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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 16.58 PLN (4.2 USD) in Switzerland and 2.32 PLN (0.59 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 86% lower in Afghanistan.

16.58 PLN
2.32 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 11.26 PLN (2.85 USD) in Switzerland and 3.3 PLN (0.84 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 70.7% lower in Afghanistan.

11.26 PLN
3.30 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 197.87 PLN (50.15 USD) in Switzerland and 25.08 PLN (6.36 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 87.3% lower in Afghanistan.

197.87 PLN
25.08 PLN

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

-
7.34 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

57.49 PLN
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 129.84 PLN (32.91 USD) in Switzerland and 14.31 PLN (3.63 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 89% lower in Afghanistan.

129.84 PLN
14.31 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 43.12 PLN (10.93 USD) in Switzerland and 11.01 PLN (2.79 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 74.5% lower in Afghanistan.

43.12 PLN
11.01 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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

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3.87 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 28.84 PLN (7.31 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 5.91 PLN (1.5 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Afghanistan.

28.84 PLN
5.91 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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

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6.32 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

66.96 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 9.77 PLN (2.48 USD) in Switzerland and 1.04 PLN (0.26 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 89.4% lower in Afghanistan.

9.77 PLN
1.04 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 13.46 PLN (3.41 USD) in Switzerland and 0.81 PLN (0.2 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 94% lower in Afghanistan.

13.46 PLN
0.81 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 115.13 PLN (29.18 USD) in Switzerland and 16.03 PLN (4.06 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 86.1% lower in Afghanistan.

115.13 PLN
16.03 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 8.58 PLN (2.17 USD) in Switzerland and 3.12 PLN (0.79 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in Afghanistan.

8.58 PLN
3.12 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 9.1 PLN (2.31 USD) in Switzerland and 1.86 PLN (0.47 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in Afghanistan.

9.10 PLN
1.86 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.93 PLN (3.02 USD) in Switzerland and 3.06 PLN (0.78 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in Afghanistan.

11.93 PLN
3.06 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 11.12 PLN (2.82 USD) in Switzerland and 1.96 PLN (0.5 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 82.4% lower in Afghanistan.

11.12 PLN
1.96 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 15.33 PLN (3.89 USD) in Switzerland and 7.34 PLN (1.86 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 52.1% lower in Afghanistan.

15.33 PLN
7.34 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

79.35 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 20.31 PLN (5.15 USD) in Switzerland and 1.9 PLN (0.48 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 90.6% lower in Afghanistan.

20.31 PLN
1.90 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.28 PLN (1.59 USD) in Switzerland and 1.43 PLN (0.36 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in Afghanistan.

6.28 PLN
1.43 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Afghanistan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 10.35 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Afghanistan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 26.35 PLN (6.68 USD) in Switzerland and 4.38 PLN (1.11 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 83.4% lower in Afghanistan.

26.35 PLN
4.38 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 23.09 PLN (5.85 USD) in Switzerland and 1.53 PLN (0.39 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 93.4% lower in Afghanistan.

23.09 PLN
1.53 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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

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9.79 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

33.54 PLN
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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7.34 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 81.45 PLN (20.64 USD) in Switzerland and 18.35 PLN (4.65 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Afghanistan.

81.45 PLN
18.35 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 574.93 PLN (145.71 USD) in Switzerland and 45.88 PLN (11.63 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 92% lower in Afghanistan.

574.93 PLN
45.88 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 119.78 PLN (30.36 USD) in Switzerland and 11.01 PLN (2.79 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 90.8% lower in Afghanistan.

119.78 PLN
11.01 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 20.31 PLN (5.15 USD) in Switzerland and 0.61 PLN (0.16 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 97% lower in Afghanistan.

20.31 PLN
0.61 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 8.94 PLN (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 3.81 PLN (0.97 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 57.4% lower in Afghanistan.

8.94 PLN
3.81 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 8.53 PLN (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 3.59 PLN (0.91 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in Afghanistan.

8.53 PLN
3.59 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 5.13 PLN (1.3 USD) in Switzerland and 3.25 PLN (0.82 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in Afghanistan.

5.13 PLN
3.25 PLN

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Afghanistan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 12.45 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Afghanistan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 416.83 PLN (105.64 USD) in Switzerland and 42.82 PLN (10.85 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in Afghanistan.

416.83 PLN
42.82 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 18.69 PLN (4.74 USD) in Switzerland and 0.92 PLN (0.23 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 95.1% lower in Afghanistan.

18.69 PLN
0.92 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 330.59 PLN (83.78 USD) in Switzerland and 10.71 PLN (2.71 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 96.8% lower in Afghanistan.

330.59 PLN
10.71 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 12.46 PLN (3.16 USD) in Switzerland and 3.06 PLN (0.78 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Afghanistan.

12.46 PLN
3.06 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 28.75 PLN (7.29 USD) in Switzerland and 7.34 PLN (1.86 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 74.5% lower in Afghanistan.

28.75 PLN
7.34 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 95.82 PLN (24.29 USD) in Switzerland and 9.18 PLN (2.33 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 90.4% lower in Afghanistan.

95.82 PLN
9.18 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 342.95 PLN (86.92 USD) in Switzerland and 37.93 PLN (9.61 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 88.9% lower in Afghanistan.

342.95 PLN
37.93 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 193.13 PLN (48.95 USD) in Switzerland and 16.06 PLN (4.07 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 91.7% lower in Afghanistan.

193.13 PLN
16.06 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Afghanistan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 27.78 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 10712 PLN (2714.73 USD) in Switzerland and 360.93 PLN (91.47 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 96.6% lower in Afghanistan.

10 712 PLN
360.93 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 8809 PLN (2232.54 USD) in Switzerland and 244.69 PLN (62.02 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 97.2% lower in Afghanistan.

8 809 PLN
244.69 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 19602 PLN (4967.92 USD) in Switzerland and 856.43 PLN (217.05 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 95.6% lower in Afghanistan.

19 602 PLN
856.43 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 14581 PLN (3695.43 USD) in Switzerland and 471.04 PLN (119.38 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 96.8% lower in Afghanistan.

14 581 PLN
471.04 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Afghanistan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 60.44 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 93427 PLN (23678.04 USD) in Switzerland and 1816 PLN (460.31 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 98.1% lower in Afghanistan.

93 427 PLN
1 816 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 71615 PLN (18150.01 USD) in Switzerland and 914.55 PLN (231.78 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 98.7% lower in Afghanistan.

71 615 PLN
914.55 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Afghanistan - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 30.68 times higher than in Afghanistan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 30405 PLN (7705.78 USD) in Switzerland and 991.01 PLN (251.16 USD) in Afghanistan. The average salary is 96.7% lower in Afghanistan.

30 405 PLN
991.01 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

549 PLN
-

Two stars

657 PLN
-

Three stars

954 PLN
-

Four stars

1 354 PLN
-

Five stars

2 466 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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