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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Laos

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. Laos - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.76 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Laos.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.7 EUR (4.35 USD) in Switzerland and 1.56 EUR (1.83 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 57.8% lower in Laos.

3.70 EUR
1.56 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.51 EUR (2.95 USD) in Switzerland and 1.18 EUR (1.38 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 53% lower in Laos.

2.51 EUR
1.18 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 44.2 EUR (51.92 USD) in Switzerland and 5.25 EUR (6.16 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 88.1% lower in Laos.

44.20 EUR
5.25 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12.84 EUR (15.08 USD) in Switzerland and 9.49 EUR (11.15 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 26.1% lower in Laos.

12.84 EUR
9.49 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29 EUR (34.07 USD) in Switzerland and 4.84 EUR (5.69 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Laos.

29.00 EUR
4.84 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.63 EUR (11.31 USD) in Switzerland and 1.71 EUR (2 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in Laos.

9.63 EUR
1.71 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.3 EUR (2.7 USD) in Switzerland and 0.94 EUR (1.1 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in Laos.

2.30 EUR
0.94 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.44 EUR (7.57 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 1.63 EUR (1.92 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in Laos.

6.44 EUR
1.63 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.87 EUR (3.37 USD) in Switzerland and 1 EUR (1.18 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 65.2% lower in Laos.

2.87 EUR
1.00 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

14.45 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.18 EUR (2.56 USD) in Switzerland and 1.1 EUR (1.29 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in Laos.

2.18 EUR
1.10 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.01 EUR (3.53 USD) in Switzerland and 0.82 EUR (0.96 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 72.8% lower in Laos.

3.01 EUR
0.82 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 25.72 EUR (30.21 USD) in Switzerland and 20.42 EUR (23.98 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 20.6% lower in Laos.

25.72 EUR
20.42 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.92 EUR (2.25 USD) in Switzerland and 1.62 EUR (1.91 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in Laos.

1.92 EUR
1.62 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.03 EUR (2.39 USD) in Switzerland and 0.9 EUR (1.05 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in Laos.

2.03 EUR
0.90 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.66 EUR (3.13 USD) in Switzerland and 1.8 EUR (2.11 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 32.3% lower in Laos.

2.66 EUR
1.80 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.48 EUR (2.92 USD) in Switzerland and 1.36 EUR (1.6 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Laos.

2.48 EUR
1.36 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.42 EUR (4.02 USD) in Switzerland and 0.88 EUR (1.04 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Laos.

3.42 EUR
0.88 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

17.12 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.54 EUR (5.33 USD) in Switzerland and 2.02 EUR (2.37 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Laos.

4.54 EUR
2.02 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.4 EUR (1.65 USD) in Switzerland and 0.4 EUR (0.47 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 71.4% lower in Laos.

1.40 EUR
0.40 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Laos - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 7.5 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Laos.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.89 EUR (6.91 USD) in Switzerland and 1.39 EUR (1.63 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in Laos.

5.89 EUR
1.39 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.16 EUR (6.06 USD) in Switzerland and 0.58 EUR (0.68 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 88.8% lower in Laos.

5.16 EUR
0.58 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.56 EUR (10.06 USD) in Switzerland and 1.15 EUR (1.35 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in Laos.

8.56 EUR
1.15 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.49 EUR (8.8 USD) in Switzerland and 1.29 EUR (1.51 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 82.8% lower in Laos.

7.49 EUR
1.29 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.19 EUR (21.37 USD) in Switzerland and 4.75 EUR (5.58 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 73.9% lower in Laos.

18.19 EUR
4.75 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 128.42 EUR (150.85 USD) in Switzerland and 15.82 EUR (18.59 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 87.7% lower in Laos.

128.42 EUR
15.82 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.75 EUR (31.43 USD) in Switzerland and 1.98 EUR (2.32 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 92.6% lower in Laos.

26.75 EUR
1.98 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.54 EUR (5.33 USD) in Switzerland and 0.37 EUR (0.43 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 91.9% lower in Laos.

4.54 EUR
0.37 EUR

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Laos - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.09 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Laos.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.93 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 0.72 EUR (0.84 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 62.7% lower in Laos.

1.93 EUR
0.72 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.84 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 1.08 EUR (1.26 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 41.3% lower in Laos.

1.84 EUR
1.08 EUR

LPG 1L

1.11 EUR
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Laos - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.12 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Laos.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 93.1 EUR (109.36 USD) in Switzerland and 51.07 EUR (59.98 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in Laos.

93.10 EUR
51.07 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.17 EUR (4.9 USD) in Switzerland and 0.51 EUR (0.6 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 87.8% lower in Laos.

4.17 EUR
0.51 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 73.84 EUR (86.74 USD) in Switzerland and 3.96 EUR (4.65 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 94.6% lower in Laos.

73.84 EUR
3.96 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.78 EUR (3.27 USD) in Switzerland and 0.99 EUR (1.16 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in Laos.

2.78 EUR
0.99 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.42 EUR (7.54 USD) in Switzerland and 1.35 EUR (1.58 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 79% lower in Laos.

6.42 EUR
1.35 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Switzerland vs. Laos - 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 (25.14 USD) in Switzerland and 2.13 EUR (2.5 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 90% lower in Laos.

21.40 EUR
2.13 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 76.6 EUR (89.98 USD) in Switzerland and 50.52 EUR (59.34 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 34% lower in Laos.

76.60 EUR
50.52 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 43.14 EUR (50.67 USD) in Switzerland and 6.79 EUR (7.98 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 84.3% lower in Laos.

43.14 EUR
6.79 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Laos - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.63 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Laos.

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 2393 EUR (2810.43 USD) in Switzerland and 722.63 EUR (848.84 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 69.8% lower in Laos.

2 393 EUR
722.63 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 1968 EUR (2311.24 USD) in Switzerland and 552.79 EUR (649.33 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Laos.

1 968 EUR
552.79 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 4378 EUR (5143.05 USD) in Switzerland and 1080 EUR (1268.62 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in Laos.

4 378 EUR
1 080 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 3257 EUR (3825.7 USD) in Switzerland and 951.81 EUR (1118.05 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 70.8% lower in Laos.

3 257 EUR
951.81 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Laos - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 18.11 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Laos.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 20868 EUR (24512.76 USD) in Switzerland and 1925 EUR (2261.7 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 90.8% lower in Laos.

20 868 EUR
1 925 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 15996 EUR (18789.85 USD) in Switzerland and 110.46 EUR (129.75 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 99.3% lower in Laos.

15 996 EUR
110.46 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Laos - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 17.54 times higher than in Laos.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6791 EUR (7977.43 USD) in Switzerland and 387.26 EUR (454.9 USD) in Laos. The average salary is 94.3% lower in Laos.

6 791 EUR
387.26 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

119 EUR
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Two stars

142 EUR
29.8 EUR

Three stars

206 EUR
50.4 EUR

Four stars

292 EUR
104 EUR

Five stars

532 EUR
241 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 • Laos: 6 cities, 236 hotels

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