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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 3.91 EUR (4.45 USD) in Switzerland and 3.23 EUR (3.67 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 17.4% lower in Ethiopia.

3.91 EUR
3.23 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.83 EUR (3.22 USD) in Switzerland and 0.78 EUR (0.89 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 72.4% lower in Ethiopia.

2.83 EUR
0.78 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 53.89 EUR (61.29 USD) in Switzerland and 7.72 EUR (8.78 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Ethiopia.

53.89 EUR
7.72 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.9 EUR (15.81 USD) in Switzerland and 7.3 EUR (8.3 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in Ethiopia.

13.90 EUR
7.30 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 28.19 EUR (32.07 USD) in Switzerland and 7.32 EUR (8.32 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 74% lower in Ethiopia.

28.19 EUR
7.32 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.62 EUR (10.94 USD) in Switzerland and 2.55 EUR (2.9 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in Ethiopia.

9.62 EUR
2.55 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.19 EUR (2.49 USD) in Switzerland and 0.82 EUR (0.93 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 62.6% lower in Ethiopia.

2.19 EUR
0.82 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.42 EUR (7.3 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 1.85 EUR (2.1 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in Ethiopia.

6.42 EUR
1.85 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.91 EUR (3.31 USD) in Switzerland and 1.12 EUR (1.27 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 61.5% lower in Ethiopia.

2.91 EUR
1.12 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

14.92 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.4 EUR (2.72 USD) in Switzerland and 0.4 EUR (0.45 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Ethiopia.

2.40 EUR
0.40 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.21 EUR (3.65 USD) in Switzerland and 0.67 EUR (0.76 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Ethiopia.

3.21 EUR
0.67 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 27.59 EUR (31.37 USD) in Switzerland and 7.28 EUR (8.28 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Ethiopia.

27.59 EUR
7.28 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.8 EUR (2.04 USD) in Switzerland and 0.83 EUR (0.94 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in Ethiopia.

1.80 EUR
0.83 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.42 EUR (2.75 USD) in Switzerland and 0.63 EUR (0.72 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 74% lower in Ethiopia.

2.42 EUR
0.63 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.23 EUR (3.67 USD) in Switzerland and 1.6 EUR (1.82 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in Ethiopia.

3.23 EUR
1.60 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.59 EUR (2.94 USD) in Switzerland and 0.44 EUR (0.5 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 83% lower in Ethiopia.

2.59 EUR
0.44 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.54 EUR (4.03 USD) in Switzerland and 1.71 EUR (1.95 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in Ethiopia.

3.54 EUR
1.71 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

17.68 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.61 EUR (5.24 USD) in Switzerland and 0.61 EUR (0.69 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 86.8% lower in Ethiopia.

4.61 EUR
0.61 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.42 EUR (1.62 USD) in Switzerland and 0.34 EUR (0.39 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in Ethiopia.

1.42 EUR
0.34 EUR

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 5.69 EUR (6.47 USD) in Switzerland and 0.61 EUR (0.69 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in Ethiopia.

5.69 EUR
0.61 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.76 EUR (5.41 USD) in Switzerland and 0.47 EUR (0.53 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 90.1% lower in Ethiopia.

4.76 EUR
0.47 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.55 EUR (9.73 USD) in Switzerland and 0.63 EUR (0.72 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 92.6% lower in Ethiopia.

8.55 EUR
0.63 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.48 EUR (8.51 USD) in Switzerland and 1.06 EUR (1.2 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in Ethiopia.

7.48 EUR
1.06 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 16.04 EUR (18.24 USD) in Switzerland and 3.57 EUR (4.06 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 77.7% lower in Ethiopia.

16.04 EUR
3.57 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 128.3 EUR (145.92 USD) in Switzerland and 19.34 EUR (22 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 84.9% lower in Ethiopia.

128.30 EUR
19.34 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.73 EUR (30.4 USD) in Switzerland and 4.4 EUR (5 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 83.5% lower in Ethiopia.

26.73 EUR
4.40 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.43 EUR (5.03 USD) in Switzerland and 0.33 EUR (0.37 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 92.6% lower in Ethiopia.

4.43 EUR
0.33 EUR

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Ethiopia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.75 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Ethiopia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.86 EUR (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 0.66 EUR (0.75 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 64.5% lower in Ethiopia.

1.86 EUR
0.66 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.8 EUR (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 0.67 EUR (0.76 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in Ethiopia.

1.80 EUR
0.67 EUR

LPG 1L

1.15 EUR
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Ethiopia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 12.23 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Ethiopia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 97.3 EUR (110.66 USD) in Switzerland and 10.55 EUR (12 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 89.2% lower in Ethiopia.

97.30 EUR
10.55 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.7 EUR (5.35 USD) in Switzerland and 0.2 EUR (0.23 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 95.7% lower in Ethiopia.

4.70 EUR
0.20 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 85.54 EUR (97.28 USD) in Switzerland and 3.96 EUR (4.5 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 95.4% lower in Ethiopia.

85.54 EUR
3.96 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.35 EUR (6.08 USD) in Switzerland and 0.35 EUR (0.4 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 93.5% lower in Ethiopia.

5.35 EUR
0.35 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.22 EUR (8.21 USD) in Switzerland and 1.3 EUR (1.48 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 82% lower in Ethiopia.

7.22 EUR
1.30 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 21.38 EUR (24.32 USD) in Switzerland and 3.52 EUR (4 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 83.5% lower in Ethiopia.

21.38 EUR
3.52 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 93.32 EUR (106.14 USD) in Switzerland and 45.58 EUR (51.84 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 51.2% lower in Ethiopia.

93.32 EUR
45.58 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 42.77 EUR (48.64 USD) in Switzerland and 22.05 EUR (25.08 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in Ethiopia.

42.77 EUR
22.05 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Ethiopia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.97 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 2232 EUR (2537.98 USD) in Switzerland and 413.02 EUR (469.74 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in Ethiopia.

2 232 EUR
413.02 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 1708 EUR (1942.62 USD) in Switzerland and 187.06 EUR (212.75 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 89% lower in Ethiopia.

1 708 EUR
187.06 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 4143 EUR (4712.47 USD) in Switzerland and 1608 EUR (1828.69 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in Ethiopia.

4 143 EUR
1 608 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 2956 EUR (3362.19 USD) in Switzerland and 573.54 EUR (652.31 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 80.6% lower in Ethiopia.

2 956 EUR
573.54 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Ethiopia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 14.98 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 20547 EUR (23368.38 USD) in Switzerland and 1321 EUR (1502.03 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 93.6% lower in Ethiopia.

20 547 EUR
1 321 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 12071 EUR (13728.96 USD) in Switzerland and 857.08 EUR (974.78 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 92.9% lower in Ethiopia.

12 071 EUR
857.08 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Ethiopia - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 39.23 times higher than in Ethiopia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6797 EUR (7730.42 USD) in Switzerland and 173.27 EUR (197.07 USD) in Ethiopia. The average salary is 97.5% lower in Ethiopia.

6 797 EUR
173.27 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

122 EUR
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Two stars

146 EUR
36.7 EUR

Three stars

213 EUR
76.5 EUR

Four stars

302 EUR
72.1 EUR

Five stars

549 EUR
142 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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