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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Kuwait

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

EURUSDKWDCHF

Switzerland vs. Kuwait - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 4.4 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Kuwait.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.9 EUR (4.36 USD) in Switzerland and 1.86 EUR (2.08 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 52.3% lower in Kuwait.

3.90 EUR
1.86 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.82 EUR (3.16 USD) in Switzerland and 1.54 EUR (1.72 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in Kuwait.

2.82 EUR
1.54 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 53.69 EUR (60.09 USD) in Switzerland and 8.69 EUR (9.73 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Kuwait.

53.69 EUR
8.69 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

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2.91 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

13.85 EUR
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 28.09 EUR (31.44 USD) in Switzerland and 4.33 EUR (4.85 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 84.6% lower in Kuwait.

28.09 EUR
4.33 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.59 EUR (10.73 USD) in Switzerland and 2.62 EUR (2.93 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in Kuwait.

9.59 EUR
2.62 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

2.18 EUR
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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1.25 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.39 EUR (7.15 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 1.74 EUR (1.95 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 72.8% lower in Kuwait.

6.39 EUR
1.74 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

2.90 EUR
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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1.45 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

15.16 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.39 EUR (2.67 USD) in Switzerland and 1.54 EUR (1.72 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 35.6% lower in Kuwait.

2.39 EUR
1.54 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.2 EUR (3.58 USD) in Switzerland and 0.79 EUR (0.88 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in Kuwait.

3.20 EUR
0.79 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 27.49 EUR (30.76 USD) in Switzerland and 4.48 EUR (5.01 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in Kuwait.

27.49 EUR
4.48 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.79 EUR (2 USD) in Switzerland and 1.4 EUR (1.56 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 21.8% lower in Kuwait.

1.79 EUR
1.40 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.41 EUR (2.69 USD) in Switzerland and 0.81 EUR (0.91 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 66.4% lower in Kuwait.

2.41 EUR
0.81 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.22 EUR (3.6 USD) in Switzerland and 1.54 EUR (1.72 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 52.2% lower in Kuwait.

3.22 EUR
1.54 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.58 EUR (2.89 USD) in Switzerland and 0.99 EUR (1.11 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 61.6% lower in Kuwait.

2.58 EUR
0.99 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.53 EUR (3.95 USD) in Switzerland and 1.69 EUR (1.89 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 52.1% lower in Kuwait.

3.53 EUR
1.69 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

17.97 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.59 EUR (5.14 USD) in Switzerland and 1.19 EUR (1.33 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Kuwait.

4.59 EUR
1.19 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.42 EUR (1.59 USD) in Switzerland and 0.47 EUR (0.52 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in Kuwait.

1.42 EUR
0.47 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Kuwait - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.06 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Kuwait.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.67 EUR (6.34 USD) in Switzerland and 4.42 EUR (4.95 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 22% lower in Kuwait.

5.67 EUR
4.42 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.74 EUR (5.31 USD) in Switzerland and 0.49 EUR (0.55 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in Kuwait.

4.74 EUR
0.49 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

8.52 EUR
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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2.91 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

7.46 EUR
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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2.73 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 15.98 EUR (17.88 USD) in Switzerland and 5.82 EUR (6.51 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in Kuwait.

15.98 EUR
5.82 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 127.84 EUR (143.07 USD) in Switzerland and 43.61 EUR (48.81 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Kuwait.

127.84 EUR
43.61 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.63 EUR (29.81 USD) in Switzerland and 5.82 EUR (6.51 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 78.1% lower in Kuwait.

26.63 EUR
5.82 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.41 EUR (4.94 USD) in Switzerland and 0.32 EUR (0.36 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 92.7% lower in Kuwait.

4.41 EUR
0.32 EUR

Fuel

EURUSDKWDCHF

Switzerland vs. Kuwait - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 5.72 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Kuwait.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.89 EUR (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 0.34 EUR (0.38 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 82% lower in Kuwait.

1.89 EUR
0.34 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.83 EUR (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 0.31 EUR (0.34 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 83.1% lower in Kuwait.

1.83 EUR
0.31 EUR

LPG 1L

1.17 EUR
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Kuwait - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.38 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Kuwait.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 96.95 EUR (108.5 USD) in Switzerland and 43.61 EUR (48.81 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 55% lower in Kuwait.

96.95 EUR
43.61 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.69 EUR (5.25 USD) in Switzerland and 0.87 EUR (0.98 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 81.4% lower in Kuwait.

4.69 EUR
0.87 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 85.23 EUR (95.38 USD) in Switzerland and 8.72 EUR (9.76 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 89.8% lower in Kuwait.

85.23 EUR
8.72 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.33 EUR (5.96 USD) in Switzerland and 2.91 EUR (3.25 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in Kuwait.

5.33 EUR
2.91 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.19 EUR (8.05 USD) in Switzerland and 2.91 EUR (3.25 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 59.5% lower in Kuwait.

7.19 EUR
2.91 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 21.31 EUR (23.85 USD) in Switzerland and 10.18 EUR (11.39 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 52.2% lower in Kuwait.

21.31 EUR
10.18 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 92.99 EUR (104.06 USD) in Switzerland and 93.83 EUR (105 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 0.9% lower in Switzerland.

92.99 EUR
93.83 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 42.61 EUR (47.69 USD) in Switzerland and 41.52 EUR (46.46 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 2.6% lower in Kuwait.

42.61 EUR
41.52 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Kuwait - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.63 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Kuwait.

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 2224 EUR (2488.39 USD) in Switzerland and 768.63 EUR (860.18 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 65.4% lower in Kuwait.

2 224 EUR
768.63 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 1702 EUR (1904.66 USD) in Switzerland and 594.79 EUR (665.64 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in Kuwait.

1 702 EUR
594.79 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 4129 EUR (4620.38 USD) in Switzerland and 1604 EUR (1794.91 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in Kuwait.

4 129 EUR
1 604 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 2946 EUR (3296.49 USD) in Switzerland and 1214 EUR (1359 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 58.8% lower in Kuwait.

2 946 EUR
1 214 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Kuwait - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.56 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Kuwait.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 20473 EUR (22911.73 USD) in Switzerland and 6245 EUR (6989.33 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Kuwait.

20 473 EUR
6 245 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 12028 EUR (13460.68 USD) in Switzerland and 2891 EUR (3235.74 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 76% lower in Kuwait.

12 028 EUR
2 891 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Kuwait - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 3.74 times higher than in Kuwait.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6773 EUR (7579.36 USD) in Switzerland and 1810 EUR (2025.31 USD) in Kuwait. The average salary is 73.3% lower in Kuwait.

6 773 EUR
1 810 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDKWDCHF

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

One star

124 EUR
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Two stars

149 EUR
-

Three stars

216 EUR
110 EUR

Four stars

307 EUR
170 EUR

Five stars

558 EUR
287 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 • Kuwait: 3 cities, 38 hotels

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