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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States 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 States vs. Switzerland - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.22 times less for grocery shopping in the United States than in Switzerland.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 26.65 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 15.79 PLN (4.39 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 40.8% lower in Switzerland.

26.65 PLN
15.79 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.06 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 10.73 PLN (2.98 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in the United States.

9.06 PLN
10.73 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 71.71 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 188.52 PLN (52.42 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 62% lower in the United States.

71.71 PLN
188.52 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 64.73 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 54.78 PLN (15.23 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in Switzerland.

64.73 PLN
54.78 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 57.83 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 123.7 PLN (34.4 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 53.2% lower in the United States.

57.83 PLN
123.70 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 68.33 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 41.08 PLN (11.42 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 39.9% lower in Switzerland.

68.33 PLN
41.08 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.01 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 9.81 PLN (2.73 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 18.3% lower in Switzerland.

12.01 PLN
9.81 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 25.86 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 27.48 PLN (7.64 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 5.9% lower in the United States.

25.86 PLN
27.48 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.7 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 12.23 PLN (3.4 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 10.7% lower in Switzerland.

13.70 PLN
12.23 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 89.87 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 61.03 PLN (16.97 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in Switzerland.

89.87 PLN
61.03 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.57 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 9.31 PLN (2.59 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 11.9% lower in Switzerland.

10.57 PLN
9.31 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 18.02 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 12.83 PLN (3.57 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in Switzerland.

18.02 PLN
12.83 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 61.71 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 109.69 PLN (30.5 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in the United States.

61.71 PLN
109.69 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.72 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 8.17 PLN (2.27 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 30% lower in the United States.

5.72 PLN
8.17 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.42 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 8.67 PLN (2.41 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 39.9% lower in Switzerland.

14.42 PLN
8.67 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.57 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 11.37 PLN (3.16 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 44.7% lower in Switzerland.

20.57 PLN
11.37 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.45 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 10.59 PLN (2.94 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 21.3% lower in Switzerland.

13.45 PLN
10.59 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 29.74 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 14.61 PLN (4.06 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 50.9% lower in Switzerland.

29.74 PLN
14.61 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 32.29 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 72.32 PLN (20.11 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in the United States.

32.29 PLN
72.32 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 22.91 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 19.35 PLN (5.38 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 15.5% lower in Switzerland.

22.91 PLN
19.35 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 8.95 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 5.98 PLN (1.66 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 33.2% lower in Switzerland.

8.95 PLN
5.98 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. Switzerland - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.16 times less for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Switzerland.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 21.07 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 25.11 PLN (6.98 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 16.1% lower in the United States.

21.07 PLN
25.11 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 11.87 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 22 PLN (6.12 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 46% lower in the United States.

11.87 PLN
22.00 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 28.77 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 36.52 PLN (10.15 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 21.2% lower in the United States.

28.77 PLN
36.52 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 43.15 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 31.95 PLN (8.89 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 26% lower in Switzerland.

43.15 PLN
31.95 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 43.15 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 77.6 PLN (21.58 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in the United States.

43.15 PLN
77.60 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 503.47 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 547.76 PLN (152.32 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 8.1% lower in the United States.

503.47 PLN
547.76 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 93.5 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 114.12 PLN (31.73 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in the United States.

93.50 PLN
114.12 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.17 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 19.35 PLN (5.38 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in the United States.

9.17 PLN
19.35 PLN

Fuel

PLNUSDEURCHF

United States vs. Switzerland - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.31 times less for fuel in the United States than in Switzerland.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.54 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 8.15 PLN (2.27 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in the United States.

3.54 PLN
8.15 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.34 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 7.77 PLN (2.16 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 57% lower in the United States.

3.34 PLN
7.77 PLN

LPG 1L

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4.67 PLN

Transportation

PLNUSDEURCHF

United States vs. Switzerland - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.16 times less for transportation in the United States than in Switzerland.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 474.7 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 397.13 PLN (110.43 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 16.3% lower in Switzerland.

474.70 PLN
397.13 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.43 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 17.8 PLN (4.95 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 41.4% lower in the United States.

10.43 PLN
17.80 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 151.04 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 314.96 PLN (87.58 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 52% lower in the United States.

151.04 PLN
314.96 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.8 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 11.87 PLN (3.3 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 34.3% lower in the United States.

7.80 PLN
11.87 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 17.95 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 27.39 PLN (7.62 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 34.5% lower in the United States.

17.95 PLN
27.39 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 71.92 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 91.29 PLN (25.39 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 21.2% lower in the United States.

71.92 PLN
91.29 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 567.38 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 326.74 PLN (90.86 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 42.4% lower in Switzerland.

567.38 PLN
326.74 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 233.76 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 184 PLN (51.17 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 21.3% lower in Switzerland.

233.76 PLN
184.00 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Switzerland - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.41 times more for renting an apartment in the United States 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 14592 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 10205 PLN (2837.78 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 30.1% lower in Switzerland.

14 592 PLN
10 205 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 9146 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 8393 PLN (2333.73 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 8.2% lower in Switzerland.

9 146 PLN
8 393 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 29566 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 18676 PLN (5193.1 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in Switzerland.

29 566 PLN
18 676 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 18796 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 13892 PLN (3862.93 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 26.1% lower in Switzerland.

18 796 PLN
13 892 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Switzerland - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.48 times less for buying an apartment in the United States 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 62414 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 89012 PLN (24751.28 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 29.9% lower in the United States.

62 414 PLN
89 012 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 43788 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 68230 PLN (18972.68 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in the United States.

43 788 PLN
68 230 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. Switzerland - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.57 times lower than in Switzerland.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 18504 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 28968 PLN (8055.06 USD) in Switzerland. The average salary is 36.1% lower in the United States.

18 504 PLN
28 968 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

373 PLN
501 PLN

Two stars

526 PLN
599 PLN

Three stars

702 PLN
869 PLN

Four stars

908 PLN
1 234 PLN

Five stars

2 161 PLN
2 247 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels • Switzerland: 15 cities, 303 hotels

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