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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

PLNEURCHFAFNUSD

Switzerland vs. Afghanistan - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 6.82 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Afghanistan.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 16.74 PLN (4.47 USD) in Switzerland and 3.5 PLN (0.93 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Afghanistan.

16.74 PLN
3.50 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 12.12 PLN (3.24 USD) in Switzerland and 4.38 PLN (1.17 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in Afghanistan.

12.12 PLN
4.38 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 230.59 PLN (61.59 USD) in Switzerland and 25.67 PLN (6.86 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 88.9% lower in Afghanistan.

230.59 PLN
25.67 PLN

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

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53.85 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

59.48 PLN
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 120.65 PLN (32.22 USD) in Switzerland and 12.06 PLN (3.22 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 90% lower in Afghanistan.

120.65 PLN
12.06 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 41.18 PLN (11 USD) in Switzerland and 8.88 PLN (2.37 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in Afghanistan.

41.18 PLN
8.88 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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

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4.13 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.45 PLN (7.33 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 5.7 PLN (1.52 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Afghanistan.

27.45 PLN
5.70 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

12.44 PLN
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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7.54 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

63.54 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.25 PLN (2.74 USD) in Switzerland and 1.08 PLN (0.29 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Afghanistan.

10.25 PLN
1.08 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 13.73 PLN (3.67 USD) in Switzerland and 1.09 PLN (0.29 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 92.1% lower in Afghanistan.

13.73 PLN
1.09 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 118.04 PLN (31.53 USD) in Switzerland and 16.15 PLN (4.31 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 86.3% lower in Afghanistan.

118.04 PLN
16.15 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 7.69 PLN (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 2.85 PLN (0.76 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in Afghanistan.

7.69 PLN
2.85 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 10.34 PLN (2.76 USD) in Switzerland and 1.12 PLN (0.3 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 89.2% lower in Afghanistan.

10.34 PLN
1.12 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 13.82 PLN (3.69 USD) in Switzerland and 5.29 PLN (1.41 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Afghanistan.

13.82 PLN
5.29 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 11.07 PLN (2.96 USD) in Switzerland and 1.41 PLN (0.38 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 87.3% lower in Afghanistan.

11.07 PLN
1.41 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 15.14 PLN (4.04 USD) in Switzerland and 5.85 PLN (1.56 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 61.4% lower in Afghanistan.

15.14 PLN
5.85 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

75.30 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.72 PLN (5.27 USD) in Switzerland and 2.32 PLN (0.62 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 88.2% lower in Afghanistan.

19.72 PLN
2.32 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.08 PLN (1.63 USD) in Switzerland and 1.56 PLN (0.42 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Afghanistan.

6.08 PLN
1.56 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Afghanistan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 10.5 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Afghanistan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 24.34 PLN (6.5 USD) in Switzerland and 5.38 PLN (1.44 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Afghanistan.

24.34 PLN
5.38 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 20.36 PLN (5.44 USD) in Switzerland and 1.51 PLN (0.4 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 92.6% lower in Afghanistan.

20.36 PLN
1.51 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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

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10.77 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

32.03 PLN
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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6.46 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 68.63 PLN (18.33 USD) in Switzerland and 16.15 PLN (4.31 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in Afghanistan.

68.63 PLN
16.15 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 549.02 PLN (146.63 USD) in Switzerland and 43.08 PLN (11.51 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 92.2% lower in Afghanistan.

549.02 PLN
43.08 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 114.38 PLN (30.55 USD) in Switzerland and 8.88 PLN (2.37 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 92.2% lower in Afghanistan.

114.38 PLN
8.88 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 18.94 PLN (5.06 USD) in Switzerland and 0.81 PLN (0.22 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 95.7% lower in Afghanistan.

18.94 PLN
0.81 PLN

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Afghanistan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.28 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Afghanistan.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 7.93 PLN (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 3.5 PLN (0.94 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in Afghanistan.

7.93 PLN
3.50 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.67 PLN (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 3.34 PLN (0.89 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in Afghanistan.

7.67 PLN
3.34 PLN

LPG 1L

4.91 PLN
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Afghanistan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 9.25 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Afghanistan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 416.34 PLN (111.2 USD) in Switzerland and 72.69 PLN (19.42 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 82.5% lower in Afghanistan.

416.34 PLN
72.69 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 20.13 PLN (5.38 USD) in Switzerland and 1.08 PLN (0.29 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 94.6% lower in Afghanistan.

20.13 PLN
1.08 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 366.01 PLN (97.75 USD) in Switzerland and 10.77 PLN (2.88 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 97.1% lower in Afghanistan.

366.01 PLN
10.77 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 22.88 PLN (6.11 USD) in Switzerland and 2.69 PLN (0.72 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 88.2% lower in Afghanistan.

22.88 PLN
2.69 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 30.88 PLN (8.25 USD) in Switzerland and 5.38 PLN (1.44 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in Afghanistan.

30.88 PLN
5.38 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 91.5 PLN (24.44 USD) in Switzerland and 12.12 PLN (3.24 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 86.8% lower in Afghanistan.

91.50 PLN
12.12 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 399.32 PLN (106.65 USD) in Switzerland and 64.62 PLN (17.26 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Afghanistan.

399.32 PLN
64.62 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 183.01 PLN (48.88 USD) in Switzerland and 53.85 PLN (14.38 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 70.6% lower in Afghanistan.

183.01 PLN
53.85 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Afghanistan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 17.79 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 9549 PLN (2550.29 USD) in Switzerland and 474.38 PLN (126.7 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 95% lower in Afghanistan.

9 549 PLN
474.38 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 7309 PLN (1952.04 USD) in Switzerland and 319.24 PLN (85.26 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 95.6% lower in Afghanistan.

7 309 PLN
319.24 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 17730 PLN (4735.32 USD) in Switzerland and 1179 PLN (314.8 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 93.4% lower in Afghanistan.

17 730 PLN
1 179 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 12650 PLN (3378.49 USD) in Switzerland and 682.06 PLN (182.17 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 94.6% lower in Afghanistan.

12 650 PLN
682.06 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Afghanistan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 28.34 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 87919 PLN (23481.69 USD) in Switzerland and 3229 PLN (862.38 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 96.3% lower in Afghanistan.

87 919 PLN
3 229 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 51653 PLN (13795.53 USD) in Switzerland and 1696 PLN (453.02 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 96.7% lower in Afghanistan.

51 653 PLN
1 696 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Afghanistan - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 31.16 times higher than in Afghanistan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 29084 PLN (7767.9 USD) in Switzerland and 933.35 PLN (249.28 USD) in Afghanistan. The average salary is 96.8% lower in Afghanistan.

29 084 PLN
933.35 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

521 PLN
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Two stars

623 PLN
-

Three stars

905 PLN
-

Four stars

1 285 PLN
-

Five stars

2 340 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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