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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo

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. Democratic Republic of the Congo - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.81 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.89 EUR (4.51 USD) in Switzerland and 2.3 EUR (2.67 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 40.9% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

3.89 EUR
2.30 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.81 EUR (3.26 USD) in Switzerland and 1.44 EUR (1.67 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2.81 EUR
1.44 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 53.5 EUR (62.1 USD) in Switzerland and 8.83 EUR (10.25 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 83.5% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

53.50 EUR
8.83 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.8 EUR (16.02 USD) in Switzerland and 10.77 EUR (12.5 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 22% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

13.80 EUR
10.77 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 27.99 EUR (32.49 USD) in Switzerland and 5.17 EUR (6 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

27.99 EUR
5.17 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.55 EUR (11.09 USD) in Switzerland and 3.45 EUR (4 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

9.55 EUR
3.45 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.18 EUR (2.53 USD) in Switzerland and 1.29 EUR (1.5 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 40.8% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2.18 EUR
1.29 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.37 EUR (7.39 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 2.7 EUR (3.13 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

6.37 EUR
2.70 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.89 EUR (3.35 USD) in Switzerland and 1.79 EUR (2.08 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 38.1% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2.89 EUR
1.79 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

14.62 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.38 EUR (2.76 USD) in Switzerland and 1.4 EUR (1.63 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2.38 EUR
1.40 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.18 EUR (3.7 USD) in Switzerland and 1.51 EUR (1.75 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 52.5% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

3.18 EUR
1.51 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 27.39 EUR (31.79 USD) in Switzerland and 9.76 EUR (11.33 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

27.39 EUR
9.76 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.78 EUR (2.07 USD) in Switzerland and 1.51 EUR (1.75 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

1.78 EUR
1.51 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.4 EUR (2.78 USD) in Switzerland and 1.51 EUR (1.75 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 37.1% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2.40 EUR
1.51 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.21 EUR (3.72 USD) in Switzerland and 2.22 EUR (2.58 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 30.8% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

3.21 EUR
2.22 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.57 EUR (2.98 USD) in Switzerland and 1.94 EUR (2.25 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2.57 EUR
1.94 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.51 EUR (4.08 USD) in Switzerland and 2.02 EUR (2.34 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 42.5% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

3.51 EUR
2.02 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

17.33 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.58 EUR (5.31 USD) in Switzerland and 1.36 EUR (1.58 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 70.3% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

4.58 EUR
1.36 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.41 EUR (1.64 USD) in Switzerland and 1.44 EUR (1.67 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 2.1% lower in Switzerland.

1.41 EUR
1.44 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.27 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.65 EUR (6.55 USD) in Switzerland and 3.45 EUR (4 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 38.9% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

5.65 EUR
3.45 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.72 EUR (5.48 USD) in Switzerland and 2.91 EUR (3.38 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 38.3% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

4.72 EUR
2.91 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.49 EUR (9.86 USD) in Switzerland and 1.72 EUR (2 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 79.7% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

8.49 EUR
1.72 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.43 EUR (8.62 USD) in Switzerland and 4.31 EUR (5 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 42% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

7.43 EUR
4.31 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 15.92 EUR (18.48 USD) in Switzerland and 6.03 EUR (7 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 62.1% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

15.92 EUR
6.03 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 127.39 EUR (147.85 USD) in Switzerland and 60.31 EUR (70 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

127.39 EUR
60.31 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.54 EUR (30.8 USD) in Switzerland and 8.62 EUR (10 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 67.5% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

26.54 EUR
8.62 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.39 EUR (5.1 USD) in Switzerland and 1.15 EUR (1.33 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

4.39 EUR
1.15 EUR

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.01 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.83 EUR (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 0.89 EUR (1.04 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

1.83 EUR
0.89 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.76 EUR (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 0.9 EUR (1.04 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 48.9% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

1.76 EUR
0.90 EUR

LPG 1L

1.13 EUR
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Transportation

EURUSDCHFCDF

Switzerland vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.49 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 96.6 EUR (112.12 USD) in Switzerland and 19.39 EUR (22.5 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 79.9% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

96.60 EUR
19.39 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.67 EUR (5.42 USD) in Switzerland and 0.43 EUR (0.5 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 90.8% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

4.67 EUR
0.43 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 84.92 EUR (98.56 USD) in Switzerland and 8.62 EUR (10 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 89.8% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

84.92 EUR
8.62 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.31 EUR (6.16 USD) in Switzerland and 1.72 EUR (2 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

5.31 EUR
1.72 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.17 EUR (8.32 USD) in Switzerland and 6.03 EUR (7 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

7.17 EUR
6.03 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Switzerland vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 21.23 EUR (24.64 USD) in Switzerland and 3.45 EUR (4 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

21.23 EUR
3.45 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 92.65 EUR (107.53 USD) in Switzerland and 53.14 EUR (61.67 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

92.65 EUR
53.14 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 42.46 EUR (49.28 USD) in Switzerland and 8.62 EUR (10 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 79.7% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

42.46 EUR
8.62 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.71 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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 2216 EUR (2571.42 USD) in Switzerland and 1045 EUR (1212.5 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 52.8% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2 216 EUR
1 045 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 1696 EUR (1968.22 USD) in Switzerland and 229.77 EUR (266.67 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 86.5% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

1 696 EUR
229.77 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 4114 EUR (4774.55 USD) in Switzerland and 4452 EUR (5166.67 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 7.6% lower in Switzerland.

4 114 EUR
4 452 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 2935 EUR (3406.48 USD) in Switzerland and 674.92 EUR (783.33 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 77% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2 935 EUR
674.92 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 25.06 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 20400 EUR (23676.25 USD) in Switzerland and 861.61 EUR (1000 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 95.8% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

20 400 EUR
861.61 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 11985 EUR (13909.83 USD) in Switzerland and 430.8 EUR (500 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 96.4% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

11 985 EUR
430.80 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 9.79 times higher than in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6748 EUR (7832.26 USD) in Switzerland and 689.29 EUR (800 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The average salary is 89.8% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

6 748 EUR
689.29 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDCHFCDF

Switzerland vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

120 EUR
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Two stars

143 EUR
58.9 EUR

Three stars

208 EUR
132 EUR

Four stars

296 EUR
186 EUR

Five stars

538 EUR
220 EUR

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 • Democratic Republic of the Congo: 2 cities, 23 hotels

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