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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 3.34 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Iraq.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 15.69 PLN (4.32 USD) in Switzerland and 4.49 PLN (1.23 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 71.4% lower in Iraq.

15.69 PLN
4.49 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 10.66 PLN (2.93 USD) in Switzerland and 4.22 PLN (1.16 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 60.4% lower in Iraq.

10.66 PLN
4.22 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 187.29 PLN (51.52 USD) in Switzerland and 50.62 PLN (13.92 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 73% lower in Iraq.

187.29 PLN
50.62 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 54.42 PLN (14.97 USD) in Switzerland and 54.58 PLN (15.01 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 0.3% lower in Switzerland.

54.42 PLN
54.58 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 122.9 PLN (33.81 USD) in Switzerland and 17.59 PLN (4.84 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Iraq.

122.90 PLN
17.59 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 40.81 PLN (11.23 USD) in Switzerland and 7.64 PLN (2.1 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in Iraq.

40.81 PLN
7.64 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.75 PLN (2.68 USD) in Switzerland and 6.58 PLN (1.81 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 32.5% lower in Iraq.

9.75 PLN
6.58 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.3 PLN (7.51 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 6.31 PLN (1.74 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Iraq.

27.30 PLN
6.31 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.15 PLN (3.34 USD) in Switzerland and 7.75 PLN (2.13 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 36.2% lower in Iraq.

12.15 PLN
7.75 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

61.69 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 9.25 PLN (2.54 USD) in Switzerland and 2.27 PLN (0.62 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in Iraq.

9.25 PLN
2.27 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 12.74 PLN (3.51 USD) in Switzerland and 2.97 PLN (0.82 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in Iraq.

12.74 PLN
2.97 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 108.97 PLN (29.98 USD) in Switzerland and 17.8 PLN (4.9 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in Iraq.

108.97 PLN
17.80 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 8.12 PLN (2.23 USD) in Switzerland and 4.67 PLN (1.28 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 42.5% lower in Iraq.

8.12 PLN
4.67 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.62 PLN (2.37 USD) in Switzerland and 2.37 PLN (0.65 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in Iraq.

8.62 PLN
2.37 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.29 PLN (3.11 USD) in Switzerland and 3.63 PLN (1 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in Iraq.

11.29 PLN
3.63 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 10.52 PLN (2.89 USD) in Switzerland and 2.46 PLN (0.68 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Iraq.

10.52 PLN
2.46 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 14.51 PLN (3.99 USD) in Switzerland and 5.93 PLN (1.63 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in Iraq.

14.51 PLN
5.93 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

73.10 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.23 PLN (5.29 USD) in Switzerland and 2.67 PLN (0.73 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 86.1% lower in Iraq.

19.23 PLN
2.67 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 5.94 PLN (1.63 USD) in Switzerland and 2.38 PLN (0.65 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in Iraq.

5.94 PLN
2.38 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Iraq - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.05 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Iraq.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 24.94 PLN (6.86 USD) in Switzerland and 10.99 PLN (3.02 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in Iraq.

24.94 PLN
10.99 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 21.86 PLN (6.01 USD) in Switzerland and 1.4 PLN (0.38 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 93.6% lower in Iraq.

21.86 PLN
1.40 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.28 PLN (9.98 USD) in Switzerland and 12.49 PLN (3.44 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in Iraq.

36.28 PLN
12.49 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 31.74 PLN (8.73 USD) in Switzerland and 10.41 PLN (2.86 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in Iraq.

31.74 PLN
10.41 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 77.09 PLN (21.21 USD) in Switzerland and 27.77 PLN (7.64 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 64% lower in Iraq.

77.09 PLN
27.77 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 544.19 PLN (149.7 USD) in Switzerland and 131.89 PLN (36.28 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in Iraq.

544.19 PLN
131.89 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 113.37 PLN (31.19 USD) in Switzerland and 18.81 PLN (5.18 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 83.4% lower in Iraq.

113.37 PLN
18.81 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 19.23 PLN (5.29 USD) in Switzerland and 0.69 PLN (0.19 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 96.4% lower in Iraq.

19.23 PLN
0.69 PLN

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Iraq - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 3.33 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Iraq.

Diesel 1L

8.24 PLN
-

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.86 PLN (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 2.36 PLN (0.65 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 70% lower in Iraq.

7.86 PLN
2.36 PLN

LPG 1L

4.72 PLN
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Iraq - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.04 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Iraq.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 394.54 PLN (108.53 USD) in Switzerland and 102.01 PLN (28.06 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Iraq.

394.54 PLN
102.01 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 17.69 PLN (4.87 USD) in Switzerland and 2.43 PLN (0.67 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 86.3% lower in Iraq.

17.69 PLN
2.43 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 312.91 PLN (86.08 USD) in Switzerland and 27.77 PLN (7.64 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 91.1% lower in Iraq.

312.91 PLN
27.77 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 11.79 PLN (3.24 USD) in Switzerland and 5.55 PLN (1.53 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 52.9% lower in Iraq.

11.79 PLN
5.55 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 27.21 PLN (7.48 USD) in Switzerland and 13.88 PLN (3.82 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 49% lower in Iraq.

27.21 PLN
13.88 PLN

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 90.7 PLN (24.95 USD) in Switzerland and 27.77 PLN (7.64 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in Iraq.

90.70 PLN
27.77 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 324.61 PLN (89.3 USD) in Switzerland and 164.46 PLN (45.24 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 49.3% lower in Iraq.

324.61 PLN
164.46 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 182.8 PLN (50.29 USD) in Switzerland and 65.94 PLN (18.14 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in Iraq.

182.80 PLN
65.94 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Iraq - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 6.49 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 10139 PLN (2789.02 USD) in Switzerland and 1828 PLN (502.84 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 82% lower in Iraq.

10 139 PLN
1 828 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 8338 PLN (2293.63 USD) in Switzerland and 1157 PLN (318.25 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 86.1% lower in Iraq.

8 338 PLN
1 157 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 18554 PLN (5103.87 USD) in Switzerland and 2836 PLN (780.17 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in Iraq.

18 554 PLN
2 836 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 13801 PLN (3796.55 USD) in Switzerland and 2013 PLN (553.76 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 85.4% lower in Iraq.

13 801 PLN
2 013 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Iraq - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 10.61 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 88430 PLN (24325.98 USD) in Switzerland and 10482 PLN (2883.35 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 88.1% lower in Iraq.

88 430 PLN
10 482 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 67785 PLN (18646.68 USD) in Switzerland and 4246 PLN (1167.98 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 93.7% lower in Iraq.

67 785 PLN
4 246 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Iraq - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 13.09 times higher than in Iraq.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 28779 PLN (7916.65 USD) in Switzerland and 2198 PLN (604.6 USD) in Iraq. The average salary is 92.4% lower in Iraq.

28 779 PLN
2 198 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

506 PLN
-

Two stars

605 PLN
-

Three stars

879 PLN
-

Four stars

1 248 PLN
-

Five stars

2 272 PLN
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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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