Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Afghanistan

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Zurich

Kabul

Table of contents

Grocery

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Switzerland vs. Afghanistan - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 7.04 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Afghanistan.

Switzerland

Afghanistan

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 15.72 PLN (4.34 USD) in Switzerland and 2.02 PLN (0.56 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 87.2% lower in Afghanistan.

15.72 PLN

2.02 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 10.68 PLN (2.94 USD) in Switzerland and 2.87 PLN (0.79 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 73.1% lower in Afghanistan.

10.68 PLN

2.87 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 187.67 PLN (51.75 USD) in Switzerland and 21.8 PLN (6.01 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 88.4% lower in Afghanistan.

187.67 PLN

21.80 PLN

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

6.38 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

54.53 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 123.15 PLN (33.95 USD) in Switzerland and 12.44 PLN (3.43 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 89.9% lower in Afghanistan.

123.15 PLN

12.44 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 40.9 PLN (11.28 USD) in Switzerland and 9.57 PLN (2.64 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Afghanistan.

40.90 PLN

9.57 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

9.77 PLN

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

3.37 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.36 PLN (7.54 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 5.14 PLN (1.42 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 81.2% lower in Afghanistan.

27.36 PLN

5.14 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

12.18 PLN

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

5.49 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

61.55 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 9.27 PLN (2.56 USD) in Switzerland and 0.9 PLN (0.25 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 90.3% lower in Afghanistan.

9.27 PLN

0.90 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 12.77 PLN (3.52 USD) in Switzerland and 0.7 PLN (0.19 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 94.5% lower in Afghanistan.

12.77 PLN

0.70 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 109.2 PLN (30.11 USD) in Switzerland and 13.93 PLN (3.84 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 87.2% lower in Afghanistan.

109.20 PLN

13.93 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 8.13 PLN (2.24 USD) in Switzerland and 2.71 PLN (0.75 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Afghanistan.

8.13 PLN

2.71 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.63 PLN (2.38 USD) in Switzerland and 1.62 PLN (0.45 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 81.2% lower in Afghanistan.

8.63 PLN

1.62 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.31 PLN (3.12 USD) in Switzerland and 2.66 PLN (0.73 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in Afghanistan.

11.31 PLN

2.66 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 10.54 PLN (2.91 USD) in Switzerland and 1.7 PLN (0.47 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in Afghanistan.

10.54 PLN

1.70 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 14.54 PLN (4.01 USD) in Switzerland and 6.38 PLN (1.76 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in Afghanistan.

14.54 PLN

6.38 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

72.93 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.27 PLN (5.31 USD) in Switzerland and 1.65 PLN (0.45 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 91.4% lower in Afghanistan.

19.27 PLN

1.65 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 5.95 PLN (1.64 USD) in Switzerland and 1.24 PLN (0.34 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Afghanistan.

5.95 PLN

1.24 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Afghanistan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 11.29 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Afghanistan.

Switzerland

Afghanistan

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 24.99 PLN (6.89 USD) in Switzerland and 3.81 PLN (1.05 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 84.8% lower in Afghanistan.

24.99 PLN

3.81 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 21.9 PLN (6.04 USD) in Switzerland and 1.33 PLN (0.37 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 93.9% lower in Afghanistan.

21.90 PLN

1.33 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

36.35 PLN

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

8.51 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

31.81 PLN

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

6.38 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 77.25 PLN (21.3 USD) in Switzerland and 15.95 PLN (4.4 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 79.4% lower in Afghanistan.

77.25 PLN

15.95 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 545.3 PLN (150.35 USD) in Switzerland and 39.87 PLN (10.99 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 92.7% lower in Afghanistan.

545.30 PLN

39.87 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 113.6 PLN (31.32 USD) in Switzerland and 9.57 PLN (2.64 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 91.6% lower in Afghanistan.

113.60 PLN

9.57 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 19.27 PLN (5.31 USD) in Switzerland and 0.53 PLN (0.15 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 97.2% lower in Afghanistan.

19.27 PLN

0.53 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.

Switzerland

Afghanistan

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 8.22 PLN (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 3.5 PLN (0.97 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 57.4% lower in Afghanistan.

8.22 PLN

3.50 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.84 PLN (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 3.3 PLN (0.91 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in Afghanistan.

7.84 PLN

3.30 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.71 PLN (1.3 USD) in Switzerland and 2.99 PLN (0.82 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in Afghanistan.

4.71 PLN

2.99 PLN

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Afghanistan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 13.59 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Afghanistan.

Switzerland

Afghanistan

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 395.34 PLN (109.01 USD) in Switzerland and 37.21 PLN (10.26 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 90.6% lower in Afghanistan.

395.34 PLN

37.21 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 17.72 PLN (4.89 USD) in Switzerland and 0.8 PLN (0.22 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 95.5% lower in Afghanistan.

17.72 PLN

0.80 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 313.55 PLN (86.45 USD) in Switzerland and 9.3 PLN (2.57 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 97% lower in Afghanistan.

313.55 PLN

9.30 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 11.81 PLN (3.26 USD) in Switzerland and 2.66 PLN (0.73 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Afghanistan.

11.81 PLN

2.66 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 27.26 PLN (7.52 USD) in Switzerland and 6.38 PLN (1.76 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Afghanistan.

27.26 PLN

6.38 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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

Switzerland

Afghanistan

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 90.88 PLN (25.06 USD) in Switzerland and 7.97 PLN (2.2 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 91.2% lower in Afghanistan.

90.88 PLN

7.97 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 325.27 PLN (89.69 USD) in Switzerland and 32.96 PLN (9.09 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 89.9% lower in Afghanistan.

325.27 PLN

32.96 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 183.17 PLN (50.51 USD) in Switzerland and 13.96 PLN (3.85 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 92.4% lower in Afghanistan.

183.17 PLN

13.96 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Afghanistan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 30.32 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Afghanistan.

Switzerland

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 10159 PLN (2801.22 USD) in Switzerland and 313.66 PLN (86.49 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 96.9% lower in Afghanistan.

10 159 PLN

313.66 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 8355 PLN (2303.66 USD) in Switzerland and 212.65 PLN (58.63 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 97.5% lower in Afghanistan.

8 355 PLN

212.65 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 18592 PLN (5126.2 USD) in Switzerland and 744.29 PLN (205.22 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 96% lower in Afghanistan.

18 592 PLN

744.29 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 13829 PLN (3813.16 USD) in Switzerland and 409.36 PLN (112.87 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 97% lower in Afghanistan.

13 829 PLN

409.36 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Afghanistan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 65.97 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Afghanistan.

Switzerland

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 88611 PLN (24432.42 USD) in Switzerland and 1578 PLN (435.21 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 98.2% lower in Afghanistan.

88 611 PLN

1 578 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 67923 PLN (18728.26 USD) in Switzerland and 794.79 PLN (219.15 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 98.8% lower in Afghanistan.

67 923 PLN

794.79 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Afghanistan - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 33.48 times higher than in Afghanistan.

Switzerland

Afghanistan

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 28837 PLN (7951.29 USD) in Switzerland and 861.25 PLN (237.47 USD) in Afghanistan. The average salary is 97% lower in Afghanistan.

28 837 PLN

861.25 PLN

Hotels

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

Switzerland

Afghanistan

One star

505 PLN

Two stars

604 PLN

Three stars

877 PLN

Four stars

1 245 PLN

Five stars

2 266 PLN

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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Cost of Living & Prices: Switzerland vs. Afghanistan

Grocery

Apples (1kg)

Banana (1kg)

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

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Eggs (regular) (12)

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

Lettuce (1 head)

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

Local Cheese (1kg)

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

Onion (1kg)

Oranges (1kg)

Potato (1kg)

Rice (white), (1kg)

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

Tomato (1kg)

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

Restaurant

Cappuccino (regular)

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

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

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

Fuel

Diesel 1L

Gasoline 1L

LPG 1L

Transportation

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

Sports & entertainment

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

Flats for rent

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

Flats for sale

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

Salary

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

Hotels

One star

Two stars

Three stars

Four stars

Five stars

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