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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Zimbabwe

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

PLNZWLUSDEURCHF

Switzerland vs. Zimbabwe - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 3.51 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Zimbabwe.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 15.7 PLN (4.32 USD) in Switzerland and 9.79 PLN (2.69 USD) in Zimbabwe. The price of this product is 37.6% lower in Zimbabwe.

15.70 PLN
9.79 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 10.67 PLN (2.93 USD) in Switzerland and 6.44 PLN (1.77 USD) in Zimbabwe. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in Zimbabwe.

10.67 PLN
6.44 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 187.44 PLN (51.51 USD) in Switzerland and 21.36 PLN (5.87 USD) in Zimbabwe. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in Zimbabwe.

187.44 PLN
21.36 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 54.46 PLN (14.97 USD) in Switzerland and 25.47 PLN (7 USD) in Zimbabwe. The price of this product is 53.2% lower in Zimbabwe.

54.46 PLN
25.47 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 123 PLN (33.8 USD) in Switzerland and 20.89 PLN (5.74 USD) in Zimbabwe. The price of this product is 83% lower in Zimbabwe.

123.00 PLN
20.89 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 40.85 PLN (11.22 USD) in Switzerland and 5.46 PLN (1.5 USD) in Zimbabwe. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in Zimbabwe.

40.85 PLN
5.46 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.76 PLN (2.68 USD) in Switzerland and 4.26 PLN (1.17 USD) in Zimbabwe. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in Zimbabwe.

9.76 PLN
4.26 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.32 PLN (7.51 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 7.61 PLN (2.09 USD) in Zimbabwe. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in Zimbabwe.

27.32 PLN
7.61 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.16 PLN (3.34 USD) in Switzerland and 6.4 PLN (1.76 USD) in Zimbabwe. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in Zimbabwe.

12.16 PLN
6.40 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

61.76 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 9.26 PLN (2.54 USD) in Switzerland and 3.89 PLN (1.07 USD) in Zimbabwe. The price of this product is 58% lower in Zimbabwe.

9.26 PLN
3.89 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 12.75 PLN (3.5 USD) in Switzerland and 3.64 PLN (1 USD) in Zimbabwe. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in Zimbabwe.

12.75 PLN
3.64 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 109.06 PLN (29.97 USD) in Switzerland and 38.39 PLN (10.55 USD) in Zimbabwe. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in Zimbabwe.

109.06 PLN
38.39 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 8.12 PLN (2.23 USD) in Switzerland and 5.82 PLN (1.6 USD) in Zimbabwe. The price of this product is 28.3% lower in Zimbabwe.

8.12 PLN
5.82 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.62 PLN (2.37 USD) in Switzerland and 6.77 PLN (1.86 USD) in Zimbabwe. The price of this product is 21.5% lower in Zimbabwe.

8.62 PLN
6.77 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.3 PLN (3.11 USD) in Switzerland and 7.9 PLN (2.17 USD) in Zimbabwe. The price of this product is 30.1% lower in Zimbabwe.

11.30 PLN
7.90 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 10.53 PLN (2.89 USD) in Switzerland and 5.97 PLN (1.64 USD) in Zimbabwe. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in Zimbabwe.

10.53 PLN
5.97 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 14.52 PLN (3.99 USD) in Switzerland and 6.99 PLN (1.92 USD) in Zimbabwe. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in Zimbabwe.

14.52 PLN
6.99 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

73.18 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.24 PLN (5.29 USD) in Switzerland and 5.75 PLN (1.58 USD) in Zimbabwe. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in Zimbabwe.

19.24 PLN
5.75 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 5.95 PLN (1.63 USD) in Switzerland and 3.93 PLN (1.08 USD) in Zimbabwe. The price of this product is 33.9% lower in Zimbabwe.

5.95 PLN
3.93 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Zimbabwe - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.4 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Zimbabwe.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 24.96 PLN (6.86 USD) in Switzerland and 9.72 PLN (2.67 USD) in Zimbabwe. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in Zimbabwe.

24.96 PLN
9.72 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 21.88 PLN (6.01 USD) in Switzerland and 2.55 PLN (0.7 USD) in Zimbabwe. The price of this product is 88.3% lower in Zimbabwe.

21.88 PLN
2.55 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.31 PLN (9.98 USD) in Switzerland and 5.46 PLN (1.5 USD) in Zimbabwe. The price of this product is 85% lower in Zimbabwe.

36.31 PLN
5.46 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 31.77 PLN (8.73 USD) in Switzerland and 7.28 PLN (2 USD) in Zimbabwe. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Zimbabwe.

31.77 PLN
7.28 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 77.16 PLN (21.2 USD) in Switzerland and 21.83 PLN (6 USD) in Zimbabwe. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in Zimbabwe.

77.16 PLN
21.83 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 544.63 PLN (149.66 USD) in Switzerland and 181.96 PLN (50 USD) in Zimbabwe. The price of this product is 66.6% lower in Zimbabwe.

544.63 PLN
181.96 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 113.46 PLN (31.18 USD) in Switzerland and 24.86 PLN (6.83 USD) in Zimbabwe. The price of this product is 78.1% lower in Zimbabwe.

113.46 PLN
24.86 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 19.24 PLN (5.29 USD) in Switzerland and 1.71 PLN (0.47 USD) in Zimbabwe. The price of this product is 91.1% lower in Zimbabwe.

19.24 PLN
1.71 PLN

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Zimbabwe - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.46 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Zimbabwe.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 8.25 PLN (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 5.46 PLN (1.5 USD) in Zimbabwe. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in Zimbabwe.

8.25 PLN
5.46 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.86 PLN (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 5.6 PLN (1.54 USD) in Zimbabwe. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in Zimbabwe.

7.86 PLN
5.60 PLN

LPG 1L

4.73 PLN
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Zimbabwe - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.89 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Zimbabwe.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 394.86 PLN (108.5 USD) in Switzerland and 109.17 PLN (30 USD) in Zimbabwe. The price of this product is 72.4% lower in Zimbabwe.

394.86 PLN
109.17 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 17.7 PLN (4.86 USD) in Switzerland and 3.64 PLN (1 USD) in Zimbabwe. The price of this product is 79.4% lower in Zimbabwe.

17.70 PLN
3.64 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 313.16 PLN (86.05 USD) in Switzerland and 18.2 PLN (5 USD) in Zimbabwe. The price of this product is 94.2% lower in Zimbabwe.

313.16 PLN
18.20 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 11.8 PLN (3.24 USD) in Switzerland and 7.28 PLN (2 USD) in Zimbabwe. The price of this product is 38.3% lower in Zimbabwe.

11.80 PLN
7.28 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 27.23 PLN (7.48 USD) in Switzerland and 18.2 PLN (5 USD) in Zimbabwe. The price of this product is 33.2% lower in Zimbabwe.

27.23 PLN
18.20 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 90.77 PLN (24.94 USD) in Switzerland and 36.39 PLN (10 USD) in Zimbabwe. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in Zimbabwe.

90.77 PLN
36.39 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 324.87 PLN (89.27 USD) in Switzerland and 181.96 PLN (50 USD) in Zimbabwe. The price of this product is 44% lower in Zimbabwe.

324.87 PLN
181.96 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 182.95 PLN (50.27 USD) in Switzerland and 39.59 PLN (10.88 USD) in Zimbabwe. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in Zimbabwe.

182.95 PLN
39.59 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Zimbabwe - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 7.2 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Zimbabwe.

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 10147 PLN (2788.3 USD) in Switzerland and 1223 PLN (336.15 USD) in Zimbabwe. The price of this product is 87.9% lower in Zimbabwe.

10 147 PLN
1 223 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 8345 PLN (2293.04 USD) in Switzerland and 857.78 PLN (235.71 USD) in Zimbabwe. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in Zimbabwe.

8 345 PLN
857.78 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 18569 PLN (5102.55 USD) in Switzerland and 2984 PLN (820 USD) in Zimbabwe. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in Zimbabwe.

18 569 PLN
2 984 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 13813 PLN (3795.57 USD) in Switzerland and 2004 PLN (550.8 USD) in Zimbabwe. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Zimbabwe.

13 813 PLN
2 004 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Zimbabwe - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 27.57 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Zimbabwe.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 88502 PLN (24319.7 USD) in Switzerland and 3548 PLN (975 USD) in Zimbabwe. The price of this product is 96% lower in Zimbabwe.

88 502 PLN
3 548 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 67840 PLN (18641.86 USD) in Switzerland and 2122 PLN (583.13 USD) in Zimbabwe. The price of this product is 96.9% lower in Zimbabwe.

67 840 PLN
2 122 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Zimbabwe - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 22.73 times higher than in Zimbabwe.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 28802 PLN (7914.6 USD) in Switzerland and 1267 PLN (348.13 USD) in Zimbabwe. The average salary is 95.6% lower in Zimbabwe.

28 802 PLN
1 267 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

507 PLN
-

Two stars

606 PLN
359 PLN

Three stars

880 PLN
462 PLN

Four stars

1 249 PLN
1 026 PLN

Five stars

2 274 PLN
1 968 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 • Zimbabwe: 5 cities, 78 hotels

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