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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

PLNEURCHFUSD

Germany vs. Switzerland - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.84 times less for grocery shopping in Germany than in Switzerland.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 12.36 PLN (3.39 USD) in Germany and 15.83 PLN (4.35 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 21.9% lower in Germany.

12.36 PLN
15.83 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 7.6 PLN (2.09 USD) in Germany and 10.75 PLN (2.95 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 29.3% lower in Germany.

7.60 PLN
10.75 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 69.78 PLN (19.17 USD) in Germany and 188.97 PLN (51.9 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 63.1% lower in Germany.

69.78 PLN
188.97 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 25.48 PLN (7 USD) in Germany and 54.91 PLN (15.08 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in Germany.

25.48 PLN
54.91 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 43.15 PLN (11.85 USD) in Germany and 124 PLN (34.06 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 65.2% lower in Germany.

43.15 PLN
124.00 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 36.95 PLN (10.15 USD) in Germany and 41.18 PLN (11.31 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 10.3% lower in Germany.

36.95 PLN
41.18 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 4.25 PLN (1.17 USD) in Germany and 9.84 PLN (2.7 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 56.8% lower in Germany.

4.25 PLN
9.84 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 14.7 PLN (4.04 USD) for 12 eggs in Germany and 27.54 PLN (7.57 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in Germany.

14.70 PLN
27.54 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.75 PLN (1.85 USD) in Germany and 12.26 PLN (3.37 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in Germany.

6.75 PLN
12.26 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 50.65 PLN (13.91 USD) in Germany and 61.79 PLN (16.97 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 18% lower in Germany.

50.65 PLN
61.79 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 5.95 PLN (1.63 USD) in Germany and 9.33 PLN (2.56 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 36.2% lower in Germany.

5.95 PLN
9.33 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 7.56 PLN (2.08 USD) in Germany and 12.86 PLN (3.53 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in Germany.

7.56 PLN
12.86 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 53.73 PLN (14.76 USD) in Germany and 109.95 PLN (30.2 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in Germany.

53.73 PLN
109.95 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.88 PLN (1.34 USD) in Germany and 8.19 PLN (2.25 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in Germany.

4.88 PLN
8.19 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 6.24 PLN (1.71 USD) in Germany and 8.69 PLN (2.39 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 28.2% lower in Germany.

6.24 PLN
8.69 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 9.6 PLN (2.64 USD) in Germany and 11.39 PLN (3.13 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in Germany.

9.60 PLN
11.39 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 7.39 PLN (2.03 USD) in Germany and 10.62 PLN (2.92 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in Germany.

7.39 PLN
10.62 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 11.81 PLN (3.24 USD) in Germany and 14.64 PLN (4.02 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 19.3% lower in Germany.

11.81 PLN
14.64 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 54.98 PLN (15.1 USD) in Germany and 73.22 PLN (20.11 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 24.9% lower in Germany.

54.98 PLN
73.22 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 14.1 PLN (3.87 USD) in Germany and 19.4 PLN (5.33 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 27.3% lower in Germany.

14.10 PLN
19.40 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.95 PLN (1.08 USD) in Germany and 5.99 PLN (1.65 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 34.1% lower in Germany.

3.95 PLN
5.99 PLN

Restaurant

PLNEURCHFUSD

Germany vs. Switzerland - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.8 times less for meals in restaurants in Germany than in Switzerland.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 16.39 PLN (4.5 USD) in Germany and 25.17 PLN (6.91 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 34.9% lower in Germany.

16.39 PLN
25.17 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 12.83 PLN (3.52 USD) in Germany and 22.05 PLN (6.06 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in Germany.

12.83 PLN
22.05 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 19.11 PLN (5.25 USD) in Germany and 36.6 PLN (10.05 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 47.8% lower in Germany.

19.11 PLN
36.60 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 16.99 PLN (4.67 USD) in Germany and 32.03 PLN (8.8 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 47% lower in Germany.

16.99 PLN
32.03 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 50.92 PLN (13.99 USD) in Germany and 77.78 PLN (21.36 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 34.5% lower in Germany.

50.92 PLN
77.78 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 297.3 PLN (81.65 USD) in Germany and 549.07 PLN (150.8 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Germany.

297.30 PLN
549.07 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 63.71 PLN (17.5 USD) in Germany and 114.39 PLN (31.42 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 44.3% lower in Germany.

63.71 PLN
114.39 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 11 PLN (3.02 USD) in Germany and 19.4 PLN (5.33 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in Germany.

11.00 PLN
19.40 PLN

Fuel

PLNEURCHFUSD

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 6.89 PLN (1.89 USD) in Germany and 8.25 PLN (2.27 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in Germany.

6.89 PLN
8.25 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.19 PLN (1.98 USD) in Germany and 7.87 PLN (2.16 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 8.6% lower in Germany.

7.19 PLN
7.87 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.49 PLN (1.23 USD) in Germany and 4.73 PLN (1.3 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 5.1% lower in Germany.

4.49 PLN
4.73 PLN

Transportation

PLNEURCHFUSD

Germany vs. Switzerland - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.7 times less for transportation in Germany than in Switzerland.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 250.58 PLN (68.82 USD) in Germany and 398.07 PLN (109.33 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 37.1% lower in Germany.

250.58 PLN
398.07 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 14.87 PLN (4.08 USD) in Germany and 17.84 PLN (4.9 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 16.6% lower in Germany.

14.87 PLN
17.84 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 156.08 PLN (42.87 USD) in Germany and 315.71 PLN (86.71 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Germany.

156.08 PLN
315.71 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 9.77 PLN (2.68 USD) in Germany and 11.9 PLN (3.27 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 17.9% lower in Germany.

9.77 PLN
11.90 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 21.24 PLN (5.83 USD) in Germany and 27.45 PLN (7.54 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 22.6% lower in Germany.

21.24 PLN
27.45 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNEURCHFUSD

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 54.15 PLN (14.87 USD) in Germany and 91.51 PLN (25.13 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 40.8% lower in Germany.

54.15 PLN
91.51 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 140.71 PLN (38.65 USD) in Germany and 327.52 PLN (89.95 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 57% lower in Germany.

140.71 PLN
327.52 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 103.72 PLN (28.49 USD) in Germany and 184.44 PLN (50.66 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in Germany.

103.72 PLN
184.44 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNEURCHFUSD

Germany vs. Switzerland - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.93 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 5335 PLN (1465.25 USD) in Germany and 10230 PLN (2809.54 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 47.8% lower in Germany.

5 335 PLN
10 230 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 3985 PLN (1094.6 USD) in Germany and 8413 PLN (2310.51 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in Germany.

3 985 PLN
8 413 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 10035 PLN (2756.23 USD) in Germany and 18720 PLN (5141.43 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in Germany.

10 035 PLN
18 720 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 7172 PLN (1969.89 USD) in Germany and 13925 PLN (3824.49 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 48.5% lower in Germany.

7 172 PLN
13 925 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNEURCHFUSD

Germany vs. Switzerland - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.93 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 31280 PLN (8591.12 USD) in Germany and 89223 PLN (24505 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Germany.

31 280 PLN
89 223 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 22454 PLN (6167.07 USD) in Germany and 68393 PLN (18783.9 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in Germany.

22 454 PLN
68 393 PLN

Salary

PLNEURCHFUSD

Germany vs. Switzerland - average salary. The average salary in Germany is 2.26 times lower than in Switzerland.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 12834 PLN (3524.73 USD) in Germany and 29037 PLN (7974.91 USD) in Switzerland. The average salary is 55.8% lower in Germany.

12 834 PLN
29 037 PLN

Hotels

PLNEURCHFUSD

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

One star

359 PLN
507 PLN

Two stars

353 PLN
606 PLN

Three stars

409 PLN
880 PLN

Four stars

480 PLN
1 250 PLN

Five stars

1 566 PLN
2 275 PLN

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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