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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

PLNZARUSDEURCHF

Switzerland vs. South Africa - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.99 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in South Africa.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 16.2 PLN (4.37 USD) in Switzerland and 6.42 PLN (1.73 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 60.4% lower in South Africa.

16.20 PLN
6.42 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 11 PLN (2.97 USD) in Switzerland and 5.88 PLN (1.59 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in South Africa.

11.00 PLN
5.88 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 193.38 PLN (52.15 USD) in Switzerland and 25.9 PLN (6.98 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in South Africa.

193.38 PLN
25.90 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 56.19 PLN (15.15 USD) in Switzerland and 22.01 PLN (5.94 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 60.8% lower in South Africa.

56.19 PLN
22.01 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 126.89 PLN (34.22 USD) in Switzerland and 18.52 PLN (4.99 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 85.4% lower in South Africa.

126.89 PLN
18.52 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 42.14 PLN (11.37 USD) in Switzerland and 12.1 PLN (3.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 71.3% lower in South Africa.

42.14 PLN
12.10 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 10.07 PLN (2.72 USD) in Switzerland and 5.18 PLN (1.4 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 48.6% lower in South Africa.

10.07 PLN
5.18 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 28.19 PLN (7.6 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 9.78 PLN (2.64 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in South Africa.

28.19 PLN
9.78 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.55 PLN (3.38 USD) in Switzerland and 6.18 PLN (1.67 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in South Africa.

12.55 PLN
6.18 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 62.92 PLN (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 58.92 PLN (15.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 6.4% lower in South Africa.

62.92 PLN
58.92 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 9.55 PLN (2.58 USD) in Switzerland and 4.19 PLN (1.13 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in South Africa.

9.55 PLN
4.19 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 13.16 PLN (3.55 USD) in Switzerland and 4.24 PLN (1.14 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in South Africa.

13.16 PLN
4.24 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 112.51 PLN (30.35 USD) in Switzerland and 32.46 PLN (8.75 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 71.1% lower in South Africa.

112.51 PLN
32.46 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 8.38 PLN (2.26 USD) in Switzerland and 4.64 PLN (1.25 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 44.6% lower in South Africa.

8.38 PLN
4.64 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.9 PLN (2.4 USD) in Switzerland and 5.69 PLN (1.54 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 36.1% lower in South Africa.

8.90 PLN
5.69 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.66 PLN (3.14 USD) in Switzerland and 5.95 PLN (1.6 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 49% lower in South Africa.

11.66 PLN
5.95 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 10.86 PLN (2.93 USD) in Switzerland and 5.76 PLN (1.55 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 47% lower in South Africa.

10.86 PLN
5.76 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 14.98 PLN (4.04 USD) in Switzerland and 6.47 PLN (1.74 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 56.8% lower in South Africa.

14.98 PLN
6.47 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 74.56 PLN (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 34.33 PLN (9.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 54% lower in South Africa.

74.56 PLN
34.33 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.85 PLN (5.35 USD) in Switzerland and 6.42 PLN (1.73 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in South Africa.

19.85 PLN
6.42 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.13 PLN (1.65 USD) in Switzerland and 3.59 PLN (0.97 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 41.4% lower in South Africa.

6.13 PLN
3.59 PLN

Restaurant

PLNZARUSDEURCHF

Switzerland vs. South Africa - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.25 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in South Africa.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 25.75 PLN (6.95 USD) in Switzerland and 8.8 PLN (2.37 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 65.8% lower in South Africa.

25.75 PLN
8.80 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 22.57 PLN (6.09 USD) in Switzerland and 4.2 PLN (1.13 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 81.4% lower in South Africa.

22.57 PLN
4.20 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 37.46 PLN (10.1 USD) in Switzerland and 11 PLN (2.97 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 70.6% lower in South Africa.

37.46 PLN
11.00 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 32.78 PLN (8.84 USD) in Switzerland and 9.9 PLN (2.67 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 69.8% lower in South Africa.

32.78 PLN
9.90 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 79.6 PLN (21.47 USD) in Switzerland and 19.15 PLN (5.16 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 75.9% lower in South Africa.

79.60 PLN
19.15 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 561.87 PLN (151.54 USD) in Switzerland and 176.06 PLN (47.48 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in South Africa.

561.87 PLN
176.06 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 117.06 PLN (31.57 USD) in Switzerland and 44.01 PLN (11.87 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 62.4% lower in South Africa.

117.06 PLN
44.01 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 19.85 PLN (5.35 USD) in Switzerland and 3.18 PLN (0.86 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 84% lower in South Africa.

19.85 PLN
3.18 PLN

Fuel

PLNZARUSDEURCHF

Switzerland vs. South Africa - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.8 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in South Africa.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 8.4 PLN (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 4.62 PLN (1.25 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 45% lower in South Africa.

8.40 PLN
4.62 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 8.01 PLN (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 4.52 PLN (1.22 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in South Africa.

8.01 PLN
4.52 PLN

LPG 1L

4.82 PLN
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Transportation

PLNZARUSDEURCHF

Switzerland vs. South Africa - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.19 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in South Africa.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 407.36 PLN (109.86 USD) in Switzerland and 330.1 PLN (89.03 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 19% lower in South Africa.

407.36 PLN
330.10 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 18.26 PLN (4.92 USD) in Switzerland and 7.04 PLN (1.9 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 61.4% lower in South Africa.

18.26 PLN
7.04 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 323.07 PLN (87.13 USD) in Switzerland and 15.85 PLN (4.27 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 95.1% lower in South Africa.

323.07 PLN
15.85 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 12.17 PLN (3.28 USD) in Switzerland and 3.52 PLN (0.95 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 71.1% lower in South Africa.

12.17 PLN
3.52 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 28.09 PLN (7.58 USD) in Switzerland and 4.4 PLN (1.19 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 84.3% lower in South Africa.

28.09 PLN
4.40 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNZARUSDEURCHF

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 93.64 PLN (25.26 USD) in Switzerland and 28.61 PLN (7.72 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in South Africa.

93.64 PLN
28.61 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 335.16 PLN (90.39 USD) in Switzerland and 134.15 PLN (36.18 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 60% lower in South Africa.

335.16 PLN
134.15 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 188.74 PLN (50.9 USD) in Switzerland and 52.62 PLN (14.19 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in South Africa.

188.74 PLN
52.62 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNZARUSDEURCHF

Switzerland vs. South Africa - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.37 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 10468 PLN (2823.28 USD) in Switzerland and 1682 PLN (453.67 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in South Africa.

10 468 PLN
1 682 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 8609 PLN (2321.8 USD) in Switzerland and 1508 PLN (406.74 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 82.5% lower in South Africa.

8 609 PLN
1 508 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 19157 PLN (5166.56 USD) in Switzerland and 3741 PLN (1009 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 80.5% lower in South Africa.

19 157 PLN
3 741 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 14250 PLN (3843.19 USD) in Switzerland and 2841 PLN (766.2 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in South Africa.

14 250 PLN
2 841 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNZARUSDEURCHF

Switzerland vs. South Africa - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 24.94 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 91304 PLN (24624.82 USD) in Switzerland and 3906 PLN (1053.52 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 95.7% lower in South Africa.

91 304 PLN
3 906 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 69987 PLN (18875.74 USD) in Switzerland and 2562 PLN (690.87 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 96.3% lower in South Africa.

69 987 PLN
2 562 PLN

Salary

PLNZARUSDEURCHF

Switzerland vs. South Africa - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 5.46 times higher than in South Africa.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 29714 PLN (8013.9 USD) in Switzerland and 5439 PLN (1466.87 USD) in South Africa. The average salary is 81.7% lower in South Africa.

29 714 PLN
5 439 PLN

Hotels

PLNZARUSDEURCHF

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

One star

516 PLN
192 PLN

Two stars

617 PLN
205 PLN

Three stars

896 PLN
361 PLN

Four stars

1 273 PLN
596 PLN

Five stars

2 317 PLN
1 375 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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