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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Egypt

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. Egypt - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 4.62 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Egypt.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.75 EUR (4.2 USD) in Switzerland and 1.27 EUR (1.43 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in Egypt.

3.75 EUR
1.27 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.55 EUR (2.85 USD) in Switzerland and 0.5 EUR (0.56 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in Egypt.

2.55 EUR
0.50 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 44.74 EUR (50.13 USD) in Switzerland and 6.96 EUR (7.8 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 84.4% lower in Egypt.

44.74 EUR
6.96 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13 EUR (14.57 USD) in Switzerland and 6.39 EUR (7.16 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in Egypt.

13.00 EUR
6.39 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.36 EUR (32.89 USD) in Switzerland and 3.54 EUR (3.97 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 87.9% lower in Egypt.

29.36 EUR
3.54 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.75 EUR (10.92 USD) in Switzerland and 1.6 EUR (1.79 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in Egypt.

9.75 EUR
1.60 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.33 EUR (2.61 USD) in Switzerland and 0.99 EUR (1.11 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in Egypt.

2.33 EUR
0.99 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.52 EUR (7.31 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 1.19 EUR (1.33 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 81.7% lower in Egypt.

6.52 EUR
1.19 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.9 EUR (3.25 USD) in Switzerland and 1.44 EUR (1.62 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in Egypt.

2.90 EUR
1.44 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

15.15 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.21 EUR (2.48 USD) in Switzerland and 0.18 EUR (0.2 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 91.9% lower in Egypt.

2.21 EUR
0.18 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.04 EUR (3.41 USD) in Switzerland and 0.48 EUR (0.53 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in Egypt.

3.04 EUR
0.48 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 26.03 EUR (29.17 USD) in Switzerland and 2.77 EUR (3.11 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 89.4% lower in Egypt.

26.03 EUR
2.77 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.94 EUR (2.17 USD) in Switzerland and 0.74 EUR (0.83 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in Egypt.

1.94 EUR
0.74 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.06 EUR (2.31 USD) in Switzerland and 0.34 EUR (0.38 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 83.5% lower in Egypt.

2.06 EUR
0.34 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.7 EUR (3.02 USD) in Switzerland and 0.42 EUR (0.48 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 84.4% lower in Egypt.

2.70 EUR
0.42 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.51 EUR (2.82 USD) in Switzerland and 0.36 EUR (0.4 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Egypt.

2.51 EUR
0.36 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.47 EUR (3.88 USD) in Switzerland and 0.57 EUR (0.64 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in Egypt.

3.47 EUR
0.57 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.95 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 9.38 EUR (10.51 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 47.7% lower in Egypt.

17.95 EUR
9.38 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.59 EUR (5.15 USD) in Switzerland and 0.28 EUR (0.31 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 93.9% lower in Egypt.

4.59 EUR
0.28 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.42 EUR (1.59 USD) in Switzerland and 0.16 EUR (0.18 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 88.7% lower in Egypt.

1.42 EUR
0.16 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Egypt - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 7.34 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Egypt.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.96 EUR (6.68 USD) in Switzerland and 1.2 EUR (1.34 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 79.9% lower in Egypt.

5.96 EUR
1.20 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.22 EUR (5.85 USD) in Switzerland and 0.3 EUR (0.33 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 94.3% lower in Egypt.

5.22 EUR
0.30 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.67 EUR (9.71 USD) in Switzerland and 1.12 EUR (1.25 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 87.1% lower in Egypt.

8.67 EUR
1.12 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.58 EUR (8.5 USD) in Switzerland and 2.4 EUR (2.68 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in Egypt.

7.58 EUR
2.40 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.42 EUR (20.64 USD) in Switzerland and 3.99 EUR (4.47 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 78.3% lower in Egypt.

18.42 EUR
3.99 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 130 EUR (145.66 USD) in Switzerland and 15.97 EUR (17.9 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 87.7% lower in Egypt.

130.00 EUR
15.97 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 27.08 EUR (30.35 USD) in Switzerland and 3.19 EUR (3.58 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 88.2% lower in Egypt.

27.08 EUR
3.19 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.59 EUR (5.15 USD) in Switzerland and 0.12 EUR (0.13 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 97.4% lower in Egypt.

4.59 EUR
0.12 EUR

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Egypt - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 6.37 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Egypt.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 2.02 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 0.28 EUR (0.31 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 86.1% lower in Egypt.

2.02 EUR
0.28 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.93 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 0.34 EUR (0.38 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 82.4% lower in Egypt.

1.93 EUR
0.34 EUR

LPG 1L

1.16 EUR
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Egypt - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 25.32 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Egypt.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 94.25 EUR (105.6 USD) in Switzerland and 5.67 EUR (6.35 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 94% lower in Egypt.

94.25 EUR
5.67 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.23 EUR (4.73 USD) in Switzerland and 0.24 EUR (0.27 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 94.3% lower in Egypt.

4.23 EUR
0.24 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 74.75 EUR (83.75 USD) in Switzerland and 0.8 EUR (0.89 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 98.9% lower in Egypt.

74.75 EUR
0.80 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.82 EUR (3.16 USD) in Switzerland and 0.18 EUR (0.2 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 93.6% lower in Egypt.

2.82 EUR
0.18 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.5 EUR (7.28 USD) in Switzerland and 0.32 EUR (0.36 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 95.1% lower in Egypt.

6.50 EUR
0.32 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 21.67 EUR (24.28 USD) in Switzerland and 2.88 EUR (3.22 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 86.7% lower in Egypt.

21.67 EUR
2.88 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 77.55 EUR (86.89 USD) in Switzerland and 13.3 EUR (14.91 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 82.8% lower in Egypt.

77.55 EUR
13.30 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 43.67 EUR (48.93 USD) in Switzerland and 5.55 EUR (6.22 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 87.3% lower in Egypt.

43.67 EUR
5.55 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Egypt - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 15.15 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Egypt.

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 2422 EUR (2713.76 USD) in Switzerland and 163.59 EUR (183.29 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 93.2% lower in Egypt.

2 422 EUR
163.59 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 1992 EUR (2231.74 USD) in Switzerland and 107.3 EUR (120.22 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 94.6% lower in Egypt.

1 992 EUR
107.30 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 4432 EUR (4966.15 USD) in Switzerland and 326.76 EUR (366.12 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 92.6% lower in Egypt.

4 432 EUR
326.76 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 3297 EUR (3694.11 USD) in Switzerland and 203.92 EUR (228.48 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 93.8% lower in Egypt.

3 297 EUR
203.92 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Egypt - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 36.12 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Egypt.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 21125 EUR (23669.62 USD) in Switzerland and 648.5 EUR (726.61 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 96.9% lower in Egypt.

21 125 EUR
648.50 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 16193 EUR (18143.55 USD) in Switzerland and 384.58 EUR (430.9 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 97.6% lower in Egypt.

16 193 EUR
384.58 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Egypt - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 50.07 times higher than in Egypt.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6875 EUR (7703.04 USD) in Switzerland and 137.3 EUR (153.84 USD) in Egypt. The average salary is 98% lower in Egypt.

6 875 EUR
137.30 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

124 EUR
61.9 EUR

Two stars

149 EUR
53.4 EUR

Three stars

216 EUR
73.2 EUR

Four stars

306 EUR
159 EUR

Five stars

558 EUR
250 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 • Egypt: 19 cities, 642 hotels

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