.93 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in South Africa.

549.38 PLN
141.05 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 114.45 PLN (29.16 USD) in Switzerland and 33.25 PLN (8.47 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in South Africa.

114.45 PLN
33.25 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 18.95 PLN (4.83 USD) in Switzerland and 2.43 PLN (0.62 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 87.2% lower in South Africa.

18.95 PLN
2.43 PLN

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. South Africa - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.74 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in South Africa.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 8.32 PLN (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 4.73 PLN (1.21 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 43.1% lower in South Africa.

8.32 PLN
4.73 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 8.04 PLN (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 4.67 PLN (1.19 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in South Africa.

8.04 PLN
4.67 PLN

LPG 1L

5.15 PLN
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. South Africa - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.98 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in South Africa.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 416.61 PLN (106.13 USD) in Switzerland and 261.95 PLN (66.73 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 37.1% lower in South Africa.

416.61 PLN
261.95 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 20.14 PLN (5.13 USD) in Switzerland and 6.25 PLN (1.59 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 69% lower in South Africa.

20.14 PLN
6.25 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 366.25 PLN (93.31 USD) in Switzerland and 10.81 PLN (2.75 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 97% lower in South Africa.

366.25 PLN
10.81 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 22.89 PLN (5.83 USD) in Switzerland and 3.68 PLN (0.94 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in South Africa.

22.89 PLN
3.68 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 30.9 PLN (7.87 USD) in Switzerland and 5.04 PLN (1.28 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in South Africa.

30.90 PLN
5.04 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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Switzerland vs. South Africa - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 91.56 PLN (23.33 USD) in Switzerland and 21.66 PLN (5.52 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in South Africa.

91.56 PLN
21.66 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 399.58 PLN (101.8 USD) in Switzerland and 115.71 PLN (29.48 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 71% lower in South Africa.

399.58 PLN
115.71 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 183.13 PLN (46.65 USD) in Switzerland and 34.06 PLN (8.68 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 81.4% lower in South Africa.

183.13 PLN
34.06 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. South Africa - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.88 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in South Africa.

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 9555 PLN (2434.2 USD) in Switzerland and 1405 PLN (357.86 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 85.3% lower in South Africa.

9 555 PLN
1 405 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 7314 PLN (1863.19 USD) in Switzerland and 1286 PLN (327.51 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 82.4% lower in South Africa.

7 314 PLN
1 286 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 17741 PLN (4519.77 USD) in Switzerland and 2721 PLN (693.12 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in South Africa.

17 741 PLN
2 721 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 12658 PLN (3224.71 USD) in Switzerland and 2622 PLN (667.88 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in South Africa.

12 658 PLN
2 622 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. South Africa - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 25.67 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in South Africa.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 87977 PLN (22412.82 USD) in Switzerland and 2914 PLN (742.43 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 96.7% lower in South Africa.

87 977 PLN
2 914 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 51687 PLN (13167.57 USD) in Switzerland and 2526 PLN (643.64 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 95.1% lower in South Africa.

51 687 PLN
2 526 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. South Africa - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 5.5 times higher than in South Africa.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 29103 PLN (7414.32 USD) in Switzerland and 5292 PLN (1348.29 USD) in South Africa. The average salary is 81.8% lower in South Africa.

29 103 PLN
5 292 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

546 PLN
204 PLN

Two stars

653 PLN
217 PLN

Three stars

949 PLN
382 PLN

Four stars

1 347 PLN
631 PLN

Five stars

2 453 PLN
1 455 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 • South Africa: 20 cities, 700 hotels

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