Cost of living in Pula (Croatia) is 60% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland)
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Food | - 60% | |||
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Food in Pula (Croatia) is 60% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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Pula | Sion | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (CHF 9) | CHF 22 | - 61% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €4.89 (CHF 4.71) | CHF 16 | - 70% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.09 (CHF 3.94) | CHF 14 | - 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.85 (CHF 0.82) | CHF 1.36 | - 40% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.29 (CHF 2.20) | CHF 5.35 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.40 (CHF 1.35) | CHF 4.05 | - 67% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.82 (CHF 4.65) | CHF 10 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.12 (CHF 1.07) | CHF 4.29 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.77 (CHF 0.74) | CHF 2.16 | - 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.04 (CHF 1.00) | CHF 2.48 | - 60% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (CHF 9) | CHF 15 | - 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.64 (CHF 1.58) | CHF 2.56 | - 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.88 (CHF 0.85) | - | - | |
Housing | - 65% | |||
Housing in Pula (Croatia) is 65% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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Pula | Sion | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €579 (CHF 557) | CHF 1,743 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €397 (CHF 383) | CHF 1,498 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €130 (CHF 126) | CHF 175 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €333 (CHF 320) | CHF 1,330 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €273 (CHF 263) | CHF 1,033 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €110 (CHF 106) | CHF 106 | + 1% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €18 (CHF 17) | CHF 38 | - 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | €423 (CHF 407) | CHF 421 | - 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (CHF 92) | CHF 109 | - 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 53% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (CHF 6) | CHF 25 | - 76% | |
Clothes | - 27% | |||
Clothes in Pula (Croatia) is 27% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (CHF 78) | CHF 103 | - 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (CHF 35) | CHF 50 | - 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (CHF 85) | CHF 101 | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (CHF 84) | CHF 117 | - 28% | |
Transportation | - 67% | |||
Transportation in Pula (Croatia) is 67% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,212 (CHF 17,539) | CHF 27,795 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (CHF 1.44) | CHF 1.61 | - 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (CHF 30) | CHF 137 | - 78% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 (CHF 13) | CHF 45 | - 70% | |
Personal Care | - 39% | |||
Personal Care in Pula (Croatia) is 39% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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Pula | Sion | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 11 | - 42% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (CHF 8) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €36 (CHF 35) | CHF 64 | - 45% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.76 (CHF 3.62) | CHF 8 | - 52% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.44 (CHF 3.32) | CHF 4.16 | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.97 (CHF 2.86) | CHF 4.17 | - 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.02 (CHF 0.99) | CHF 3.05 | - 68% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (CHF 1.88) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €8 (CHF 7) | CHF 30 | - 76% | |
Entertainment | - 47% | |||
Entertainment in Pula (Croatia) is 47% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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Pula | Sion | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €21 (CHF 20) | CHF 69 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €8 (CHF 8) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €32 (CHF 31) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 (CHF 38) | CHF 97 | - 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (CHF 7) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.42 (CHF 1.36) | CHF 4.24 | - 68% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.37 (CHF 2.28) | CHF 5.90 | - 61% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €544 (CHF 524) | CHF 400 | + 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (CHF 0.15) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (CHF 32) | CHF 100 | - 68% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.75 (CHF 3.61) | CHF 9 | - 61% | |
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TOTAL | - 60% |

These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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