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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 3.5 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Lebanon.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.8 EUR (4.5 USD) in Switzerland and 1.3 EUR (1.54 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 65.8% lower in Lebanon.

3.80 EUR
1.30 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.58 EUR (3.05 USD) in Switzerland and 1.22 EUR (1.45 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in Lebanon.

2.58 EUR
1.22 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 45.32 EUR (53.68 USD) in Switzerland and 9.27 EUR (10.98 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Lebanon.

45.32 EUR
9.27 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.17 EUR (15.6 USD) in Switzerland and 5.91 EUR (7 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in Lebanon.

13.17 EUR
5.91 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.74 EUR (35.22 USD) in Switzerland and 7.03 EUR (8.33 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in Lebanon.

29.74 EUR
7.03 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.88 EUR (11.7 USD) in Switzerland and 2.11 EUR (2.5 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Lebanon.

9.88 EUR
2.11 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.36 EUR (2.79 USD) in Switzerland and 1.02 EUR (1.21 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 56.8% lower in Lebanon.

2.36 EUR
1.02 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.61 EUR (7.82 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 2.29 EUR (2.71 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 65.4% lower in Lebanon.

6.61 EUR
2.29 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.94 EUR (3.48 USD) in Switzerland and 1.65 EUR (1.95 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in Lebanon.

2.94 EUR
1.65 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

14.33 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.24 EUR (2.65 USD) in Switzerland and 0.67 EUR (0.79 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in Lebanon.

2.24 EUR
0.67 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.08 EUR (3.65 USD) in Switzerland and 0.64 EUR (0.76 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Lebanon.

3.08 EUR
0.64 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 26.37 EUR (31.23 USD) in Switzerland and 8.06 EUR (9.54 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in Lebanon.

26.37 EUR
8.06 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.96 EUR (2.33 USD) in Switzerland and 1.44 EUR (1.71 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 26.5% lower in Lebanon.

1.96 EUR
1.44 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.09 EUR (2.47 USD) in Switzerland and 0.81 EUR (0.96 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in Lebanon.

2.09 EUR
0.81 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.73 EUR (3.24 USD) in Switzerland and 0.87 EUR (1.03 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Lebanon.

2.73 EUR
0.87 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.55 EUR (3.02 USD) in Switzerland and 0.68 EUR (0.81 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Lebanon.

2.55 EUR
0.68 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.51 EUR (4.16 USD) in Switzerland and 1.33 EUR (1.58 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 62.1% lower in Lebanon.

3.51 EUR
1.33 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

16.98 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.65 EUR (5.51 USD) in Switzerland and 0.86 EUR (1.02 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in Lebanon.

4.65 EUR
0.86 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.44 EUR (1.7 USD) in Switzerland and 0.51 EUR (0.6 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in Lebanon.

1.44 EUR
0.51 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Lebanon - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.02 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Lebanon.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 6.04 EUR (7.15 USD) in Switzerland and 2.44 EUR (2.89 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 59.6% lower in Lebanon.

6.04 EUR
2.44 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.29 EUR (6.26 USD) in Switzerland and 1.27 EUR (1.5 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 76% lower in Lebanon.

5.29 EUR
1.27 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.78 EUR (10.4 USD) in Switzerland and 3.38 EUR (4 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 61.5% lower in Lebanon.

8.78 EUR
3.38 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.68 EUR (9.1 USD) in Switzerland and 4.22 EUR (5 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in Lebanon.

7.68 EUR
4.22 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.66 EUR (22.09 USD) in Switzerland and 6.76 EUR (8 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in Lebanon.

18.66 EUR
6.76 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 131.69 EUR (155.96 USD) in Switzerland and 42.22 EUR (50 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Lebanon.

131.69 EUR
42.22 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 27.44 EUR (32.49 USD) in Switzerland and 8.44 EUR (10 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Lebanon.

27.44 EUR
8.44 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.65 EUR (5.51 USD) in Switzerland and 0.77 EUR (0.91 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 83.4% lower in Lebanon.

4.65 EUR
0.77 EUR

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Lebanon - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.78 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Lebanon.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.91 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 0.66 EUR (0.78 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 65.4% lower in Lebanon.

1.91 EUR
0.66 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.82 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 0.68 EUR (0.8 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 62.6% lower in Lebanon.

1.82 EUR
0.68 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.1 EUR (1.3 USD) in Switzerland and 0.4 EUR (0.47 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in Lebanon.

1.10 EUR
0.40 EUR

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Lebanon - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.12 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Lebanon.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 95.48 EUR (113.07 USD) in Switzerland and 59.11 EUR (70 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 38.1% lower in Lebanon.

95.48 EUR
59.11 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.28 EUR (5.07 USD) in Switzerland and 1.69 EUR (2 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in Lebanon.

4.28 EUR
1.69 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 75.72 EUR (89.68 USD) in Switzerland and 21.11 EUR (25 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in Lebanon.

75.72 EUR
21.11 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.85 EUR (3.38 USD) in Switzerland and 1.27 EUR (1.5 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in Lebanon.

2.85 EUR
1.27 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.58 EUR (7.8 USD) in Switzerland and 4.22 EUR (5 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in Lebanon.

6.58 EUR
4.22 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 21.95 EUR (25.99 USD) in Switzerland and 6.76 EUR (8 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Lebanon.

21.95 EUR
6.76 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 78.55 EUR (93.03 USD) in Switzerland and 43 EUR (50.92 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 45.3% lower in Lebanon.

78.55 EUR
43.00 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 44.24 EUR (52.39 USD) in Switzerland and 19.99 EUR (23.67 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in Lebanon.

44.24 EUR
19.99 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Lebanon - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.24 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 2454 EUR (2905.63 USD) in Switzerland and 470.24 EUR (556.89 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 80.8% lower in Lebanon.

2 454 EUR
470.24 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 2018 EUR (2389.52 USD) in Switzerland and 245.64 EUR (290.91 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 87.8% lower in Lebanon.

2 018 EUR
245.64 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 4490 EUR (5317.26 USD) in Switzerland and 1090 EUR (1291.14 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 75.7% lower in Lebanon.

4 490 EUR
1 090 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 3340 EUR (3955.28 USD) in Switzerland and 543.38 EUR (643.51 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in Lebanon.

3 340 EUR
543.38 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Lebanon - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 14.39 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 21400 EUR (25343.04 USD) in Switzerland and 1739 EUR (2060 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 91.9% lower in Lebanon.

21 400 EUR
1 739 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 16404 EUR (19426.29 USD) in Switzerland and 887.86 EUR (1051.47 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 94.6% lower in Lebanon.

16 404 EUR
887.86 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Lebanon - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 14.68 times higher than in Lebanon.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6964 EUR (8247.64 USD) in Switzerland and 474.32 EUR (561.73 USD) in Lebanon. The average salary is 93.2% lower in Lebanon.

6 964 EUR
474.32 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

118 EUR
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Two stars

141 EUR
57.7 EUR

Three stars

204 EUR
91.9 EUR

Four stars

290 EUR
112 EUR

Five stars

528 EUR
119 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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