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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 3.91 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in The Gambia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.75 EUR (4.2 USD) in Switzerland and 1.81 EUR (2.03 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in The Gambia.

3.75 EUR
1.81 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.55 EUR (2.85 USD) in Switzerland and 1.41 EUR (1.58 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 44.7% lower in The Gambia.

2.55 EUR
1.41 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 44.74 EUR (50.13 USD) in Switzerland and 4.98 EUR (5.57 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 88.9% lower in The Gambia.

44.74 EUR
4.98 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13 EUR (14.57 USD) in Switzerland and 5.96 EUR (6.68 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 54.2% lower in The Gambia.

13.00 EUR
5.96 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.36 EUR (32.89 USD) in Switzerland and 7.72 EUR (8.65 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in The Gambia.

29.36 EUR
7.72 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.75 EUR (10.92 USD) in Switzerland and 1.51 EUR (1.69 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 84.5% lower in The Gambia.

9.75 EUR
1.51 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.33 EUR (2.61 USD) in Switzerland and 1.36 EUR (1.53 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 41.6% lower in The Gambia.

2.33 EUR
1.36 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.52 EUR (7.31 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 1.87 EUR (2.09 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 71.3% lower in The Gambia.

6.52 EUR
1.87 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.9 EUR (3.25 USD) in Switzerland and 1.43 EUR (1.6 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 50.7% lower in The Gambia.

2.90 EUR
1.43 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

15.15 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.21 EUR (2.48 USD) in Switzerland and 0.24 EUR (0.27 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 89.1% lower in The Gambia.

2.21 EUR
0.24 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.04 EUR (3.41 USD) in Switzerland and 0.62 EUR (0.7 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in The Gambia.

3.04 EUR
0.62 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 26.03 EUR (29.17 USD) in Switzerland and 5.43 EUR (6.08 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in The Gambia.

26.03 EUR
5.43 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.94 EUR (2.17 USD) in Switzerland and 1.25 EUR (1.41 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 35.6% lower in The Gambia.

1.94 EUR
1.25 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.06 EUR (2.31 USD) in Switzerland and 0.84 EUR (0.95 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in The Gambia.

2.06 EUR
0.84 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.7 EUR (3.02 USD) in Switzerland and 1.81 EUR (2.03 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 33% lower in The Gambia.

2.70 EUR
1.81 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.51 EUR (2.82 USD) in Switzerland and 0.89 EUR (1 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 64.5% lower in The Gambia.

2.51 EUR
0.89 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.47 EUR (3.88 USD) in Switzerland and 1.04 EUR (1.17 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 70% lower in The Gambia.

3.47 EUR
1.04 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

17.95 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.59 EUR (5.15 USD) in Switzerland and 1.61 EUR (1.8 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in The Gambia.

4.59 EUR
1.61 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.42 EUR (1.59 USD) in Switzerland and 0.34 EUR (0.39 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in The Gambia.

1.42 EUR
0.34 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. The Gambia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.92 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in The Gambia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.96 EUR (6.68 USD) in Switzerland and 2.25 EUR (2.52 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 62.2% lower in The Gambia.

5.96 EUR
2.25 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.22 EUR (5.85 USD) in Switzerland and 1.38 EUR (1.55 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in The Gambia.

5.22 EUR
1.38 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.67 EUR (9.71 USD) in Switzerland and 3.23 EUR (3.62 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 62.7% lower in The Gambia.

8.67 EUR
3.23 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.58 EUR (8.5 USD) in Switzerland and 3.28 EUR (3.68 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in The Gambia.

7.58 EUR
3.28 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.42 EUR (20.64 USD) in Switzerland and 5.43 EUR (6.08 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in The Gambia.

18.42 EUR
5.43 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 130 EUR (145.66 USD) in Switzerland and 50.51 EUR (56.59 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in The Gambia.

130.00 EUR
50.51 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 27.08 EUR (30.35 USD) in Switzerland and 3.92 EUR (4.39 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in The Gambia.

27.08 EUR
3.92 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.59 EUR (5.15 USD) in Switzerland and 1.06 EUR (1.19 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in The Gambia.

4.59 EUR
1.06 EUR

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. The Gambia - expenses related to fuel.

Diesel 1L

2.02 EUR
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Gasoline 1L

1.93 EUR
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LPG 1L

1.16 EUR
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. The Gambia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 17.35 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in The Gambia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 94.25 EUR (105.6 USD) in Switzerland and 5.61 EUR (6.28 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 94% lower in The Gambia.

94.25 EUR
5.61 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.23 EUR (4.73 USD) in Switzerland and 0.24 EUR (0.27 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 94.3% lower in The Gambia.

4.23 EUR
0.24 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 74.75 EUR (83.75 USD) in Switzerland and 3.62 EUR (4.05 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 95.2% lower in The Gambia.

74.75 EUR
3.62 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.82 EUR (3.16 USD) in Switzerland and 0.6 EUR (0.68 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in The Gambia.

2.82 EUR
0.60 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.5 EUR (7.28 USD) in Switzerland and 0.45 EUR (0.51 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 93.1% lower in The Gambia.

6.50 EUR
0.45 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 21.67 EUR (24.28 USD) in Switzerland and 3.02 EUR (3.38 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 86.1% lower in The Gambia.

21.67 EUR
3.02 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 77.55 EUR (86.89 USD) in Switzerland and 21.11 EUR (23.65 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 72.8% lower in The Gambia.

77.55 EUR
21.11 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 43.67 EUR (48.93 USD) in Switzerland and 12.06 EUR (13.51 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 72.4% lower in The Gambia.

43.67 EUR
12.06 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. The Gambia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 26.06 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 2422 EUR (2713.76 USD) in Switzerland and 87.82 EUR (98.4 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 96.4% lower in The Gambia.

2 422 EUR
87.82 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 1992 EUR (2231.74 USD) in Switzerland and 70.62 EUR (79.13 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 96.5% lower in The Gambia.

1 992 EUR
70.62 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 4432 EUR (4966.15 USD) in Switzerland and 217.09 EUR (243.24 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 95.1% lower in The Gambia.

4 432 EUR
217.09 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 3297 EUR (3694.11 USD) in Switzerland and 90.46 EUR (101.35 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 97.3% lower in The Gambia.

3 297 EUR
90.46 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. The Gambia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 15.7 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 21125 EUR (23669.62 USD) in Switzerland and 1379 EUR (1544.68 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 93.5% lower in The Gambia.

21 125 EUR
1 379 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 16193 EUR (18143.55 USD) in Switzerland and 997.69 EUR (1117.86 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 93.8% lower in The Gambia.

16 193 EUR
997.69 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. The Gambia - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 126.68 times higher than in The Gambia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6875 EUR (7703.04 USD) in Switzerland and 54.27 EUR (60.81 USD) in The Gambia. The average salary is 99.2% lower in The Gambia.

6 875 EUR
54.27 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

124 EUR
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Two stars

149 EUR
56.3 EUR

Three stars

216 EUR
82.7 EUR

Four stars

306 EUR
144 EUR

Five stars

558 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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