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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 1.73 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in United Arab Emirates.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 4.12 USD in Switzerland and 2.27 USD in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in United Arab Emirates.

4.12 USD
2.27 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.99 USD in Switzerland and 1.82 USD in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 39.1% lower in United Arab Emirates.

2.99 USD
1.82 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 56.8 USD in Switzerland and 10.83 USD in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 80.9% lower in United Arab Emirates.

56.80 USD
10.83 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 14.65 USD in Switzerland and 16.34 USD in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 10.3% lower in Switzerland.

14.65 USD
16.34 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.72 USD in Switzerland and 8.62 USD in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 71% lower in United Arab Emirates.

29.72 USD
8.62 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 10.14 USD in Switzerland and 6.13 USD in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in United Arab Emirates.

10.14 USD
6.13 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.31 USD in Switzerland and 3.36 USD in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in Switzerland.

2.31 USD
3.36 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.76 USD for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 3.18 USD in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 53% lower in United Arab Emirates.

6.76 USD
3.18 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.07 USD in Switzerland and 6.6 USD in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Switzerland.

3.07 USD
6.60 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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

16.97 USD
19.06 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.52 USD in Switzerland and 1.62 USD in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 35.7% lower in United Arab Emirates.

2.52 USD
1.62 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.38 USD in Switzerland and 1.48 USD in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 56.2% lower in United Arab Emirates.

3.38 USD
1.48 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 29.07 USD in Switzerland and 10.6 USD in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 63.5% lower in United Arab Emirates.

29.07 USD
10.60 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.89 USD in Switzerland and 1.83 USD in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 3.2% lower in United Arab Emirates.

1.89 USD
1.83 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.55 USD in Switzerland and 0.97 USD in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 62% lower in United Arab Emirates.

2.55 USD
0.97 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.4 USD in Switzerland and 1.83 USD in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in United Arab Emirates.

3.40 USD
1.83 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.73 USD in Switzerland and 1.13 USD in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in United Arab Emirates.

2.73 USD
1.13 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.73 USD in Switzerland and 2.03 USD in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in United Arab Emirates.

3.73 USD
2.03 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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

20.11 USD
26.96 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.86 USD in Switzerland and 1.63 USD in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in United Arab Emirates.

4.86 USD
1.63 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.5 USD in Switzerland and 0.6 USD in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 60% lower in United Arab Emirates.

1.50 USD
0.60 USD

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. United Arab Emirates - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.59 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in United Arab Emirates.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 6 USD in Switzerland and 5.35 USD in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 10.8% lower in United Arab Emirates.

6.00 USD
5.35 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.01 USD in Switzerland and 1.08 USD in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in United Arab Emirates.

5.01 USD
1.08 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 9.02 USD in Switzerland and 13.07 USD in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 31% lower in Switzerland.

9.02 USD
13.07 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.89 USD in Switzerland and 13.34 USD in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 40.9% lower in Switzerland.

7.89 USD
13.34 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 16.9 USD in Switzerland and 8.17 USD in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in United Arab Emirates.

16.90 USD
8.17 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 135.23 USD in Switzerland and 81.68 USD in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in United Arab Emirates.

135.23 USD
81.68 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 28.17 USD in Switzerland and 10.89 USD in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in United Arab Emirates.

28.17 USD
10.89 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.67 USD in Switzerland and 0.59 USD in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 87.4% lower in United Arab Emirates.

4.67 USD
0.59 USD

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. United Arab Emirates - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.98 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in United Arab Emirates.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 2.12 USD in Switzerland and 0.71 USD in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in United Arab Emirates.

2.12 USD
0.71 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 2.05 USD in Switzerland and 0.69 USD in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in United Arab Emirates.

2.05 USD
0.69 USD

LPG 1L

1.31 USD
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. United Arab Emirates - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.98 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in United Arab Emirates.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 102.55 USD in Switzerland and 92.57 USD in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 9.7% lower in United Arab Emirates.

102.55 USD
92.57 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.96 USD in Switzerland and 1.5 USD in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 69.8% lower in United Arab Emirates.

4.96 USD
1.50 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 90.15 USD in Switzerland and 8.17 USD in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 90.9% lower in United Arab Emirates.

90.15 USD
8.17 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.63 USD in Switzerland and 0.82 USD in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 85.4% lower in United Arab Emirates.

5.63 USD
0.82 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.61 USD in Switzerland and 3.27 USD in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 57% lower in United Arab Emirates.

7.61 USD
3.27 USD

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 22.54 USD in Switzerland and 12.8 USD in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 43.2% lower in United Arab Emirates.

22.54 USD
12.80 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 98.35 USD in Switzerland and 75.08 USD in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 23.7% lower in United Arab Emirates.

98.35 USD
75.08 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 45.08 USD in Switzerland and 36.61 USD in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in United Arab Emirates.

45.08 USD
36.61 USD

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. United Arab Emirates - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.36 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 2352 USD in Switzerland and 1888 USD in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 19.7% lower in United Arab Emirates.

2 352 USD
1 888 USD

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 1800 USD in Switzerland and 1082 USD in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 39.9% lower in United Arab Emirates.

1 800 USD
1 082 USD

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 4367 USD in Switzerland and 3479 USD in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 20.3% lower in United Arab Emirates.

4 367 USD
3 479 USD

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 3116 USD in Switzerland and 2123 USD in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 31.9% lower in United Arab Emirates.

3 116 USD
2 123 USD

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. United Arab Emirates - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.35 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 21655 USD in Switzerland and 4028 USD in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 81.4% lower in United Arab Emirates.

21 655 USD
4 028 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 12722 USD in Switzerland and 2395 USD in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 81.2% lower in United Arab Emirates.

12 722 USD
2 395 USD

Salary

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Switzerland vs. United Arab Emirates - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 1.7 times higher than in United Arab Emirates.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 7164 USD in Switzerland and 4221 USD in United Arab Emirates. The average salary is 41.1% lower in United Arab Emirates.

7 164 USD
4 221 USD

Hotels

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

One star

170 USD
74.3 USD

Two stars

180 USD
114 USD

Three stars

220 USD
137 USD

Four stars

314 USD
173 USD

Five stars

515 USD
318 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Nov 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Nov 2024) • Switzerland: 19 cities, 362 hotels • United Arab Emirates: 9 cities, 484 hotels

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