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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

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Switzerland vs. Afghanistan - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 7.14 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Afghanistan.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 17.02 PLN (4.49 USD) in Switzerland and 3.4 PLN (0.9 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 80% lower in Afghanistan.

17.02 PLN
3.40 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 12.32 PLN (3.25 USD) in Switzerland and 4.26 PLN (1.12 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 65.4% lower in Afghanistan.

12.32 PLN
4.26 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 234.37 PLN (61.76 USD) in Switzerland and 24.91 PLN (6.57 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 89.4% lower in Afghanistan.

234.37 PLN
24.91 PLN

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

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52.27 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

60.45 PLN
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 122.63 PLN (32.32 USD) in Switzerland and 11.71 PLN (3.09 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 90.5% lower in Afghanistan.

122.63 PLN
11.71 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 41.85 PLN (11.03 USD) in Switzerland and 8.62 PLN (2.27 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 79.4% lower in Afghanistan.

41.85 PLN
8.62 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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

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4.01 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.9 PLN (7.35 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 5.53 PLN (1.46 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in Afghanistan.

27.90 PLN
5.53 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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

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7.32 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

64.40 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.42 PLN (2.75 USD) in Switzerland and 1.05 PLN (0.28 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 89.9% lower in Afghanistan.

10.42 PLN
1.05 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 13.95 PLN (3.68 USD) in Switzerland and 1.06 PLN (0.28 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 92.4% lower in Afghanistan.

13.95 PLN
1.06 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 119.98 PLN (31.62 USD) in Switzerland and 15.68 PLN (4.13 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 86.9% lower in Afghanistan.

119.98 PLN
15.68 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 7.81 PLN (2.06 USD) in Switzerland and 2.77 PLN (0.73 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 64.5% lower in Afghanistan.

7.81 PLN
2.77 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 10.51 PLN (2.77 USD) in Switzerland and 1.08 PLN (0.29 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in Afghanistan.

10.51 PLN
1.08 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 14.04 PLN (3.7 USD) in Switzerland and 5.14 PLN (1.35 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in Afghanistan.

14.04 PLN
5.14 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 11.25 PLN (2.97 USD) in Switzerland and 1.37 PLN (0.36 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 87.8% lower in Afghanistan.

11.25 PLN
1.37 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 15.39 PLN (4.06 USD) in Switzerland and 5.67 PLN (1.5 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Afghanistan.

15.39 PLN
5.67 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

76.31 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 20.04 PLN (5.28 USD) in Switzerland and 2.25 PLN (0.59 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 88.8% lower in Afghanistan.

20.04 PLN
2.25 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.18 PLN (1.63 USD) in Switzerland and 1.51 PLN (0.4 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in Afghanistan.

6.18 PLN
1.51 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Afghanistan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 10.99 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Afghanistan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 24.74 PLN (6.52 USD) in Switzerland and 5.23 PLN (1.38 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 78.9% lower in Afghanistan.

24.74 PLN
5.23 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 20.69 PLN (5.45 USD) in Switzerland and 1.46 PLN (0.39 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 92.9% lower in Afghanistan.

20.69 PLN
1.46 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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

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10.45 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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

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6.27 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 69.75 PLN (18.38 USD) in Switzerland and 15.68 PLN (4.13 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Afghanistan.

69.75 PLN
15.68 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 558.03 PLN (147.06 USD) in Switzerland and 41.81 PLN (11.02 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 92.5% lower in Afghanistan.

558.03 PLN
41.81 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 116.26 PLN (30.64 USD) in Switzerland and 8.62 PLN (2.27 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 92.6% lower in Afghanistan.

116.26 PLN
8.62 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 19.25 PLN (5.07 USD) in Switzerland and 0.78 PLN (0.21 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 95.9% lower in Afghanistan.

19.25 PLN
0.78 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 8.04 PLN (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 3.55 PLN (0.94 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Afghanistan.

8.04 PLN
3.55 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.77 PLN (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 3.38 PLN (0.89 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in Afghanistan.

7.77 PLN
3.38 PLN

LPG 1L

4.97 PLN
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Afghanistan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 9.68 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Afghanistan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 423.18 PLN (111.52 USD) in Switzerland and 70.56 PLN (18.59 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Afghanistan.

423.18 PLN
70.56 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 20.46 PLN (5.39 USD) in Switzerland and 1.05 PLN (0.28 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 94.9% lower in Afghanistan.

20.46 PLN
1.05 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 372.02 PLN (98.04 USD) in Switzerland and 10.45 PLN (2.75 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 97.2% lower in Afghanistan.

372.02 PLN
10.45 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 23.25 PLN (6.13 USD) in Switzerland and 2.61 PLN (0.69 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 88.8% lower in Afghanistan.

23.25 PLN
2.61 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 31.39 PLN (8.27 USD) in Switzerland and 5.23 PLN (1.38 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Afghanistan.

31.39 PLN
5.23 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 93.01 PLN (24.51 USD) in Switzerland and 11.76 PLN (3.1 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 87.4% lower in Afghanistan.

93.01 PLN
11.76 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 405.88 PLN (106.96 USD) in Switzerland and 62.72 PLN (16.53 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 84.5% lower in Afghanistan.

405.88 PLN
62.72 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 186.01 PLN (49.02 USD) in Switzerland and 52.27 PLN (13.77 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Afghanistan.

186.01 PLN
52.27 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Afghanistan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 18.64 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 9706 PLN (2557.67 USD) in Switzerland and 460.46 PLN (121.34 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 95.3% lower in Afghanistan.

9 706 PLN
460.46 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 7429 PLN (1957.69 USD) in Switzerland and 309.87 PLN (81.66 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 95.8% lower in Afghanistan.

7 429 PLN
309.87 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 18021 PLN (4749.03 USD) in Switzerland and 1144 PLN (301.49 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 93.7% lower in Afghanistan.

18 021 PLN
1 144 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 12857 PLN (3388.28 USD) in Switzerland and 662.05 PLN (174.47 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 94.9% lower in Afghanistan.

12 857 PLN
662.05 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Afghanistan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 29.68 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 89364 PLN (23549.68 USD) in Switzerland and 3134 PLN (825.93 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 96.5% lower in Afghanistan.

89 364 PLN
3 134 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 52501 PLN (13835.48 USD) in Switzerland and 1646 PLN (433.87 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 96.9% lower in Afghanistan.

52 501 PLN
1 646 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Afghanistan - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 32.63 times higher than in Afghanistan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 29562 PLN (7790.4 USD) in Switzerland and 905.96 PLN (238.75 USD) in Afghanistan. The average salary is 96.9% lower in Afghanistan.

29 562 PLN
905.96 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

528 PLN
-

Two stars

632 PLN
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Three stars

917 PLN
-

Four stars

1 302 PLN
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Five stars

2 371 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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