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Cost of Living & Prices:
United Kingdom 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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United Kingdom vs. Switzerland - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.49 times less for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in Switzerland.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 12.1 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United Kingdom and 15.73 PLN (4.35 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

12.10 PLN
15.73 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 7 PLN (1.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.69 PLN (2.95 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 34.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

7.00 PLN
10.69 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 50.39 PLN (13.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 187.8 PLN (51.92 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

50.39 PLN
187.80 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 41.3 PLN (11.42 USD) in the United Kingdom and 54.57 PLN (15.08 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 24.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

41.30 PLN
54.57 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 31.1 PLN (8.6 USD) in the United Kingdom and 123.23 PLN (34.07 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

31.10 PLN
123.23 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 82.61 PLN (22.84 USD) in the United Kingdom and 40.92 PLN (11.31 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in Switzerland.

82.61 PLN
40.92 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 11.61 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.78 PLN (2.7 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 15.8% lower in Switzerland.

11.61 PLN
9.78 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 17.69 PLN (4.89 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 27.37 PLN (7.57 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 35.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

17.69 PLN
27.37 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.48 PLN (4 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12.19 PLN (3.37 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 15.8% lower in Switzerland.

14.48 PLN
12.19 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 107.11 PLN (29.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 61.39 PLN (16.97 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in Switzerland.

107.11 PLN
61.39 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 4.91 PLN (1.36 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.28 PLN (2.56 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

4.91 PLN
9.28 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 7.97 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12.78 PLN (3.53 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 37.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

7.97 PLN
12.78 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 38.68 PLN (10.69 USD) in the United Kingdom and 109.27 PLN (30.21 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

38.68 PLN
109.27 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.32 PLN (1.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.14 PLN (2.25 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 22.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

6.32 PLN
8.14 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 6.51 PLN (1.8 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.64 PLN (2.39 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 24.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

6.51 PLN
8.64 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.18 PLN (3.09 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.32 PLN (3.13 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 1.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

11.18 PLN
11.32 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 5.83 PLN (1.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.55 PLN (2.92 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 44.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

5.83 PLN
10.55 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 9.04 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United Kingdom and 14.55 PLN (4.02 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

9.04 PLN
14.55 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 69.56 PLN (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 72.74 PLN (20.11 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

69.56 PLN
72.74 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 13.07 PLN (3.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 19.28 PLN (5.33 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 32.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

13.07 PLN
19.28 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.85 PLN (1.89 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.96 PLN (1.65 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 13% lower in Switzerland.

6.85 PLN
5.96 PLN

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Switzerland - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.4 times less for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Switzerland.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 18.61 PLN (5.14 USD) in the United Kingdom and 25.01 PLN (6.91 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 25.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

18.61 PLN
25.01 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10.2 PLN (2.82 USD) in the United Kingdom and 21.92 PLN (6.06 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

10.20 PLN
21.92 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 31.44 PLN (8.69 USD) in the United Kingdom and 36.38 PLN (10.06 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 13.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

31.44 PLN
36.38 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 28.72 PLN (7.94 USD) in the United Kingdom and 31.83 PLN (8.8 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 9.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

28.72 PLN
31.83 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 38.87 PLN (10.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 77.3 PLN (21.37 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

38.87 PLN
77.30 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 388.73 PLN (107.46 USD) in the United Kingdom and 545.66 PLN (150.85 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

388.73 PLN
545.66 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 97.18 PLN (26.87 USD) in the United Kingdom and 113.68 PLN (31.43 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 14.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

97.18 PLN
113.68 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 6.41 PLN (1.77 USD) in the United Kingdom and 19.28 PLN (5.33 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

6.41 PLN
19.28 PLN

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. Switzerland - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.14 times less for fuel in the United Kingdom than in Switzerland.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 6.97 PLN (1.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.2 PLN (2.27 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 15% lower in the United Kingdom.

6.97 PLN
8.20 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 6.61 PLN (1.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.82 PLN (2.16 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 15.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

6.61 PLN
7.82 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.62 PLN (1.28 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.7 PLN (1.3 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 1.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

4.62 PLN
4.70 PLN

Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Switzerland - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.43 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Switzerland.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 904.24 PLN (249.97 USD) in the United Kingdom and 395.61 PLN (109.36 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 56.2% lower in Switzerland.

904.24 PLN
395.61 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 14.58 PLN (4.03 USD) in the United Kingdom and 17.73 PLN (4.9 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 17.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

14.58 PLN
17.73 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 145.77 PLN (40.3 USD) in the United Kingdom and 313.76 PLN (86.74 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

145.77 PLN
313.76 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 12.15 PLN (3.36 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.82 PLN (3.27 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 2.7% lower in Switzerland.

12.15 PLN
11.82 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 21.38 PLN (5.91 USD) in the United Kingdom and 27.28 PLN (7.54 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 21.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

21.38 PLN
27.28 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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United Kingdom vs. Switzerland - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 72.89 PLN (20.15 USD) in the United Kingdom and 90.94 PLN (25.14 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 19.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

72.89 PLN
90.94 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 234.21 PLN (64.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 325.49 PLN (89.98 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 28% lower in the United Kingdom.

234.21 PLN
325.49 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 87.22 PLN (24.11 USD) in the United Kingdom and 183.3 PLN (50.67 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 52.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

87.22 PLN
183.30 PLN

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Switzerland - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.02 times more for renting an apartment in the United Kingdom 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 10778 PLN (2979.48 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10166 PLN (2810.43 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 5.7% lower in Switzerland.

10 778 PLN
10 166 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 8041 PLN (2222.91 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8360 PLN (2311.24 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 3.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

8 041 PLN
8 360 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 20024 PLN (5535.7 USD) in the United Kingdom and 18604 PLN (5143.05 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 7.1% lower in Switzerland.

20 024 PLN
18 604 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 13366 PLN (3695.14 USD) in the United Kingdom and 13839 PLN (3825.7 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 3.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

13 366 PLN
13 839 PLN

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Switzerland - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.37 times less for buying an apartment in the United Kingdom 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 73722 PLN (20380.42 USD) in the United Kingdom and 88670 PLN (24512.76 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 16.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

73 722 PLN
88 670 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 40998 PLN (11333.78 USD) in the United Kingdom and 67969 PLN (18789.85 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 39.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

40 998 PLN
67 969 PLN

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Switzerland - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 2 times lower than in Switzerland.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 14428 PLN (3988.49 USD) in the United Kingdom and 28857 PLN (7977.43 USD) in Switzerland. The average salary is 50% lower in the United Kingdom.

14 428 PLN
28 857 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

579 PLN
504 PLN

Two stars

442 PLN
602 PLN

Three stars

462 PLN
875 PLN

Four stars

599 PLN
1 242 PLN

Five stars

1 525 PLN
2 261 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United Kingdom: 20 cities, 1334 hotels • Switzerland: 15 cities, 303 hotels

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