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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 2.81 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Ethiopia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 15.87 PLN (4.35 USD) in Switzerland and 22.89 PLN (6.28 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 30.7% lower in Switzerland.

15.87 PLN
22.89 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 10.78 PLN (2.96 USD) in Switzerland and 3.72 PLN (1.02 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in Ethiopia.

10.78 PLN
3.72 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 189.47 PLN (51.98 USD) in Switzerland and 45.86 PLN (12.58 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in Ethiopia.

189.47 PLN
45.86 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 55.05 PLN (15.1 USD) in Switzerland and 21.87 PLN (6 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in Ethiopia.

55.05 PLN
21.87 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 124.33 PLN (34.11 USD) in Switzerland and 45.56 PLN (12.5 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in Ethiopia.

124.33 PLN
45.56 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 41.29 PLN (11.33 USD) in Switzerland and 18.59 PLN (5.1 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 55% lower in Ethiopia.

41.29 PLN
18.59 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.86 PLN (2.71 USD) in Switzerland and 3.1 PLN (0.85 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in Ethiopia.

9.86 PLN
3.10 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.62 PLN (7.58 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 8.42 PLN (2.31 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Ethiopia.

27.62 PLN
8.42 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.29 PLN (3.37 USD) in Switzerland and 6.16 PLN (1.69 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 49.9% lower in Ethiopia.

12.29 PLN
6.16 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

61.86 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 9.36 PLN (2.57 USD) in Switzerland and 2.73 PLN (0.75 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 70.8% lower in Ethiopia.

9.36 PLN
2.73 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 12.89 PLN (3.54 USD) in Switzerland and 4.52 PLN (1.24 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Ethiopia.

12.89 PLN
4.52 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 110.24 PLN (30.24 USD) in Switzerland and 29.34 PLN (8.05 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 73.4% lower in Ethiopia.

110.24 PLN
29.34 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 8.21 PLN (2.25 USD) in Switzerland and 5.25 PLN (1.44 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 36.1% lower in Ethiopia.

8.21 PLN
5.25 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.72 PLN (2.39 USD) in Switzerland and 7.07 PLN (1.94 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in Ethiopia.

8.72 PLN
7.07 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.42 PLN (3.13 USD) in Switzerland and 8.68 PLN (2.38 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 24% lower in Ethiopia.

11.42 PLN
8.68 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 10.64 PLN (2.92 USD) in Switzerland and 2.26 PLN (0.62 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 78.8% lower in Ethiopia.

10.64 PLN
2.26 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 14.68 PLN (4.03 USD) in Switzerland and 7.29 PLN (2 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in Ethiopia.

14.68 PLN
7.29 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

73.30 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.45 PLN (5.34 USD) in Switzerland and 3.13 PLN (0.86 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in Ethiopia.

19.45 PLN
3.13 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.01 PLN (1.65 USD) in Switzerland and 2.44 PLN (0.67 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in Ethiopia.

6.01 PLN
2.44 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Ethiopia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.5 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Ethiopia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 25.23 PLN (6.92 USD) in Switzerland and 4.23 PLN (1.16 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 83.2% lower in Ethiopia.

25.23 PLN
4.23 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 22.11 PLN (6.07 USD) in Switzerland and 2.22 PLN (0.61 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 90% lower in Ethiopia.

22.11 PLN
2.22 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.7 PLN (10.07 USD) in Switzerland and 3.65 PLN (1 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 90.1% lower in Ethiopia.

36.70 PLN
3.65 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 32.11 PLN (8.81 USD) in Switzerland and 7.29 PLN (2 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in Ethiopia.

32.11 PLN
7.29 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 77.99 PLN (21.4 USD) in Switzerland and 23.55 PLN (6.46 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 69.8% lower in Ethiopia.

77.99 PLN
23.55 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 550.52 PLN (151.03 USD) in Switzerland and 136.69 PLN (37.5 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in Ethiopia.

550.52 PLN
136.69 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 114.69 PLN (31.46 USD) in Switzerland and 16.15 PLN (4.43 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in Ethiopia.

114.69 PLN
16.15 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 19.45 PLN (5.34 USD) in Switzerland and 1.71 PLN (0.47 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 91.2% lower in Ethiopia.

19.45 PLN
1.71 PLN

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Ethiopia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.55 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Ethiopia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 8.26 PLN (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 3.08 PLN (0.85 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 62.7% lower in Ethiopia.

8.26 PLN
3.08 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.88 PLN (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 3.24 PLN (0.89 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Ethiopia.

7.88 PLN
3.24 PLN

LPG 1L

4.74 PLN
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Ethiopia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 12.98 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Ethiopia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 399.13 PLN (109.5 USD) in Switzerland and 45.6 PLN (12.51 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in Ethiopia.

399.13 PLN
45.60 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 17.89 PLN (4.91 USD) in Switzerland and 1.02 PLN (0.28 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 94.3% lower in Ethiopia.

17.89 PLN
1.02 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 316.55 PLN (86.84 USD) in Switzerland and 7.29 PLN (2 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 97.7% lower in Ethiopia.

316.55 PLN
7.29 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 11.93 PLN (3.27 USD) in Switzerland and 1.09 PLN (0.3 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 90.9% lower in Ethiopia.

11.93 PLN
1.09 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 27.53 PLN (7.55 USD) in Switzerland and 4.56 PLN (1.25 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 83.4% lower in Ethiopia.

27.53 PLN
4.56 PLN

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 91.75 PLN (25.17 USD) in Switzerland and 18.23 PLN (5 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in Ethiopia.

91.75 PLN
18.23 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 328.39 PLN (90.09 USD) in Switzerland and 219.18 PLN (60.13 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Ethiopia.

328.39 PLN
219.18 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 184.93 PLN (50.73 USD) in Switzerland and 132.14 PLN (36.25 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 28.5% lower in Ethiopia.

184.93 PLN
132.14 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Ethiopia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.88 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 10257 PLN (2813.79 USD) in Switzerland and 2508 PLN (687.99 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in Ethiopia.

10 257 PLN
2 508 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 8435 PLN (2314 USD) in Switzerland and 1407 PLN (386.12 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Ethiopia.

8 435 PLN
1 407 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 18770 PLN (5149.2 USD) in Switzerland and 5947 PLN (1631.5 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in Ethiopia.

18 770 PLN
5 947 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 13962 PLN (3830.27 USD) in Switzerland and 3400 PLN (932.76 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in Ethiopia.

13 962 PLN
3 400 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Ethiopia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 11.18 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 89460 PLN (24542.07 USD) in Switzerland and 8924 PLN (2448.3 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 90% lower in Ethiopia.

89 460 PLN
8 924 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 68574 PLN (18812.32 USD) in Switzerland and 5214 PLN (1430.5 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 92.4% lower in Ethiopia.

68 574 PLN
5 214 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Ethiopia - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 39.65 times higher than in Ethiopia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 29114 PLN (7986.97 USD) in Switzerland and 734.24 PLN (201.43 USD) in Ethiopia. The average salary is 97.5% lower in Ethiopia.

29 114 PLN
734.24 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

507 PLN
-

Two stars

607 PLN
152 PLN

Three stars

881 PLN
317 PLN

Four stars

1 251 PLN
299 PLN

Five stars

2 278 PLN
587 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 • Ethiopia: 6 cities, 172 hotels

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