Cost of living in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 74% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland)
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Food | + 142% | |||
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Food in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 142% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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Neuchatel | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 24 (107 zł) | 40 zł | + 168% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (75 zł) | 33 zł | + 128% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (51 zł) | 14 zł | + 272% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.64 (7 zł) | 3.66 zł | + 104% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (34 zł) | 15 zł | + 132% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 11 zł | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 19 zł | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.89 (18 zł) | 4.12 zł | + 329% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.88 (13 zł) | 2.71 zł | + 383% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.64 (7 zł) | 4.03 zł | + 85% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (73 zł) | 33 zł | + 123% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.20 (10 zł) | 10 zł | - 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.84 (13 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 359% | |
Housing | + 63% | |||
Housing in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 63% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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Neuchatel | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 1,935 (8,773 zł) | 6,195 zł | + 42% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,613 (7,315 zł) | 3,731 zł | + 96% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 209 (948 zł) | 1,217 zł | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,122 (5,089 zł) | 3,165 zł | + 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 946 (4,289 zł) | 2,249 zł | + 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 117 (532 zł) | 390 zł | + 36% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 44 (198 zł) | 49 zł | + 301% | |
40” flat screen tv | CHF 536 (2,433 zł) | 1,592 zł | + 53% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 127 (575 zł) | 455 zł | + 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 14 (62 zł) | 51 zł | + 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 26 (116 zł) | 48 zł | + 144% | |
Clothes | + 81% | |||
Clothes in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 81% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 117 (530 zł) | 323 zł | + 64% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 55 (247 zł) | 124 zł | + 99% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 120 (544 zł) | 311 zł | + 75% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 200 (907 zł) | 496 zł | + 83% | |
Transportation | + 56% | |||
Transportation in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 56% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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Neuchatel | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 93,824 zł | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 7 zł | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 67 (302 zł) | 125 zł | + 142% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 34 zł | - | |
Personal Care | + 65% | |||
Personal Care in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 65% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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Neuchatel | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 11 (52 zł) | 17 zł | + 198% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 47 zł | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 94 (425 zł) | 162 zł | + 162% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 9 (39 zł) | 10 zł | + 298% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.50 (20 zł) | 15 zł | + 39% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.49 (20 zł) | 12 zł | + 72% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 7 zł | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 2.98 (14 zł) | 7 zł | + 81% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 45 zł | - | |
Entertainment | + 40% | |||
Entertainment in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 40% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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Neuchatel | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 83 zł | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 35 (160 zł) | 58 zł | + 175% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 187 zł | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 155 zł | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 13 (60 zł) | 28 zł | + 117% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 14 zł | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 13 zł | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 686 (3,113 zł) | 2,013 zł | + 55% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.29 zł | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 74 (336 zł) | 129 zł | + 160% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (40 zł) | 18 zł | + 120% | |
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TOTAL | + 74% |

These prices were last updated on November 30, 2023.
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