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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 1.3 times less for grocery shopping in the United States than in Switzerland.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.13 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 3.89 EUR (4.43 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 24.2% lower in Switzerland.

5.13 EUR
3.89 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.1 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 2.82 EUR (3.21 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 25.5% lower in the United States.

2.10 EUR
2.82 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 18.44 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 53.62 EUR (61.03 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in the United States.

18.44 EUR
53.62 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.82 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 13.83 EUR (15.74 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 12.6% lower in Switzerland.

15.82 EUR
13.83 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 15.31 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 28.06 EUR (31.93 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in the United States.

15.31 EUR
28.06 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.06 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 9.58 EUR (10.9 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 31.9% lower in Switzerland.

14.06 EUR
9.58 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.82 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 2.18 EUR (2.48 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 22.7% lower in Switzerland.

2.82 EUR
2.18 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.16 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 6.38 EUR (7.27 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 34.8% lower in the United States.

4.16 EUR
6.38 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.45 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 2.89 EUR (3.29 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 16.2% lower in Switzerland.

3.45 EUR
2.89 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.96 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 14.91 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in Switzerland.

21.96 EUR
14.91 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.5 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 2.38 EUR (2.71 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 4.8% lower in Switzerland.

2.50 EUR
2.38 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.75 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 3.19 EUR (3.63 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 14.9% lower in Switzerland.

3.75 EUR
3.19 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.68 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 27.45 EUR (31.24 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in the United States.

14.68 EUR
27.45 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 1.79 EUR (2.03 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 38.5% lower in the United States.

1.10 EUR
1.79 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.43 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 2.4 EUR (2.74 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 30% lower in Switzerland.

3.43 EUR
2.40 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.68 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 3.21 EUR (3.66 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in Switzerland.

4.68 EUR
3.21 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.74 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 2.57 EUR (2.93 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in Switzerland.

3.74 EUR
2.57 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.22 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 3.52 EUR (4.01 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 51.2% lower in Switzerland.

7.22 EUR
3.52 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.89 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 17.67 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in the United States.

7.89 EUR
17.67 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.49 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 4.59 EUR (5.22 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 16.4% lower in Switzerland.

5.49 EUR
4.59 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 1.42 EUR (1.61 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in Switzerland.

2.20 EUR
1.42 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSDCHF

United States vs. Switzerland - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.38 times less for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Switzerland.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.59 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 5.66 EUR (6.44 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in the United States.

4.59 EUR
5.66 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.46 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 4.73 EUR (5.39 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 48% lower in the United States.

2.46 EUR
4.73 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.03 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 8.51 EUR (9.69 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 17.4% lower in the United States.

7.03 EUR
8.51 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.79 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 7.45 EUR (8.48 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in Switzerland.

8.79 EUR
7.45 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.54 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 15.96 EUR (18.16 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 34% lower in the United States.

10.54 EUR
15.96 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 87.86 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 127.67 EUR (145.31 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 31.2% lower in the United States.

87.86 EUR
127.67 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 21.97 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 26.6 EUR (30.27 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 17.4% lower in the United States.

21.97 EUR
26.60 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.93 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 4.4 EUR (5.01 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in the United States.

1.93 EUR
4.40 EUR

Fuel

EURUSDCHF

United States vs. Switzerland - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.23 times less for fuel in the United States than in Switzerland.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 1.86 EUR (2.12 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in the United States.

0.83 EUR
1.86 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 1.8 EUR (2.05 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 55% lower in the United States.

0.81 EUR
1.80 EUR

LPG 1L

-
1.15 EUR

Transportation

EURUSDCHF

United States vs. Switzerland - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.35 times less for transportation in the United States than in Switzerland.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 113.35 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 96.82 EUR (110.19 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in Switzerland.

113.35 EUR
96.82 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.42 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 4.68 EUR (5.33 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 48.3% lower in the United States.

2.42 EUR
4.68 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 26.36 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 85.12 EUR (96.87 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 69% lower in the United States.

26.36 EUR
85.12 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.63 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 5.32 EUR (6.05 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in the United States.

1.63 EUR
5.32 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.95 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 7.18 EUR (8.17 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 45% lower in the United States.

3.95 EUR
7.18 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 15.82 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 21.28 EUR (24.22 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 25.7% lower in the United States.

15.82 EUR
21.28 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 86.34 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 92.86 EUR (105.69 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 7% lower in the United States.

86.34 EUR
92.86 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 33.39 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 42.56 EUR (48.44 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 21.5% lower in the United States.

33.39 EUR
42.56 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSDCHF

United States vs. Switzerland - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.39 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 3339 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 2221 EUR (2527.26 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in Switzerland.

3 339 EUR
2 221 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 2091 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 1700 EUR (1934.42 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 18.7% lower in Switzerland.

2 091 EUR
1 700 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 6233 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 4123 EUR (4692.56 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 33.9% lower in Switzerland.

6 233 EUR
4 123 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 3609 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 2942 EUR (3347.99 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 18.5% lower in Switzerland.

3 609 EUR
2 942 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSDCHF

United States vs. Switzerland - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.57 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 12545 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 20446 EUR (23269.65 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 38.6% lower in the United States.

12 545 EUR
20 446 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 8150 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 12012 EUR (13670.96 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 32.2% lower in the United States.

8 150 EUR
12 012 EUR

Salary

EURUSDCHF

United States vs. Switzerland - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.28 times lower than in Switzerland.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5269 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 6764 EUR (7697.76 USD) in Switzerland. The average salary is 22.1% lower in the United States.

5 269 EUR
6 764 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDCHF

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

One star

91.2 EUR
122 EUR

Two stars

129 EUR
146 EUR

Three stars

171 EUR
212 EUR

Four stars

222 EUR
302 EUR

Five stars

528 EUR
549 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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