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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

PLNEGPEURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Egypt - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 4.2 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Egypt.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 15.82 PLN (4.28 USD) in Switzerland and 6.09 PLN (1.65 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 61.5% lower in Egypt.

15.82 PLN
6.09 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 10.75 PLN (2.9 USD) in Switzerland and 2.38 PLN (0.64 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Egypt.

10.75 PLN
2.38 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 188.86 PLN (51.04 USD) in Switzerland and 33.3 PLN (9 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 82.4% lower in Egypt.

188.86 PLN
33.30 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 54.87 PLN (14.83 USD) in Switzerland and 30.57 PLN (8.26 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 44.3% lower in Egypt.

54.87 PLN
30.57 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 123.93 PLN (33.49 USD) in Switzerland and 16.95 PLN (4.58 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 86.3% lower in Egypt.

123.93 PLN
16.95 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 41.16 PLN (11.12 USD) in Switzerland and 7.64 PLN (2.07 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 81.4% lower in Egypt.

41.16 PLN
7.64 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.83 PLN (2.66 USD) in Switzerland and 4.75 PLN (1.28 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in Egypt.

9.83 PLN
4.75 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.53 PLN (7.44 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 5.67 PLN (1.53 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 79.4% lower in Egypt.

27.53 PLN
5.67 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.26 PLN (3.31 USD) in Switzerland and 6.91 PLN (1.87 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in Egypt.

12.26 PLN
6.91 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

62.79 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 9.33 PLN (2.52 USD) in Switzerland and 0.85 PLN (0.23 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 90.9% lower in Egypt.

9.33 PLN
0.85 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 12.85 PLN (3.47 USD) in Switzerland and 2.28 PLN (0.62 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 82.3% lower in Egypt.

12.85 PLN
2.28 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 109.89 PLN (29.7 USD) in Switzerland and 13.27 PLN (3.59 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 87.9% lower in Egypt.

109.89 PLN
13.27 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 8.19 PLN (2.21 USD) in Switzerland and 3.53 PLN (0.96 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in Egypt.

8.19 PLN
3.53 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.69 PLN (2.35 USD) in Switzerland and 1.62 PLN (0.44 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 81.4% lower in Egypt.

8.69 PLN
1.62 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.39 PLN (3.08 USD) in Switzerland and 2.03 PLN (0.55 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in Egypt.

11.39 PLN
2.03 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 10.61 PLN (2.87 USD) in Switzerland and 1.71 PLN (0.46 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in Egypt.

10.61 PLN
1.71 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 14.63 PLN (3.95 USD) in Switzerland and 2.74 PLN (0.74 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in Egypt.

14.63 PLN
2.74 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 74.41 PLN (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 38.89 PLN (10.51 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 47.7% lower in Egypt.

74.41 PLN
38.89 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.39 PLN (5.24 USD) in Switzerland and 1.34 PLN (0.36 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 93.1% lower in Egypt.

19.39 PLN
1.34 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 5.99 PLN (1.62 USD) in Switzerland and 0.78 PLN (0.21 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 87% lower in Egypt.

5.99 PLN
0.78 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Egypt - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 6.47 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Egypt.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 25.15 PLN (6.8 USD) in Switzerland and 5.74 PLN (1.55 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in Egypt.

25.15 PLN
5.74 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 22.04 PLN (5.96 USD) in Switzerland and 1.42 PLN (0.38 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 93.6% lower in Egypt.

22.04 PLN
1.42 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.58 PLN (9.89 USD) in Switzerland and 5.35 PLN (1.45 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 85.4% lower in Egypt.

36.58 PLN
5.35 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 32.01 PLN (8.65 USD) in Switzerland and 11.46 PLN (3.1 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Egypt.

32.01 PLN
11.46 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 77.74 PLN (21.01 USD) in Switzerland and 19.11 PLN (5.16 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Egypt.

77.74 PLN
19.11 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 548.75 PLN (148.3 USD) in Switzerland and 76.43 PLN (20.65 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 86.1% lower in Egypt.

548.75 PLN
76.43 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 114.32 PLN (30.9 USD) in Switzerland and 15.29 PLN (4.13 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in Egypt.

114.32 PLN
15.29 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 19.39 PLN (5.24 USD) in Switzerland and 0.55 PLN (0.15 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 97.2% lower in Egypt.

19.39 PLN
0.55 PLN

Fuel

PLNEGPEURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Egypt - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 6.35 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Egypt.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 8.38 PLN (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 1.16 PLN (0.31 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in Egypt.

8.38 PLN
1.16 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 8 PLN (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 1.42 PLN (0.38 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 82.3% lower in Egypt.

8.00 PLN
1.42 PLN

LPG 1L

4.81 PLN
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Egypt - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 22.35 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Egypt.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 397.84 PLN (107.51 USD) in Switzerland and 27.13 PLN (7.33 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 93.2% lower in Egypt.

397.84 PLN
27.13 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 17.83 PLN (4.82 USD) in Switzerland and 1.15 PLN (0.31 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 93.6% lower in Egypt.

17.83 PLN
1.15 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 315.53 PLN (85.27 USD) in Switzerland and 3.82 PLN (1.03 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 98.8% lower in Egypt.

315.53 PLN
3.82 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 11.89 PLN (3.21 USD) in Switzerland and 0.84 PLN (0.23 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 92.9% lower in Egypt.

11.89 PLN
0.84 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 27.44 PLN (7.41 USD) in Switzerland and 1.53 PLN (0.41 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 94.4% lower in Egypt.

27.44 PLN
1.53 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNEGPEURCHFUSD

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 91.46 PLN (24.72 USD) in Switzerland and 13.76 PLN (3.72 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 85% lower in Egypt.

91.46 PLN
13.76 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 327.33 PLN (88.46 USD) in Switzerland and 63.66 PLN (17.2 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 80.6% lower in Egypt.

327.33 PLN
63.66 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 184.33 PLN (49.82 USD) in Switzerland and 26.58 PLN (7.18 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in Egypt.

184.33 PLN
26.58 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Egypt - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 13.37 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 10224 PLN (2762.9 USD) in Switzerland and 782.71 PLN (211.52 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 92.3% lower in Egypt.

10 224 PLN
782.71 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 8408 PLN (2272.15 USD) in Switzerland and 513.38 PLN (138.74 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 93.9% lower in Egypt.

8 408 PLN
513.38 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 18709 PLN (5056.07 USD) in Switzerland and 1563 PLN (422.51 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 91.6% lower in Egypt.

18 709 PLN
1 563 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 13917 PLN (3761 USD) in Switzerland and 975.71 PLN (263.68 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 93% lower in Egypt.

13 917 PLN
975.71 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNEGPEURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Egypt - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 31.87 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 89172 PLN (24098.17 USD) in Switzerland and 3103 PLN (838.54 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 96.5% lower in Egypt.

89 172 PLN
3 103 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 68353 PLN (18472.05 USD) in Switzerland and 1840 PLN (497.28 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 97.3% lower in Egypt.

68 353 PLN
1 840 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Egypt - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 44.18 times higher than in Egypt.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 29020 PLN (7842.51 USD) in Switzerland and 656.93 PLN (177.53 USD) in Egypt. The average salary is 97.7% lower in Egypt.

29 020 PLN
656.93 PLN

Hotels

PLNEGPEURCHFUSD

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

One star

515 PLN
257 PLN

Two stars

616 PLN
221 PLN

Three stars

895 PLN
303 PLN

Four stars

1 270 PLN
659 PLN

Five stars

2 312 PLN
1 039 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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