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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 16.62 PLN (4.45 USD) in Switzerland and 13.72 PLN (3.67 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 17.4% lower in Ethiopia.

16.62 PLN
13.72 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 12.04 PLN (3.22 USD) in Switzerland and 3.33 PLN (0.89 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 72.3% lower in Ethiopia.

12.04 PLN
3.33 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 228.91 PLN (61.23 USD) in Switzerland and 32.83 PLN (8.78 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Ethiopia.

228.91 PLN
32.83 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 59.05 PLN (15.79 USD) in Switzerland and 31.03 PLN (8.3 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in Ethiopia.

59.05 PLN
31.03 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 119.77 PLN (32.04 USD) in Switzerland and 31.11 PLN (8.32 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 74% lower in Ethiopia.

119.77 PLN
31.11 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 40.88 PLN (10.93 USD) in Switzerland and 10.84 PLN (2.9 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in Ethiopia.

40.88 PLN
10.84 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.31 PLN (2.49 USD) in Switzerland and 3.48 PLN (0.93 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 62.6% lower in Ethiopia.

9.31 PLN
3.48 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.25 PLN (7.29 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 7.85 PLN (2.1 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in Ethiopia.

27.25 PLN
7.85 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.35 PLN (3.3 USD) in Switzerland and 4.75 PLN (1.27 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 61.5% lower in Ethiopia.

12.35 PLN
4.75 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

63.44 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.17 PLN (2.72 USD) in Switzerland and 1.68 PLN (0.45 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 83.5% lower in Ethiopia.

10.17 PLN
1.68 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 13.63 PLN (3.64 USD) in Switzerland and 2.84 PLN (0.76 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Ethiopia.

13.63 PLN
2.84 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 117.18 PLN (31.34 USD) in Switzerland and 30.96 PLN (8.28 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Ethiopia.

117.18 PLN
30.96 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 7.63 PLN (2.04 USD) in Switzerland and 3.51 PLN (0.94 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 54% lower in Ethiopia.

7.63 PLN
3.51 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 10.26 PLN (2.75 USD) in Switzerland and 2.69 PLN (0.72 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in Ethiopia.

10.26 PLN
2.69 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 13.72 PLN (3.67 USD) in Switzerland and 6.8 PLN (1.82 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 50.4% lower in Ethiopia.

13.72 PLN
6.80 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 10.99 PLN (2.94 USD) in Switzerland and 1.87 PLN (0.5 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 83% lower in Ethiopia.

10.99 PLN
1.87 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 15.03 PLN (4.02 USD) in Switzerland and 7.29 PLN (1.95 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in Ethiopia.

15.03 PLN
7.29 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

75.18 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.58 PLN (5.24 USD) in Switzerland and 2.58 PLN (0.69 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 86.8% lower in Ethiopia.

19.58 PLN
2.58 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.04 PLN (1.62 USD) in Switzerland and 1.46 PLN (0.39 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in Ethiopia.

6.04 PLN
1.46 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Ethiopia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 6.64 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Ethiopia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 24.16 PLN (6.46 USD) in Switzerland and 2.58 PLN (0.69 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in Ethiopia.

24.16 PLN
2.58 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 20.21 PLN (5.41 USD) in Switzerland and 1.98 PLN (0.53 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 90.2% lower in Ethiopia.

20.21 PLN
1.98 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.34 PLN (9.72 USD) in Switzerland and 2.69 PLN (0.72 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 92.6% lower in Ethiopia.

36.34 PLN
2.69 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 31.79 PLN (8.5 USD) in Switzerland and 4.49 PLN (1.2 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in Ethiopia.

31.79 PLN
4.49 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 68.13 PLN (18.22 USD) in Switzerland and 15.18 PLN (4.06 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 77.7% lower in Ethiopia.

68.13 PLN
15.18 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 545.03 PLN (145.78 USD) in Switzerland and 82.25 PLN (22 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 84.9% lower in Ethiopia.

545.03 PLN
82.25 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 113.55 PLN (30.37 USD) in Switzerland and 18.69 PLN (5 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 83.5% lower in Ethiopia.

113.55 PLN
18.69 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 18.8 PLN (5.03 USD) in Switzerland and 1.38 PLN (0.37 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 92.7% lower in Ethiopia.

18.80 PLN
1.38 PLN

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Ethiopia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.77 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Ethiopia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 7.92 PLN (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 2.8 PLN (0.75 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in Ethiopia.

7.92 PLN
2.80 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.66 PLN (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 2.83 PLN (0.76 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 63.1% lower in Ethiopia.

7.66 PLN
2.83 PLN

LPG 1L

4.90 PLN
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Ethiopia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 12.22 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Ethiopia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 413.32 PLN (110.55 USD) in Switzerland and 44.86 PLN (12 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 89.1% lower in Ethiopia.

413.32 PLN
44.86 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 19.98 PLN (5.35 USD) in Switzerland and 0.86 PLN (0.23 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 95.7% lower in Ethiopia.

19.98 PLN
0.86 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 363.36 PLN (97.19 USD) in Switzerland and 16.82 PLN (4.5 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 95.4% lower in Ethiopia.

363.36 PLN
16.82 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 22.71 PLN (6.07 USD) in Switzerland and 1.5 PLN (0.4 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 93.4% lower in Ethiopia.

22.71 PLN
1.50 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 30.66 PLN (8.2 USD) in Switzerland and 5.53 PLN (1.48 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 82% lower in Ethiopia.

30.66 PLN
5.53 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 90.84 PLN (24.3 USD) in Switzerland and 14.95 PLN (4 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 83.5% lower in Ethiopia.

90.84 PLN
14.95 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 396.42 PLN (106.03 USD) in Switzerland and 193.81 PLN (51.84 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in Ethiopia.

396.42 PLN
193.81 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 181.68 PLN (48.59 USD) in Switzerland and 93.76 PLN (25.08 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in Ethiopia.

181.68 PLN
93.76 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Ethiopia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.96 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 9479 PLN (2535.55 USD) in Switzerland and 1756 PLN (469.74 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in Ethiopia.

9 479 PLN
1 756 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 7256 PLN (1940.76 USD) in Switzerland and 795.39 PLN (212.75 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 89% lower in Ethiopia.

7 256 PLN
795.39 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 17601 PLN (4707.95 USD) in Switzerland and 6837 PLN (1828.69 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in Ethiopia.

17 601 PLN
6 837 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 12558 PLN (3358.97 USD) in Switzerland and 2439 PLN (652.31 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 80.6% lower in Ethiopia.

12 558 PLN
2 439 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Ethiopia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 14.96 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 87282 PLN (23345.98 USD) in Switzerland and 5616 PLN (1502.03 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 93.6% lower in Ethiopia.

87 282 PLN
5 616 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 51278 PLN (13715.8 USD) in Switzerland and 3644 PLN (974.78 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 92.9% lower in Ethiopia.

51 278 PLN
3 644 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Ethiopia - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 39.19 times higher than in Ethiopia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 28873 PLN (7723.01 USD) in Switzerland and 736.77 PLN (197.07 USD) in Ethiopia. The average salary is 97.4% lower in Ethiopia.

28 873 PLN
736.77 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

520 PLN
-

Two stars

622 PLN
156 PLN

Three stars

904 PLN
325 PLN

Four stars

1 283 PLN
307 PLN

Five stars

2 336 PLN
602 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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