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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

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Switzerland vs. Kuwait - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 4.38 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Kuwait.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.92 EUR (4.34 USD) in Switzerland and 1.88 EUR (2.08 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 52% lower in Kuwait.

3.92 EUR
1.88 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.84 EUR (3.14 USD) in Switzerland and 1.56 EUR (1.72 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in Kuwait.

2.84 EUR
1.56 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 54.05 EUR (59.77 USD) in Switzerland and 8.79 EUR (9.72 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in Kuwait.

54.05 EUR
8.79 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

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2.94 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

13.94 EUR
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 28.28 EUR (31.27 USD) in Switzerland and 4.38 EUR (4.84 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 84.5% lower in Kuwait.

28.28 EUR
4.38 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.65 EUR (10.67 USD) in Switzerland and 2.65 EUR (2.93 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in Kuwait.

9.65 EUR
2.65 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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

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1.26 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.43 EUR (7.12 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 1.76 EUR (1.95 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in Kuwait.

6.43 EUR
1.76 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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

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1.47 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

15.34 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.4 EUR (2.66 USD) in Switzerland and 1.56 EUR (1.72 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 35% lower in Kuwait.

2.40 EUR
1.56 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.22 EUR (3.56 USD) in Switzerland and 0.79 EUR (0.88 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in Kuwait.

3.22 EUR
0.79 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 27.67 EUR (30.6 USD) in Switzerland and 4.53 EUR (5.01 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in Kuwait.

27.67 EUR
4.53 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.8 EUR (1.99 USD) in Switzerland and 1.41 EUR (1.56 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 21.7% lower in Kuwait.

1.80 EUR
1.41 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.42 EUR (2.68 USD) in Switzerland and 0.82 EUR (0.91 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in Kuwait.

2.42 EUR
0.82 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.24 EUR (3.58 USD) in Switzerland and 1.56 EUR (1.72 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in Kuwait.

3.24 EUR
1.56 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.6 EUR (2.87 USD) in Switzerland and 1 EUR (1.11 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 61.5% lower in Kuwait.

2.60 EUR
1.00 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.55 EUR (3.93 USD) in Switzerland and 1.7 EUR (1.89 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 52.1% lower in Kuwait.

3.55 EUR
1.70 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

18.18 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.62 EUR (5.11 USD) in Switzerland and 1.21 EUR (1.33 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in Kuwait.

4.62 EUR
1.21 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.43 EUR (1.58 USD) in Switzerland and 0.47 EUR (0.52 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 67.1% lower in Kuwait.

1.43 EUR
0.47 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Kuwait - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.05 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Kuwait.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.7 EUR (6.31 USD) in Switzerland and 4.47 EUR (4.94 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 21.6% lower in Kuwait.

5.70 EUR
4.47 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.77 EUR (5.28 USD) in Switzerland and 0.5 EUR (0.55 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Kuwait.

4.77 EUR
0.50 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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

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2.94 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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

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2.76 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 16.09 EUR (17.79 USD) in Switzerland and 5.88 EUR (6.5 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 63.5% lower in Kuwait.

16.09 EUR
5.88 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 128.68 EUR (142.31 USD) in Switzerland and 44.09 EUR (48.76 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 65.7% lower in Kuwait.

128.68 EUR
44.09 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.81 EUR (29.65 USD) in Switzerland and 5.88 EUR (6.5 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 78.1% lower in Kuwait.

26.81 EUR
5.88 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.44 EUR (4.91 USD) in Switzerland and 0.32 EUR (0.36 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 92.8% lower in Kuwait.

4.44 EUR
0.32 EUR

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Kuwait - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 5.8 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Kuwait.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.92 EUR (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 0.34 EUR (0.38 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 82.3% lower in Kuwait.

1.92 EUR
0.34 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.85 EUR (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 0.31 EUR (0.34 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 83.2% lower in Kuwait.

1.85 EUR
0.31 EUR

LPG 1L

1.19 EUR
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Kuwait - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.36 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Kuwait.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 97.58 EUR (107.92 USD) in Switzerland and 44.09 EUR (48.76 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in Kuwait.

97.58 EUR
44.09 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.72 EUR (5.22 USD) in Switzerland and 0.88 EUR (0.98 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 81.4% lower in Kuwait.

4.72 EUR
0.88 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 85.79 EUR (94.87 USD) in Switzerland and 8.82 EUR (9.75 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in Kuwait.

85.79 EUR
8.82 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.36 EUR (5.93 USD) in Switzerland and 2.94 EUR (3.25 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in Kuwait.

5.36 EUR
2.94 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.24 EUR (8 USD) in Switzerland and 2.94 EUR (3.25 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in Kuwait.

7.24 EUR
2.94 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 21.45 EUR (23.72 USD) in Switzerland and 10.29 EUR (11.38 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 52% lower in Kuwait.

21.45 EUR
10.29 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 93.59 EUR (103.51 USD) in Switzerland and 94.86 EUR (104.91 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 1.3% lower in Switzerland.

93.59 EUR
94.86 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 42.89 EUR (47.44 USD) in Switzerland and 41.98 EUR (46.42 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 2.1% lower in Kuwait.

42.89 EUR
41.98 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Kuwait - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.62 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 2238 EUR (2475.12 USD) in Switzerland and 777.1 EUR (859.41 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in Kuwait.

2 238 EUR
777.10 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 1713 EUR (1894.51 USD) in Switzerland and 601.34 EUR (665.04 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Kuwait.

1 713 EUR
601.34 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 4156 EUR (4595.75 USD) in Switzerland and 1622 EUR (1793.3 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 61% lower in Kuwait.

4 156 EUR
1 622 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 2965 EUR (3278.92 USD) in Switzerland and 1228 EUR (1357.78 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in Kuwait.

2 965 EUR
1 228 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Kuwait - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.54 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 20607 EUR (22789.59 USD) in Switzerland and 6314 EUR (6983.06 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in Kuwait.

20 607 EUR
6 314 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 12107 EUR (13388.92 USD) in Switzerland and 2923 EUR (3232.84 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 75.9% lower in Kuwait.

12 107 EUR
2 923 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Kuwait - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 3.73 times higher than in Kuwait.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6817 EUR (7538.95 USD) in Switzerland and 1830 EUR (2023.5 USD) in Kuwait. The average salary is 73.2% lower in Kuwait.

6 817 EUR
1 830 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

126 EUR
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Two stars

151 EUR
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Three stars

219 EUR
111 EUR

Four stars

310 EUR
172 EUR

Five stars

565 EUR
291 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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