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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Eritrea

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

EURERNCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Eritrea - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.09 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Eritrea.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.72 EUR (4.34 USD) in Switzerland and 10.46 EUR (12.22 USD) in Eritrea. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in Switzerland.

3.72 EUR
10.46 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.52 EUR (2.95 USD) in Switzerland and 1.1 EUR (1.28 USD) in Eritrea. The price of this product is 56.3% lower in Eritrea.

2.52 EUR
1.10 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 44.37 EUR (51.83 USD) in Switzerland and 8.56 EUR (10 USD) in Eritrea. The price of this product is 80.7% lower in Eritrea.

44.37 EUR
8.56 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12.89 EUR (15.06 USD) in Switzerland and 10.27 EUR (12 USD) in Eritrea. The price of this product is 20.3% lower in Eritrea.

12.89 EUR
10.27 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.11 EUR (34.01 USD) in Switzerland and 22.97 EUR (26.83 USD) in Eritrea. The price of this product is 21.1% lower in Eritrea.

29.11 EUR
22.97 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

9.67 EUR
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Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.31 EUR (2.7 USD) in Switzerland and 0.86 EUR (1 USD) in Eritrea. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in Eritrea.

2.31 EUR
0.86 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.47 EUR (7.55 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 3.75 EUR (4.38 USD) in Eritrea. The price of this product is 42% lower in Eritrea.

6.47 EUR
3.75 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 0.86 EUR (1 USD) in Eritrea. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in Eritrea.

2.88 EUR
0.86 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

14.53 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

2.19 EUR
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Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

3.02 EUR
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Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 25.81 EUR (30.15 USD) in Switzerland and 2.57 EUR (3 USD) in Eritrea. The price of this product is 90% lower in Eritrea.

25.81 EUR
2.57 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.92 EUR (2.25 USD) in Switzerland and 1.2 EUR (1.4 USD) in Eritrea. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in Eritrea.

1.92 EUR
1.20 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.04 EUR (2.38 USD) in Switzerland and 0.82 EUR (0.96 USD) in Eritrea. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in Eritrea.

2.04 EUR
0.82 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.67 EUR (3.12 USD) in Switzerland and 1.71 EUR (2 USD) in Eritrea. The price of this product is 36% lower in Eritrea.

2.67 EUR
1.71 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.49 EUR (2.91 USD) in Switzerland and 1.31 EUR (1.53 USD) in Eritrea. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in Eritrea.

2.49 EUR
1.31 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.44 EUR (4.02 USD) in Switzerland and 1.97 EUR (2.3 USD) in Eritrea. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in Eritrea.

3.44 EUR
1.97 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

17.22 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.55 EUR (5.32 USD) in Switzerland and 0.95 EUR (1.11 USD) in Eritrea. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Eritrea.

4.55 EUR
0.95 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.41 EUR (1.64 USD) in Switzerland and 1.83 EUR (2.14 USD) in Eritrea. The price of this product is 23% lower in Switzerland.

1.41 EUR
1.83 EUR

Restaurant

EURERNCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Eritrea - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 5.53 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Eritrea.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.91 EUR (6.9 USD) in Switzerland and 0.64 EUR (0.75 USD) in Eritrea. The price of this product is 89.2% lower in Eritrea.

5.91 EUR
0.64 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.18 EUR (6.05 USD) in Switzerland and 1.07 EUR (1.25 USD) in Eritrea. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in Eritrea.

5.18 EUR
1.07 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.59 EUR (10.04 USD) in Switzerland and 0.86 EUR (1 USD) in Eritrea. The price of this product is 90% lower in Eritrea.

8.59 EUR
0.86 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.52 EUR (8.78 USD) in Switzerland and 1.71 EUR (2 USD) in Eritrea. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in Eritrea.

7.52 EUR
1.71 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.26 EUR (21.33 USD) in Switzerland and 4.71 EUR (5.5 USD) in Eritrea. The price of this product is 74.2% lower in Eritrea.

18.26 EUR
4.71 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 128.91 EUR (150.58 USD) in Switzerland and 17.12 EUR (20 USD) in Eritrea. The price of this product is 86.7% lower in Eritrea.

128.91 EUR
17.12 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.86 EUR (31.37 USD) in Switzerland and 10.27 EUR (12 USD) in Eritrea. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in Eritrea.

26.86 EUR
10.27 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.55 EUR (5.32 USD) in Switzerland and 0.86 EUR (1 USD) in Eritrea. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in Eritrea.

4.55 EUR
0.86 EUR

Fuel

EURERNCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Eritrea - 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

EURERNCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Eritrea - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 10.84 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Eritrea.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 93.46 EUR (109.17 USD) in Switzerland and 6.85 EUR (8 USD) in Eritrea. The price of this product is 92.7% lower in Eritrea.

93.46 EUR
6.85 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.19 EUR (4.89 USD) in Switzerland and 0.18 EUR (0.21 USD) in Eritrea. The price of this product is 95.7% lower in Eritrea.

4.19 EUR
0.18 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 74.12 EUR (86.58 USD) in Switzerland and 8.56 EUR (10 USD) in Eritrea. The price of this product is 88.5% lower in Eritrea.

74.12 EUR
8.56 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.79 EUR (3.26 USD) in Switzerland and 0.51 EUR (0.6 USD) in Eritrea. The price of this product is 81.7% lower in Eritrea.

2.79 EUR
0.51 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

6.45 EUR
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Sports & entertainment

EURERNCHFUSD

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 21.49 EUR (25.1 USD) in Switzerland and 0.94 EUR (1.1 USD) in Eritrea. The price of this product is 95.6% lower in Eritrea.

21.49 EUR
0.94 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 76.89 EUR (89.82 USD) in Switzerland and 23.11 EUR (27 USD) in Eritrea. The price of this product is 69.9% lower in Eritrea.

76.89 EUR
23.11 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 43.3 EUR (50.58 USD) in Switzerland and 6.42 EUR (7.5 USD) in Eritrea. The price of this product is 85.2% lower in Eritrea.

43.30 EUR
6.42 EUR

Flats for rent

EURERNCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Eritrea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 6.25 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Eritrea.

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 2402 EUR (2805.49 USD) in Switzerland and 406.64 EUR (475 USD) in Eritrea. The price of this product is 83.1% lower in Eritrea.

2 402 EUR
406.64 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 (2307.18 USD) in Switzerland and 342.43 EUR (400 USD) in Eritrea. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in Eritrea.

1 975 EUR
342.43 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 4395 EUR (5134.01 USD) in Switzerland and 620.66 EUR (725 USD) in Eritrea. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in Eritrea.

4 395 EUR
620.66 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 (3818.97 USD) in Switzerland and 556.45 EUR (650 USD) in Eritrea. The price of this product is 83% lower in Eritrea.

3 269 EUR
556.45 EUR

Flats for sale

EURERNCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Eritrea - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 21.12 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Eritrea.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 20948 EUR (24469.67 USD) in Switzerland and 342.88 EUR (400.53 USD) in Eritrea. The price of this product is 98.4% lower in Eritrea.

20 948 EUR
342.88 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 16057 EUR (18756.82 USD) in Switzerland and 1409 EUR (1645.83 USD) in Eritrea. The price of this product is 91.2% lower in Eritrea.

16 057 EUR
1 409 EUR

Salary

EURERNCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Eritrea - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 9.12 times higher than in Eritrea.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6817 EUR (7963.41 USD) in Switzerland and 747.64 EUR (873.33 USD) in Eritrea. The average salary is 89% lower in Eritrea.

6 817 EUR
747.64 EUR

Hotels

EURERNCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Eritrea - 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
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Four stars

294 EUR
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Five stars

535 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

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