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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Barbados

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

EURBBDUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Barbados - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.82 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Barbados.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.67 EUR (4.28 USD) in Switzerland and 3.74 EUR (4.36 USD) in Barbados. The price of this product is 1.9% lower in Switzerland.

3.67 EUR
3.74 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.49 EUR (2.91 USD) in Switzerland and 2.74 EUR (3.19 USD) in Barbados. The price of this product is 9.1% lower in Switzerland.

2.49 EUR
2.74 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 43.78 EUR (51.11 USD) in Switzerland and 8.57 EUR (10 USD) in Barbados. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in Barbados.

43.78 EUR
8.57 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12.72 EUR (14.85 USD) in Switzerland and 12.85 EUR (15 USD) in Barbados. The price of this product is 1% lower in Switzerland.

12.72 EUR
12.85 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 28.73 EUR (33.53 USD) in Switzerland and 10.04 EUR (11.72 USD) in Barbados. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in Barbados.

28.73 EUR
10.04 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.54 EUR (11.14 USD) in Switzerland and 6.85 EUR (8 USD) in Barbados. The price of this product is 28.2% lower in Barbados.

9.54 EUR
6.85 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.28 EUR (2.66 USD) in Switzerland and 1.63 EUR (1.9 USD) in Barbados. The price of this product is 28.5% lower in Barbados.

2.28 EUR
1.63 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.38 EUR (7.45 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 4.95 EUR (5.78 USD) in Barbados. The price of this product is 22.4% lower in Barbados.

6.38 EUR
4.95 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.84 EUR (3.32 USD) in Switzerland and 2.39 EUR (2.79 USD) in Barbados. The price of this product is 15.8% lower in Barbados.

2.84 EUR
2.39 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

14.54 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.16 EUR (2.52 USD) in Switzerland and 2.26 EUR (2.64 USD) in Barbados. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in Switzerland.

2.16 EUR
2.26 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.98 EUR (3.48 USD) in Switzerland and 2.3 EUR (2.69 USD) in Barbados. The price of this product is 22.8% lower in Barbados.

2.98 EUR
2.30 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 25.48 EUR (29.74 USD) in Switzerland and 6.68 EUR (7.8 USD) in Barbados. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in Barbados.

25.48 EUR
6.68 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.9 EUR (2.21 USD) in Switzerland and 3.03 EUR (3.54 USD) in Barbados. The price of this product is 37.3% lower in Switzerland.

1.90 EUR
3.03 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.01 EUR (2.35 USD) in Switzerland and 2.83 EUR (3.31 USD) in Barbados. The price of this product is 29% lower in Switzerland.

2.01 EUR
2.83 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.64 EUR (3.08 USD) in Switzerland and 4.7 EUR (5.48 USD) in Barbados. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in Switzerland.

2.64 EUR
4.70 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.46 EUR (2.87 USD) in Switzerland and 3.85 EUR (4.49 USD) in Barbados. The price of this product is 36.1% lower in Switzerland.

2.46 EUR
3.85 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.39 EUR (3.96 USD) in Switzerland and 3.61 EUR (4.22 USD) in Barbados. The price of this product is 6.1% lower in Switzerland.

3.39 EUR
3.61 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

17.23 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.5 EUR (5.25 USD) in Switzerland and 3.75 EUR (4.38 USD) in Barbados. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in Barbados.

4.50 EUR
3.75 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.39 EUR (1.62 USD) in Switzerland and 1.99 EUR (2.33 USD) in Barbados. The price of this product is 30.2% lower in Switzerland.

1.39 EUR
1.99 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Barbados - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.64 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Barbados.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.83 EUR (6.81 USD) in Switzerland and 4.14 EUR (4.83 USD) in Barbados. The price of this product is 29% lower in Barbados.

5.83 EUR
4.14 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.11 EUR (5.96 USD) in Switzerland and 1.58 EUR (1.85 USD) in Barbados. The price of this product is 69.1% lower in Barbados.

5.11 EUR
1.58 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.48 EUR (9.9 USD) in Switzerland and 2.14 EUR (2.5 USD) in Barbados. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in Barbados.

8.48 EUR
2.14 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.42 EUR (8.66 USD) in Switzerland and 3.43 EUR (4 USD) in Barbados. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in Barbados.

7.42 EUR
3.43 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.02 EUR (21.04 USD) in Switzerland and 8.57 EUR (10 USD) in Barbados. The price of this product is 52.4% lower in Barbados.

18.02 EUR
8.57 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 127.22 EUR (148.49 USD) in Switzerland and 85.68 EUR (100 USD) in Barbados. The price of this product is 32.7% lower in Barbados.

127.22 EUR
85.68 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.5 EUR (30.94 USD) in Switzerland and 17.14 EUR (20 USD) in Barbados. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in Barbados.

26.50 EUR
17.14 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.5 EUR (5.25 USD) in Switzerland and 1.17 EUR (1.37 USD) in Barbados. The price of this product is 74% lower in Barbados.

4.50 EUR
1.17 EUR

Fuel

EURBBDUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Barbados - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.24 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Barbados.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.94 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 1.39 EUR (1.62 USD) in Barbados. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in Barbados.

1.94 EUR
1.39 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.85 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 1.67 EUR (1.95 USD) in Barbados. The price of this product is 9.7% lower in Barbados.

1.85 EUR
1.67 EUR

LPG 1L

1.11 EUR
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Transportation

EURBBDUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Barbados - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.46 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Barbados.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 92.23 EUR (107.65 USD) in Switzerland and 21.42 EUR (25 USD) in Barbados. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Barbados.

92.23 EUR
21.42 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.13 EUR (4.83 USD) in Switzerland and 1.5 EUR (1.75 USD) in Barbados. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in Barbados.

4.13 EUR
1.50 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 73.15 EUR (85.38 USD) in Switzerland and 34.27 EUR (40 USD) in Barbados. The price of this product is 53.2% lower in Barbados.

73.15 EUR
34.27 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.76 EUR (3.22 USD) in Switzerland and 2.57 EUR (3 USD) in Barbados. The price of this product is 6.9% lower in Barbados.

2.76 EUR
2.57 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.36 EUR (7.42 USD) in Switzerland and 12.85 EUR (15 USD) in Barbados. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in Switzerland.

6.36 EUR
12.85 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 21.2 EUR (24.75 USD) in Switzerland and 8.57 EUR (10 USD) in Barbados. The price of this product is 59.6% lower in Barbados.

21.20 EUR
8.57 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 75.89 EUR (88.57 USD) in Switzerland and 61.04 EUR (71.25 USD) in Barbados. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in Barbados.

75.89 EUR
61.04 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

42.73 EUR
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Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Barbados - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.3 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Barbados.

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 2370 EUR (2766.5 USD) in Switzerland and 580.09 EUR (677.08 USD) in Barbados. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in Barbados.

2 370 EUR
580.09 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 1949 EUR (2275.11 USD) in Switzerland and 460.5 EUR (537.5 USD) in Barbados. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in Barbados.

1 949 EUR
460.50 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 4337 EUR (5062.65 USD) in Switzerland and 1508 EUR (1760.49 USD) in Barbados. The price of this product is 65.2% lower in Barbados.

4 337 EUR
1 508 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 3226 EUR (3765.89 USD) in Switzerland and 1057 EUR (1233.33 USD) in Barbados. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in Barbados.

3 226 EUR
1 057 EUR

Flats for sale

EURBBDUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Barbados - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.09 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Barbados.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 20673 EUR (24129.54 USD) in Switzerland and 2999 EUR (3500 USD) in Barbados. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Barbados.

20 673 EUR
2 999 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 15847 EUR (18496.1 USD) in Switzerland and 2999 EUR (3500 USD) in Barbados. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in Barbados.

15 847 EUR
2 999 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Barbados - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 6.38 times higher than in Barbados.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6728 EUR (7852.72 USD) in Switzerland and 1054 EUR (1229.81 USD) in Barbados. The average salary is 84.3% lower in Barbados.

6 728 EUR
1 054 EUR

Hotels

EURBBDUSDCHF

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

One star

119 EUR
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Two stars

143 EUR
134 EUR

Three stars

207 EUR
175 EUR

Four stars

294 EUR
-

Five stars

535 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 • Barbados: 1 cities, 6 hotels

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