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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Ethiopia

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. Ethiopia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.71 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Ethiopia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.77 EUR (4.2 USD) in Switzerland and 5.63 EUR (6.28 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 33% lower in Switzerland.

3.77 EUR
5.63 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.56 EUR (2.85 USD) in Switzerland and 0.91 EUR (1.02 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 64.5% lower in Ethiopia.

2.56 EUR
0.91 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 44.95 EUR (50.15 USD) in Switzerland and 11.27 EUR (12.58 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in Ethiopia.

44.95 EUR
11.27 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.06 EUR (14.57 USD) in Switzerland and 5.38 EUR (6 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 58.8% lower in Ethiopia.

13.06 EUR
5.38 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.49 EUR (32.91 USD) in Switzerland and 11.2 EUR (12.5 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 62% lower in Ethiopia.

29.49 EUR
11.20 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.79 EUR (10.93 USD) in Switzerland and 4.57 EUR (5.1 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in Ethiopia.

9.79 EUR
4.57 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.34 EUR (2.61 USD) in Switzerland and 0.76 EUR (0.85 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 67.5% lower in Ethiopia.

2.34 EUR
0.76 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.55 EUR (7.31 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 2.07 EUR (2.31 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 68.4% lower in Ethiopia.

6.55 EUR
2.07 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.92 EUR (3.25 USD) in Switzerland and 1.51 EUR (1.69 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 48.3% lower in Ethiopia.

2.92 EUR
1.51 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

15.21 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.22 EUR (2.48 USD) in Switzerland and 0.67 EUR (0.75 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 69.8% lower in Ethiopia.

2.22 EUR
0.67 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.06 EUR (3.41 USD) in Switzerland and 1.11 EUR (1.24 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in Ethiopia.

3.06 EUR
1.11 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 26.15 EUR (29.18 USD) in Switzerland and 7.21 EUR (8.05 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 72.4% lower in Ethiopia.

26.15 EUR
7.21 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.95 EUR (2.17 USD) in Switzerland and 1.29 EUR (1.44 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in Ethiopia.

1.95 EUR
1.29 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.07 EUR (2.31 USD) in Switzerland and 1.74 EUR (1.94 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in Ethiopia.

2.07 EUR
1.74 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.71 EUR (3.02 USD) in Switzerland and 2.13 EUR (2.38 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 21.4% lower in Ethiopia.

2.71 EUR
2.13 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.52 EUR (2.82 USD) in Switzerland and 0.56 EUR (0.62 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in Ethiopia.

2.52 EUR
0.56 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.48 EUR (3.89 USD) in Switzerland and 1.79 EUR (2 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 48.6% lower in Ethiopia.

3.48 EUR
1.79 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

18.02 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.61 EUR (5.15 USD) in Switzerland and 0.77 EUR (0.86 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Ethiopia.

4.61 EUR
0.77 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.43 EUR (1.59 USD) in Switzerland and 0.6 EUR (0.67 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 58% lower in Ethiopia.

1.43 EUR
0.60 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Ethiopia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.34 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Ethiopia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.99 EUR (6.68 USD) in Switzerland and 1.04 EUR (1.16 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in Ethiopia.

5.99 EUR
1.04 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.25 EUR (5.85 USD) in Switzerland and 0.55 EUR (0.61 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Ethiopia.

5.25 EUR
0.55 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.71 EUR (9.71 USD) in Switzerland and 0.9 EUR (1 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in Ethiopia.

8.71 EUR
0.90 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.62 EUR (8.5 USD) in Switzerland and 1.79 EUR (2 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in Ethiopia.

7.62 EUR
1.79 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.5 EUR (20.64 USD) in Switzerland and 5.79 EUR (6.46 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in Ethiopia.

18.50 EUR
5.79 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 130.59 EUR (145.71 USD) in Switzerland and 33.61 EUR (37.5 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Ethiopia.

130.59 EUR
33.61 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 27.21 EUR (30.36 USD) in Switzerland and 3.97 EUR (4.43 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 85.4% lower in Ethiopia.

27.21 EUR
3.97 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.61 EUR (5.15 USD) in Switzerland and 0.42 EUR (0.47 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 90.9% lower in Ethiopia.

4.61 EUR
0.42 EUR

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Ethiopia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.54 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Ethiopia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 2.03 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 0.76 EUR (0.85 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 62.6% lower in Ethiopia.

2.03 EUR
0.76 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.94 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 0.8 EUR (0.89 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 58.8% lower in Ethiopia.

1.94 EUR
0.80 EUR

LPG 1L

1.16 EUR
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Ethiopia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 12.53 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Ethiopia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 94.68 EUR (105.64 USD) in Switzerland and 11.21 EUR (12.51 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 88.2% lower in Ethiopia.

94.68 EUR
11.21 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.24 EUR (4.74 USD) in Switzerland and 0.25 EUR (0.28 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 94.1% lower in Ethiopia.

4.24 EUR
0.25 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 75.09 EUR (83.78 USD) in Switzerland and 1.79 EUR (2 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 97.6% lower in Ethiopia.

75.09 EUR
1.79 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.83 EUR (3.16 USD) in Switzerland and 0.27 EUR (0.3 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 90.5% lower in Ethiopia.

2.83 EUR
0.27 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.53 EUR (7.29 USD) in Switzerland and 1.12 EUR (1.25 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 82.8% lower in Ethiopia.

6.53 EUR
1.12 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 21.77 EUR (24.29 USD) in Switzerland and 4.48 EUR (5 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 79.4% lower in Ethiopia.

21.77 EUR
4.48 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 77.9 EUR (86.92 USD) in Switzerland and 53.89 EUR (60.13 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 30.8% lower in Ethiopia.

77.90 EUR
53.89 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 43.87 EUR (48.95 USD) in Switzerland and 32.49 EUR (36.25 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 25.9% lower in Ethiopia.

43.87 EUR
32.49 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Ethiopia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.74 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Ethiopia.

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 2433 EUR (2714.73 USD) in Switzerland and 616.61 EUR (687.99 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in Ethiopia.

2 433 EUR
616.61 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 2001 EUR (2232.54 USD) in Switzerland and 346.06 EUR (386.12 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in Ethiopia.

2 001 EUR
346.06 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 4453 EUR (4967.92 USD) in Switzerland and 1462 EUR (1631.5 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in Ethiopia.

4 453 EUR
1 462 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 3312 EUR (3695.43 USD) in Switzerland and 835.99 EUR (932.76 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in Ethiopia.

3 312 EUR
835.99 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Ethiopia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 10.78 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Ethiopia.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 21221 EUR (23678.04 USD) in Switzerland and 2194 EUR (2448.3 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in Ethiopia.

21 221 EUR
2 194 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 16267 EUR (18150.01 USD) in Switzerland and 1282 EUR (1430.5 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 92.1% lower in Ethiopia.

16 267 EUR
1 282 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Ethiopia - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 38.25 times higher than in Ethiopia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6906 EUR (7705.78 USD) in Switzerland and 180.53 EUR (201.43 USD) in Ethiopia. The average salary is 97.4% lower in Ethiopia.

6 906 EUR
180.53 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

125 EUR
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Two stars

149 EUR
37.4 EUR

Three stars

217 EUR
78 EUR

Four stars

308 EUR
73.5 EUR

Five stars

560 EUR
144 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 • Ethiopia: 6 cities, 172 hotels

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