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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Sri Lanka

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. Sri Lanka - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.67 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Sri Lanka.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.92 EUR (4.43 USD) in Switzerland and 5.07 EUR (5.73 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 22.7% lower in Switzerland.

3.92 EUR
5.07 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.84 EUR (3.21 USD) in Switzerland and 0.85 EUR (0.97 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in Sri Lanka.

2.84 EUR
0.85 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 53.98 EUR (61 USD) in Switzerland and 6.42 EUR (7.25 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 88.1% lower in Sri Lanka.

53.98 EUR
6.42 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.92 EUR (15.73 USD) in Switzerland and 7.51 EUR (8.49 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 46% lower in Sri Lanka.

13.92 EUR
7.51 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 28.24 EUR (31.92 USD) in Switzerland and 4.37 EUR (4.94 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 84.5% lower in Sri Lanka.

28.24 EUR
4.37 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.64 EUR (10.89 USD) in Switzerland and 5.74 EUR (6.49 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in Sri Lanka.

9.64 EUR
5.74 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.2 EUR (2.48 USD) in Switzerland and 1.43 EUR (1.62 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 35% lower in Sri Lanka.

2.20 EUR
1.43 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.43 EUR (7.26 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 1.98 EUR (2.24 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Sri Lanka.

6.43 EUR
1.98 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.91 EUR (3.29 USD) in Switzerland and 2.02 EUR (2.29 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 30.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

2.91 EUR
2.02 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 15.02 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 41.9 EUR (47.35 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Switzerland.

15.02 EUR
41.90 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.4 EUR (2.71 USD) in Switzerland and 0.93 EUR (1.05 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

2.40 EUR
0.93 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.21 EUR (3.63 USD) in Switzerland and 0.69 EUR (0.79 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in Sri Lanka.

3.21 EUR
0.69 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 27.63 EUR (31.23 USD) in Switzerland and 8.12 EUR (9.18 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 70.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

27.63 EUR
8.12 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.8 EUR (2.03 USD) in Switzerland and 1.3 EUR (1.47 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 27.8% lower in Sri Lanka.

1.80 EUR
1.30 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.42 EUR (2.74 USD) in Switzerland and 0.79 EUR (0.89 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 67.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

2.42 EUR
0.79 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.23 EUR (3.66 USD) in Switzerland and 3.94 EUR (4.45 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 18% lower in Switzerland.

3.23 EUR
3.94 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.59 EUR (2.93 USD) in Switzerland and 1.13 EUR (1.28 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

2.59 EUR
1.13 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.54 EUR (4.01 USD) in Switzerland and 0.71 EUR (0.8 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 79.9% lower in Sri Lanka.

3.54 EUR
0.71 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.79 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 28.97 EUR (32.74 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 38.6% lower in Switzerland.

17.79 EUR
28.97 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.62 EUR (5.22 USD) in Switzerland and 1.45 EUR (1.64 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

4.62 EUR
1.45 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.42 EUR (1.61 USD) in Switzerland and 0.47 EUR (0.53 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in Sri Lanka.

1.42 EUR
0.47 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Sri Lanka - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 8 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Sri Lanka.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.7 EUR (6.44 USD) in Switzerland and 1.7 EUR (1.92 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Sri Lanka.

5.70 EUR
1.70 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.77 EUR (5.39 USD) in Switzerland and 0.46 EUR (0.52 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 90.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

4.77 EUR
0.46 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.57 EUR (9.68 USD) in Switzerland and 1.33 EUR (1.5 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 84.5% lower in Sri Lanka.

8.57 EUR
1.33 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.5 EUR (8.47 USD) in Switzerland and 2.06 EUR (2.33 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in Sri Lanka.

7.50 EUR
2.06 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 16.06 EUR (18.16 USD) in Switzerland and 4.71 EUR (5.33 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 70.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

16.06 EUR
4.71 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 128.51 EUR (145.24 USD) in Switzerland and 13.26 EUR (14.98 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

128.51 EUR
13.26 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.77 EUR (30.26 USD) in Switzerland and 1.55 EUR (1.75 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 94.2% lower in Sri Lanka.

26.77 EUR
1.55 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.43 EUR (5.01 USD) in Switzerland and 0.22 EUR (0.25 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 95% lower in Sri Lanka.

4.43 EUR
0.22 EUR

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Sri Lanka - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.78 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Sri Lanka.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.87 EUR (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 0.93 EUR (1.05 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

1.87 EUR
0.93 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.81 EUR (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 1.14 EUR (1.29 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 37% lower in Sri Lanka.

1.81 EUR
1.14 EUR

LPG 1L

1.16 EUR
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Sri Lanka - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 35.41 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Sri Lanka.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 97.46 EUR (110.14 USD) in Switzerland and 4.42 EUR (4.99 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 95.5% lower in Sri Lanka.

97.46 EUR
4.42 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.71 EUR (5.33 USD) in Switzerland and 0.13 EUR (0.15 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 97.2% lower in Sri Lanka.

4.71 EUR
0.13 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 85.68 EUR (96.83 USD) in Switzerland and 0.53 EUR (0.6 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 99.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

85.68 EUR
0.53 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.35 EUR (6.05 USD) in Switzerland and 0.29 EUR (0.33 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 94.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

5.35 EUR
0.29 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.23 EUR (8.17 USD) in Switzerland and 0.29 EUR (0.33 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 96% lower in Sri Lanka.

7.23 EUR
0.29 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Switzerland vs. Sri Lanka - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 21.42 EUR (24.21 USD) in Switzerland and 2.95 EUR (3.33 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in Sri Lanka.

21.42 EUR
2.95 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 93.47 EUR (105.64 USD) in Switzerland and 10.96 EUR (12.38 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 88.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

93.47 EUR
10.96 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 42.84 EUR (48.41 USD) in Switzerland and 4.42 EUR (4.99 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

42.84 EUR
4.42 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Sri Lanka - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 8.31 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Sri Lanka.

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 2235 EUR (2526.1 USD) in Switzerland and 319.66 EUR (361.26 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

2 235 EUR
319.66 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 1711 EUR (1933.53 USD) in Switzerland and 132.04 EUR (149.23 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 92.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

1 711 EUR
132.04 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 4150 EUR (4690.41 USD) in Switzerland and 606.2 EUR (685.11 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 85.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

4 150 EUR
606.20 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 2961 EUR (3346.45 USD) in Switzerland and 272.08 EUR (307.49 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 90.8% lower in Sri Lanka.

2 961 EUR
272.08 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Sri Lanka - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 11.1 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Sri Lanka.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 20580 EUR (23258.98 USD) in Switzerland and 1699 EUR (1920.43 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 91.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

20 580 EUR
1 699 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 12091 EUR (13664.69 USD) in Switzerland and 1245 EUR (1407.05 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

12 091 EUR
1 245 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Sri Lanka - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 37.29 times higher than in Sri Lanka.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6808 EUR (7694.23 USD) in Switzerland and 182.58 EUR (206.35 USD) in Sri Lanka. The average salary is 97.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

6 808 EUR
182.58 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

123 EUR
38.5 EUR

Two stars

147 EUR
41.3 EUR

Three stars

214 EUR
62.9 EUR

Four stars

304 EUR
198 EUR

Five stars

553 EUR
478 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 • Sri Lanka: 20 cities, 690 hotels

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