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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Zambia

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

PLNEURCHFZMWUSD

Switzerland vs. Zambia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 3.93 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Zambia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 16.61 PLN (4.42 USD) in Switzerland and 9.25 PLN (2.46 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 44.3% lower in Zambia.

16.61 PLN
9.25 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 12.03 PLN (3.2 USD) in Switzerland and 5.45 PLN (1.45 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 54.7% lower in Zambia.

12.03 PLN
5.45 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 228.79 PLN (60.86 USD) in Switzerland and 21.09 PLN (5.61 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 90.8% lower in Zambia.

228.79 PLN
21.09 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 59.01 PLN (15.7 USD) in Switzerland and 17.56 PLN (4.67 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Zambia.

59.01 PLN
17.56 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 119.7 PLN (31.84 USD) in Switzerland and 16.95 PLN (4.51 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in Zambia.

119.70 PLN
16.95 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 40.85 PLN (10.87 USD) in Switzerland and 9.66 PLN (2.57 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in Zambia.

40.85 PLN
9.66 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.31 PLN (2.48 USD) in Switzerland and 3.5 PLN (0.93 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 62.4% lower in Zambia.

9.31 PLN
3.50 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.24 PLN (7.25 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 5.94 PLN (1.58 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 78.2% lower in Zambia.

27.24 PLN
5.94 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.35 PLN (3.28 USD) in Switzerland and 4.89 PLN (1.3 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 60.4% lower in Zambia.

12.35 PLN
4.89 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 63.79 PLN (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 30.83 PLN (8.2 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in Zambia.

63.79 PLN
30.83 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.17 PLN (2.7 USD) in Switzerland and 4.29 PLN (1.14 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 57.8% lower in Zambia.

10.17 PLN
4.29 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 13.62 PLN (3.62 USD) in Switzerland and 3.68 PLN (0.98 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 73% lower in Zambia.

13.62 PLN
3.68 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 117.12 PLN (31.15 USD) in Switzerland and 34.25 PLN (9.11 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 70.8% lower in Zambia.

117.12 PLN
34.25 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 7.63 PLN (2.03 USD) in Switzerland and 4.47 PLN (1.19 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 41.4% lower in Zambia.

7.63 PLN
4.47 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 10.26 PLN (2.73 USD) in Switzerland and 6.09 PLN (1.62 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 40.6% lower in Zambia.

10.26 PLN
6.09 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 13.71 PLN (3.65 USD) in Switzerland and 8.91 PLN (2.37 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 35% lower in Zambia.

13.71 PLN
8.91 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 10.99 PLN (2.92 USD) in Switzerland and 5.53 PLN (1.47 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in Zambia.

10.99 PLN
5.53 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 15.03 PLN (4 USD) in Switzerland and 6.88 PLN (1.83 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 54.2% lower in Zambia.

15.03 PLN
6.88 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

75.60 PLN
-

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.56 PLN (5.2 USD) in Switzerland and 4.21 PLN (1.12 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in Zambia.

19.56 PLN
4.21 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.04 PLN (1.61 USD) in Switzerland and 3.68 PLN (0.98 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 39.1% lower in Zambia.

6.04 PLN
3.68 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Zambia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 5.41 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Zambia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 24.15 PLN (6.42 USD) in Switzerland and 6.58 PLN (1.75 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 72.8% lower in Zambia.

24.15 PLN
6.58 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 20.2 PLN (5.37 USD) in Switzerland and 3.12 PLN (0.83 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 84.6% lower in Zambia.

20.20 PLN
3.12 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.32 PLN (9.66 USD) in Switzerland and 4.25 PLN (1.13 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 88.3% lower in Zambia.

36.32 PLN
4.25 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 31.78 PLN (8.45 USD) in Switzerland and 5.6 PLN (1.49 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 82.4% lower in Zambia.

31.78 PLN
5.60 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 68.09 PLN (18.11 USD) in Switzerland and 12.82 PLN (3.41 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 81.2% lower in Zambia.

68.09 PLN
12.82 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 544.73 PLN (144.9 USD) in Switzerland and 110.52 PLN (29.4 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 79.7% lower in Zambia.

544.73 PLN
110.52 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 113.49 PLN (30.19 USD) in Switzerland and 13.8 PLN (3.67 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 87.8% lower in Zambia.

113.49 PLN
13.80 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 18.79 PLN (5 USD) in Switzerland and 1.73 PLN (0.46 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 90.8% lower in Zambia.

18.79 PLN
1.73 PLN

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Zambia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.79 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Zambia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 7.97 PLN (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 4.1 PLN (1.09 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 48.6% lower in Zambia.

7.97 PLN
4.10 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.7 PLN (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 4.64 PLN (1.23 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 39.7% lower in Zambia.

7.70 PLN
4.64 PLN

LPG 1L

4.93 PLN
-

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Zambia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.09 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Zambia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 413.09 PLN (109.89 USD) in Switzerland and 150.37 PLN (40 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in Zambia.

413.09 PLN
150.37 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 19.97 PLN (5.31 USD) in Switzerland and 5.45 PLN (1.45 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in Zambia.

19.97 PLN
5.45 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 363.15 PLN (96.6 USD) in Switzerland and 37.89 PLN (10.08 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 89.6% lower in Zambia.

363.15 PLN
37.89 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 22.7 PLN (6.04 USD) in Switzerland and 2.71 PLN (0.72 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 88.1% lower in Zambia.

22.70 PLN
2.71 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 30.64 PLN (8.15 USD) in Switzerland and 11.28 PLN (3 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Zambia.

30.64 PLN
11.28 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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Switzerland vs. Zambia - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 90.79 PLN (24.15 USD) in Switzerland and 11.5 PLN (3.06 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 87.3% lower in Zambia.

90.79 PLN
11.50 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 396.2 PLN (105.39 USD) in Switzerland and 105.86 PLN (28.16 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Zambia.

396.20 PLN
105.86 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 181.58 PLN (48.3 USD) in Switzerland and 34.51 PLN (9.18 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 81% lower in Zambia.

181.58 PLN
34.51 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Zambia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 6.81 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Zambia.

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 9474 PLN (2520.22 USD) in Switzerland and 1032 PLN (274.41 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 89.1% lower in Zambia.

9 474 PLN
1 032 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 7252 PLN (1929.03 USD) in Switzerland and 725.57 PLN (193.01 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 90% lower in Zambia.

7 252 PLN
725.57 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 17591 PLN (4679.49 USD) in Switzerland and 3475 PLN (924.31 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in Zambia.

17 591 PLN
3 475 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 12551 PLN (3338.66 USD) in Switzerland and 1648 PLN (438.29 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 86.9% lower in Zambia.

12 551 PLN
1 648 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Zambia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.36 times less for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Zambia.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 87233 PLN (23204.83 USD) in Switzerland and 40464 PLN (10763.9 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in Zambia.

87 233 PLN
40 464 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 51249 PLN (13632.87 USD) in Switzerland and 147407 PLN (39211.9 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 65.2% lower in Switzerland.

51 249 PLN
147 407 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Zambia - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 19.34 times higher than in Zambia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 28857 PLN (7676.32 USD) in Switzerland and 1492 PLN (396.94 USD) in Zambia. The average salary is 94.8% lower in Zambia.

28 857 PLN
1 492 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

523 PLN
-

Two stars

626 PLN
230 PLN

Three stars

909 PLN
315 PLN

Four stars

1 290 PLN
907 PLN

Five stars

2 349 PLN
655 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 • Zambia: 4 cities, 93 hotels

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