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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 1.6 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Sri Lanka.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.88 EUR (4.25 USD) in Switzerland and 5.29 EUR (5.8 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in Switzerland.

3.88 EUR
5.29 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.81 EUR (3.08 USD) in Switzerland and 0.89 EUR (0.98 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

2.81 EUR
0.89 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 53.36 EUR (58.49 USD) in Switzerland and 6.7 EUR (7.34 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 87.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

53.36 EUR
6.70 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.76 EUR (15.09 USD) in Switzerland and 7.84 EUR (8.59 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 43% lower in Sri Lanka.

13.76 EUR
7.84 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 27.92 EUR (30.6 USD) in Switzerland and 4.56 EUR (5 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

27.92 EUR
4.56 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.53 EUR (10.44 USD) in Switzerland and 5.99 EUR (6.57 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 37.1% lower in Sri Lanka.

9.53 EUR
5.99 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.17 EUR (2.38 USD) in Switzerland and 1.49 EUR (1.63 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

2.17 EUR
1.49 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.35 EUR (6.96 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 2.07 EUR (2.26 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 67.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

6.35 EUR
2.07 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.88 EUR (3.16 USD) in Switzerland and 2.11 EUR (2.31 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

2.88 EUR
2.11 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 15.48 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 43.2 EUR (47.35 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Switzerland.

15.48 EUR
43.20 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.37 EUR (2.6 USD) in Switzerland and 0.97 EUR (1.06 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in Sri Lanka.

2.37 EUR
0.97 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.18 EUR (3.48 USD) in Switzerland and 0.72 EUR (0.79 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 77.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

3.18 EUR
0.72 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 27.32 EUR (29.94 USD) in Switzerland and 8.47 EUR (9.28 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 69% lower in Sri Lanka.

27.32 EUR
8.47 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.78 EUR (1.95 USD) in Switzerland and 1.36 EUR (1.49 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 23.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

1.78 EUR
1.36 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.39 EUR (2.62 USD) in Switzerland and 0.82 EUR (0.9 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 65.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

2.39 EUR
0.82 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.2 EUR (3.5 USD) in Switzerland and 4.11 EUR (4.5 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 22.1% lower in Switzerland.

3.20 EUR
4.11 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.56 EUR (2.81 USD) in Switzerland and 1.18 EUR (1.3 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in Sri Lanka.

2.56 EUR
1.18 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.5 EUR (3.84 USD) in Switzerland and 0.74 EUR (0.81 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 78.9% lower in Sri Lanka.

3.50 EUR
0.74 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 18.35 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 29.87 EUR (32.74 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 38.6% lower in Switzerland.

18.35 EUR
29.87 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.56 EUR (5 USD) in Switzerland and 1.52 EUR (1.66 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

4.56 EUR
1.52 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.41 EUR (1.54 USD) in Switzerland and 0.49 EUR (0.53 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 65.2% lower in Sri Lanka.

1.41 EUR
0.49 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Sri Lanka - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 7.58 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Sri Lanka.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.63 EUR (6.17 USD) in Switzerland and 1.77 EUR (1.94 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

5.63 EUR
1.77 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.71 EUR (5.16 USD) in Switzerland and 0.48 EUR (0.53 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 89.8% lower in Sri Lanka.

4.71 EUR
0.48 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.47 EUR (9.28 USD) in Switzerland and 1.38 EUR (1.52 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

8.47 EUR
1.38 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.41 EUR (8.12 USD) in Switzerland and 2.15 EUR (2.36 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 71% lower in Sri Lanka.

7.41 EUR
2.15 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 15.88 EUR (17.41 USD) in Switzerland and 4.92 EUR (5.39 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 69% lower in Sri Lanka.

15.88 EUR
4.92 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 127.06 EUR (139.25 USD) in Switzerland and 13.83 EUR (15.15 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 89.1% lower in Sri Lanka.

127.06 EUR
13.83 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.47 EUR (29.01 USD) in Switzerland and 1.61 EUR (1.77 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 93.9% lower in Sri Lanka.

26.47 EUR
1.61 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.38 EUR (4.8 USD) in Switzerland and 0.23 EUR (0.25 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 94.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

4.38 EUR
0.23 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 1.93 EUR (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 0.96 EUR (1.05 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

1.93 EUR
0.96 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.87 EUR (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 1.17 EUR (1.29 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

1.87 EUR
1.17 EUR

LPG 1L

1.20 EUR
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Sri Lanka - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 33.47 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Sri Lanka.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 96.35 EUR (105.6 USD) in Switzerland and 4.61 EUR (5.05 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 95.2% lower in Sri Lanka.

96.35 EUR
4.61 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.66 EUR (5.11 USD) in Switzerland and 0.14 EUR (0.15 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 97% lower in Sri Lanka.

4.66 EUR
0.14 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 84.71 EUR (92.83 USD) in Switzerland and 0.55 EUR (0.61 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 99.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

84.71 EUR
0.55 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.29 EUR (5.8 USD) in Switzerland and 0.31 EUR (0.34 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 94.1% lower in Sri Lanka.

5.29 EUR
0.31 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.15 EUR (7.83 USD) in Switzerland and 0.31 EUR (0.34 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 95.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

7.15 EUR
0.31 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 21.18 EUR (23.21 USD) in Switzerland and 3.07 EUR (3.37 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Sri Lanka.

21.18 EUR
3.07 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 92.41 EUR (101.28 USD) in Switzerland and 11.43 EUR (12.53 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

92.41 EUR
11.43 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 42.35 EUR (46.42 USD) in Switzerland and 4.61 EUR (5.05 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 89.1% lower in Sri Lanka.

42.35 EUR
4.61 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Sri Lanka - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 7.88 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 2210 EUR (2421.93 USD) in Switzerland and 333.4 EUR (365.39 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 84.9% lower in Sri Lanka.

2 210 EUR
333.40 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 1691 EUR (1853.79 USD) in Switzerland and 137.72 EUR (150.93 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 91.9% lower in Sri Lanka.

1 691 EUR
137.72 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 4103 EUR (4496.99 USD) in Switzerland and 632.26 EUR (692.94 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 84.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

4 103 EUR
632.26 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 2928 EUR (3208.45 USD) in Switzerland and 283.77 EUR (311.01 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 90.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

2 928 EUR
283.77 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Sri Lanka - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 10.52 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 20347 EUR (22299.84 USD) in Switzerland and 1772 EUR (1942.38 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 91.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

20 347 EUR
1 772 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 11954 EUR (13101.19 USD) in Switzerland and 1299 EUR (1423.14 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 89.1% lower in Sri Lanka.

11 954 EUR
1 299 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Sri Lanka - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 35.35 times higher than in Sri Lanka.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6731 EUR (7376.94 USD) in Switzerland and 190.43 EUR (208.71 USD) in Sri Lanka. The average salary is 97.2% lower in Sri Lanka.

6 731 EUR
190.43 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

127 EUR
39.7 EUR

Two stars

152 EUR
42.5 EUR

Three stars

221 EUR
64.9 EUR

Four stars

313 EUR
204 EUR

Five stars

570 EUR
493 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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