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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Iraq

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. Iraq - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 3.96 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Iraq.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.9 EUR (4.08 USD) in Switzerland and 0.8 EUR (0.84 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Iraq.

3.90 EUR
0.80 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.82 EUR (2.95 USD) in Switzerland and 0.94 EUR (0.98 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Iraq.

2.82 EUR
0.94 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 53.66 EUR (56.13 USD) in Switzerland and 9.44 EUR (9.87 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 82.4% lower in Iraq.

53.66 EUR
9.44 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.84 EUR (14.48 USD) in Switzerland and 11.47 EUR (12 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 17.1% lower in Iraq.

13.84 EUR
11.47 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 28.08 EUR (29.37 USD) in Switzerland and 3.86 EUR (4.04 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 86.3% lower in Iraq.

28.08 EUR
3.86 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.58 EUR (10.02 USD) in Switzerland and 1.63 EUR (1.71 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 83% lower in Iraq.

9.58 EUR
1.63 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.18 EUR (2.28 USD) in Switzerland and 1.42 EUR (1.49 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 34.9% lower in Iraq.

2.18 EUR
1.42 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.39 EUR (6.68 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 1.63 EUR (1.7 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 74.5% lower in Iraq.

6.39 EUR
1.63 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.9 EUR (3.03 USD) in Switzerland and 2.4 EUR (2.51 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 17.2% lower in Iraq.

2.90 EUR
2.40 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

16.23 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.39 EUR (2.49 USD) in Switzerland and 0.72 EUR (0.75 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 69.9% lower in Iraq.

2.39 EUR
0.72 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.19 EUR (3.34 USD) in Switzerland and 0.75 EUR (0.78 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in Iraq.

3.19 EUR
0.75 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 27.47 EUR (28.73 USD) in Switzerland and 4.14 EUR (4.33 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 84.9% lower in Iraq.

27.47 EUR
4.14 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.79 EUR (1.87 USD) in Switzerland and 0.98 EUR (1.03 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 45.3% lower in Iraq.

1.79 EUR
0.98 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.41 EUR (2.52 USD) in Switzerland and 0.51 EUR (0.53 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 78.8% lower in Iraq.

2.41 EUR
0.51 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.22 EUR (3.36 USD) in Switzerland and 0.86 EUR (0.9 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Iraq.

3.22 EUR
0.86 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.58 EUR (2.69 USD) in Switzerland and 0.58 EUR (0.61 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Iraq.

2.58 EUR
0.58 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.52 EUR (3.69 USD) in Switzerland and 1.2 EUR (1.25 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Iraq.

3.52 EUR
1.20 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

19.23 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.59 EUR (4.8 USD) in Switzerland and 0.6 EUR (0.63 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 86.9% lower in Iraq.

4.59 EUR
0.60 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.42 EUR (1.48 USD) in Switzerland and 0.49 EUR (0.51 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in Iraq.

1.42 EUR
0.49 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Iraq - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.2 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Iraq.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.66 EUR (5.92 USD) in Switzerland and 2.25 EUR (2.35 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 60.2% lower in Iraq.

5.66 EUR
2.25 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.74 EUR (4.96 USD) in Switzerland and 0.43 EUR (0.45 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 90.9% lower in Iraq.

4.74 EUR
0.43 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.52 EUR (8.91 USD) in Switzerland and 1.91 EUR (2 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 77.6% lower in Iraq.

8.52 EUR
1.91 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.45 EUR (7.8 USD) in Switzerland and 3.35 EUR (3.5 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 55% lower in Iraq.

7.45 EUR
3.35 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 15.97 EUR (16.7 USD) in Switzerland and 6.56 EUR (6.86 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Iraq.

15.97 EUR
6.56 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 127.77 EUR (133.63 USD) in Switzerland and 28.68 EUR (30 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 77.6% lower in Iraq.

127.77 EUR
28.68 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.62 EUR (27.84 USD) in Switzerland and 4.51 EUR (4.72 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 83.1% lower in Iraq.

26.62 EUR
4.51 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.41 EUR (4.61 USD) in Switzerland and 0.19 EUR (0.2 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 95.7% lower in Iraq.

4.41 EUR
0.19 EUR

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Iraq - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 3.16 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Iraq.

Diesel 1L

2.03 EUR
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Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.96 EUR (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 0.62 EUR (0.65 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 68.4% lower in Iraq.

1.96 EUR
0.62 EUR

LPG 1L

1.25 EUR
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Iraq - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.46 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Iraq.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 96.89 EUR (101.34 USD) in Switzerland and 21.95 EUR (22.96 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in Iraq.

96.89 EUR
21.95 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.68 EUR (4.9 USD) in Switzerland and 0.33 EUR (0.35 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 92.9% lower in Iraq.

4.68 EUR
0.33 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 85.18 EUR (89.09 USD) in Switzerland and 4.69 EUR (4.91 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 94.5% lower in Iraq.

85.18 EUR
4.69 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.32 EUR (5.57 USD) in Switzerland and 1.91 EUR (2 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Iraq.

5.32 EUR
1.91 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.19 EUR (7.52 USD) in Switzerland and 1.97 EUR (2.06 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in Iraq.

7.19 EUR
1.97 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Switzerland vs. Iraq - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 21.29 EUR (22.27 USD) in Switzerland and 6.69 EUR (7 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in Iraq.

21.29 EUR
6.69 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 92.93 EUR (97.2 USD) in Switzerland and 32.35 EUR (33.83 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 65.2% lower in Iraq.

92.93 EUR
32.35 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 42.59 EUR (44.54 USD) in Switzerland and 13.92 EUR (14.56 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in Iraq.

42.59 EUR
13.92 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Iraq - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.77 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Iraq.

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 2222 EUR (2324.19 USD) in Switzerland and 427.31 EUR (446.92 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 80.8% lower in Iraq.

2 222 EUR
427.31 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 1701 EUR (1778.98 USD) in Switzerland and 243.32 EUR (254.49 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Iraq.

1 701 EUR
243.32 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 4126 EUR (4315.51 USD) in Switzerland and 786.88 EUR (823 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 80.9% lower in Iraq.

4 126 EUR
786.88 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 2944 EUR (3078.97 USD) in Switzerland and 448.06 EUR (468.63 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 84.8% lower in Iraq.

2 944 EUR
448.06 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Iraq - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 10.99 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Iraq.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 20461 EUR (21399.91 USD) in Switzerland and 2019 EUR (2112.01 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 90.1% lower in Iraq.

20 461 EUR
2 019 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 12021 EUR (12572.48 USD) in Switzerland and 936.36 EUR (979.34 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 92.2% lower in Iraq.

12 021 EUR
936.36 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Iraq - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 13.81 times higher than in Iraq.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6769 EUR (7079.24 USD) in Switzerland and 490.19 EUR (512.69 USD) in Iraq. The average salary is 92.8% lower in Iraq.

6 769 EUR
490.19 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

133 EUR
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Two stars

159 EUR
-

Three stars

231 EUR
-

Four stars

328 EUR
-

Five stars

598 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

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