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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

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Switzerland vs. Japan - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.87 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Japan.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 4.16 USD in Switzerland and 6.65 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in Switzerland.

4.16 USD
6.65 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 3.02 USD in Switzerland and 3.01 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 0.3% lower in Japan.

3.02 USD
3.01 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 57.35 USD in Switzerland and 21.25 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in Japan.

57.35 USD
21.25 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 14.79 USD in Switzerland and 8.13 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 45% lower in Japan.

14.79 USD
8.13 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 30.01 USD in Switzerland and 7.55 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in Japan.

30.01 USD
7.55 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 10.24 USD in Switzerland and 4.06 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 60.4% lower in Japan.

10.24 USD
4.06 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.33 USD in Switzerland and 1.99 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in Japan.

2.33 USD
1.99 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.83 USD for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 1.77 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Japan.

6.83 USD
1.77 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.1 USD in Switzerland and 2.64 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 14.8% lower in Japan.

3.10 USD
2.64 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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

16.97 USD
11.57 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.55 USD in Switzerland and 1.27 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 50.2% lower in Japan.

2.55 USD
1.27 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.41 USD in Switzerland and 1.41 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 58.7% lower in Japan.

3.41 USD
1.41 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 29.36 USD in Switzerland and 12.75 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in Japan.

29.36 USD
12.75 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.91 USD in Switzerland and 1.31 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in Japan.

1.91 USD
1.31 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.57 USD in Switzerland and 3.5 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 26.6% lower in Switzerland.

2.57 USD
3.50 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.44 USD in Switzerland and 6.2 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 44.5% lower in Switzerland.

3.44 USD
6.20 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.75 USD in Switzerland and 4.09 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 32.8% lower in Switzerland.

2.75 USD
4.09 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.77 USD in Switzerland and 2.97 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 21.2% lower in Japan.

3.77 USD
2.97 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 20.11 USD in Switzerland and 12.78 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 36.4% lower in Japan.

20.11 USD
12.78 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.9 USD in Switzerland and 4.29 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 12.4% lower in Japan.

4.90 USD
4.29 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.51 USD in Switzerland and 0.89 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in Japan.

1.51 USD
0.89 USD

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Japan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.27 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Japan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 6.05 USD in Switzerland and 3.16 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 47.8% lower in Japan.

6.05 USD
3.16 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.06 USD in Switzerland and 1.14 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Japan.

5.06 USD
1.14 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 9.1 USD in Switzerland and 3.73 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 59% lower in Japan.

9.10 USD
3.73 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.97 USD in Switzerland and 4.74 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in Japan.

7.97 USD
4.74 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 17.07 USD in Switzerland and 4.74 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in Japan.

17.07 USD
4.74 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 136.55 USD in Switzerland and 40.64 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Japan.

136.55 USD
40.64 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 28.45 USD in Switzerland and 6.77 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in Japan.

28.45 USD
6.77 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.71 USD in Switzerland and 0.8 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 83% lower in Japan.

4.71 USD
0.80 USD

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Japan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.88 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Japan.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 2.12 USD in Switzerland and 1.04 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 50.9% lower in Japan.

2.12 USD
1.04 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 2.05 USD in Switzerland and 1.18 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 42.4% lower in Japan.

2.05 USD
1.18 USD

LPG 1L

1.31 USD
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Japan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.17 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Japan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 103.55 USD in Switzerland and 67.73 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 34.6% lower in Japan.

103.55 USD
67.73 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 5.01 USD in Switzerland and 1.35 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 73.1% lower in Japan.

5.01 USD
1.35 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 91.03 USD in Switzerland and 22.95 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in Japan.

91.03 USD
22.95 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.69 USD in Switzerland and 2.84 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 50.1% lower in Japan.

5.69 USD
2.84 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.68 USD in Switzerland and 3.25 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 57.7% lower in Japan.

7.68 USD
3.25 USD

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 22.76 USD in Switzerland and 12.19 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in Japan.

22.76 USD
12.19 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 99.32 USD in Switzerland and 62.96 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in Japan.

99.32 USD
62.96 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 45.52 USD in Switzerland and 20.32 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in Japan.

45.52 USD
20.32 USD

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Japan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.3 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 2375 USD in Switzerland and 1020 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 57.1% lower in Japan.

2 375 USD
1 020 USD

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 1818 USD in Switzerland and 589.31 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in Japan.

1 818 USD
589.31 USD

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 4410 USD in Switzerland and 2262 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 48.7% lower in Japan.

4 410 USD
2 262 USD

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 3146 USD in Switzerland and 1246 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 60.4% lower in Japan.

3 146 USD
1 246 USD

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Japan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.64 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 21867 USD in Switzerland and 8039 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Japan.

21 867 USD
8 039 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 12847 USD in Switzerland and 5095 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in Japan.

12 847 USD
5 095 USD

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Japan - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 2.89 times higher than in Japan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 7234 USD in Switzerland and 2505 USD in Japan. The average salary is 65.4% lower in Japan.

7 234 USD
2 505 USD

Hotels

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

One star

139 USD
105 USD

Two stars

166 USD
154 USD

Three stars

242 USD
219 USD

Four stars

343 USD
350 USD

Five stars

625 USD
875 USD

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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