Cross-Border Shopping Savings
Is shopping abroad cheaper once VAT refund, exchange rate and travel are included?
- Swiss import VAT (only above CHF 300 per day and person)
- CHF 0.00
- Total cost abroad incl. travel
- CHF 254
- Saving vs. Swiss price
- CHF 95.55
How it works
Compares buying goods in Switzerland with buying them abroad. The calculator converts the foreign price to francs, adds the VAT and any import costs, and shows the saving or loss. Travel costs and time are not included.
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