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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Botswana

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. Botswana - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 3.97 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Botswana.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.71 EUR (4.3 USD) in Switzerland and 1.47 EUR (1.7 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 60.4% lower in Botswana.

3.71 EUR
1.47 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.52 EUR (2.92 USD) in Switzerland and 1.19 EUR (1.38 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 52.8% lower in Botswana.

2.52 EUR
1.19 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 44.25 EUR (51.38 USD) in Switzerland and 4.75 EUR (5.52 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in Botswana.

44.25 EUR
4.75 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12.86 EUR (14.93 USD) in Switzerland and 4.15 EUR (4.82 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in Botswana.

12.86 EUR
4.15 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.04 EUR (33.71 USD) in Switzerland and 4.46 EUR (5.17 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 84.6% lower in Botswana.

29.04 EUR
4.46 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.64 EUR (11.2 USD) in Switzerland and 3.13 EUR (3.63 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 67.5% lower in Botswana.

9.64 EUR
3.13 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.3 EUR (2.67 USD) in Switzerland and 1.39 EUR (1.62 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in Botswana.

2.30 EUR
1.39 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.45 EUR (7.49 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 1.9 EUR (2.2 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in Botswana.

6.45 EUR
1.90 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.87 EUR (3.33 USD) in Switzerland and 1.75 EUR (2.03 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 39% lower in Botswana.

2.87 EUR
1.75 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

14.62 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.19 EUR (2.54 USD) in Switzerland and 1 EUR (1.16 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in Botswana.

2.19 EUR
1.00 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.01 EUR (3.5 USD) in Switzerland and 0.69 EUR (0.8 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Botswana.

3.01 EUR
0.69 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 25.75 EUR (29.9 USD) in Switzerland and 6.46 EUR (7.5 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in Botswana.

25.75 EUR
6.46 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.92 EUR (2.23 USD) in Switzerland and 1.22 EUR (1.41 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in Botswana.

1.92 EUR
1.22 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.04 EUR (2.36 USD) in Switzerland and 1.13 EUR (1.31 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 44.6% lower in Botswana.

2.04 EUR
1.13 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.67 EUR (3.1 USD) in Switzerland and 1.5 EUR (1.74 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in Botswana.

2.67 EUR
1.50 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.49 EUR (2.89 USD) in Switzerland and 1.18 EUR (1.37 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in Botswana.

2.49 EUR
1.18 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.43 EUR (3.98 USD) in Switzerland and 1.61 EUR (1.87 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in Botswana.

3.43 EUR
1.61 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

17.32 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.54 EUR (5.27 USD) in Switzerland and 1.35 EUR (1.57 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 70.3% lower in Botswana.

4.54 EUR
1.35 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.4 EUR (1.63 USD) in Switzerland and 0.76 EUR (0.89 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in Botswana.

1.40 EUR
0.76 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Botswana - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.61 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Botswana.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.89 EUR (6.84 USD) in Switzerland and 1.91 EUR (2.22 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in Botswana.

5.89 EUR
1.91 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.16 EUR (6 USD) in Switzerland and 0.72 EUR (0.84 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 86% lower in Botswana.

5.16 EUR
0.72 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.57 EUR (9.95 USD) in Switzerland and 1.92 EUR (2.22 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 77.6% lower in Botswana.

8.57 EUR
1.92 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.5 EUR (8.71 USD) in Switzerland and 2.39 EUR (2.78 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Botswana.

7.50 EUR
2.39 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.22 EUR (21.15 USD) in Switzerland and 5.27 EUR (6.12 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 71.1% lower in Botswana.

18.22 EUR
5.27 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 128.58 EUR (149.29 USD) in Switzerland and 25.54 EUR (29.66 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in Botswana.

128.58 EUR
25.54 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.79 EUR (31.1 USD) in Switzerland and 6.39 EUR (7.41 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in Botswana.

26.79 EUR
6.39 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.54 EUR (5.27 USD) in Switzerland and 0.43 EUR (0.5 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 90.5% lower in Botswana.

4.54 EUR
0.43 EUR

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Botswana - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.97 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Botswana.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.95 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 0.97 EUR (1.13 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in Botswana.

1.95 EUR
0.97 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.86 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 0.96 EUR (1.12 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in Botswana.

1.86 EUR
0.96 EUR

LPG 1L

1.12 EUR
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Botswana - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.09 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Botswana.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 93.22 EUR (108.24 USD) in Switzerland and 24.01 EUR (27.88 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 74.2% lower in Botswana.

93.22 EUR
24.01 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.18 EUR (4.85 USD) in Switzerland and 0.45 EUR (0.52 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 89.2% lower in Botswana.

4.18 EUR
0.45 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 73.93 EUR (85.84 USD) in Switzerland and 2.55 EUR (2.97 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 96.6% lower in Botswana.

73.93 EUR
2.55 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.79 EUR (3.23 USD) in Switzerland and 2.11 EUR (2.45 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 24.4% lower in Botswana.

2.79 EUR
2.11 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.43 EUR (7.46 USD) in Switzerland and 0.51 EUR (0.59 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 92.1% lower in Botswana.

6.43 EUR
0.51 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Switzerland vs. Botswana - 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 (24.88 USD) in Switzerland and 5.75 EUR (6.67 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in Botswana.

21.43 EUR
5.75 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 76.7 EUR (89.05 USD) in Switzerland and 26.74 EUR (31.05 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in Botswana.

76.70 EUR
26.74 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 43.19 EUR (50.15 USD) in Switzerland and 9.05 EUR (10.5 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 79% lower in Botswana.

43.19 EUR
9.05 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Botswana - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 11.39 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Botswana.

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 2396 EUR (2781.43 USD) in Switzerland and 203.2 EUR (235.93 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 91.5% lower in Botswana.

2 396 EUR
203.20 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 1970 EUR (2287.39 USD) in Switzerland and 128.79 EUR (149.53 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 93.5% lower in Botswana.

1 970 EUR
128.79 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 4384 EUR (5089.99 USD) in Switzerland and 432.69 EUR (502.39 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 90.1% lower in Botswana.

4 384 EUR
432.69 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 3261 EUR (3786.23 USD) in Switzerland and 290.04 EUR (336.76 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 91.1% lower in Botswana.

3 261 EUR
290.04 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Botswana - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.06 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Botswana.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 20894 EUR (24259.83 USD) in Switzerland and 902.06 EUR (1047.35 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 95.7% lower in Botswana.

20 894 EUR
902.06 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 16016 EUR (18595.97 USD) in Switzerland and 34060 EUR (39546.08 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 53% lower in Switzerland.

16 016 EUR
34 060 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Botswana - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 8.53 times higher than in Botswana.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6800 EUR (7895.12 USD) in Switzerland and 797.33 EUR (925.76 USD) in Botswana. The average salary is 88.3% lower in Botswana.

6 800 EUR
797.33 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

120 EUR
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Two stars

143 EUR
61.3 EUR

Three stars

208 EUR
82.6 EUR

Four stars

296 EUR
175 EUR

Five stars

538 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 • Botswana: 8 cities, 96 hotels

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