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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Lebanon

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. Lebanon - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 3.39 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Lebanon.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.74 EUR (4.35 USD) in Switzerland and 1.33 EUR (1.54 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in Lebanon.

3.74 EUR
1.33 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.54 EUR (2.95 USD) in Switzerland and 1.25 EUR (1.45 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in Lebanon.

2.54 EUR
1.25 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 44.7 EUR (51.91 USD) in Switzerland and 9.46 EUR (10.98 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 78.8% lower in Lebanon.

44.70 EUR
9.46 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12.99 EUR (15.08 USD) in Switzerland and 6.03 EUR (7 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in Lebanon.

12.99 EUR
6.03 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.33 EUR (34.06 USD) in Switzerland and 7.17 EUR (8.33 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in Lebanon.

29.33 EUR
7.17 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.74 EUR (11.31 USD) in Switzerland and 2.15 EUR (2.5 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Lebanon.

9.74 EUR
2.15 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.33 EUR (2.7 USD) in Switzerland and 1.04 EUR (1.21 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in Lebanon.

2.33 EUR
1.04 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.52 EUR (7.57 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 2.33 EUR (2.71 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in Lebanon.

6.52 EUR
2.33 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.9 EUR (3.37 USD) in Switzerland and 1.68 EUR (1.95 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 42.1% lower in Lebanon.

2.90 EUR
1.68 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

14.61 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.21 EUR (2.56 USD) in Switzerland and 0.68 EUR (0.79 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Lebanon.

2.21 EUR
0.68 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.04 EUR (3.53 USD) in Switzerland and 0.65 EUR (0.76 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Lebanon.

3.04 EUR
0.65 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 26.01 EUR (30.2 USD) in Switzerland and 8.22 EUR (9.54 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 68.4% lower in Lebanon.

26.01 EUR
8.22 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.94 EUR (2.25 USD) in Switzerland and 1.47 EUR (1.71 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 24.2% lower in Lebanon.

1.94 EUR
1.47 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.06 EUR (2.39 USD) in Switzerland and 0.83 EUR (0.96 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 59.7% lower in Lebanon.

2.06 EUR
0.83 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.69 EUR (3.13 USD) in Switzerland and 0.89 EUR (1.03 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in Lebanon.

2.69 EUR
0.89 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.51 EUR (2.92 USD) in Switzerland and 0.7 EUR (0.81 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in Lebanon.

2.51 EUR
0.70 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.46 EUR (4.02 USD) in Switzerland and 1.36 EUR (1.58 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in Lebanon.

3.46 EUR
1.36 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

17.32 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.59 EUR (5.33 USD) in Switzerland and 0.88 EUR (1.02 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 80.8% lower in Lebanon.

4.59 EUR
0.88 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.42 EUR (1.65 USD) in Switzerland and 0.52 EUR (0.6 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in Lebanon.

1.42 EUR
0.52 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Lebanon - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.93 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Lebanon.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.95 EUR (6.91 USD) in Switzerland and 2.49 EUR (2.89 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in Lebanon.

5.95 EUR
2.49 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.22 EUR (6.06 USD) in Switzerland and 1.29 EUR (1.5 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in Lebanon.

5.22 EUR
1.29 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.66 EUR (10.05 USD) in Switzerland and 3.44 EUR (4 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in Lebanon.

8.66 EUR
3.44 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.58 EUR (8.8 USD) in Switzerland and 4.31 EUR (5 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 43.1% lower in Lebanon.

7.58 EUR
4.31 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.4 EUR (21.37 USD) in Switzerland and 6.89 EUR (8 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 62.6% lower in Lebanon.

18.40 EUR
6.89 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 129.88 EUR (150.82 USD) in Switzerland and 43.06 EUR (50 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in Lebanon.

129.88 EUR
43.06 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 27.06 EUR (31.42 USD) in Switzerland and 8.61 EUR (10 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in Lebanon.

27.06 EUR
8.61 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.59 EUR (5.33 USD) in Switzerland and 0.78 EUR (0.91 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 83% lower in Lebanon.

4.59 EUR
0.78 EUR

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Lebanon - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.79 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Lebanon.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.95 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 0.67 EUR (0.78 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in Lebanon.

1.95 EUR
0.67 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.86 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 0.69 EUR (0.8 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in Lebanon.

1.86 EUR
0.69 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.12 EUR (1.3 USD) in Switzerland and 0.41 EUR (0.47 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in Lebanon.

1.12 EUR
0.41 EUR

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Lebanon - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.05 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Lebanon.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 94.16 EUR (109.35 USD) in Switzerland and 60.28 EUR (70 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 36% lower in Lebanon.

94.16 EUR
60.28 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.22 EUR (4.9 USD) in Switzerland and 1.72 EUR (2 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in Lebanon.

4.22 EUR
1.72 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 74.68 EUR (86.72 USD) in Switzerland and 21.53 EUR (25 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in Lebanon.

74.68 EUR
21.53 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.81 EUR (3.27 USD) in Switzerland and 1.29 EUR (1.5 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 54.1% lower in Lebanon.

2.81 EUR
1.29 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.49 EUR (7.54 USD) in Switzerland and 4.31 EUR (5 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 33.6% lower in Lebanon.

6.49 EUR
4.31 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Switzerland vs. Lebanon - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 21.65 EUR (25.14 USD) in Switzerland and 6.89 EUR (8 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in Lebanon.

21.65 EUR
6.89 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 77.47 EUR (89.97 USD) in Switzerland and 43.85 EUR (50.92 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 43.4% lower in Lebanon.

77.47 EUR
43.85 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 43.63 EUR (50.66 USD) in Switzerland and 20.38 EUR (23.67 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in Lebanon.

43.63 EUR
20.38 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Lebanon - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.06 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Lebanon.

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 2420 EUR (2809.97 USD) in Switzerland and 479.56 EUR (556.89 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in Lebanon.

2 420 EUR
479.56 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 1990 EUR (2310.86 USD) in Switzerland and 250.51 EUR (290.91 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 87.4% lower in Lebanon.

1 990 EUR
250.51 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 4428 EUR (5142.2 USD) in Switzerland and 1112 EUR (1291.14 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in Lebanon.

4 428 EUR
1 112 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 3294 EUR (3825.07 USD) in Switzerland and 554.15 EUR (643.51 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 83.2% lower in Lebanon.

3 294 EUR
554.15 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Lebanon - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 13.91 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Lebanon.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 21105 EUR (24508.69 USD) in Switzerland and 1774 EUR (2060 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 91.6% lower in Lebanon.

21 105 EUR
1 774 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 16178 EUR (18786.73 USD) in Switzerland and 905.45 EUR (1051.47 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 94.4% lower in Lebanon.

16 178 EUR
905.45 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Lebanon - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 14.2 times higher than in Lebanon.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6868 EUR (7976.11 USD) in Switzerland and 483.72 EUR (561.73 USD) in Lebanon. The average salary is 93% lower in Lebanon.

6 868 EUR
483.72 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

120 EUR
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Two stars

143 EUR
58.8 EUR

Three stars

208 EUR
93.7 EUR

Four stars

296 EUR
114 EUR

Five stars

538 EUR
121 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 • Lebanon: 6 cities, 97 hotels

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