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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. 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. Republic of the Congo - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.98 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Republic of the Congo.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.71 EUR (4.33 USD) in Switzerland and 2.1 EUR (2.45 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 43.4% lower in Republic of the Congo.

3.71 EUR
2.10 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.52 EUR (2.94 USD) in Switzerland and 1.41 EUR (1.65 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 44% lower in Republic of the Congo.

2.52 EUR
1.41 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 44.32 EUR (51.7 USD) in Switzerland and 7.23 EUR (8.43 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in Republic of the Congo.

44.32 EUR
7.23 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12.88 EUR (15.02 USD) in Switzerland and 8.84 EUR (10.31 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in Republic of the Congo.

12.88 EUR
8.84 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.08 EUR (33.92 USD) in Switzerland and 4.08 EUR (4.76 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 86% lower in Republic of the Congo.

29.08 EUR
4.08 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.66 EUR (11.27 USD) in Switzerland and 2.79 EUR (3.25 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 71.1% lower in Republic of the Congo.

9.66 EUR
2.79 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 0.51 EUR (0.6 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Republic of the Congo.

2.31 EUR
0.51 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.46 EUR (7.54 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 2.52 EUR (2.94 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 61% lower in Republic of the Congo.

6.46 EUR
2.52 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.88 EUR (3.35 USD) in Switzerland and 1.71 EUR (2 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 40.6% lower in Republic of the Congo.

2.88 EUR
1.71 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 (2.55 USD) in Switzerland and 1.14 EUR (1.33 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in Republic of the Congo.

2.19 EUR
1.14 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.02 EUR (3.52 USD) in Switzerland and 3.96 EUR (4.62 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 23.7% lower in Switzerland.

3.02 EUR
3.96 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 25.79 EUR (30.08 USD) in Switzerland and 5.79 EUR (6.76 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Republic of the Congo.

25.79 EUR
5.79 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.92 EUR (2.24 USD) in Switzerland and 1.83 EUR (2.14 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 4.7% lower in Republic of the Congo.

1.92 EUR
1.83 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.04 EUR (2.38 USD) in Switzerland and 1.07 EUR (1.25 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in Republic of the Congo.

2.04 EUR
1.07 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.67 EUR (3.12 USD) in Switzerland and 3.13 EUR (3.65 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 14.7% lower in Switzerland.

2.67 EUR
3.13 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.49 EUR (2.9 USD) in Switzerland and 1.59 EUR (1.85 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 36.1% lower in Republic of the Congo.

2.49 EUR
1.59 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.43 EUR (4.01 USD) in Switzerland and 2.55 EUR (2.97 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 25.7% lower in Republic of the Congo.

3.43 EUR
2.55 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 2.19 EUR (2.56 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in Republic of the Congo.

4.55 EUR
2.19 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.41 EUR (1.64 USD) in Switzerland and 0.43 EUR (0.5 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Republic of the Congo.

1.41 EUR
0.43 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Republic of the Congo - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.51 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Republic of the Congo.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.9 EUR (6.89 USD) in Switzerland and 3.42 EUR (3.99 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 42% lower in Republic of the Congo.

5.90 EUR
3.42 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.17 EUR (6.03 USD) in Switzerland and 1.4 EUR (1.63 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in Republic of the Congo.

5.17 EUR
1.40 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.58 EUR (10.01 USD) in Switzerland and 5.17 EUR (6.03 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 39.7% lower in Republic of the Congo.

8.58 EUR
5.17 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.51 EUR (8.76 USD) in Switzerland and 2.06 EUR (2.4 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in Republic of the Congo.

7.51 EUR
2.06 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.24 EUR (21.28 USD) in Switzerland and 4.3 EUR (5.02 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in Republic of the Congo.

18.24 EUR
4.30 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 128.76 EUR (150.22 USD) in Switzerland and 31.7 EUR (36.98 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Republic of the Congo.

128.76 EUR
31.70 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.83 EUR (31.3 USD) in Switzerland and 9.05 EUR (10.56 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in Republic of the Congo.

26.83 EUR
9.05 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.55 EUR (5.31 USD) in Switzerland and 1.4 EUR (1.63 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Republic of the Congo.

4.55 EUR
1.40 EUR

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Republic of the Congo - expenses related to fuel.

Diesel 1L

1.94 EUR
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Gasoline 1L

1.85 EUR
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LPG 1L

1.11 EUR
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Republic of the Congo - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.64 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Republic of the Congo.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 93.35 EUR (108.91 USD) in Switzerland and 20.09 EUR (23.44 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in Republic of the Congo.

93.35 EUR
20.09 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.18 EUR (4.88 USD) in Switzerland and 0.21 EUR (0.24 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 95% lower in Republic of the Congo.

4.18 EUR
0.21 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 74.04 EUR (86.38 USD) in Switzerland and 3.92 EUR (4.57 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 94.7% lower in Republic of the Congo.

74.04 EUR
3.92 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.79 EUR (3.25 USD) in Switzerland and 1.16 EUR (1.35 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 58.4% lower in Republic of the Congo.

2.79 EUR
1.16 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.44 EUR (7.51 USD) in Switzerland and 1.83 EUR (2.13 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in Republic of the Congo.

6.44 EUR
1.83 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Switzerland vs. 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 21.46 EUR (25.04 USD) in Switzerland and 5.43 EUR (6.34 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in Republic of the Congo.

21.46 EUR
5.43 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 76.81 EUR (89.61 USD) in Switzerland and 39.99 EUR (46.65 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in Republic of the Congo.

76.81 EUR
39.99 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 43.25 EUR (50.46 USD) in Switzerland and 14.2 EUR (16.57 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in Republic of the Congo.

43.25 EUR
14.20 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Republic of the Congo - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.92 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in 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 2399 EUR (2798.71 USD) in Switzerland and 437.8 EUR (510.74 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in Republic of the Congo.

2 399 EUR
437.80 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 1973 EUR (2301.6 USD) in Switzerland and 210.52 EUR (245.59 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in Republic of the Congo.

1 973 EUR
210.52 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 4390 EUR (5121.6 USD) in Switzerland and 2544 EUR (2968.19 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 42.1% lower in Republic of the Congo.

4 390 EUR
2 544 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 3266 EUR (3809.74 USD) in Switzerland and 922.12 EUR (1075.76 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 71.8% lower in Republic of the Congo.

3 266 EUR
922.12 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Republic of the Congo - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.75 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in 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 20924 EUR (24410.52 USD) in Switzerland and 2945 EUR (3435.53 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in Republic of the Congo.

20 924 EUR
2 945 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 16039 EUR (18711.48 USD) in Switzerland and 2531 EUR (2953.24 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in Republic of the Congo.

16 039 EUR
2 531 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Republic of the Congo - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 25.23 times higher than in Republic of the Congo.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6810 EUR (7944.16 USD) in Switzerland and 269.91 EUR (314.88 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The average salary is 96% lower in Republic of the Congo.

6 810 EUR
269.91 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

119 EUR
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Two stars

143 EUR
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Three stars

207 EUR
94.3 EUR

Four stars

294 EUR
169 EUR

Five stars

536 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 • Republic of the Congo: 2 cities, 10 hotels

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