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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Afghanistan

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

PLNAFNUSDEURCHF

Switzerland vs. Afghanistan - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 6.79 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Afghanistan.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 15.75 PLN (4.31 USD) in Switzerland and 2.1 PLN (0.57 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 86.7% lower in Afghanistan.

15.75 PLN
2.10 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 10.7 PLN (2.93 USD) in Switzerland and 2.98 PLN (0.82 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in Afghanistan.

10.70 PLN
2.98 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 187.99 PLN (51.45 USD) in Switzerland and 22.66 PLN (6.2 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 87.9% lower in Afghanistan.

187.99 PLN
22.66 PLN

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

-
6.63 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

54.62 PLN
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 123.36 PLN (33.76 USD) in Switzerland and 12.93 PLN (3.54 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Afghanistan.

123.36 PLN
12.93 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 40.97 PLN (11.21 USD) in Switzerland and 9.95 PLN (2.72 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 75.7% lower in Afghanistan.

40.97 PLN
9.95 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

9.79 PLN
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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3.50 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.4 PLN (7.5 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 5.34 PLN (1.46 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 80.5% lower in Afghanistan.

27.40 PLN
5.34 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

12.20 PLN
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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5.71 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

62.01 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 9.29 PLN (2.54 USD) in Switzerland and 0.94 PLN (0.26 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 89.9% lower in Afghanistan.

9.29 PLN
0.94 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 12.79 PLN (3.5 USD) in Switzerland and 0.73 PLN (0.2 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 94.3% lower in Afghanistan.

12.79 PLN
0.73 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 109.38 PLN (29.93 USD) in Switzerland and 14.48 PLN (3.96 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 86.8% lower in Afghanistan.

109.38 PLN
14.48 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 8.15 PLN (2.23 USD) in Switzerland and 2.81 PLN (0.77 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in Afghanistan.

8.15 PLN
2.81 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.65 PLN (2.37 USD) in Switzerland and 1.68 PLN (0.46 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 80.6% lower in Afghanistan.

8.65 PLN
1.68 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.33 PLN (3.1 USD) in Switzerland and 2.76 PLN (0.76 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in Afghanistan.

11.33 PLN
2.76 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 10.56 PLN (2.89 USD) in Switzerland and 1.77 PLN (0.48 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 83.2% lower in Afghanistan.

10.56 PLN
1.77 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 14.57 PLN (3.99 USD) in Switzerland and 6.63 PLN (1.82 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 54.5% lower in Afghanistan.

14.57 PLN
6.63 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

73.48 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.3 PLN (5.28 USD) in Switzerland and 1.71 PLN (0.47 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 91.1% lower in Afghanistan.

19.30 PLN
1.71 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 5.96 PLN (1.63 USD) in Switzerland and 1.29 PLN (0.35 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in Afghanistan.

5.96 PLN
1.29 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Afghanistan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 10.88 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Afghanistan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 25.04 PLN (6.85 USD) in Switzerland and 3.96 PLN (1.08 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in Afghanistan.

25.04 PLN
3.96 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 21.94 PLN (6 USD) in Switzerland and 1.38 PLN (0.38 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 93.7% lower in Afghanistan.

21.94 PLN
1.38 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

36.41 PLN
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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8.84 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

31.86 PLN
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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6.63 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 77.38 PLN (21.18 USD) in Switzerland and 16.58 PLN (4.54 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Afghanistan.

77.38 PLN
16.58 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 546.22 PLN (149.48 USD) in Switzerland and 41.45 PLN (11.34 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 92.4% lower in Afghanistan.

546.22 PLN
41.45 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 113.8 PLN (31.14 USD) in Switzerland and 9.95 PLN (2.72 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 91.3% lower in Afghanistan.

113.80 PLN
9.95 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 19.3 PLN (5.28 USD) in Switzerland and 0.55 PLN (0.15 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 97.2% lower in Afghanistan.

19.30 PLN
0.55 PLN

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Afghanistan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.12 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Afghanistan.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 8.28 PLN (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 3.53 PLN (0.97 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 57.4% lower in Afghanistan.

8.28 PLN
3.53 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.9 PLN (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 3.32 PLN (0.91 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 58% lower in Afghanistan.

7.90 PLN
3.32 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.75 PLN (1.3 USD) in Switzerland and 3.01 PLN (0.82 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in Afghanistan.

4.75 PLN
3.01 PLN

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Afghanistan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 13.09 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Afghanistan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 396.01 PLN (108.37 USD) in Switzerland and 38.69 PLN (10.59 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 90.2% lower in Afghanistan.

396.01 PLN
38.69 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 17.75 PLN (4.86 USD) in Switzerland and 0.83 PLN (0.23 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 95.3% lower in Afghanistan.

17.75 PLN
0.83 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 314.08 PLN (85.95 USD) in Switzerland and 9.67 PLN (2.65 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 96.9% lower in Afghanistan.

314.08 PLN
9.67 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 11.83 PLN (3.24 USD) in Switzerland and 2.76 PLN (0.76 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in Afghanistan.

11.83 PLN
2.76 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 27.31 PLN (7.47 USD) in Switzerland and 6.63 PLN (1.82 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 75.7% lower in Afghanistan.

27.31 PLN
6.63 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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Switzerland vs. Afghanistan - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 91.04 PLN (24.91 USD) in Switzerland and 8.29 PLN (2.27 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 90.9% lower in Afghanistan.

91.04 PLN
8.29 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 325.82 PLN (89.17 USD) in Switzerland and 34.27 PLN (9.38 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Afghanistan.

325.82 PLN
34.27 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 183.49 PLN (50.21 USD) in Switzerland and 14.51 PLN (3.97 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 92.1% lower in Afghanistan.

183.49 PLN
14.51 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Afghanistan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 29.21 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Afghanistan.

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 10177 PLN (2784.97 USD) in Switzerland and 326.1 PLN (89.24 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 96.8% lower in Afghanistan.

10 177 PLN
326.10 PLN

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 8369 PLN (2290.3 USD) in Switzerland and 221.09 PLN (60.5 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 97.4% lower in Afghanistan.

8 369 PLN
221.09 PLN

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 18623 PLN (5096.46 USD) in Switzerland and 773.8 PLN (211.76 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 95.8% lower in Afghanistan.

18 623 PLN
773.80 PLN

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 13853 PLN (3791.04 USD) in Switzerland and 425.59 PLN (116.47 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 96.9% lower in Afghanistan.

13 853 PLN
425.59 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Afghanistan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 63.55 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Afghanistan.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 88761 PLN (24290.68 USD) in Switzerland and 1641 PLN (449.09 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 98.2% lower in Afghanistan.

88 761 PLN
1 641 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 68038 PLN (18619.62 USD) in Switzerland and 826.31 PLN (226.13 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 98.8% lower in Afghanistan.

68 038 PLN
826.31 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Afghanistan - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 32.26 times higher than in Afghanistan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 28886 PLN (7905.16 USD) in Switzerland and 895.4 PLN (245.04 USD) in Afghanistan. The average salary is 96.9% lower in Afghanistan.

28 886 PLN
895.40 PLN

Hotels

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Switzerland vs. Afghanistan - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

509 PLN
-

Two stars

608 PLN
-

Three stars

883 PLN
-

Four stars

1 254 PLN
-

Five stars

2 284 PLN
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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

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