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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 7.08 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Afghanistan.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.91 EUR (4.58 USD) in Switzerland and 0.79 EUR (0.92 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 79.8% lower in Afghanistan.

3.91 EUR
0.79 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.83 EUR (3.32 USD) in Switzerland and 0.99 EUR (1.16 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 65% lower in Afghanistan.

2.83 EUR
0.99 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 53.85 EUR (63.11 USD) in Switzerland and 5.77 EUR (6.76 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in Afghanistan.

53.85 EUR
5.77 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

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12.10 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

13.89 EUR
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 28.17 EUR (33.02 USD) in Switzerland and 2.71 EUR (3.18 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 90.4% lower in Afghanistan.

28.17 EUR
2.71 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.62 EUR (11.27 USD) in Switzerland and 2 EUR (2.34 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Afghanistan.

9.62 EUR
2.00 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

2.19 EUR
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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0.93 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.41 EUR (7.51 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 1.28 EUR (1.5 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 80% lower in Afghanistan.

6.41 EUR
1.28 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

2.91 EUR
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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1.69 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

14.48 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.39 EUR (2.81 USD) in Switzerland and 0.24 EUR (0.28 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 90% lower in Afghanistan.

2.39 EUR
0.24 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.21 EUR (3.76 USD) in Switzerland and 0.25 EUR (0.29 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 92.2% lower in Afghanistan.

3.21 EUR
0.25 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 27.56 EUR (32.31 USD) in Switzerland and 3.63 EUR (4.26 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 86.8% lower in Afghanistan.

27.56 EUR
3.63 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.79 EUR (2.1 USD) in Switzerland and 0.64 EUR (0.75 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Afghanistan.

1.79 EUR
0.64 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.41 EUR (2.83 USD) in Switzerland and 0.25 EUR (0.29 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 89.6% lower in Afghanistan.

2.41 EUR
0.25 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.23 EUR (3.78 USD) in Switzerland and 1.19 EUR (1.39 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Afghanistan.

3.23 EUR
1.19 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.59 EUR (3.03 USD) in Switzerland and 0.32 EUR (0.37 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in Afghanistan.

2.59 EUR
0.32 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.54 EUR (4.14 USD) in Switzerland and 1.31 EUR (1.54 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 63% lower in Afghanistan.

3.54 EUR
1.31 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

17.16 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.6 EUR (5.4 USD) in Switzerland and 0.52 EUR (0.61 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 88.7% lower in Afghanistan.

4.60 EUR
0.52 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.42 EUR (1.67 USD) in Switzerland and 0.35 EUR (0.41 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Afghanistan.

1.42 EUR
0.35 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Afghanistan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 10.9 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Afghanistan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.68 EUR (6.66 USD) in Switzerland and 1.21 EUR (1.42 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in Afghanistan.

5.68 EUR
1.21 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.75 EUR (5.57 USD) in Switzerland and 0.34 EUR (0.4 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 92.8% lower in Afghanistan.

4.75 EUR
0.34 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

8.55 EUR
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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2.42 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

7.48 EUR
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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1.45 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 16.03 EUR (18.78 USD) in Switzerland and 3.63 EUR (4.26 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 77.4% lower in Afghanistan.

16.03 EUR
3.63 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 128.21 EUR (150.27 USD) in Switzerland and 9.68 EUR (11.35 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 92.4% lower in Afghanistan.

128.21 EUR
9.68 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.71 EUR (31.31 USD) in Switzerland and 2 EUR (2.34 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 92.5% lower in Afghanistan.

26.71 EUR
2.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.42 EUR (5.18 USD) in Switzerland and 0.18 EUR (0.21 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 95.9% lower in Afghanistan.

4.42 EUR
0.18 EUR

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 1.81 EUR (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 0.8 EUR (0.94 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Afghanistan.

1.81 EUR
0.80 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.75 EUR (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 0.76 EUR (0.89 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in Afghanistan.

1.75 EUR
0.76 EUR

LPG 1L

1.12 EUR
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Afghanistan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 9.6 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Afghanistan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 97.23 EUR (113.95 USD) in Switzerland and 16.34 EUR (19.15 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 83.2% lower in Afghanistan.

97.23 EUR
16.34 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.7 EUR (5.51 USD) in Switzerland and 0.24 EUR (0.28 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 94.9% lower in Afghanistan.

4.70 EUR
0.24 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 85.47 EUR (100.18 USD) in Switzerland and 2.42 EUR (2.84 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 97.2% lower in Afghanistan.

85.47 EUR
2.42 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.34 EUR (6.26 USD) in Switzerland and 0.61 EUR (0.71 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in Afghanistan.

5.34 EUR
0.61 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.21 EUR (8.45 USD) in Switzerland and 1.21 EUR (1.42 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 83.2% lower in Afghanistan.

7.21 EUR
1.21 EUR

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 21.37 EUR (25.04 USD) in Switzerland and 2.72 EUR (3.19 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 87.3% lower in Afghanistan.

21.37 EUR
2.72 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 93.25 EUR (109.3 USD) in Switzerland and 14.52 EUR (17.02 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 84.4% lower in Afghanistan.

93.25 EUR
14.52 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 42.74 EUR (50.09 USD) in Switzerland and 12.1 EUR (14.18 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in Afghanistan.

42.74 EUR
12.10 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Afghanistan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 18.49 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 2230 EUR (2613.53 USD) in Switzerland and 106.62 EUR (124.96 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 95.2% lower in Afghanistan.

2 230 EUR
106.62 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 1707 EUR (2000.45 USD) in Switzerland and 71.75 EUR (84.09 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 95.8% lower in Afghanistan.

1 707 EUR
71.75 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 4140 EUR (4852.74 USD) in Switzerland and 264.9 EUR (310.48 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 93.6% lower in Afghanistan.

4 140 EUR
264.90 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 2954 EUR (3462.27 USD) in Switzerland and 153.29 EUR (179.67 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 94.8% lower in Afghanistan.

2 954 EUR
153.29 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Afghanistan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 29.45 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 20531 EUR (24063.96 USD) in Switzerland and 725.69 EUR (850.55 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 96.5% lower in Afghanistan.

20 531 EUR
725.69 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 12062 EUR (14137.61 USD) in Switzerland and 381.22 EUR (446.81 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 96.8% lower in Afghanistan.

12 062 EUR
381.22 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Afghanistan - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 32.38 times higher than in Afghanistan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6792 EUR (7960.52 USD) in Switzerland and 209.77 EUR (245.86 USD) in Afghanistan. The average salary is 96.9% lower in Afghanistan.

6 792 EUR
209.77 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

119 EUR
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Two stars

142 EUR
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Three stars

206 EUR
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Four stars

293 EUR
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Five stars

533 EUR
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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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