Poland vs Switzerland
Switzerland is about 55% pricier than Poland overall, with a price level of 109.4 versus 49.7 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, Switzerland scores higher (97 vs 90 of 100).
Metric Poland Switzerland
Price level (US=100) 49.7 109.4
GDP / capita (PPP) $51,263 $96,498
GNI / capita (PPP) $49,540 $91,110
Inflation (YoY) 3.8% 1.1%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Poland Switzerland
Housing & utilities 55 287
Food 85 193
Transport 103 170
Restaurants & hotels 98 228
Health 46 225
Communication 65 189
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Poland Switzerland
Quality-of-life score 90/100 97/100
Life expectancy 78 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.8 0.6
Internet users 89% 97%
Frequently asked
Is Poland more expensive than Switzerland?
Switzerland is more expensive: about 55% pricier than Poland overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Switzerland?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Poland would cost roughly $220,000 in Switzerland, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Poland or Switzerland?
Switzerland scores higher, 97 vs 90 out of 100.
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