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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Lesotho

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. Lesotho - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 3.78 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Lesotho.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.79 EUR (4.46 USD) in Switzerland and 1.58 EUR (1.86 USD) in Lesotho. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Lesotho.

3.79 EUR
1.58 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.57 EUR (3.03 USD) in Switzerland and 1.64 EUR (1.92 USD) in Lesotho. The price of this product is 36.2% lower in Lesotho.

2.57 EUR
1.64 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 45.23 EUR (53.21 USD) in Switzerland and 4.82 EUR (5.67 USD) in Lesotho. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in Lesotho.

45.23 EUR
4.82 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.14 EUR (15.46 USD) in Switzerland and 4.22 EUR (4.97 USD) in Lesotho. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Lesotho.

13.14 EUR
4.22 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.68 EUR (34.91 USD) in Switzerland and 5.41 EUR (6.37 USD) in Lesotho. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in Lesotho.

29.68 EUR
5.41 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.86 EUR (11.59 USD) in Switzerland and 4.49 EUR (5.28 USD) in Lesotho. The price of this product is 54.5% lower in Lesotho.

9.86 EUR
4.49 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.35 EUR (2.77 USD) in Switzerland and 1.24 EUR (1.46 USD) in Lesotho. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Lesotho.

2.35 EUR
1.24 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.59 EUR (7.76 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 1.32 EUR (1.55 USD) in Lesotho. The price of this product is 80% lower in Lesotho.

6.59 EUR
1.32 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.94 EUR (3.45 USD) in Switzerland and 1.45 EUR (1.71 USD) in Lesotho. The price of this product is 50.7% lower in Lesotho.

2.94 EUR
1.45 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

14.43 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.23 EUR (2.63 USD) in Switzerland and 1.35 EUR (1.59 USD) in Lesotho. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in Lesotho.

2.23 EUR
1.35 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.08 EUR (3.62 USD) in Switzerland and 0.69 EUR (0.82 USD) in Lesotho. The price of this product is 77.6% lower in Lesotho.

3.08 EUR
0.69 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 26.32 EUR (30.96 USD) in Switzerland and 5.68 EUR (6.68 USD) in Lesotho. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in Lesotho.

26.32 EUR
5.68 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.96 EUR (2.31 USD) in Switzerland and 0.96 EUR (1.13 USD) in Lesotho. The price of this product is 51% lower in Lesotho.

1.96 EUR
0.96 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.08 EUR (2.45 USD) in Switzerland and 1.08 EUR (1.27 USD) in Lesotho. The price of this product is 48.1% lower in Lesotho.

2.08 EUR
1.08 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.73 EUR (3.21 USD) in Switzerland and 2.11 EUR (2.48 USD) in Lesotho. The price of this product is 22.7% lower in Lesotho.

2.73 EUR
2.11 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.54 EUR (2.99 USD) in Switzerland and 1.36 EUR (1.6 USD) in Lesotho. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in Lesotho.

2.54 EUR
1.36 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.5 EUR (4.12 USD) in Switzerland and 1.85 EUR (2.17 USD) in Lesotho. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in Lesotho.

3.50 EUR
1.85 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

17.10 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.64 EUR (5.46 USD) in Switzerland and 2.11 EUR (2.48 USD) in Lesotho. The price of this product is 54.5% lower in Lesotho.

4.64 EUR
2.11 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.43 EUR (1.69 USD) in Switzerland and 0.72 EUR (0.84 USD) in Lesotho. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in Lesotho.

1.43 EUR
0.72 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Lesotho - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.12 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Lesotho.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 6.02 EUR (7.09 USD) in Switzerland and 1.65 EUR (1.94 USD) in Lesotho. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in Lesotho.

6.02 EUR
1.65 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.28 EUR (6.21 USD) in Switzerland and 1.21 EUR (1.43 USD) in Lesotho. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Lesotho.

5.28 EUR
1.21 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.76 EUR (10.31 USD) in Switzerland and 1.72 EUR (2.02 USD) in Lesotho. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in Lesotho.

8.76 EUR
1.72 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.67 EUR (9.02 USD) in Switzerland and 2.11 EUR (2.48 USD) in Lesotho. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in Lesotho.

7.67 EUR
2.11 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.62 EUR (21.9 USD) in Switzerland and 7.92 EUR (9.31 USD) in Lesotho. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in Lesotho.

18.62 EUR
7.92 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 131.42 EUR (154.6 USD) in Switzerland and 26.38 EUR (31.04 USD) in Lesotho. The price of this product is 79.9% lower in Lesotho.

131.42 EUR
26.38 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 27.38 EUR (32.21 USD) in Switzerland and 9.23 EUR (10.86 USD) in Lesotho. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in Lesotho.

27.38 EUR
9.23 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.64 EUR (5.46 USD) in Switzerland and 0.72 EUR (0.85 USD) in Lesotho. The price of this product is 84.5% lower in Lesotho.

4.64 EUR
0.72 EUR

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Lesotho - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.03 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Lesotho.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.93 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 0.94 EUR (1.1 USD) in Lesotho. The price of this product is 51.3% lower in Lesotho.

1.93 EUR
0.94 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.84 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 0.92 EUR (1.09 USD) in Lesotho. The price of this product is 50% lower in Lesotho.

1.84 EUR
0.92 EUR

LPG 1L

1.10 EUR
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Lesotho - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.87 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Lesotho.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 95.28 EUR (112.08 USD) in Switzerland and 26.38 EUR (31.04 USD) in Lesotho. The price of this product is 72.3% lower in Lesotho.

95.28 EUR
26.38 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.27 EUR (5.02 USD) in Switzerland and 0.69 EUR (0.81 USD) in Lesotho. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Lesotho.

4.27 EUR
0.69 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 75.57 EUR (88.89 USD) in Switzerland and 9.5 EUR (11.17 USD) in Lesotho. The price of this product is 87.4% lower in Lesotho.

75.57 EUR
9.50 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.85 EUR (3.35 USD) in Switzerland and 0.63 EUR (0.75 USD) in Lesotho. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Lesotho.

2.85 EUR
0.63 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.57 EUR (7.73 USD) in Switzerland and 0.69 EUR (0.81 USD) in Lesotho. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Lesotho.

6.57 EUR
0.69 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

21.90 EUR
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 78.39 EUR (92.22 USD) in Switzerland and 28.38 EUR (33.38 USD) in Lesotho. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in Lesotho.

78.39 EUR
28.38 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

44.15 EUR
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Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Lesotho - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 16.53 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Lesotho.

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 2449 EUR (2880.33 USD) in Switzerland and 140.73 EUR (165.55 USD) in Lesotho. The price of this product is 94.3% lower in Lesotho.

2 449 EUR
140.73 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 2014 EUR (2368.73 USD) in Switzerland and 73.89 EUR (86.92 USD) in Lesotho. The price of this product is 96.3% lower in Lesotho.

2 014 EUR
73.89 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 4481 EUR (5270.97 USD) in Switzerland and 378.37 EUR (445.1 USD) in Lesotho. The price of this product is 91.6% lower in Lesotho.

4 481 EUR
378.37 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 3333 EUR (3920.86 USD) in Switzerland and 149.51 EUR (175.88 USD) in Lesotho. The price of this product is 95.5% lower in Lesotho.

3 333 EUR
149.51 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Lesotho - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 47.83 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Lesotho.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 21356 EUR (25122.46 USD) in Switzerland and 335.01 EUR (394.09 USD) in Lesotho. The price of this product is 98.4% lower in Lesotho.

21 356 EUR
335.01 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 16370 EUR (19257.2 USD) in Switzerland and 453.66 EUR (533.67 USD) in Lesotho. The price of this product is 97.2% lower in Lesotho.

16 370 EUR
453.66 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Lesotho - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 10.3 times higher than in Lesotho.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6950 EUR (8175.85 USD) in Switzerland and 674.47 EUR (793.42 USD) in Lesotho. The average salary is 90.3% lower in Lesotho.

6 950 EUR
674.47 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

118 EUR
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Two stars

142 EUR
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Three stars

206 EUR
63.9 EUR

Four stars

292 EUR
-

Five stars

531 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 • Lesotho: 1 cities, 8 hotels

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