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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.71 EUR (4.35 USD) in Switzerland and 5.36 EUR (6.28 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 30.8% lower in Switzerland.

3.71 EUR
5.36 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.52 EUR (2.95 USD) in Switzerland and 0.87 EUR (1.02 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in Ethiopia.

2.52 EUR
0.87 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 44.25 EUR (51.88 USD) in Switzerland and 10.73 EUR (12.58 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in Ethiopia.

44.25 EUR
10.73 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12.86 EUR (15.07 USD) in Switzerland and 5.12 EUR (6 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 60.2% lower in Ethiopia.

12.86 EUR
5.12 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.04 EUR (34.04 USD) in Switzerland and 10.66 EUR (12.5 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 63.3% lower in Ethiopia.

29.04 EUR
10.66 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.64 EUR (11.3 USD) in Switzerland and 4.35 EUR (5.1 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in Ethiopia.

9.64 EUR
4.35 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.3 EUR (2.7 USD) in Switzerland and 0.73 EUR (0.85 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in Ethiopia.

2.30 EUR
0.73 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.45 EUR (7.56 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 1.97 EUR (2.31 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Ethiopia.

6.45 EUR
1.97 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.87 EUR (3.37 USD) in Switzerland and 1.44 EUR (1.69 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in Ethiopia.

2.87 EUR
1.44 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

14.48 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.19 EUR (2.56 USD) in Switzerland and 0.64 EUR (0.75 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 70.8% lower in Ethiopia.

2.19 EUR
0.64 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.01 EUR (3.53 USD) in Switzerland and 1.06 EUR (1.24 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in Ethiopia.

3.01 EUR
1.06 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 25.75 EUR (30.18 USD) in Switzerland and 6.87 EUR (8.05 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Ethiopia.

25.75 EUR
6.87 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.92 EUR (2.25 USD) in Switzerland and 1.23 EUR (1.44 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in Ethiopia.

1.92 EUR
1.23 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.04 EUR (2.39 USD) in Switzerland and 1.65 EUR (1.94 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 19.1% lower in Ethiopia.

2.04 EUR
1.65 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.67 EUR (3.13 USD) in Switzerland and 2.03 EUR (2.38 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 24% lower in Ethiopia.

2.67 EUR
2.03 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.49 EUR (2.91 USD) in Switzerland and 0.53 EUR (0.62 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in Ethiopia.

2.49 EUR
0.53 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.43 EUR (4.02 USD) in Switzerland and 1.71 EUR (2 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 50.1% lower in Ethiopia.

3.43 EUR
1.71 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

17.16 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.54 EUR (5.33 USD) in Switzerland and 0.73 EUR (0.86 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in Ethiopia.

4.54 EUR
0.73 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.4 EUR (1.65 USD) in Switzerland and 0.57 EUR (0.67 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in Ethiopia.

1.40 EUR
0.57 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Ethiopia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.49 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Ethiopia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.89 EUR (6.91 USD) in Switzerland and 0.99 EUR (1.16 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 83.2% lower in Ethiopia.

5.89 EUR
0.99 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.16 EUR (6.05 USD) in Switzerland and 0.52 EUR (0.61 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 89.9% lower in Ethiopia.

5.16 EUR
0.52 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.57 EUR (10.05 USD) in Switzerland and 0.85 EUR (1 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 90.1% lower in Ethiopia.

8.57 EUR
0.85 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.5 EUR (8.79 USD) in Switzerland and 1.71 EUR (2 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in Ethiopia.

7.50 EUR
1.71 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.22 EUR (21.35 USD) in Switzerland and 5.51 EUR (6.46 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 69.8% lower in Ethiopia.

18.22 EUR
5.51 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 128.58 EUR (150.73 USD) in Switzerland and 31.99 EUR (37.5 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in Ethiopia.

128.58 EUR
31.99 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.79 EUR (31.4 USD) in Switzerland and 3.78 EUR (4.43 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in Ethiopia.

26.79 EUR
3.78 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.54 EUR (5.33 USD) in Switzerland and 0.4 EUR (0.47 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 91.2% lower in Ethiopia.

4.54 EUR
0.40 EUR

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 1.93 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 0.72 EUR (0.85 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 62.7% lower in Ethiopia.

1.93 EUR
0.72 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.84 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 0.76 EUR (0.89 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 58.7% lower in Ethiopia.

1.84 EUR
0.76 EUR

LPG 1L

1.11 EUR
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Ethiopia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 12.94 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Ethiopia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 93.22 EUR (109.28 USD) in Switzerland and 10.67 EUR (12.51 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in Ethiopia.

93.22 EUR
10.67 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.18 EUR (4.9 USD) in Switzerland and 0.24 EUR (0.28 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 94.3% lower in Ethiopia.

4.18 EUR
0.24 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 73.94 EUR (86.67 USD) in Switzerland and 1.71 EUR (2 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 97.7% lower in Ethiopia.

73.94 EUR
1.71 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.79 EUR (3.27 USD) in Switzerland and 0.26 EUR (0.3 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 90.7% lower in Ethiopia.

2.79 EUR
0.26 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.43 EUR (7.54 USD) in Switzerland and 1.07 EUR (1.25 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 83.4% lower in Ethiopia.

6.43 EUR
1.07 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 21.43 EUR (25.12 USD) in Switzerland and 4.27 EUR (5 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in Ethiopia.

21.43 EUR
4.27 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 76.7 EUR (89.91 USD) in Switzerland and 51.3 EUR (60.13 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in Ethiopia.

76.70 EUR
51.30 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 43.19 EUR (50.63 USD) in Switzerland and 30.92 EUR (36.25 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in Ethiopia.

43.19 EUR
30.92 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Ethiopia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.87 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 2396 EUR (2808.23 USD) in Switzerland and 586.91 EUR (687.99 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in Ethiopia.

2 396 EUR
586.91 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 1970 EUR (2309.43 USD) in Switzerland and 329.39 EUR (386.12 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Ethiopia.

1 970 EUR
329.39 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 4384 EUR (5139.02 USD) in Switzerland and 1392 EUR (1631.5 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in Ethiopia.

4 384 EUR
1 392 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 3261 EUR (3822.7 USD) in Switzerland and 795.71 EUR (932.76 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in Ethiopia.

3 261 EUR
795.71 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Ethiopia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 11.16 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 20895 EUR (24493.55 USD) in Switzerland and 2089 EUR (2448.3 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 90% lower in Ethiopia.

20 895 EUR
2 089 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 16017 EUR (18775.12 USD) in Switzerland and 1220 EUR (1430.5 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 92.4% lower in Ethiopia.

16 017 EUR
1 220 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Ethiopia - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 39.57 times higher than in Ethiopia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6800 EUR (7971.18 USD) in Switzerland and 171.83 EUR (201.43 USD) in Ethiopia. The average salary is 97.5% lower in Ethiopia.

6 800 EUR
171.83 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

119 EUR
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Two stars

142 EUR
35.6 EUR

Three stars

206 EUR
74.2 EUR

Four stars

293 EUR
70 EUR

Five stars

533 EUR
137 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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