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Cost of Living & Prices:
Germany vs. Switzerland

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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Germany vs. Switzerland - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.83 times less for grocery shopping in Germany than in Switzerland.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.43 USD in Germany and 4.36 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 21.3% lower in Germany.

3.43 USD
4.36 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.11 USD in Germany and 2.96 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 28.7% lower in Germany.

2.11 USD
2.96 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 19.36 USD in Germany and 51.99 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in Germany.

19.36 USD
51.99 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 7.07 USD in Germany and 15.11 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 53.2% lower in Germany.

7.07 USD
15.11 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 11.97 USD in Germany and 34.11 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Germany.

11.97 USD
34.11 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 10.25 USD in Germany and 11.33 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in Germany.

10.25 USD
11.33 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.18 USD in Germany and 2.71 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in Germany.

1.18 USD
2.71 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.08 USD for 12 eggs in Germany and 7.58 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in Germany.

4.08 USD
7.58 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.87 USD in Germany and 3.37 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 44.5% lower in Germany.

1.87 USD
3.37 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 13.91 USD in Germany and 16.97 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 18% lower in Germany.

13.91 USD
16.97 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.65 USD in Germany and 2.57 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in Germany.

1.65 USD
2.57 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.1 USD in Germany and 3.54 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 40.7% lower in Germany.

2.10 USD
3.54 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.9 USD in Germany and 30.25 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 50.7% lower in Germany.

14.90 USD
30.25 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.35 USD in Germany and 2.25 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 40% lower in Germany.

1.35 USD
2.25 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.73 USD in Germany and 2.39 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Germany.

1.73 USD
2.39 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.66 USD in Germany and 3.13 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 15% lower in Germany.

2.66 USD
3.13 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.05 USD in Germany and 2.92 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in Germany.

2.05 USD
2.92 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.27 USD in Germany and 4.03 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in Germany.

3.27 USD
4.03 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 15.1 USD in Germany and 20.11 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 24.9% lower in Germany.

15.10 USD
20.11 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.91 USD in Germany and 5.34 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 26.8% lower in Germany.

3.91 USD
5.34 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.1 USD in Germany and 1.65 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Germany.

1.10 USD
1.65 USD

Restaurant

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Germany vs. Switzerland - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.78 times less for meals in restaurants in Germany than in Switzerland.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.55 USD in Germany and 6.92 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 34.2% lower in Germany.

4.55 USD
6.92 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.56 USD in Germany and 6.07 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 41.4% lower in Germany.

3.56 USD
6.07 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 5.3 USD in Germany and 10.07 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in Germany.

5.30 USD
10.07 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.71 USD in Germany and 8.81 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in Germany.

4.71 USD
8.81 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 14.12 USD in Germany and 21.4 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 34% lower in Germany.

14.12 USD
21.40 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 82.46 USD in Germany and 151.06 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in Germany.

82.46 USD
151.06 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 17.67 USD in Germany and 31.47 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in Germany.

17.67 USD
31.47 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 3.05 USD in Germany and 5.34 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 42.9% lower in Germany.

3.05 USD
5.34 USD

Fuel

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Germany vs. Switzerland - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.12 times less for fuel in Germany than in Switzerland.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.89 USD in Germany and 2.27 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in Germany.

1.89 USD
2.27 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.98 USD in Germany and 2.16 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 8.3% lower in Germany.

1.98 USD
2.16 USD

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.23 USD in Germany and 1.3 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 5.4% lower in Germany.

1.23 USD
1.30 USD

Transportation

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Germany vs. Switzerland - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.69 times less for transportation in Germany than in Switzerland.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 69.5 USD in Germany and 109.52 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in Germany.

69.50 USD
109.52 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.12 USD in Germany and 4.91 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 16.1% lower in Germany.

4.12 USD
4.91 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 43.29 USD in Germany and 86.86 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 50.2% lower in Germany.

43.29 USD
86.86 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.71 USD in Germany and 3.27 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 17.1% lower in Germany.

2.71 USD
3.27 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.89 USD in Germany and 7.55 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 22% lower in Germany.

5.89 USD
7.55 USD

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 15.02 USD in Germany and 25.18 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 40.3% lower in Germany.

15.02 USD
25.18 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 39.03 USD in Germany and 90.11 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in Germany.

39.03 USD
90.11 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 28.77 USD in Germany and 50.74 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in Germany.

28.77 USD
50.74 USD

Flats for rent

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Germany vs. Switzerland - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.92 times less for renting an apartment in Germany than in Switzerland.

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 1480 USD in Germany and 2814 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in Germany.

1 480 USD
2 814 USD

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 1105 USD in Germany and 2314 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 52.2% lower in Germany.

1 105 USD
2 314 USD

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 2784 USD in Germany and 5150 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Germany.

2 784 USD
5 150 USD

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 1989 USD in Germany and 3831 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 48.1% lower in Germany.

1 989 USD
3 831 USD

Flats for sale

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Germany vs. Switzerland - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.91 times less for buying an apartment in Germany than in Switzerland.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 8676 USD in Germany and 24547 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 64.7% lower in Germany.

8 676 USD
24 547 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 6228 USD in Germany and 18816 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in Germany.

6 228 USD
18 816 USD

Salary

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Germany vs. Switzerland - average salary. The average salary in Germany is 2.24 times lower than in Switzerland.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3560 USD in Germany and 7989 USD in Switzerland. The average salary is 55.4% lower in Germany.

3 560 USD
7 989 USD

Hotels

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

One star

98.6 USD
139 USD

Two stars

96.9 USD
166 USD

Three stars

112 USD
242 USD

Four stars

132 USD
343 USD

Five stars

430 USD
625 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Germany: 20 cities, 588 hotels • Switzerland: 15 cities, 303 hotels

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