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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Burundi

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. Burundi - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 4.49 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Burundi.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.92 EUR (4.48 USD) in Switzerland and 3.34 EUR (3.82 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 14.8% lower in Burundi.

3.92 EUR
3.34 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.84 EUR (3.24 USD) in Switzerland and 0.41 EUR (0.47 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in Burundi.

2.84 EUR
0.41 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 54 EUR (61.69 USD) in Switzerland and 4.03 EUR (4.61 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 92.5% lower in Burundi.

54.00 EUR
4.03 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.93 EUR (15.91 USD) in Switzerland and 11.81 EUR (13.49 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in Burundi.

13.93 EUR
11.81 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 28.25 EUR (32.28 USD) in Switzerland and 4.38 EUR (5 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 84.5% lower in Burundi.

28.25 EUR
4.38 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.64 EUR (11.02 USD) in Switzerland and 1.48 EUR (1.69 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 84.6% lower in Burundi.

9.64 EUR
1.48 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.2 EUR (2.51 USD) in Switzerland and 0.69 EUR (0.79 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in Burundi.

2.20 EUR
0.69 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.43 EUR (7.34 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 1.63 EUR (1.86 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in Burundi.

6.43 EUR
1.63 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.91 EUR (3.33 USD) in Switzerland and 1.57 EUR (1.8 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 46% lower in Burundi.

2.91 EUR
1.57 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

14.86 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.4 EUR (2.74 USD) in Switzerland and 0.49 EUR (0.56 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in Burundi.

2.40 EUR
0.49 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.21 EUR (3.67 USD) in Switzerland and 0.41 EUR (0.47 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 87.2% lower in Burundi.

3.21 EUR
0.41 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 27.64 EUR (31.58 USD) in Switzerland and 4.92 EUR (5.62 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in Burundi.

27.64 EUR
4.92 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.8 EUR (2.06 USD) in Switzerland and 0.49 EUR (0.56 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 72.8% lower in Burundi.

1.80 EUR
0.49 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.42 EUR (2.77 USD) in Switzerland and 0.7 EUR (0.8 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 71.1% lower in Burundi.

2.42 EUR
0.70 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.24 EUR (3.7 USD) in Switzerland and 0.79 EUR (0.9 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in Burundi.

3.24 EUR
0.79 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.59 EUR (2.96 USD) in Switzerland and 0.36 EUR (0.42 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 86.1% lower in Burundi.

2.59 EUR
0.36 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.55 EUR (4.05 USD) in Switzerland and 0.78 EUR (0.89 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 78% lower in Burundi.

3.55 EUR
0.78 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

17.60 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.62 EUR (5.28 USD) in Switzerland and 0.69 EUR (0.79 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 85.1% lower in Burundi.

4.62 EUR
0.69 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.43 EUR (1.63 USD) in Switzerland and 0.49 EUR (0.56 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 65.7% lower in Burundi.

1.43 EUR
0.49 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Burundi - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 10.31 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Burundi.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.7 EUR (6.51 USD) in Switzerland and 1.29 EUR (1.47 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 77.4% lower in Burundi.

5.70 EUR
1.29 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.77 EUR (5.45 USD) in Switzerland and 0.27 EUR (0.3 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 94.3% lower in Burundi.

4.77 EUR
0.27 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.57 EUR (9.79 USD) in Switzerland and 0.4 EUR (0.46 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 95.3% lower in Burundi.

8.57 EUR
0.40 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.5 EUR (8.57 USD) in Switzerland and 1.54 EUR (1.76 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Burundi.

7.50 EUR
1.54 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 16.07 EUR (18.36 USD) in Switzerland and 1.77 EUR (2.02 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 89% lower in Burundi.

16.07 EUR
1.77 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 128.57 EUR (146.88 USD) in Switzerland and 12.84 EUR (14.67 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 90% lower in Burundi.

128.57 EUR
12.84 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.79 EUR (30.6 USD) in Switzerland and 1.12 EUR (1.28 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 95.8% lower in Burundi.

26.79 EUR
1.12 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.44 EUR (5.07 USD) in Switzerland and 0.41 EUR (0.47 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 90.8% lower in Burundi.

4.44 EUR
0.41 EUR

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Burundi - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.52 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Burundi.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.85 EUR (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 1.19 EUR (1.36 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 35.7% lower in Burundi.

1.85 EUR
1.19 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.79 EUR (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 1.21 EUR (1.38 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 32.4% lower in Burundi.

1.79 EUR
1.21 EUR

LPG 1L

1.15 EUR
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Burundi - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 17.2 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Burundi.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 97.5 EUR (111.38 USD) in Switzerland and 8.85 EUR (10.11 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 90.9% lower in Burundi.

97.50 EUR
8.85 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.71 EUR (5.39 USD) in Switzerland and 0.15 EUR (0.17 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 96.8% lower in Burundi.

4.71 EUR
0.15 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 85.71 EUR (97.92 USD) in Switzerland and 1.48 EUR (1.69 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 98.3% lower in Burundi.

85.71 EUR
1.48 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.36 EUR (6.12 USD) in Switzerland and 0.59 EUR (0.67 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 89% lower in Burundi.

5.36 EUR
0.59 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.23 EUR (8.26 USD) in Switzerland and 0.59 EUR (0.67 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 91.8% lower in Burundi.

7.23 EUR
0.59 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 21.43 EUR (24.48 USD) in Switzerland and 14.76 EUR (16.86 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 31.1% lower in Burundi.

21.43 EUR
14.76 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 93.51 EUR (106.83 USD) in Switzerland and 11.81 EUR (13.49 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 87.4% lower in Burundi.

93.51 EUR
11.81 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 42.86 EUR (48.96 USD) in Switzerland and 23.02 EUR (26.3 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in Burundi.

42.86 EUR
23.02 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Burundi - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 16.31 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Burundi.

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 2236 EUR (2554.52 USD) in Switzerland and 112.89 EUR (128.96 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 95% lower in Burundi.

2 236 EUR
112.89 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 1712 EUR (1955.28 USD) in Switzerland and 52.31 EUR (59.76 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 96.9% lower in Burundi.

1 712 EUR
52.31 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 4152 EUR (4743.17 USD) in Switzerland and 360.7 EUR (412.05 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 91.3% lower in Burundi.

4 152 EUR
360.70 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 2962 EUR (3384.1 USD) in Switzerland and 152.13 EUR (173.79 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 94.9% lower in Burundi.

2 962 EUR
152.13 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Burundi - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.85 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Burundi.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 20589 EUR (23520.63 USD) in Switzerland and 14757 EUR (16858.27 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 28.3% lower in Burundi.

20 589 EUR
14 757 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 12096 EUR (13818.41 USD) in Switzerland and 2926 EUR (3342.2 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in Burundi.

12 096 EUR
2 926 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Burundi - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 30.77 times higher than in Burundi.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6811 EUR (7780.79 USD) in Switzerland and 221.36 EUR (252.87 USD) in Burundi. The average salary is 96.7% lower in Burundi.

6 811 EUR
221.36 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

122 EUR
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Two stars

146 EUR
-

Three stars

212 EUR
88.4 EUR

Four stars

300 EUR
169 EUR

Five stars

547 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 • Burundi: 1 cities, 14 hotels

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