Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 81% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Switzerland | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 28 (127 zł) | 52 zł | + 143% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (71 zł) | 38 zł | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 9 (43 zł) | 24 zł | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.74 (8 zł) | 5.71 zł | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (37 zł) | 18 zł | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.96 (18 zł) | 17 zł | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 9 (43 zł) | 26 zł | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.80 (17 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 206% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.47 (11 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 125% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.16 (10 zł) | 5.62 zł | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (71 zł) | 60 zł | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.07 (14 zł) | 11 zł | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.44 (11 zł) | 6 zł | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 69% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Switzerland | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,360 (15,344 zł) | 8,054 zł | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,670 (12,194 zł) | 5,727 zł | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 308 (1,407 zł) | 1,506 zł | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,001 (9,141 zł) | 4,905 zł | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,493 (6,818 zł) | 3,929 zł | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 102 (465 zł) | 963 zł | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 51 (235 zł) | 75 zł | + 212% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 326 (1,488 zł) | 2,011 zł | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 110 (501 zł) | 761 zł | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 15 (70 zł) | 64 zł | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (135 zł) | 84 zł | + 60% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 35% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Switzerland | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 106 (483 zł) | 397 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 61 (279 zł) | 193 zł | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 119 (545 zł) | 405 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 172 (787 zł) | 595 zł | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 53% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Switzerland | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 34,919 (159,480 zł) | 142,383 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.97 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 77 (351 zł) | 183 zł | + 92% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 44% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Switzerland | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 10 (46 zł) | 40 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 10 (46 zł) | 76 zł | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 154 (705 zł) | 278 zł | + 154% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.00 (23 zł) | 29 zł | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.35 (20 zł) | 23 zł | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 7 (30 zł) | 17 zł | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.88 (22 zł) | 13 zł | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.43 (20 zł) | 14 zł | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 52 (238 zł) | 106 zł | + 124% | |
| Entertainment | + 135% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 135% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Switzerland | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 78 (357 zł) | 160 zł | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 39 (178 zł) | 68 zł | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 101 (463 zł) | 463 zł | + 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 125 (572 zł) | 225 zł | + 155% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (75 zł) | 42 zł | + 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.42 (25 zł) | 18 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (33 zł) | 22 zł | + 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 434 (1,980 zł) | 2,983 zł | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 1.00 (4.57 zł) | 0.98 zł | + 367% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 85 (388 zł) | 206 zł | + 89% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (39 zł) | 23 zł | + 68% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2024.
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 74% more expensive than in Poland
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