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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. United Arab Emirates

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Switzerland vs. United Arab Emirates - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.77 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in United Arab Emirates.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.72 EUR (4.32 USD) in Switzerland and 2 EUR (2.33 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in United Arab Emirates.

3.72 EUR
2.00 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.53 EUR (2.93 USD) in Switzerland and 1.64 EUR (1.9 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in United Arab Emirates.

2.53 EUR
1.64 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 44.41 EUR (51.57 USD) in Switzerland and 10.69 EUR (12.41 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 75.9% lower in United Arab Emirates.

44.41 EUR
10.69 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12.9 EUR (14.98 USD) in Switzerland and 14.07 EUR (16.34 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 8.3% lower in Switzerland.

12.90 EUR
14.07 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.14 EUR (33.84 USD) in Switzerland and 8.29 EUR (9.63 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in United Arab Emirates.

29.14 EUR
8.29 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.68 EUR (11.24 USD) in Switzerland and 5.51 EUR (6.4 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 43.1% lower in United Arab Emirates.

9.68 EUR
5.51 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.31 EUR (2.68 USD) in Switzerland and 2.2 EUR (2.56 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 4.8% lower in United Arab Emirates.

2.31 EUR
2.20 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.47 EUR (7.52 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 3.03 EUR (3.51 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 53.2% lower in United Arab Emirates.

6.47 EUR
3.03 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.88 EUR (3.35 USD) in Switzerland and 2.83 EUR (3.29 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 1.7% lower in United Arab Emirates.

2.88 EUR
2.83 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 14.62 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 16.42 EUR (19.06 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 11% lower in Switzerland.

14.62 EUR
16.42 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.19 EUR (2.55 USD) in Switzerland and 1.24 EUR (1.43 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 43.4% lower in United Arab Emirates.

2.19 EUR
1.24 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.02 EUR (3.51 USD) in Switzerland and 1.2 EUR (1.4 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in United Arab Emirates.

3.02 EUR
1.20 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 25.84 EUR (30 USD) in Switzerland and 8.75 EUR (10.16 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in United Arab Emirates.

25.84 EUR
8.75 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.92 EUR (2.24 USD) in Switzerland and 1.67 EUR (1.94 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 13% lower in United Arab Emirates.

1.92 EUR
1.67 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.04 EUR (2.37 USD) in Switzerland and 1.07 EUR (1.24 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in United Arab Emirates.

2.04 EUR
1.07 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.68 EUR (3.11 USD) in Switzerland and 1.6 EUR (1.86 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 40.3% lower in United Arab Emirates.

2.68 EUR
1.60 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.49 EUR (2.9 USD) in Switzerland and 1.04 EUR (1.21 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in United Arab Emirates.

2.49 EUR
1.04 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.44 EUR (4 USD) in Switzerland and 2.04 EUR (2.37 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 40.7% lower in United Arab Emirates.

3.44 EUR
2.04 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.32 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 23.22 EUR (26.96 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 25.4% lower in Switzerland.

17.32 EUR
23.22 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.56 EUR (5.29 USD) in Switzerland and 1.36 EUR (1.57 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in United Arab Emirates.

4.56 EUR
1.36 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.41 EUR (1.64 USD) in Switzerland and 0.59 EUR (0.68 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in United Arab Emirates.

1.41 EUR
0.59 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. United Arab Emirates - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.76 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in United Arab Emirates.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.91 EUR (6.87 USD) in Switzerland and 4.81 EUR (5.59 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 18.6% lower in United Arab Emirates.

5.91 EUR
4.81 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.18 EUR (6.02 USD) in Switzerland and 1.05 EUR (1.22 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 79.7% lower in United Arab Emirates.

5.18 EUR
1.05 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.6 EUR (9.99 USD) in Switzerland and 10.55 EUR (12.25 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 18.5% lower in Switzerland.

8.60 EUR
10.55 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.53 EUR (8.74 USD) in Switzerland and 11.73 EUR (13.61 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in Switzerland.

7.53 EUR
11.73 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.28 EUR (21.23 USD) in Switzerland and 8.21 EUR (9.53 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in United Arab Emirates.

18.28 EUR
8.21 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 129.05 EUR (149.84 USD) in Switzerland and 70.35 EUR (81.69 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in United Arab Emirates.

129.05 EUR
70.35 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.88 EUR (31.22 USD) in Switzerland and 9.38 EUR (10.89 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in United Arab Emirates.

26.88 EUR
9.38 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.56 EUR (5.29 USD) in Switzerland and 0.81 EUR (0.94 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in United Arab Emirates.

4.56 EUR
0.81 EUR

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. United Arab Emirates - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 3.12 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in United Arab Emirates.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.95 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 0.62 EUR (0.72 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in United Arab Emirates.

1.95 EUR
0.62 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.86 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 0.6 EUR (0.7 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in United Arab Emirates.

1.86 EUR
0.60 EUR

LPG 1L

1.12 EUR
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. United Arab Emirates - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.14 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in United Arab Emirates.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 93.56 EUR (108.63 USD) in Switzerland and 72.7 EUR (84.41 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 22.3% lower in United Arab Emirates.

93.56 EUR
72.70 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.19 EUR (4.87 USD) in Switzerland and 1.41 EUR (1.63 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in United Arab Emirates.

4.19 EUR
1.41 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 74.2 EUR (86.16 USD) in Switzerland and 7.04 EUR (8.17 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 90.5% lower in United Arab Emirates.

74.20 EUR
7.04 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.8 EUR (3.25 USD) in Switzerland and 0.59 EUR (0.68 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 78.9% lower in United Arab Emirates.

2.80 EUR
0.59 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.45 EUR (7.49 USD) in Switzerland and 2.81 EUR (3.27 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in United Arab Emirates.

6.45 EUR
2.81 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Switzerland vs. United Arab Emirates - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 21.51 EUR (24.97 USD) in Switzerland and 12.19 EUR (14.16 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in United Arab Emirates.

21.51 EUR
12.19 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 76.98 EUR (89.38 USD) in Switzerland and 78.09 EUR (90.67 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 1.4% lower in Switzerland.

76.98 EUR
78.09 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 43.35 EUR (50.33 USD) in Switzerland and 39.16 EUR (45.47 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 9.7% lower in United Arab Emirates.

43.35 EUR
39.16 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. United Arab Emirates - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.16 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in United Arab Emirates.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 2404 EUR (2791.58 USD) in Switzerland and 2171 EUR (2520.38 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 9.7% lower in United Arab Emirates.

2 404 EUR
2 171 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1977 EUR (2295.73 USD) in Switzerland and 1376 EUR (1597.92 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in United Arab Emirates.

1 977 EUR
1 376 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 4400 EUR (5108.55 USD) in Switzerland and 4133 EUR (4798.72 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 6.1% lower in United Arab Emirates.

4 400 EUR
4 133 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 3273 EUR (3800.03 USD) in Switzerland and 2699 EUR (3134.02 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 17.5% lower in United Arab Emirates.

3 273 EUR
2 699 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. United Arab Emirates - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.79 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in United Arab Emirates.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 20970 EUR (24348.31 USD) in Switzerland and 6441 EUR (7478.34 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 69.3% lower in United Arab Emirates.

20 970 EUR
6 441 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 16074 EUR (18663.79 USD) in Switzerland and 3324 EUR (3859.14 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in United Arab Emirates.

16 074 EUR
3 324 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. United Arab Emirates - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 2.01 times higher than in United Arab Emirates.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6824 EUR (7923.91 USD) in Switzerland and 3390 EUR (3936.2 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The average salary is 50.3% lower in United Arab Emirates.

6 824 EUR
3 390 EUR

Hotels

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Switzerland vs. United Arab Emirates - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

120 EUR
84.7 EUR

Two stars

143 EUR
138 EUR

Three stars

208 EUR
139 EUR

Four stars

296 EUR
190 EUR

Five stars

538 EUR
342 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Switzerland: 15 cities, 303 hotels • United Arab Emirates: 9 cities, 397 hotels

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