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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

PLNEURCHFZARUSD

Switzerland vs. South Africa - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 3.38 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in South Africa.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 16.71 PLN (4.37 USD) in Switzerland and 5.72 PLN (1.5 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 65.8% lower in South Africa.

16.71 PLN
5.72 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 12.1 PLN (3.16 USD) in Switzerland and 5.46 PLN (1.43 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in South Africa.

12.10 PLN
5.46 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 230.13 PLN (60.18 USD) in Switzerland and 28.08 PLN (7.34 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 87.8% lower in South Africa.

230.13 PLN
28.08 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 59.36 PLN (15.52 USD) in Switzerland and 16.96 PLN (4.43 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 71.4% lower in South Africa.

59.36 PLN
16.96 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 120.41 PLN (31.48 USD) in Switzerland and 17.27 PLN (4.52 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in South Africa.

120.41 PLN
17.27 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 41.09 PLN (10.75 USD) in Switzerland and 10.6 PLN (2.77 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 74.2% lower in South Africa.

41.09 PLN
10.60 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.36 PLN (2.45 USD) in Switzerland and 5.02 PLN (1.31 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in South Africa.

9.36 PLN
5.02 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.4 PLN (7.16 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 7.56 PLN (1.98 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 72.4% lower in South Africa.

27.40 PLN
7.56 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.42 PLN (3.25 USD) in Switzerland and 6.18 PLN (1.62 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 50.2% lower in South Africa.

12.42 PLN
6.18 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 64.9 PLN (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 60.77 PLN (15.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 6.4% lower in South Africa.

64.90 PLN
60.77 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.23 PLN (2.67 USD) in Switzerland and 3.81 PLN (1 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in South Africa.

10.23 PLN
3.81 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 13.7 PLN (3.58 USD) in Switzerland and 3.45 PLN (0.9 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in South Africa.

13.70 PLN
3.45 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 117.8 PLN (30.8 USD) in Switzerland and 25.37 PLN (6.63 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in South Africa.

117.80 PLN
25.37 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 7.67 PLN (2.01 USD) in Switzerland and 3.95 PLN (1.03 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 48.5% lower in South Africa.

7.67 PLN
3.95 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 10.32 PLN (2.7 USD) in Switzerland and 4.66 PLN (1.22 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in South Africa.

10.32 PLN
4.66 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 13.79 PLN (3.61 USD) in Switzerland and 5.43 PLN (1.42 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 60.6% lower in South Africa.

13.79 PLN
5.43 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 11.05 PLN (2.89 USD) in Switzerland and 4.81 PLN (1.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in South Africa.

11.05 PLN
4.81 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 15.11 PLN (3.95 USD) in Switzerland and 5.44 PLN (1.42 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 64% lower in South Africa.

15.11 PLN
5.44 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 76.91 PLN (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 35.41 PLN (9.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 54% lower in South Africa.

76.91 PLN
35.41 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.68 PLN (5.15 USD) in Switzerland and 5.45 PLN (1.43 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 72.3% lower in South Africa.

19.68 PLN
5.45 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.07 PLN (1.59 USD) in Switzerland and 3.54 PLN (0.93 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in South Africa.

6.07 PLN
3.54 PLN

Restaurant

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

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 24.29 PLN (6.35 USD) in Switzerland and 6.83 PLN (1.79 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in South Africa.

24.29 PLN
6.83 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 20.32 PLN (5.31 USD) in Switzerland and 3.39 PLN (0.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in South Africa.

20.32 PLN
3.39 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.53 PLN (9.55 USD) in Switzerland and 8.05 PLN (2.11 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 78% lower in South Africa.

36.53 PLN
8.05 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 31.96 PLN (8.36 USD) in Switzerland and 8.48 PLN (2.22 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in South Africa.

31.96 PLN
8.48 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 68.49 PLN (17.91 USD) in Switzerland and 16.96 PLN (4.43 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in South Africa.

68.49 PLN
16.96 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 547.92 PLN (143.28 USD) in Switzerland and 148.38 PLN (38.8 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in South Africa.

547.92 PLN
148.38 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 114.15 PLN (29.85 USD) in Switzerland and 34.98 PLN (9.15 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in South Africa.

114.15 PLN
34.98 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 18.9 PLN (4.94 USD) in Switzerland and 2.56 PLN (0.67 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 86.5% lower in South Africa.

18.90 PLN
2.56 PLN

Fuel

PLNEURCHFZARUSD

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 8.1 PLN (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 4.61 PLN (1.21 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 43.1% lower in South Africa.

8.10 PLN
4.61 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.83 PLN (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 4.55 PLN (1.19 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in South Africa.

7.83 PLN
4.55 PLN

LPG 1L

5.01 PLN
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. South Africa - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.82 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in South Africa.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 415.51 PLN (108.65 USD) in Switzerland and 275.56 PLN (72.06 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 33.7% lower in South Africa.

415.51 PLN
275.56 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 20.09 PLN (5.25 USD) in Switzerland and 6.57 PLN (1.72 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in South Africa.

20.09 PLN
6.57 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 365.28 PLN (95.52 USD) in Switzerland and 11.37 PLN (2.97 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 96.9% lower in South Africa.

365.28 PLN
11.37 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 22.83 PLN (5.97 USD) in Switzerland and 3.87 PLN (1.01 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 83% lower in South Africa.

22.83 PLN
3.87 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 30.82 PLN (8.06 USD) in Switzerland and 5.3 PLN (1.39 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 82.8% lower in South Africa.

30.82 PLN
5.30 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 91.32 PLN (23.88 USD) in Switzerland and 22.79 PLN (5.96 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 75% lower in South Africa.

91.32 PLN
22.79 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 398.52 PLN (104.21 USD) in Switzerland and 121.73 PLN (31.83 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in South Africa.

398.52 PLN
121.73 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 182.64 PLN (47.76 USD) in Switzerland and 35.83 PLN (9.37 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in South Africa.

182.64 PLN
35.83 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. South Africa - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.58 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 9530 PLN (2491.9 USD) in Switzerland and 1478 PLN (386.41 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 84.5% lower in South Africa.

9 530 PLN
1 478 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 7294 PLN (1907.35 USD) in Switzerland and 1352 PLN (353.64 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in South Africa.

7 294 PLN
1 352 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 17694 PLN (4626.9 USD) in Switzerland and 2862 PLN (748.41 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in South Africa.

17 694 PLN
2 862 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 12624 PLN (3301.14 USD) in Switzerland and 2758 PLN (721.16 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 78.2% lower in South Africa.

12 624 PLN
2 758 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. South Africa - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 24.34 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 87744 PLN (22944.06 USD) in Switzerland and 3066 PLN (801.66 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 96.5% lower in South Africa.

87 744 PLN
3 066 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 51550 PLN (13479.67 USD) in Switzerland and 2658 PLN (694.98 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 94.8% lower in South Africa.

51 550 PLN
2 658 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. South Africa - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 5.21 times higher than in South Africa.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 29026 PLN (7590.05 USD) in Switzerland and 5567 PLN (1455.84 USD) in South Africa. The average salary is 80.8% lower in South Africa.

29 026 PLN
5 567 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

532 PLN
198 PLN

Two stars

637 PLN
211 PLN

Three stars

925 PLN
373 PLN

Four stars

1 313 PLN
615 PLN

Five stars

2 390 PLN
1 418 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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