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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 2.62 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.72 EUR (4.34 USD) in Switzerland and 2.49 EUR (2.91 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

3.72 EUR
2.49 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.52 EUR (2.94 USD) in Switzerland and 1.67 EUR (1.95 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 33.7% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2.52 EUR
1.67 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 44.36 EUR (51.75 USD) in Switzerland and 7.71 EUR (9 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

44.36 EUR
7.71 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12.89 EUR (15.04 USD) in Switzerland and 12.86 EUR (15 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 0.2% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

12.89 EUR
12.86 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.11 EUR (33.96 USD) in Switzerland and 5.26 EUR (6.14 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 81.9% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

29.11 EUR
5.26 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.67 EUR (11.28 USD) in Switzerland and 4.07 EUR (4.75 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

9.67 EUR
4.07 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.31 EUR (2.69 USD) in Switzerland and 1.39 EUR (1.62 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 39.8% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2.31 EUR
1.39 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.47 EUR (7.54 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 2.86 EUR (3.34 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

6.47 EUR
2.86 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.88 EUR (3.36 USD) in Switzerland and 2.57 EUR (3 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 10.8% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2.88 EUR
2.57 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

14.55 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.19 EUR (2.56 USD) in Switzerland and 1.59 EUR (1.85 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 27.4% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2.19 EUR
1.59 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.02 EUR (3.52 USD) in Switzerland and 1.42 EUR (1.66 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 53% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

3.02 EUR
1.42 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 25.81 EUR (30.11 USD) in Switzerland and 5.41 EUR (6.31 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 79% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

25.81 EUR
5.41 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.92 EUR (2.24 USD) in Switzerland and 1.84 EUR (2.15 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 4.2% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

1.92 EUR
1.84 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.04 EUR (2.38 USD) in Switzerland and 2.11 EUR (2.46 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 3.3% lower in Switzerland.

2.04 EUR
2.11 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.67 EUR (3.12 USD) in Switzerland and 2.37 EUR (2.76 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 11.2% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2.67 EUR
2.37 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.49 EUR (2.91 USD) in Switzerland and 2.06 EUR (2.4 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 17.3% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2.49 EUR
2.06 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.44 EUR (4.01 USD) in Switzerland and 1.8 EUR (2.1 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 47.7% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

3.44 EUR
1.80 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

17.24 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.55 EUR (5.31 USD) in Switzerland and 2.11 EUR (2.46 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

4.55 EUR
2.11 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.41 EUR (1.64 USD) in Switzerland and 0.89 EUR (1.04 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 36.9% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

1.41 EUR
0.89 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.97 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 5.91 EUR (6.89 USD) in Switzerland and 4.67 EUR (5.45 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 21% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

5.91 EUR
4.67 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.18 EUR (6.04 USD) in Switzerland and 1.39 EUR (1.62 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

5.18 EUR
1.39 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.59 EUR (10.02 USD) in Switzerland and 1.71 EUR (2 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

8.59 EUR
1.71 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.52 EUR (8.77 USD) in Switzerland and 3.21 EUR (3.75 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

7.52 EUR
3.21 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.26 EUR (21.3 USD) in Switzerland and 8.57 EUR (10 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

18.26 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 128.89 EUR (150.37 USD) in Switzerland and 75 EUR (87.5 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

128.89 EUR
75.00 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.85 EUR (31.33 USD) in Switzerland and 8.57 EUR (10 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

26.85 EUR
8.57 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.55 EUR (5.31 USD) in Switzerland and 1.18 EUR (1.38 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

4.55 EUR
1.18 EUR

Fuel

EURCDFUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.15 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.94 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 0.88 EUR (1.02 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

1.94 EUR
0.88 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.85 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 0.88 EUR (1.03 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 52.4% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

1.85 EUR
0.88 EUR

LPG 1L

1.11 EUR
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.5 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 93.44 EUR (109.02 USD) in Switzerland and 12.86 EUR (15 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

93.44 EUR
12.86 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.19 EUR (4.89 USD) in Switzerland and 0.43 EUR (0.5 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

4.19 EUR
0.43 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 74.11 EUR (86.46 USD) in Switzerland and 8.57 EUR (10 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 88.4% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

74.11 EUR
8.57 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.79 EUR (3.26 USD) in Switzerland and 1.71 EUR (2 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2.79 EUR
1.71 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.44 EUR (7.52 USD) in Switzerland and 4.29 EUR (5 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 33.4% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

6.44 EUR
4.29 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 21.48 EUR (25.06 USD) in Switzerland and 12 EUR (14 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

21.48 EUR
12.00 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 76.88 EUR (89.69 USD) in Switzerland and 45.24 EUR (52.78 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

76.88 EUR
45.24 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 43.29 EUR (50.51 USD) in Switzerland and 9.64 EUR (11.25 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 77.7% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

43.29 EUR
9.64 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.58 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 2401 EUR (2801.47 USD) in Switzerland and 1095 EUR (1277.78 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2 401 EUR
1 095 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 1975 EUR (2303.87 USD) in Switzerland and 316.07 EUR (368.75 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 84% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

1 975 EUR
316.07 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 4394 EUR (5126.65 USD) in Switzerland and 2362 EUR (2755.56 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

4 394 EUR
2 362 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 3269 EUR (3813.5 USD) in Switzerland and 900 EUR (1050 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

3 269 EUR
900.00 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 9.02 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 20944 EUR (24434.59 USD) in Switzerland and 3500 EUR (4082.83 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

20 944 EUR
3 500 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 16054 EUR (18729.93 USD) in Switzerland and 600 EUR (700 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 96.3% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

16 054 EUR
600.00 EUR

Salary

EURCDFUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 15.33 times higher than in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6816 EUR (7951.99 USD) in Switzerland and 444.64 EUR (518.75 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The average salary is 93.5% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

6 816 EUR
444.64 EUR

Hotels

EURCDFUSDCHF

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

One star

119 EUR
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Two stars

143 EUR
58.6 EUR

Three stars

207 EUR
131 EUR

Four stars

294 EUR
185 EUR

Five stars

536 EUR
219 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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