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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 16.73 PLN (4.45 USD) in Switzerland and 3.16 PLN (0.84 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in Iraq.

16.73 PLN
3.16 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 12.11 PLN (3.22 USD) in Switzerland and 3.68 PLN (0.98 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 69.6% lower in Iraq.

12.11 PLN
3.68 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 230.37 PLN (61.29 USD) in Switzerland and 37.1 PLN (9.87 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in Iraq.

230.37 PLN
37.10 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 59.42 PLN (15.81 USD) in Switzerland and 45.11 PLN (12 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 24.1% lower in Iraq.

59.42 PLN
45.11 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 120.54 PLN (32.07 USD) in Switzerland and 15.19 PLN (4.04 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 87.4% lower in Iraq.

120.54 PLN
15.19 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 41.14 PLN (10.94 USD) in Switzerland and 6.43 PLN (1.71 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 84.4% lower in Iraq.

41.14 PLN
6.43 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.37 PLN (2.49 USD) in Switzerland and 5.6 PLN (1.49 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in Iraq.

9.37 PLN
5.60 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.43 PLN (7.3 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 6.39 PLN (1.7 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in Iraq.

27.43 PLN
6.39 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.43 PLN (3.31 USD) in Switzerland and 9.43 PLN (2.51 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 24.1% lower in Iraq.

12.43 PLN
9.43 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

63.79 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.24 PLN (2.72 USD) in Switzerland and 2.82 PLN (0.75 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in Iraq.

10.24 PLN
2.82 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 13.71 PLN (3.65 USD) in Switzerland and 2.93 PLN (0.78 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Iraq.

13.71 PLN
2.93 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 117.93 PLN (31.37 USD) in Switzerland and 16.28 PLN (4.33 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in Iraq.

117.93 PLN
16.28 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 7.68 PLN (2.04 USD) in Switzerland and 3.87 PLN (1.03 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 49.6% lower in Iraq.

7.68 PLN
3.87 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 10.33 PLN (2.75 USD) in Switzerland and 1.99 PLN (0.53 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 80.7% lower in Iraq.

10.33 PLN
1.99 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 13.8 PLN (3.67 USD) in Switzerland and 3.38 PLN (0.9 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in Iraq.

13.80 PLN
3.38 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 11.06 PLN (2.94 USD) in Switzerland and 2.29 PLN (0.61 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in Iraq.

11.06 PLN
2.29 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 15.13 PLN (4.03 USD) in Switzerland and 4.7 PLN (1.25 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 68.9% lower in Iraq.

15.13 PLN
4.70 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

75.59 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.7 PLN (5.24 USD) in Switzerland and 2.37 PLN (0.63 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 88% lower in Iraq.

19.70 PLN
2.37 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.08 PLN (1.62 USD) in Switzerland and 1.92 PLN (0.51 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 68.4% lower in Iraq.

6.08 PLN
1.92 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Iraq - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.59 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Iraq.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 24.32 PLN (6.47 USD) in Switzerland and 8.83 PLN (2.35 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in Iraq.

24.32 PLN
8.83 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 20.34 PLN (5.41 USD) in Switzerland and 1.69 PLN (0.45 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 91.7% lower in Iraq.

20.34 PLN
1.69 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.57 PLN (9.73 USD) in Switzerland and 7.52 PLN (2 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 79.4% lower in Iraq.

36.57 PLN
7.52 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 32 PLN (8.51 USD) in Switzerland and 13.16 PLN (3.5 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Iraq.

32.00 PLN
13.16 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 68.56 PLN (18.24 USD) in Switzerland and 25.79 PLN (6.86 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 62.4% lower in Iraq.

68.56 PLN
25.79 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 548.51 PLN (145.92 USD) in Switzerland and 112.77 PLN (30 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 79.4% lower in Iraq.

548.51 PLN
112.77 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 114.27 PLN (30.4 USD) in Switzerland and 17.74 PLN (4.72 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 84.5% lower in Iraq.

114.27 PLN
17.74 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 18.92 PLN (5.03 USD) in Switzerland and 0.75 PLN (0.2 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 96% lower in Iraq.

18.92 PLN
0.75 PLN

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

7.97 PLN
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Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.7 PLN (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 2.44 PLN (0.65 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in Iraq.

7.70 PLN
2.44 PLN

LPG 1L

4.93 PLN
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Iraq - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 7.05 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Iraq.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 415.95 PLN (110.66 USD) in Switzerland and 86.3 PLN (22.96 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in Iraq.

415.95 PLN
86.30 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 20.11 PLN (5.35 USD) in Switzerland and 1.32 PLN (0.35 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 93.4% lower in Iraq.

20.11 PLN
1.32 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 365.67 PLN (97.28 USD) in Switzerland and 18.46 PLN (4.91 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 95% lower in Iraq.

365.67 PLN
18.46 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 22.85 PLN (6.08 USD) in Switzerland and 7.52 PLN (2 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 67.1% lower in Iraq.

22.85 PLN
7.52 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 30.85 PLN (8.21 USD) in Switzerland and 7.74 PLN (2.06 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in Iraq.

30.85 PLN
7.74 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 91.42 PLN (24.32 USD) in Switzerland and 26.31 PLN (7 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in Iraq.

91.42 PLN
26.31 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 398.95 PLN (106.14 USD) in Switzerland and 127.16 PLN (33.83 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Iraq.

398.95 PLN
127.16 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 182.84 PLN (48.64 USD) in Switzerland and 54.73 PLN (14.56 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in Iraq.

182.84 PLN
54.73 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Iraq - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 6.3 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 9540 PLN (2537.98 USD) in Switzerland and 1680 PLN (446.92 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 82.4% lower in Iraq.

9 540 PLN
1 680 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 7302 PLN (1942.62 USD) in Switzerland and 956.59 PLN (254.49 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 86.9% lower in Iraq.

7 302 PLN
956.59 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 17713 PLN (4712.47 USD) in Switzerland and 3094 PLN (823 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 82.5% lower in Iraq.

17 713 PLN
3 094 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 12638 PLN (3362.19 USD) in Switzerland and 1762 PLN (468.63 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 86.1% lower in Iraq.

12 638 PLN
1 762 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Iraq - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 12 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 87838 PLN (23368.38 USD) in Switzerland and 7939 PLN (2112.01 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 91% lower in Iraq.

87 838 PLN
7 939 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 51605 PLN (13728.96 USD) in Switzerland and 3681 PLN (979.34 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 92.9% lower in Iraq.

51 605 PLN
3 681 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Iraq - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 15.08 times higher than in Iraq.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 29058 PLN (7730.42 USD) in Switzerland and 1927 PLN (512.69 USD) in Iraq. The average salary is 93.4% lower in Iraq.

29 058 PLN
1 927 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

523 PLN
-

Two stars

626 PLN
-

Three stars

909 PLN
-

Four stars

1 290 PLN
-

Five stars

2 349 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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