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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Madagascar

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

EURMGACHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Madagascar - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 4.88 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Madagascar.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.68 EUR (4.32 USD) in Switzerland and 1.03 EUR (1.2 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 72% lower in Madagascar.

3.68 EUR
1.03 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.5 EUR (2.93 USD) in Switzerland and 0.53 EUR (0.62 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 78.8% lower in Madagascar.

2.50 EUR
0.53 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 43.94 EUR (51.52 USD) in Switzerland and 3.69 EUR (4.33 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 91.6% lower in Madagascar.

43.94 EUR
3.69 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12.77 EUR (14.97 USD) in Switzerland and 4.05 EUR (4.74 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in Madagascar.

12.77 EUR
4.05 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 28.83 EUR (33.8 USD) in Switzerland and 4.31 EUR (5.05 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 85.1% lower in Madagascar.

28.83 EUR
4.31 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.57 EUR (11.23 USD) in Switzerland and 1.54 EUR (1.81 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in Madagascar.

9.57 EUR
1.54 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.29 EUR (2.68 USD) in Switzerland and 0.75 EUR (0.88 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in Madagascar.

2.29 EUR
0.75 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.4 EUR (7.51 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 1.75 EUR (2.05 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in Madagascar.

6.40 EUR
1.75 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.85 EUR (3.34 USD) in Switzerland and 1.08 EUR (1.27 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 62.1% lower in Madagascar.

2.85 EUR
1.08 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

14.47 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.17 EUR (2.54 USD) in Switzerland and 0.31 EUR (0.37 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Madagascar.

2.17 EUR
0.31 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.99 EUR (3.51 USD) in Switzerland and 0.82 EUR (0.96 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in Madagascar.

2.99 EUR
0.82 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 25.57 EUR (29.97 USD) in Switzerland and 8.44 EUR (9.89 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 67% lower in Madagascar.

25.57 EUR
8.44 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.9 EUR (2.23 USD) in Switzerland and 0.94 EUR (1.1 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in Madagascar.

1.90 EUR
0.94 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.02 EUR (2.37 USD) in Switzerland and 0.66 EUR (0.78 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in Madagascar.

2.02 EUR
0.66 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.65 EUR (3.11 USD) in Switzerland and 0.85 EUR (1 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Madagascar.

2.65 EUR
0.85 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.47 EUR (2.89 USD) in Switzerland and 0.48 EUR (0.56 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 80.6% lower in Madagascar.

2.47 EUR
0.48 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.4 EUR (3.99 USD) in Switzerland and 0.61 EUR (0.71 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 82.1% lower in Madagascar.

3.40 EUR
0.61 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

17.15 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.51 EUR (5.29 USD) in Switzerland and 0.78 EUR (0.91 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in Madagascar.

4.51 EUR
0.78 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.39 EUR (1.63 USD) in Switzerland and 0.56 EUR (0.65 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 59.7% lower in Madagascar.

1.39 EUR
0.56 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Madagascar - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 7.74 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Madagascar.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.85 EUR (6.86 USD) in Switzerland and 1.14 EUR (1.34 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 80.5% lower in Madagascar.

5.85 EUR
1.14 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.13 EUR (6.01 USD) in Switzerland and 0.8 EUR (0.94 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 84.4% lower in Madagascar.

5.13 EUR
0.80 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.51 EUR (9.98 USD) in Switzerland and 0.92 EUR (1.07 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 89.2% lower in Madagascar.

8.51 EUR
0.92 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.45 EUR (8.73 USD) in Switzerland and 1.35 EUR (1.58 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 81.9% lower in Madagascar.

7.45 EUR
1.35 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.09 EUR (21.2 USD) in Switzerland and 3.85 EUR (4.52 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in Madagascar.

18.09 EUR
3.85 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 127.67 EUR (149.68 USD) in Switzerland and 15.42 EUR (18.07 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 87.9% lower in Madagascar.

127.67 EUR
15.42 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.6 EUR (31.18 USD) in Switzerland and 2.31 EUR (2.71 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 91.3% lower in Madagascar.

26.60 EUR
2.31 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.51 EUR (5.29 USD) in Switzerland and 0.55 EUR (0.65 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 87.8% lower in Madagascar.

4.51 EUR
0.55 EUR

Fuel

EURMGACHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Madagascar - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.92 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Madagascar.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.93 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 0.94 EUR (1.11 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 51.3% lower in Madagascar.

1.93 EUR
0.94 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.84 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 1.02 EUR (1.2 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 44.6% lower in Madagascar.

1.84 EUR
1.02 EUR

LPG 1L

1.11 EUR
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Transportation

EURMGACHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Madagascar - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 11.68 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Madagascar.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 92.56 EUR (108.52 USD) in Switzerland and 7.71 EUR (9.04 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 91.7% lower in Madagascar.

92.56 EUR
7.71 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.15 EUR (4.86 USD) in Switzerland and 0.13 EUR (0.16 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 96.9% lower in Madagascar.

4.15 EUR
0.13 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 73.41 EUR (86.07 USD) in Switzerland and 3.85 EUR (4.52 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 94.8% lower in Madagascar.

73.41 EUR
3.85 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.77 EUR (3.24 USD) in Switzerland and 1.73 EUR (2.03 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in Madagascar.

2.77 EUR
1.73 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.38 EUR (7.48 USD) in Switzerland and 1.93 EUR (2.26 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in Madagascar.

6.38 EUR
1.93 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURMGACHFUSD

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 21.28 EUR (24.95 USD) in Switzerland and 4.82 EUR (5.65 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in Madagascar.

21.28 EUR
4.82 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 76.15 EUR (89.29 USD) in Switzerland and 19.37 EUR (22.7 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in Madagascar.

76.15 EUR
19.37 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 42.89 EUR (50.28 USD) in Switzerland and 5.59 EUR (6.55 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 87% lower in Madagascar.

42.89 EUR
5.59 EUR

Flats for rent

EURMGACHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Madagascar - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 10.48 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Madagascar.

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 2379 EUR (2788.71 USD) in Switzerland and 259.06 EUR (303.73 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 89.1% lower in Madagascar.

2 379 EUR
259.06 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 1956 EUR (2293.37 USD) in Switzerland and 86.14 EUR (100.99 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 95.6% lower in Madagascar.

1 956 EUR
86.14 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 4353 EUR (5103.3 USD) in Switzerland and 469.68 EUR (550.67 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 89.2% lower in Madagascar.

4 353 EUR
469.68 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 3238 EUR (3796.13 USD) in Switzerland and 322.75 EUR (378.41 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 90% lower in Madagascar.

3 238 EUR
322.75 EUR

Flats for sale

EURMGACHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Madagascar - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 36.46 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Madagascar.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 20746 EUR (24323.28 USD) in Switzerland and 571.64 EUR (670.22 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 97.2% lower in Madagascar.

20 746 EUR
571.64 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 15902 EUR (18644.61 USD) in Switzerland and 433.55 EUR (508.32 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 97.3% lower in Madagascar.

15 902 EUR
433.55 EUR

Salary

EURMGACHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Madagascar - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 70.96 times higher than in Madagascar.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6751 EUR (7915.77 USD) in Switzerland and 95.14 EUR (111.55 USD) in Madagascar. The average salary is 98.6% lower in Madagascar.

6 751 EUR
95.14 EUR

Hotels

EURMGACHFUSD

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

One star

119 EUR
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Two stars

142 EUR
34.3 EUR

Three stars

206 EUR
42.6 EUR

Four stars

293 EUR
103 EUR

Five stars

533 EUR
100 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 • Madagascar: 6 cities, 83 hotels

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