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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 2.59 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Laos.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.91 EUR (4.28 USD) in Switzerland and 4.32 EUR (4.73 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in Switzerland.

3.91 EUR
4.32 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.83 EUR (3.1 USD) in Switzerland and 2.06 EUR (2.26 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 27.2% lower in Laos.

2.83 EUR
2.06 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 53.78 EUR (58.9 USD) in Switzerland and 9.23 EUR (10.11 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 82.8% lower in Laos.

53.78 EUR
9.23 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.87 EUR (15.19 USD) in Switzerland and 11.87 EUR (13 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in Laos.

13.87 EUR
11.87 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 28.14 EUR (30.82 USD) in Switzerland and 4.4 EUR (4.82 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 84.4% lower in Laos.

28.14 EUR
4.40 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.6 EUR (10.52 USD) in Switzerland and 1.83 EUR (2 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 80.9% lower in Laos.

9.60 EUR
1.83 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.19 EUR (2.4 USD) in Switzerland and 0.93 EUR (1.02 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in Laos.

2.19 EUR
0.93 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.4 EUR (7.01 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 1.99 EUR (2.18 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 68.9% lower in Laos.

6.40 EUR
1.99 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.9 EUR (3.18 USD) in Switzerland and 1.59 EUR (1.74 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Laos.

2.90 EUR
1.59 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

15.49 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.39 EUR (2.62 USD) in Switzerland and 2.71 EUR (2.97 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 11.8% lower in Switzerland.

2.39 EUR
2.71 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.2 EUR (3.51 USD) in Switzerland and 1.57 EUR (1.72 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 50.9% lower in Laos.

3.20 EUR
1.57 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 27.53 EUR (30.15 USD) in Switzerland and 10.86 EUR (11.89 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 60.6% lower in Laos.

27.53 EUR
10.86 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.79 EUR (1.96 USD) in Switzerland and 2.8 EUR (3.07 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 36.1% lower in Switzerland.

1.79 EUR
2.80 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.41 EUR (2.64 USD) in Switzerland and 1.66 EUR (1.82 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 31.1% lower in Laos.

2.41 EUR
1.66 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.22 EUR (3.53 USD) in Switzerland and 2.64 EUR (2.89 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 18% lower in Laos.

3.22 EUR
2.64 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.58 EUR (2.83 USD) in Switzerland and 1.9 EUR (2.08 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 26.4% lower in Laos.

2.58 EUR
1.90 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.53 EUR (3.87 USD) in Switzerland and 1.7 EUR (1.86 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 51.8% lower in Laos.

3.53 EUR
1.70 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

18.36 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.6 EUR (5.04 USD) in Switzerland and 3.46 EUR (3.79 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 24.8% lower in Laos.

4.60 EUR
3.46 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.42 EUR (1.55 USD) in Switzerland and 0.5 EUR (0.55 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in Laos.

1.42 EUR
0.50 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Laos - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 6.1 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Laos.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.68 EUR (6.22 USD) in Switzerland and 2.13 EUR (2.33 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in Laos.

5.68 EUR
2.13 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.75 EUR (5.2 USD) in Switzerland and 0.92 EUR (1.01 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 80.6% lower in Laos.

4.75 EUR
0.92 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.54 EUR (9.35 USD) in Switzerland and 1.06 EUR (1.16 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in Laos.

8.54 EUR
1.06 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.47 EUR (8.18 USD) in Switzerland and 2.05 EUR (2.25 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in Laos.

7.47 EUR
2.05 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 16.01 EUR (17.53 USD) in Switzerland and 4.57 EUR (5 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in Laos.

16.01 EUR
4.57 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 128.05 EUR (140.24 USD) in Switzerland and 19.02 EUR (20.83 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 85.1% lower in Laos.

128.05 EUR
19.02 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.68 EUR (29.22 USD) in Switzerland and 2.93 EUR (3.21 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 89% lower in Laos.

26.68 EUR
2.93 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.42 EUR (4.84 USD) in Switzerland and 0.39 EUR (0.43 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 91.2% lower in Laos.

4.42 EUR
0.39 EUR

Fuel

EURLAKCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Laos - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.91 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Laos.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.93 EUR (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 0.79 EUR (0.87 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in Laos.

1.93 EUR
0.79 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.87 EUR (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 1.2 EUR (1.31 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in Laos.

1.87 EUR
1.20 EUR

LPG 1L

1.20 EUR
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Laos - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 13.58 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Laos.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 97.1 EUR (106.35 USD) in Switzerland and 5.42 EUR (5.94 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 94.4% lower in Laos.

97.10 EUR
5.42 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.7 EUR (5.14 USD) in Switzerland and 0.62 EUR (0.68 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 86.8% lower in Laos.

4.70 EUR
0.62 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 85.36 EUR (93.5 USD) in Switzerland and 4.57 EUR (5 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 94.6% lower in Laos.

85.36 EUR
4.57 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.34 EUR (5.84 USD) in Switzerland and 1.36 EUR (1.49 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 74.5% lower in Laos.

5.34 EUR
1.36 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.2 EUR (7.89 USD) in Switzerland and 2.74 EUR (3 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in Laos.

7.20 EUR
2.74 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 21.34 EUR (23.37 USD) in Switzerland and 4.57 EUR (5 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Laos.

21.34 EUR
4.57 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 93.13 EUR (102 USD) in Switzerland and 31.24 EUR (34.22 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in Laos.

93.13 EUR
31.24 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 42.68 EUR (46.75 USD) in Switzerland and 20.99 EUR (22.99 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in Laos.

42.68 EUR
20.99 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Laos - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.8 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 2227 EUR (2439.18 USD) in Switzerland and 513.34 EUR (562.24 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Laos.

2 227 EUR
513.34 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 1705 EUR (1866.99 USD) in Switzerland and 235.45 EUR (257.88 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in Laos.

1 705 EUR
235.45 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 4135 EUR (4529 USD) in Switzerland and 1001 EUR (1096.55 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in Laos.

4 135 EUR
1 001 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 2950 EUR (3231.29 USD) in Switzerland and 546.77 EUR (598.85 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in Laos.

2 950 EUR
546.77 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Laos - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 12.78 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 20505 EUR (22458.61 USD) in Switzerland and 2276 EUR (2493.1 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 88.9% lower in Laos.

20 505 EUR
2 276 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 12047 EUR (13194.47 USD) in Switzerland and 271.81 EUR (297.7 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 97.7% lower in Laos.

12 047 EUR
271.81 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Laos - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 12.14 times higher than in Laos.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6783 EUR (7429.46 USD) in Switzerland and 558.81 EUR (612.04 USD) in Laos. The average salary is 91.8% lower in Laos.

6 783 EUR
558.81 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

127 EUR
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Two stars

152 EUR
31.9 EUR

Three stars

221 EUR
54.1 EUR

Four stars

313 EUR
111 EUR

Five stars

571 EUR
259 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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