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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Libya

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

EURUSDLYDCHF

Switzerland vs. Libya - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 5.52 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Libya.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.92 EUR (4.28 USD) in Switzerland and 1.71 EUR (1.86 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in Libya.

3.92 EUR
1.71 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.84 EUR (3.1 USD) in Switzerland and 1.01 EUR (1.1 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in Libya.

2.84 EUR
1.01 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 53.94 EUR (58.91 USD) in Switzerland and 7.71 EUR (8.42 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Libya.

53.94 EUR
7.71 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

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1.27 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

13.91 EUR
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 28.22 EUR (30.82 USD) in Switzerland and 3.56 EUR (3.89 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 87.4% lower in Libya.

28.22 EUR
3.56 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.63 EUR (10.52 USD) in Switzerland and 2.16 EUR (2.36 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 77.6% lower in Libya.

9.63 EUR
2.16 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

2.19 EUR
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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0.65 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.42 EUR (7.01 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 1.28 EUR (1.4 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in Libya.

6.42 EUR
1.28 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

2.91 EUR
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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0.71 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

15.54 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.4 EUR (2.62 USD) in Switzerland and 0.47 EUR (0.51 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in Libya.

2.40 EUR
0.47 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.21 EUR (3.51 USD) in Switzerland and 0.33 EUR (0.36 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in Libya.

3.21 EUR
0.33 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 27.61 EUR (30.16 USD) in Switzerland and 5.85 EUR (6.39 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 78.8% lower in Libya.

27.61 EUR
5.85 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.8 EUR (1.96 USD) in Switzerland and 0.85 EUR (0.92 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 52.8% lower in Libya.

1.80 EUR
0.85 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.42 EUR (2.64 USD) in Switzerland and 0.55 EUR (0.6 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in Libya.

2.42 EUR
0.55 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.23 EUR (3.53 USD) in Switzerland and 0.78 EUR (0.85 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 75.9% lower in Libya.

3.23 EUR
0.78 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.59 EUR (2.83 USD) in Switzerland and 0.58 EUR (0.63 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 77.6% lower in Libya.

2.59 EUR
0.58 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.54 EUR (3.87 USD) in Switzerland and 0.95 EUR (1.03 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in Libya.

3.54 EUR
0.95 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

18.41 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.61 EUR (5.04 USD) in Switzerland and 0.56 EUR (0.61 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 87.9% lower in Libya.

4.61 EUR
0.56 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.42 EUR (1.55 USD) in Switzerland and 0.24 EUR (0.26 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 83.1% lower in Libya.

1.42 EUR
0.24 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Libya - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.35 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Libya.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.69 EUR (6.22 USD) in Switzerland and 0.52 EUR (0.56 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 90.9% lower in Libya.

5.69 EUR
0.52 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.76 EUR (5.2 USD) in Switzerland and 0.49 EUR (0.53 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in Libya.

4.76 EUR
0.49 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

8.56 EUR
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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0.91 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

7.49 EUR
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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0.66 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 16.05 EUR (17.53 USD) in Switzerland and 3.76 EUR (4.11 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Libya.

16.05 EUR
3.76 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 128.43 EUR (140.27 USD) in Switzerland and 32.22 EUR (35.19 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in Libya.

128.43 EUR
32.22 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.76 EUR (29.22 USD) in Switzerland and 5.64 EUR (6.16 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 78.9% lower in Libya.

26.76 EUR
5.64 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.43 EUR (4.84 USD) in Switzerland and 0.18 EUR (0.2 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 95.9% lower in Libya.

4.43 EUR
0.18 EUR

Fuel

EURUSDLYDCHF

Switzerland vs. Libya - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 63.67 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Libya.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.94 EUR (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 0.03 EUR (0.03 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 98.5% lower in Libya.

1.94 EUR
0.03 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.88 EUR (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 0.03 EUR (0.03 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 98.4% lower in Libya.

1.88 EUR
0.03 EUR

LPG 1L

1.20 EUR
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Transportation

EURUSDLYDCHF

Switzerland vs. Libya - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 7.66 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Libya.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 97.39 EUR (106.37 USD) in Switzerland and 18.81 EUR (20.55 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 80.7% lower in Libya.

97.39 EUR
18.81 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.71 EUR (5.14 USD) in Switzerland and 0.21 EUR (0.23 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 95.5% lower in Libya.

4.71 EUR
0.21 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 85.62 EUR (93.51 USD) in Switzerland and 5.64 EUR (6.16 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 93.4% lower in Libya.

85.62 EUR
5.64 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.35 EUR (5.84 USD) in Switzerland and 0.56 EUR (0.62 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Libya.

5.35 EUR
0.56 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.22 EUR (7.89 USD) in Switzerland and 0.94 EUR (1.03 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 87% lower in Libya.

7.22 EUR
0.94 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 21.4 EUR (23.38 USD) in Switzerland and 4.64 EUR (5.07 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 78.3% lower in Libya.

21.40 EUR
4.64 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 93.41 EUR (102.02 USD) in Switzerland and 25.71 EUR (28.08 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in Libya.

93.41 EUR
25.71 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 42.81 EUR (46.76 USD) in Switzerland and 14.61 EUR (15.95 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Libya.

42.81 EUR
14.61 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Libya - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 10.67 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Libya.

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 2234 EUR (2439.56 USD) in Switzerland and 218.72 EUR (238.87 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 90.2% lower in Libya.

2 234 EUR
218.72 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 1710 EUR (1867.29 USD) in Switzerland and 135.23 EUR (147.69 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 92.1% lower in Libya.

1 710 EUR
135.23 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 4147 EUR (4529.71 USD) in Switzerland and 439 EUR (479.46 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 89.4% lower in Libya.

4 147 EUR
439.00 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 2959 EUR (3231.8 USD) in Switzerland and 242.5 EUR (264.84 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 91.8% lower in Libya.

2 959 EUR
242.50 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSDLYDCHF

Switzerland vs. Libya - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 20.06 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Libya.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 20567 EUR (22462.13 USD) in Switzerland and 1206 EUR (1317.61 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 94.1% lower in Libya.

20 567 EUR
1 206 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 12083 EUR (13196.54 USD) in Switzerland and 421.34 EUR (460.17 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 96.5% lower in Libya.

12 083 EUR
421.34 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Libya - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 24.94 times higher than in Libya.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6804 EUR (7430.63 USD) in Switzerland and 272.81 EUR (297.95 USD) in Libya. The average salary is 96% lower in Libya.

6 804 EUR
272.81 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

127 EUR
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Two stars

152 EUR
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Three stars

221 EUR
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Four stars

314 EUR
-

Five stars

572 EUR
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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

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