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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 15.62 PLN (4.35 USD) in Switzerland and 22.54 PLN (6.28 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 30.7% lower in Switzerland.

15.62 PLN
22.54 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 10.61 PLN (2.96 USD) in Switzerland and 3.66 PLN (1.02 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in Ethiopia.

10.61 PLN
3.66 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 186.46 PLN (51.95 USD) in Switzerland and 45.16 PLN (12.58 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in Ethiopia.

186.46 PLN
45.16 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 54.18 PLN (15.09 USD) in Switzerland and 21.54 PLN (6 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 60.2% lower in Ethiopia.

54.18 PLN
21.54 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 122.35 PLN (34.09 USD) in Switzerland and 44.87 PLN (12.5 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 63.3% lower in Ethiopia.

122.35 PLN
44.87 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 40.63 PLN (11.32 USD) in Switzerland and 18.31 PLN (5.1 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in Ethiopia.

40.63 PLN
18.31 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.71 PLN (2.7 USD) in Switzerland and 3.05 PLN (0.85 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in Ethiopia.

9.71 PLN
3.05 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.18 PLN (7.57 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 8.29 PLN (2.31 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Ethiopia.

27.18 PLN
8.29 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.1 PLN (3.37 USD) in Switzerland and 6.07 PLN (1.69 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in Ethiopia.

12.10 PLN
6.07 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

60.91 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 9.21 PLN (2.57 USD) in Switzerland and 2.69 PLN (0.75 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 70.8% lower in Ethiopia.

9.21 PLN
2.69 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 12.69 PLN (3.53 USD) in Switzerland and 4.45 PLN (1.24 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Ethiopia.

12.69 PLN
4.45 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 108.49 PLN (30.22 USD) in Switzerland and 28.9 PLN (8.05 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 73.4% lower in Ethiopia.

108.49 PLN
28.90 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 8.08 PLN (2.25 USD) in Switzerland and 5.17 PLN (1.44 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 36% lower in Ethiopia.

8.08 PLN
5.17 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.58 PLN (2.39 USD) in Switzerland and 6.96 PLN (1.94 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in Ethiopia.

8.58 PLN
6.96 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.24 PLN (3.13 USD) in Switzerland and 8.54 PLN (2.38 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 24% lower in Ethiopia.

11.24 PLN
8.54 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 10.47 PLN (2.92 USD) in Switzerland and 2.23 PLN (0.62 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in Ethiopia.

10.47 PLN
2.23 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 14.45 PLN (4.02 USD) in Switzerland and 7.18 PLN (2 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in Ethiopia.

14.45 PLN
7.18 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

72.18 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.14 PLN (5.33 USD) in Switzerland and 3.09 PLN (0.86 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in Ethiopia.

19.14 PLN
3.09 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 5.91 PLN (1.65 USD) in Switzerland and 2.4 PLN (0.67 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in Ethiopia.

5.91 PLN
2.40 PLN

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 24.83 PLN (6.92 USD) in Switzerland and 4.16 PLN (1.16 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 83.2% lower in Ethiopia.

24.83 PLN
4.16 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 21.76 PLN (6.06 USD) in Switzerland and 2.19 PLN (0.61 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 89.9% lower in Ethiopia.

21.76 PLN
2.19 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.12 PLN (10.06 USD) in Switzerland and 3.59 PLN (1 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 90.1% lower in Ethiopia.

36.12 PLN
3.59 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 31.6 PLN (8.8 USD) in Switzerland and 7.18 PLN (2 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in Ethiopia.

31.60 PLN
7.18 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 76.75 PLN (21.38 USD) in Switzerland and 23.19 PLN (6.46 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 69.8% lower in Ethiopia.

76.75 PLN
23.19 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 541.76 PLN (150.93 USD) in Switzerland and 134.61 PLN (37.5 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in Ethiopia.

541.76 PLN
134.61 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 112.87 PLN (31.44 USD) in Switzerland and 15.9 PLN (4.43 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in Ethiopia.

112.87 PLN
15.90 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 19.14 PLN (5.33 USD) in Switzerland and 1.69 PLN (0.47 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 91.2% lower in Ethiopia.

19.14 PLN
1.69 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 8.13 PLN (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 3.03 PLN (0.85 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 62.7% lower in Ethiopia.

8.13 PLN
3.03 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.76 PLN (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 3.19 PLN (0.89 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Ethiopia.

7.76 PLN
3.19 PLN

LPG 1L

4.66 PLN
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Ethiopia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 12.97 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Ethiopia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 392.78 PLN (109.43 USD) in Switzerland and 44.9 PLN (12.51 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in Ethiopia.

392.78 PLN
44.90 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 17.61 PLN (4.91 USD) in Switzerland and 1.01 PLN (0.28 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 94.3% lower in Ethiopia.

17.61 PLN
1.01 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 311.51 PLN (86.79 USD) in Switzerland and 7.18 PLN (2 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 97.7% lower in Ethiopia.

311.51 PLN
7.18 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 11.74 PLN (3.27 USD) in Switzerland and 1.08 PLN (0.3 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 90.8% lower in Ethiopia.

11.74 PLN
1.08 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 27.09 PLN (7.55 USD) in Switzerland and 4.49 PLN (1.25 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 83.4% lower in Ethiopia.

27.09 PLN
4.49 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 90.29 PLN (25.16 USD) in Switzerland and 17.95 PLN (5 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in Ethiopia.

90.29 PLN
17.95 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 323.16 PLN (90.03 USD) in Switzerland and 215.84 PLN (60.13 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 33.2% lower in Ethiopia.

323.16 PLN
215.84 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 181.99 PLN (50.7 USD) in Switzerland and 130.12 PLN (36.25 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 28.5% lower in Ethiopia.

181.99 PLN
130.12 PLN

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 10094 PLN (2811.98 USD) in Switzerland and 2470 PLN (687.99 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in Ethiopia.

10 094 PLN
2 470 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 8301 PLN (2312.52 USD) in Switzerland and 1386 PLN (386.12 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Ethiopia.

8 301 PLN
1 386 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 18471 PLN (5145.89 USD) in Switzerland and 5856 PLN (1631.5 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in Ethiopia.

18 471 PLN
5 856 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 13740 PLN (3827.81 USD) in Switzerland and 3348 PLN (932.76 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in Ethiopia.

13 740 PLN
3 348 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Ethiopia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 11.17 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 88037 PLN (24526.3 USD) in Switzerland and 8788 PLN (2448.3 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 90% lower in Ethiopia.

88 037 PLN
8 788 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 67483 PLN (18800.22 USD) in Switzerland and 5135 PLN (1430.5 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 92.4% lower in Ethiopia.

67 483 PLN
5 135 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Ethiopia - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 39.63 times higher than in Ethiopia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 28651 PLN (7981.84 USD) in Switzerland and 723.03 PLN (201.43 USD) in Ethiopia. The average salary is 97.5% lower in Ethiopia.

28 651 PLN
723.03 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

500 PLN
-

Two stars

598 PLN
150 PLN

Three stars

868 PLN
312 PLN

Four stars

1 232 PLN
294 PLN

Five stars

2 243 PLN
578 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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