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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

EURUSDLAKCHF

Switzerland vs. Laos - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.69 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Laos.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.9 EUR (4.44 USD) in Switzerland and 4.15 EUR (4.73 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 6% lower in Switzerland.

3.90 EUR
4.15 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.82 EUR (3.22 USD) in Switzerland and 1.98 EUR (2.26 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in Laos.

2.82 EUR
1.98 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 53.66 EUR (61.16 USD) in Switzerland and 8.87 EUR (10.11 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 83.5% lower in Laos.

53.66 EUR
8.87 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.84 EUR (15.77 USD) in Switzerland and 11.41 EUR (13 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 17.6% lower in Laos.

13.84 EUR
11.41 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 28.08 EUR (32 USD) in Switzerland and 4.23 EUR (4.82 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 84.9% lower in Laos.

28.08 EUR
4.23 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.58 EUR (10.92 USD) in Switzerland and 1.75 EUR (2 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 81.7% lower in Laos.

9.58 EUR
1.75 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.18 EUR (2.49 USD) in Switzerland and 0.89 EUR (1.02 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in Laos.

2.18 EUR
0.89 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.39 EUR (7.28 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 1.91 EUR (2.18 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in Laos.

6.39 EUR
1.91 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.9 EUR (3.3 USD) in Switzerland and 1.53 EUR (1.74 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Laos.

2.90 EUR
1.53 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

14.89 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.38 EUR (2.72 USD) in Switzerland and 2.61 EUR (2.97 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 8.8% lower in Switzerland.

2.38 EUR
2.61 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.19 EUR (3.64 USD) in Switzerland and 1.51 EUR (1.72 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in Laos.

3.19 EUR
1.51 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 27.47 EUR (31.31 USD) in Switzerland and 10.43 EUR (11.89 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 62% lower in Laos.

27.47 EUR
10.43 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.79 EUR (2.04 USD) in Switzerland and 2.69 EUR (3.07 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in Switzerland.

1.79 EUR
2.69 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.41 EUR (2.74 USD) in Switzerland and 1.6 EUR (1.82 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 33.6% lower in Laos.

2.41 EUR
1.60 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.22 EUR (3.66 USD) in Switzerland and 2.54 EUR (2.89 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 21.1% lower in Laos.

3.22 EUR
2.54 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.58 EUR (2.94 USD) in Switzerland and 1.83 EUR (2.08 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 29.1% lower in Laos.

2.58 EUR
1.83 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.52 EUR (4.02 USD) in Switzerland and 1.63 EUR (1.86 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Laos.

3.52 EUR
1.63 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

17.65 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.59 EUR (5.23 USD) in Switzerland and 3.33 EUR (3.79 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in Laos.

4.59 EUR
3.33 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.42 EUR (1.61 USD) in Switzerland and 0.48 EUR (0.55 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 66.2% lower in Laos.

1.42 EUR
0.48 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Laos - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 6.33 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Laos.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.66 EUR (6.46 USD) in Switzerland and 2.04 EUR (2.33 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 64% lower in Laos.

5.66 EUR
2.04 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.74 EUR (5.4 USD) in Switzerland and 0.89 EUR (1.01 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 81.2% lower in Laos.

4.74 EUR
0.89 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.52 EUR (9.71 USD) in Switzerland and 1.02 EUR (1.16 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 88% lower in Laos.

8.52 EUR
1.02 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.45 EUR (8.49 USD) in Switzerland and 1.97 EUR (2.25 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Laos.

7.45 EUR
1.97 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 15.97 EUR (18.2 USD) in Switzerland and 4.39 EUR (5 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in Laos.

15.97 EUR
4.39 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 127.77 EUR (145.61 USD) in Switzerland and 18.28 EUR (20.83 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Laos.

127.77 EUR
18.28 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.62 EUR (30.34 USD) in Switzerland and 2.82 EUR (3.21 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 89.4% lower in Laos.

26.62 EUR
2.82 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.41 EUR (5.02 USD) in Switzerland and 0.38 EUR (0.43 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 91.4% lower in Laos.

4.41 EUR
0.38 EUR

Fuel

EURUSDLAKCHF

Switzerland vs. Laos - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.92 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Laos.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.86 EUR (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 0.76 EUR (0.87 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in Laos.

1.86 EUR
0.76 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.8 EUR (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 1.15 EUR (1.31 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 36.1% lower in Laos.

1.80 EUR
1.15 EUR

LPG 1L

1.15 EUR
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Laos - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 14.09 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Laos.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 96.89 EUR (110.42 USD) in Switzerland and 5.21 EUR (5.94 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 94.6% lower in Laos.

96.89 EUR
5.21 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.68 EUR (5.34 USD) in Switzerland and 0.6 EUR (0.68 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 87.2% lower in Laos.

4.68 EUR
0.60 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 85.18 EUR (97.07 USD) in Switzerland and 4.39 EUR (5 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 94.8% lower in Laos.

85.18 EUR
4.39 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.32 EUR (6.07 USD) in Switzerland and 1.31 EUR (1.49 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Laos.

5.32 EUR
1.31 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.19 EUR (8.19 USD) in Switzerland and 2.63 EUR (3 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in Laos.

7.19 EUR
2.63 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 21.29 EUR (24.27 USD) in Switzerland and 4.39 EUR (5 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 79.4% lower in Laos.

21.29 EUR
4.39 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 92.93 EUR (105.91 USD) in Switzerland and 30.03 EUR (34.22 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in Laos.

92.93 EUR
30.03 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 42.59 EUR (48.54 USD) in Switzerland and 20.17 EUR (22.99 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in Laos.

42.59 EUR
20.17 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Laos - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.98 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 2222 EUR (2532.55 USD) in Switzerland and 493.34 EUR (562.24 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in Laos.

2 222 EUR
493.34 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 1701 EUR (1938.46 USD) in Switzerland and 226.28 EUR (257.88 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 86.7% lower in Laos.

1 701 EUR
226.28 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 4126 EUR (4702.38 USD) in Switzerland and 962.17 EUR (1096.55 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in Laos.

4 126 EUR
962.17 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 2944 EUR (3354.99 USD) in Switzerland and 525.46 EUR (598.85 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in Laos.

2 944 EUR
525.46 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Laos - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 13.26 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 20461 EUR (23318.36 USD) in Switzerland and 2188 EUR (2493.1 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in Laos.

20 461 EUR
2 188 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 12021 EUR (13699.57 USD) in Switzerland and 261.22 EUR (297.7 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 97.8% lower in Laos.

12 021 EUR
261.22 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Laos - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 12.6 times higher than in Laos.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6769 EUR (7713.87 USD) in Switzerland and 537.03 EUR (612.04 USD) in Laos. The average salary is 92.1% lower in Laos.

6 769 EUR
537.03 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

122 EUR
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Two stars

146 EUR
30.7 EUR

Three stars

212 EUR
52 EUR

Four stars

301 EUR
107 EUR

Five stars

548 EUR
249 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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