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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. The Gambia

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. The Gambia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 3.94 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in The Gambia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.7 EUR (4.35 USD) in Switzerland and 1.78 EUR (2.08 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in The Gambia.

3.70 EUR
1.78 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.52 EUR (2.95 USD) in Switzerland and 1.38 EUR (1.62 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in The Gambia.

2.52 EUR
1.38 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 44.2 EUR (51.87 USD) in Switzerland and 4.88 EUR (5.73 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 89% lower in The Gambia.

44.20 EUR
4.88 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12.84 EUR (15.07 USD) in Switzerland and 5.85 EUR (6.86 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in The Gambia.

12.84 EUR
5.85 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.01 EUR (34.04 USD) in Switzerland and 7.57 EUR (8.89 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 73.9% lower in The Gambia.

29.01 EUR
7.57 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.63 EUR (11.3 USD) in Switzerland and 1.48 EUR (1.74 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 84.6% lower in The Gambia.

9.63 EUR
1.48 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 1.34 EUR (1.57 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in The Gambia.

2.30 EUR
1.34 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.44 EUR (7.56 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 1.83 EUR (2.15 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in The Gambia.

6.44 EUR
1.83 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 1.4 EUR (1.64 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 51.2% lower in The Gambia.

2.87 EUR
1.40 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

14.46 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.18 EUR (2.56 USD) in Switzerland and 0.24 EUR (0.28 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 89% lower in The Gambia.

2.18 EUR
0.24 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.01 EUR (3.53 USD) in Switzerland and 0.61 EUR (0.72 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 79.7% lower in The Gambia.

3.01 EUR
0.61 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 25.72 EUR (30.18 USD) in Switzerland and 5.33 EUR (6.25 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in The Gambia.

25.72 EUR
5.33 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 The Gambia. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in The Gambia.

1.92 EUR
1.23 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.03 EUR (2.39 USD) in Switzerland and 0.83 EUR (0.97 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in The Gambia.

2.03 EUR
0.83 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.67 EUR (3.13 USD) in Switzerland and 1.78 EUR (2.08 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in The Gambia.

2.67 EUR
1.78 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.48 EUR (2.91 USD) in Switzerland and 0.87 EUR (1.02 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in The Gambia.

2.48 EUR
0.87 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.42 EUR (4.02 USD) in Switzerland and 1.02 EUR (1.2 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in The Gambia.

3.42 EUR
1.02 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

17.14 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.54 EUR (5.33 USD) in Switzerland and 1.58 EUR (1.85 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 65.2% lower in The Gambia.

4.54 EUR
1.58 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.4 EUR (1.65 USD) in Switzerland and 0.34 EUR (0.4 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 75.7% lower in The Gambia.

1.40 EUR
0.34 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. The Gambia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.94 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in The Gambia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.89 EUR (6.91 USD) in Switzerland and 2.21 EUR (2.59 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in The Gambia.

5.89 EUR
2.21 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 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in The Gambia.

5.16 EUR
1.36 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.56 EUR (10.05 USD) in Switzerland and 3.17 EUR (3.72 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 63% lower in The Gambia.

8.56 EUR
3.17 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.49 EUR (8.79 USD) in Switzerland and 3.22 EUR (3.78 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 57% lower in The Gambia.

7.49 EUR
3.22 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.2 EUR (21.35 USD) in Switzerland and 5.33 EUR (6.25 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 70.7% lower in The Gambia.

18.20 EUR
5.33 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 128.44 EUR (150.72 USD) in Switzerland and 49.56 EUR (58.16 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 61.4% lower in The Gambia.

128.44 EUR
49.56 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.76 EUR (31.4 USD) in Switzerland and 3.85 EUR (4.51 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in The Gambia.

26.76 EUR
3.85 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.54 EUR (5.33 USD) in Switzerland and 1.04 EUR (1.22 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in The Gambia.

4.54 EUR
1.04 EUR

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. The Gambia - expenses related to fuel.

Diesel 1L

1.93 EUR
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Gasoline 1L

1.84 EUR
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LPG 1L

1.11 EUR
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. The Gambia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 17.47 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in The Gambia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 93.12 EUR (109.27 USD) in Switzerland and 5.5 EUR (6.46 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 94.1% lower in The Gambia.

93.12 EUR
5.50 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.17 EUR (4.9 USD) in Switzerland and 0.24 EUR (0.28 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 94.2% lower in The Gambia.

4.17 EUR
0.24 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 73.85 EUR (86.66 USD) in Switzerland and 3.55 EUR (4.17 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 95.2% lower in The Gambia.

73.85 EUR
3.55 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.78 EUR (3.27 USD) in Switzerland and 0.59 EUR (0.69 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 78.8% lower in The Gambia.

2.78 EUR
0.59 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.42 EUR (7.54 USD) in Switzerland and 0.44 EUR (0.52 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 93.1% lower in The Gambia.

6.42 EUR
0.44 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Switzerland vs. The Gambia - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 21.41 EUR (25.12 USD) in Switzerland and 2.96 EUR (3.47 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in The Gambia.

21.41 EUR
2.96 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 76.61 EUR (89.9 USD) in Switzerland and 20.71 EUR (24.31 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 73% lower in The Gambia.

76.61 EUR
20.71 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 43.14 EUR (50.63 USD) in Switzerland and 11.84 EUR (13.89 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in The Gambia.

43.14 EUR
11.84 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. The Gambia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 26.23 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in The Gambia.

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 2393 EUR (2808 USD) in Switzerland and 86.18 EUR (101.14 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 96.4% lower in The Gambia.

2 393 EUR
86.18 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 1968 EUR (2309.24 USD) in Switzerland and 69.3 EUR (81.33 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 96.5% lower in The Gambia.

1 968 EUR
69.30 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 4379 EUR (5138.6 USD) in Switzerland and 213.04 EUR (250 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 95.1% lower in The Gambia.

4 379 EUR
213.04 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 3257 EUR (3822.39 USD) in Switzerland and 88.77 EUR (104.17 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 97.3% lower in The Gambia.

3 257 EUR
88.77 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. The Gambia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 15.81 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in The Gambia.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 20871 EUR (24491.55 USD) in Switzerland and 1353 EUR (1587.58 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 93.5% lower in The Gambia.

20 871 EUR
1 353 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 15998 EUR (18773.59 USD) in Switzerland and 979.06 EUR (1148.91 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 93.9% lower in The Gambia.

15 998 EUR
979.06 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. The Gambia - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 127.53 times higher than in The Gambia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6792 EUR (7970.53 USD) in Switzerland and 53.26 EUR (62.5 USD) in The Gambia. The average salary is 99.2% lower in The Gambia.

6 792 EUR
53.26 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

119 EUR
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Two stars

142 EUR
53.8 EUR

Three stars

206 EUR
79 EUR

Four stars

292 EUR
137 EUR

Five stars

533 EUR
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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 • The Gambia: 3 cities, 29 hotels

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