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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 3.94 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Kuwait.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.79 EUR (4.48 USD) in Switzerland and 1.99 EUR (2.35 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in Kuwait.

3.79 EUR
1.99 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.58 EUR (3.04 USD) in Switzerland and 1.58 EUR (1.86 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 38.8% lower in Kuwait.

2.58 EUR
1.58 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 45.29 EUR (53.44 USD) in Switzerland and 8.37 EUR (9.88 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in Kuwait.

45.29 EUR
8.37 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

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2.76 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

13.16 EUR
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.72 EUR (35.07 USD) in Switzerland and 5.58 EUR (6.59 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 81.2% lower in Kuwait.

29.72 EUR
5.58 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.87 EUR (11.65 USD) in Switzerland and 2.49 EUR (2.94 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in Kuwait.

9.87 EUR
2.49 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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

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1.08 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.6 EUR (7.79 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 1.74 EUR (2.05 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Kuwait.

6.60 EUR
1.74 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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

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1.46 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

14.38 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.24 EUR (2.64 USD) in Switzerland and 1.85 EUR (2.18 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 17.4% lower in Kuwait.

2.24 EUR
1.85 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.08 EUR (3.64 USD) in Switzerland and 0.97 EUR (1.14 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 68.5% lower in Kuwait.

3.08 EUR
0.97 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 26.35 EUR (31.1 USD) in Switzerland and 4.98 EUR (5.87 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in Kuwait.

26.35 EUR
4.98 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.96 EUR (2.32 USD) in Switzerland and 1.3 EUR (1.53 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 33.7% lower in Kuwait.

1.96 EUR
1.30 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.08 EUR (2.46 USD) in Switzerland and 1.05 EUR (1.24 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in Kuwait.

2.08 EUR
1.05 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.73 EUR (3.22 USD) in Switzerland and 1.44 EUR (1.7 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 47.3% lower in Kuwait.

2.73 EUR
1.44 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.54 EUR (3 USD) in Switzerland and 1.11 EUR (1.3 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 56.3% lower in Kuwait.

2.54 EUR
1.11 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.51 EUR (4.14 USD) in Switzerland and 1.46 EUR (1.73 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 58.4% lower in Kuwait.

3.51 EUR
1.46 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

17.04 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.65 EUR (5.49 USD) in Switzerland and 1.33 EUR (1.57 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 71.4% lower in Kuwait.

4.65 EUR
1.33 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.44 EUR (1.7 USD) in Switzerland and 0.39 EUR (0.46 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in Kuwait.

1.44 EUR
0.39 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Kuwait - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.2 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Kuwait.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 6.03 EUR (7.12 USD) in Switzerland and 4.45 EUR (5.25 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 26.2% lower in Kuwait.

6.03 EUR
4.45 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.29 EUR (6.24 USD) in Switzerland and 0.41 EUR (0.49 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 92.2% lower in Kuwait.

5.29 EUR
0.41 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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

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2.07 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

7.68 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 18.64 EUR (22 USD) in Switzerland and 6.91 EUR (8.15 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in Kuwait.

18.64 EUR
6.91 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 131.61 EUR (155.28 USD) in Switzerland and 41.46 EUR (48.92 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 68.5% lower in Kuwait.

131.61 EUR
41.46 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 27.42 EUR (32.35 USD) in Switzerland and 6.91 EUR (8.15 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in Kuwait.

27.42 EUR
6.91 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.65 EUR (5.49 USD) in Switzerland and 0.3 EUR (0.36 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 93.5% lower in Kuwait.

4.65 EUR
0.30 EUR

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Kuwait - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 6.15 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Kuwait.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.92 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 0.32 EUR (0.38 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Kuwait.

1.92 EUR
0.32 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.83 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 0.29 EUR (0.34 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in Kuwait.

1.83 EUR
0.29 EUR

LPG 1L

1.10 EUR
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Kuwait - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Kuwait.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 95.41 EUR (112.58 USD) in Switzerland and 41.46 EUR (48.92 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in Kuwait.

95.41 EUR
41.46 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.28 EUR (5.05 USD) in Switzerland and 0.83 EUR (0.98 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 80.6% lower in Kuwait.

4.28 EUR
0.83 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 75.67 EUR (89.29 USD) in Switzerland and 13.82 EUR (16.31 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 81.7% lower in Kuwait.

75.67 EUR
13.82 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.85 EUR (3.36 USD) in Switzerland and 2.76 EUR (3.26 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 3.2% lower in Kuwait.

2.85 EUR
2.76 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.58 EUR (7.76 USD) in Switzerland and 2.76 EUR (3.26 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in Kuwait.

6.58 EUR
2.76 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 21.93 EUR (25.88 USD) in Switzerland and 9.67 EUR (11.41 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in Kuwait.

21.93 EUR
9.67 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 78.5 EUR (92.63 USD) in Switzerland and 85.52 EUR (100.9 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 8.2% lower in Switzerland.

78.50 EUR
85.52 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 44.21 EUR (52.16 USD) in Switzerland and 33.17 EUR (39.13 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 25% lower in Kuwait.

44.21 EUR
33.17 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Kuwait - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.25 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 2452 EUR (2893.06 USD) in Switzerland and 682.35 EUR (805.12 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in Kuwait.

2 452 EUR
682.35 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 2016 EUR (2379.19 USD) in Switzerland and 517.37 EUR (610.46 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Kuwait.

2 016 EUR
517.37 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 4487 EUR (5294.27 USD) in Switzerland and 1463 EUR (1726.23 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 67.4% lower in Kuwait.

4 487 EUR
1 463 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 3338 EUR (3938.18 USD) in Switzerland and 1114 EUR (1314.84 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 66.6% lower in Kuwait.

3 338 EUR
1 114 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Kuwait - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.09 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 21386 EUR (25233.47 USD) in Switzerland and 5046 EUR (5953.35 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in Kuwait.

21 386 EUR
5 046 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 16393 EUR (19342.3 USD) in Switzerland and 2381 EUR (2809.82 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Kuwait.

16 393 EUR
2 381 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Kuwait - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 2.68 times higher than in Kuwait.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6960 EUR (8211.98 USD) in Switzerland and 2597 EUR (3064.71 USD) in Kuwait. The average salary is 62.7% lower in Kuwait.

6 960 EUR
2 597 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

118 EUR
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Two stars

141 EUR
-

Three stars

205 EUR
104 EUR

Four stars

291 EUR
161 EUR

Five stars

530 EUR
273 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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