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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Japan

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

EURUSDJPYCHF

Switzerland vs. Japan - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Japan.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.92 EUR (4.58 USD) in Switzerland and 5.8 EUR (6.79 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 32.4% lower in Switzerland.

3.92 EUR
5.80 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.83 EUR (3.32 USD) in Switzerland and 2.62 EUR (3.07 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 7.4% lower in Japan.

2.83 EUR
2.62 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 53.92 EUR (63.13 USD) in Switzerland and 18.54 EUR (21.71 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in Japan.

53.92 EUR
18.54 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.91 EUR (16.28 USD) in Switzerland and 7.09 EUR (8.31 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 49% lower in Japan.

13.91 EUR
7.09 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 28.21 EUR (33.03 USD) in Switzerland and 6.59 EUR (7.72 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Japan.

28.21 EUR
6.59 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.63 EUR (11.27 USD) in Switzerland and 3.55 EUR (4.15 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 63.1% lower in Japan.

9.63 EUR
3.55 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.19 EUR (2.57 USD) in Switzerland and 1.73 EUR (2.03 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 21% lower in Japan.

2.19 EUR
1.73 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.42 EUR (7.52 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 1.54 EUR (1.81 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 76% lower in Japan.

6.42 EUR
1.54 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.91 EUR (3.41 USD) in Switzerland and 2.31 EUR (2.7 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 20.6% lower in Japan.

2.91 EUR
2.31 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 14.49 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 9.88 EUR (11.57 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in Japan.

14.49 EUR
9.88 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.4 EUR (2.81 USD) in Switzerland and 1.11 EUR (1.3 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in Japan.

2.40 EUR
1.11 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.21 EUR (3.76 USD) in Switzerland and 1.23 EUR (1.44 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Japan.

3.21 EUR
1.23 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 27.6 EUR (32.32 USD) in Switzerland and 11.13 EUR (13.03 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 59.7% lower in Japan.

27.60 EUR
11.13 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.8 EUR (2.1 USD) in Switzerland and 1.14 EUR (1.33 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 36.7% lower in Japan.

1.80 EUR
1.14 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.42 EUR (2.83 USD) in Switzerland and 3.05 EUR (3.57 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 20.7% lower in Switzerland.

2.42 EUR
3.05 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.23 EUR (3.78 USD) in Switzerland and 5.41 EUR (6.34 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 40.3% lower in Switzerland.

3.23 EUR
5.41 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.59 EUR (3.03 USD) in Switzerland and 3.57 EUR (4.18 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in Switzerland.

2.59 EUR
3.57 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.54 EUR (4.15 USD) in Switzerland and 2.59 EUR (3.03 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 26.8% lower in Japan.

3.54 EUR
2.59 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.17 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 10.91 EUR (12.78 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in Japan.

17.17 EUR
10.91 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.61 EUR (5.4 USD) in Switzerland and 3.75 EUR (4.39 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 18.7% lower in Japan.

4.61 EUR
3.75 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.42 EUR (1.67 USD) in Switzerland and 0.78 EUR (0.91 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in Japan.

1.42 EUR
0.78 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Japan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.52 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Japan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.69 EUR (6.66 USD) in Switzerland and 2.76 EUR (3.23 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in Japan.

5.69 EUR
2.76 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.76 EUR (5.57 USD) in Switzerland and 0.99 EUR (1.16 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Japan.

4.76 EUR
0.99 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.56 EUR (10.02 USD) in Switzerland and 3.25 EUR (3.81 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 62% lower in Japan.

8.56 EUR
3.25 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.49 EUR (8.77 USD) in Switzerland and 4.14 EUR (4.84 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 44.7% lower in Japan.

7.49 EUR
4.14 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 16.05 EUR (18.79 USD) in Switzerland and 4.14 EUR (4.84 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 74.2% lower in Japan.

16.05 EUR
4.14 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 128.37 EUR (150.31 USD) in Switzerland and 35.46 EUR (41.53 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 72.4% lower in Japan.

128.37 EUR
35.46 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.74 EUR (31.32 USD) in Switzerland and 5.91 EUR (6.92 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Japan.

26.74 EUR
5.91 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.43 EUR (5.19 USD) in Switzerland and 0.7 EUR (0.82 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in Japan.

4.43 EUR
0.70 EUR

Fuel

EURUSDJPYCHF

Switzerland vs. Japan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.87 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Japan.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.81 EUR (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 0.89 EUR (1.04 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in Japan.

1.81 EUR
0.89 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.75 EUR (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 1.01 EUR (1.18 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in Japan.

1.75 EUR
1.01 EUR

LPG 1L

1.12 EUR
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Transportation

EURUSDJPYCHF

Switzerland vs. Japan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.34 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Japan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 97.35 EUR (113.99 USD) in Switzerland and 59.11 EUR (69.21 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in Japan.

97.35 EUR
59.11 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.71 EUR (5.51 USD) in Switzerland and 1.18 EUR (1.38 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in Japan.

4.71 EUR
1.18 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 85.58 EUR (100.21 USD) in Switzerland and 20.03 EUR (23.45 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Japan.

85.58 EUR
20.03 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.35 EUR (6.26 USD) in Switzerland and 2.48 EUR (2.91 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in Japan.

5.35 EUR
2.48 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.22 EUR (8.46 USD) in Switzerland and 2.84 EUR (3.32 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in Japan.

7.22 EUR
2.84 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 21.4 EUR (25.05 USD) in Switzerland and 10.64 EUR (12.46 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in Japan.

21.40 EUR
10.64 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 93.37 EUR (109.33 USD) in Switzerland and 54.94 EUR (64.33 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in Japan.

93.37 EUR
54.94 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 42.79 EUR (50.1 USD) in Switzerland and 17.73 EUR (20.76 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in Japan.

42.79 EUR
17.73 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSDJPYCHF

Switzerland vs. Japan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.47 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Japan.

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 2233 EUR (2614.31 USD) in Switzerland and 890.4 EUR (1042.57 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 60.1% lower in Japan.

2 233 EUR
890.40 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 1709 EUR (2001.04 USD) in Switzerland and 514.26 EUR (602.14 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 69.9% lower in Japan.

1 709 EUR
514.26 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 4146 EUR (4854.19 USD) in Switzerland and 1974 EUR (2311.33 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 52.4% lower in Japan.

4 146 EUR
1 974 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 2958 EUR (3463.3 USD) in Switzerland and 1087 EUR (1273.2 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 63.3% lower in Japan.

2 958 EUR
1 087 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Japan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.85 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Japan.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 20558 EUR (24071.16 USD) in Switzerland and 7016 EUR (8214.51 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Japan.

20 558 EUR
7 016 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 12078 EUR (14141.84 USD) in Switzerland and 4446 EUR (5206.22 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Japan.

12 078 EUR
4 446 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Japan - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 3.11 times higher than in Japan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6801 EUR (7962.9 USD) in Switzerland and 2186 EUR (2560.04 USD) in Japan. The average salary is 67.9% lower in Japan.

6 801 EUR
2 186 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDJPYCHF

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

One star

119 EUR
90 EUR

Two stars

142 EUR
131 EUR

Three stars

206 EUR
187 EUR

Four stars

293 EUR
299 EUR

Five stars

534 EUR
747 EUR

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 • Japan: 17 cities, 1002 hotels

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