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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

EURUSDCHF

United States vs. Switzerland - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.26 times less for grocery shopping in the United States than in Switzerland.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.33 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 3.88 EUR (4.25 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 27.2% lower in Switzerland.

5.33 EUR
3.88 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.18 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 2.81 EUR (3.08 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 22.4% lower in the United States.

2.18 EUR
2.81 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 19.15 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 53.36 EUR (58.49 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in the United States.

19.15 EUR
53.36 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 16.42 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 13.76 EUR (15.09 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 16.2% lower in Switzerland.

16.42 EUR
13.76 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 15.89 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 27.92 EUR (30.6 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 43.1% lower in the United States.

15.89 EUR
27.92 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.6 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 9.53 EUR (10.44 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in Switzerland.

14.60 EUR
9.53 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.93 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 2.17 EUR (2.38 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 25.9% lower in Switzerland.

2.93 EUR
2.17 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.32 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 6.35 EUR (6.96 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 32% lower in the United States.

4.32 EUR
6.35 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.59 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 2.88 EUR (3.16 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 19.8% lower in Switzerland.

3.59 EUR
2.88 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 22.8 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 15.48 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in Switzerland.

22.80 EUR
15.48 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.59 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 2.37 EUR (2.6 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 8.5% lower in Switzerland.

2.59 EUR
2.37 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.9 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 3.18 EUR (3.48 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 18.5% lower in Switzerland.

3.90 EUR
3.18 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.25 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 27.32 EUR (29.94 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 44.2% lower in the United States.

15.25 EUR
27.32 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.14 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 1.78 EUR (1.95 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 36% lower in the United States.

1.14 EUR
1.78 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.56 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 2.39 EUR (2.62 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in Switzerland.

3.56 EUR
2.39 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.86 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 3.2 EUR (3.5 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 34.2% lower in Switzerland.

4.86 EUR
3.20 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.89 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 2.56 EUR (2.81 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 34.2% lower in Switzerland.

3.89 EUR
2.56 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.5 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 3.5 EUR (3.84 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in Switzerland.

7.50 EUR
3.50 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 8.19 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 18.35 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in the United States.

8.19 EUR
18.35 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.7 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 4.56 EUR (5 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 20% lower in Switzerland.

5.70 EUR
4.56 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.28 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 1.41 EUR (1.54 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 38.2% lower in Switzerland.

2.28 EUR
1.41 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSDCHF

United States vs. Switzerland - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.33 times less for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Switzerland.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.76 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 5.63 EUR (6.17 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 15.5% lower in the United States.

4.76 EUR
5.63 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.55 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 4.71 EUR (5.16 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in the United States.

2.55 EUR
4.71 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.3 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 8.47 EUR (9.28 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 13.8% lower in the United States.

7.30 EUR
8.47 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 9.12 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 7.41 EUR (8.12 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in Switzerland.

9.12 EUR
7.41 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.95 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 15.88 EUR (17.41 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 31% lower in the United States.

10.95 EUR
15.88 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 91.24 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 127.06 EUR (139.25 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 28.2% lower in the United States.

91.24 EUR
127.06 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.81 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 26.47 EUR (29.01 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 13.8% lower in the United States.

22.81 EUR
26.47 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.01 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 4.38 EUR (4.8 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 54.1% lower in the United States.

2.01 EUR
4.38 EUR

Fuel

EURUSDCHF

United States vs. Switzerland - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.24 times less for fuel in the United States than in Switzerland.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.86 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 1.93 EUR (2.12 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in the United States.

0.86 EUR
1.93 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.84 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 1.87 EUR (2.05 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in the United States.

0.84 EUR
1.87 EUR

LPG 1L

-
1.20 EUR

Transportation

EURUSDCHF

United States vs. Switzerland - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.29 times less for transportation in the United States than in Switzerland.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 117.7 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 96.35 EUR (105.6 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in Switzerland.

117.70 EUR
96.35 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.51 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 4.66 EUR (5.11 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in the United States.

2.51 EUR
4.66 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 27.37 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 84.71 EUR (92.83 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in the United States.

27.37 EUR
84.71 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.7 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 5.29 EUR (5.8 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in the United States.

1.70 EUR
5.29 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.11 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 7.15 EUR (7.83 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 42.5% lower in the United States.

4.11 EUR
7.15 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSDCHF

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 16.42 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 21.18 EUR (23.21 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 22.5% lower in the United States.

16.42 EUR
21.18 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 89.66 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 92.41 EUR (101.28 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 3% lower in the United States.

89.66 EUR
92.41 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 34.67 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 42.35 EUR (46.42 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in the United States.

34.67 EUR
42.35 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSDCHF

United States vs. Switzerland - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.45 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 3468 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 2210 EUR (2421.93 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 36.3% lower in Switzerland.

3 468 EUR
2 210 EUR

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 2172 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 1691 EUR (1853.79 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 22.1% lower in Switzerland.

2 172 EUR
1 691 EUR

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 6473 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 4103 EUR (4496.99 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in Switzerland.

6 473 EUR
4 103 EUR

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 3748 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 2928 EUR (3208.45 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 21.9% lower in Switzerland.

3 748 EUR
2 928 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSDCHF

United States vs. Switzerland - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.5 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 13028 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 20347 EUR (22299.84 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 36% lower in the United States.

13 028 EUR
20 347 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 8463 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 11954 EUR (13101.19 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 29.2% lower in the United States.

8 463 EUR
11 954 EUR

Salary

EURUSDCHF

United States vs. Switzerland - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.23 times lower than in Switzerland.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5472 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 6731 EUR (7376.94 USD) in Switzerland. The average salary is 18.7% lower in the United States.

5 472 EUR
6 731 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDCHF

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

One star

94.7 EUR
127 EUR

Two stars

133 EUR
152 EUR

Three stars

178 EUR
221 EUR

Four stars

230 EUR
313 EUR

Five stars

548 EUR
570 EUR

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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