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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

PLNUSDEGPEURCHF

Switzerland vs. Egypt - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 7.34 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Egypt.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 16.83 PLN (4.54 USD) in Switzerland and 2.29 PLN (0.62 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in Egypt.

16.83 PLN
2.29 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 12.19 PLN (3.29 USD) in Switzerland and 1.2 PLN (0.32 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 90.2% lower in Egypt.

12.19 PLN
1.20 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 231.8 PLN (62.57 USD) in Switzerland and 16.71 PLN (4.51 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 92.8% lower in Egypt.

231.80 PLN
16.71 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 59.79 PLN (16.14 USD) in Switzerland and 14.72 PLN (3.97 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Egypt.

59.79 PLN
14.72 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 121.28 PLN (32.74 USD) in Switzerland and 10.22 PLN (2.76 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 91.6% lower in Egypt.

121.28 PLN
10.22 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 41.39 PLN (11.17 USD) in Switzerland and 3.9 PLN (1.05 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 90.6% lower in Egypt.

41.39 PLN
3.90 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.43 PLN (2.55 USD) in Switzerland and 2.54 PLN (0.69 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 73.1% lower in Egypt.

9.43 PLN
2.54 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.6 PLN (7.45 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 3.01 PLN (0.81 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 89.1% lower in Egypt.

27.60 PLN
3.01 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.51 PLN (3.38 USD) in Switzerland and 4.21 PLN (1.14 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in Egypt.

12.51 PLN
4.21 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

62.87 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.3 PLN (2.78 USD) in Switzerland and 0.49 PLN (0.13 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 95.2% lower in Egypt.

10.30 PLN
0.49 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 13.8 PLN (3.72 USD) in Switzerland and 1.2 PLN (0.32 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 91.3% lower in Egypt.

13.80 PLN
1.20 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 118.66 PLN (32.03 USD) in Switzerland and 7.4 PLN (2 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 93.8% lower in Egypt.

118.66 PLN
7.40 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 7.73 PLN (2.09 USD) in Switzerland and 2.04 PLN (0.55 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Egypt.

7.73 PLN
2.04 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 10.39 PLN (2.81 USD) in Switzerland and 0.63 PLN (0.17 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 93.9% lower in Egypt.

10.39 PLN
0.63 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 13.89 PLN (3.75 USD) in Switzerland and 0.76 PLN (0.2 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 94.5% lower in Egypt.

13.89 PLN
0.76 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 11.13 PLN (3 USD) in Switzerland and 0.73 PLN (0.2 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 93.4% lower in Egypt.

11.13 PLN
0.73 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 15.22 PLN (4.11 USD) in Switzerland and 1.52 PLN (0.41 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 90% lower in Egypt.

15.22 PLN
1.52 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 74.5 PLN (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 38.93 PLN (10.51 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 47.7% lower in Egypt.

74.50 PLN
38.93 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.82 PLN (5.35 USD) in Switzerland and 0.66 PLN (0.18 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 96.7% lower in Egypt.

19.82 PLN
0.66 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.12 PLN (1.65 USD) in Switzerland and 0.46 PLN (0.12 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 92.5% lower in Egypt.

6.12 PLN
0.46 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Egypt - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 11.8 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Egypt.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 24.47 PLN (6.6 USD) in Switzerland and 3.62 PLN (0.98 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 85.2% lower in Egypt.

24.47 PLN
3.62 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 20.47 PLN (5.52 USD) in Switzerland and 0.52 PLN (0.14 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 97.5% lower in Egypt.

20.47 PLN
0.52 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.79 PLN (9.93 USD) in Switzerland and 3.68 PLN (0.99 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 90% lower in Egypt.

36.79 PLN
3.68 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 32.19 PLN (8.69 USD) in Switzerland and 5.15 PLN (1.39 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 84% lower in Egypt.

32.19 PLN
5.15 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 68.99 PLN (18.62 USD) in Switzerland and 8.83 PLN (2.38 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 87.2% lower in Egypt.

68.99 PLN
8.83 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 551.91 PLN (148.98 USD) in Switzerland and 44.15 PLN (11.92 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 92% lower in Egypt.

551.91 PLN
44.15 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 114.98 PLN (31.04 USD) in Switzerland and 7.36 PLN (1.99 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 93.6% lower in Egypt.

114.98 PLN
7.36 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 19.04 PLN (5.14 USD) in Switzerland and 0.32 PLN (0.09 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 98.3% lower in Egypt.

19.04 PLN
0.32 PLN

Fuel

PLNUSDEGPEURCHF

Switzerland vs. Egypt - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 7.61 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Egypt.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 7.85 PLN (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 0.88 PLN (0.24 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 88.8% lower in Egypt.

7.85 PLN
0.88 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.59 PLN (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 1.15 PLN (0.31 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 84.8% lower in Egypt.

7.59 PLN
1.15 PLN

LPG 1L

4.86 PLN
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Transportation

PLNUSDEGPEURCHF

Switzerland vs. Egypt - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 28.85 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Egypt.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 418.53 PLN (112.98 USD) in Switzerland and 26.12 PLN (7.05 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 93.8% lower in Egypt.

418.53 PLN
26.12 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 20.24 PLN (5.46 USD) in Switzerland and 0.59 PLN (0.16 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 97.1% lower in Egypt.

20.24 PLN
0.59 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 367.94 PLN (99.32 USD) in Switzerland and 2.1 PLN (0.57 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 99.4% lower in Egypt.

367.94 PLN
2.10 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 23 PLN (6.21 USD) in Switzerland and 0.29 PLN (0.08 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 98.7% lower in Egypt.

23.00 PLN
0.29 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 31.04 PLN (8.38 USD) in Switzerland and 0.74 PLN (0.2 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 97.6% lower in Egypt.

31.04 PLN
0.74 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNUSDEGPEURCHF

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 91.98 PLN (24.83 USD) in Switzerland and 8.83 PLN (2.38 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 90.4% lower in Egypt.

91.98 PLN
8.83 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 401.42 PLN (108.36 USD) in Switzerland and 44.84 PLN (12.1 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 88.8% lower in Egypt.

401.42 PLN
44.84 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 183.97 PLN (49.66 USD) in Switzerland and 15.64 PLN (4.22 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 91.5% lower in Egypt.

183.97 PLN
15.64 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNUSDEGPEURCHF

Switzerland vs. Egypt - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 27.42 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 9599 PLN (2591.15 USD) in Switzerland and 367.48 PLN (99.2 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 96.2% lower in Egypt.

9 599 PLN
367.48 PLN

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 7347 PLN (1983.32 USD) in Switzerland and 228.64 PLN (61.72 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 96.9% lower in Egypt.

7 347 PLN
228.64 PLN

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 17823 PLN (4811.19 USD) in Switzerland and 700.43 PLN (189.07 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 96.1% lower in Egypt.

17 823 PLN
700.43 PLN

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 12716 PLN (3432.63 USD) in Switzerland and 435.2 PLN (117.48 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 96.6% lower in Egypt.

12 716 PLN
435.20 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNUSDEGPEURCHF

Switzerland vs. Egypt - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 76.95 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 88382 PLN (23857.93 USD) in Switzerland and 1091 PLN (294.54 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 98.8% lower in Egypt.

88 382 PLN
1 091 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 51925 PLN (14016.57 USD) in Switzerland and 732.45 PLN (197.72 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 98.6% lower in Egypt.

51 925 PLN
732.45 PLN

Salary

PLNUSDEGPEURCHF

Switzerland vs. Egypt - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 76.84 times higher than in Egypt.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 29237 PLN (7892.37 USD) in Switzerland and 380.48 PLN (102.71 USD) in Egypt. The average salary is 98.7% lower in Egypt.

29 237 PLN
380.48 PLN

Hotels

PLNUSDEGPEURCHF

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

One star

516 PLN
257 PLN

Two stars

617 PLN
222 PLN

Three stars

896 PLN
304 PLN

Four stars

1 272 PLN
659 PLN

Five stars

2 315 PLN
1 040 PLN

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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