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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

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Switzerland vs. Madagascar - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 5.25 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Madagascar.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 16.59 PLN (4.45 USD) in Switzerland and 4.8 PLN (1.29 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 71.1% lower in Madagascar.

16.59 PLN
4.80 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 12.01 PLN (3.22 USD) in Switzerland and 2.04 PLN (0.55 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 83% lower in Madagascar.

12.01 PLN
2.04 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 228.5 PLN (61.28 USD) in Switzerland and 15.58 PLN (4.18 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 93.2% lower in Madagascar.

228.50 PLN
15.58 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 58.94 PLN (15.81 USD) in Switzerland and 16.4 PLN (4.4 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in Madagascar.

58.94 PLN
16.40 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 119.55 PLN (32.06 USD) in Switzerland and 17.58 PLN (4.72 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 85.3% lower in Madagascar.

119.55 PLN
17.58 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 40.8 PLN (10.94 USD) in Switzerland and 20.49 PLN (5.5 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in Madagascar.

40.80 PLN
20.49 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.29 PLN (2.49 USD) in Switzerland and 2.87 PLN (0.77 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 69.1% lower in Madagascar.

9.29 PLN
2.87 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.2 PLN (7.3 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 6.5 PLN (1.74 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in Madagascar.

27.20 PLN
6.50 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.33 PLN (3.31 USD) in Switzerland and 5.19 PLN (1.39 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in Madagascar.

12.33 PLN
5.19 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

63.27 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.16 PLN (2.72 USD) in Switzerland and 0.97 PLN (0.26 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 90.5% lower in Madagascar.

10.16 PLN
0.97 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 13.6 PLN (3.65 USD) in Switzerland and 3.18 PLN (0.85 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Madagascar.

13.60 PLN
3.18 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 116.97 PLN (31.37 USD) in Switzerland and 28.75 PLN (7.71 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Madagascar.

116.97 PLN
28.75 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 7.62 PLN (2.04 USD) in Switzerland and 3.14 PLN (0.84 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 58.8% lower in Madagascar.

7.62 PLN
3.14 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 10.25 PLN (2.75 USD) in Switzerland and 2.61 PLN (0.7 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 74.5% lower in Madagascar.

10.25 PLN
2.61 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 13.69 PLN (3.67 USD) in Switzerland and 3.48 PLN (0.93 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in Madagascar.

13.69 PLN
3.48 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 10.97 PLN (2.94 USD) in Switzerland and 1.96 PLN (0.52 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 82.1% lower in Madagascar.

10.97 PLN
1.96 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 15.01 PLN (4.02 USD) in Switzerland and 2.49 PLN (0.67 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 83.4% lower in Madagascar.

15.01 PLN
2.49 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

74.98 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.54 PLN (5.24 USD) in Switzerland and 2.51 PLN (0.67 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 87.2% lower in Madagascar.

19.54 PLN
2.51 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.03 PLN (1.62 USD) in Switzerland and 2.08 PLN (0.56 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in Madagascar.

6.03 PLN
2.08 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Madagascar - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 8.38 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Madagascar.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 24.12 PLN (6.47 USD) in Switzerland and 4.2 PLN (1.13 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in Madagascar.

24.12 PLN
4.20 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 20.17 PLN (5.41 USD) in Switzerland and 3.07 PLN (0.82 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 84.8% lower in Madagascar.

20.17 PLN
3.07 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.27 PLN (9.73 USD) in Switzerland and 4.1 PLN (1.1 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 88.7% lower in Madagascar.

36.27 PLN
4.10 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 31.74 PLN (8.51 USD) in Switzerland and 5.74 PLN (1.54 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 81.9% lower in Madagascar.

31.74 PLN
5.74 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 68 PLN (18.24 USD) in Switzerland and 18.45 PLN (4.95 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in Madagascar.

68.00 PLN
18.45 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 544.04 PLN (145.91 USD) in Switzerland and 57.39 PLN (15.39 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Madagascar.

544.04 PLN
57.39 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 113.34 PLN (30.4 USD) in Switzerland and 7.3 PLN (1.96 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 93.6% lower in Madagascar.

113.34 PLN
7.30 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 18.77 PLN (5.03 USD) in Switzerland and 1.95 PLN (0.52 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 89.6% lower in Madagascar.

18.77 PLN
1.95 PLN

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Madagascar - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.76 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Madagascar.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 7.9 PLN (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 4 PLN (1.07 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in Madagascar.

7.90 PLN
4.00 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.64 PLN (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 4.82 PLN (1.29 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 36.9% lower in Madagascar.

7.64 PLN
4.82 PLN

LPG 1L

4.89 PLN
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Madagascar - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 23.06 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Madagascar.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 412.56 PLN (110.65 USD) in Switzerland and 18.68 PLN (5.01 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 95.5% lower in Madagascar.

412.56 PLN
18.68 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 19.95 PLN (5.35 USD) in Switzerland and 0.49 PLN (0.13 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 97.5% lower in Madagascar.

19.95 PLN
0.49 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 362.69 PLN (97.27 USD) in Switzerland and 8.2 PLN (2.2 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 97.7% lower in Madagascar.

362.69 PLN
8.20 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 22.67 PLN (6.08 USD) in Switzerland and 5.74 PLN (1.54 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in Madagascar.

22.67 PLN
5.74 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 30.6 PLN (8.21 USD) in Switzerland and 3.69 PLN (0.99 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 87.9% lower in Madagascar.

30.60 PLN
3.69 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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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 90.67 PLN (24.32 USD) in Switzerland and 20.5 PLN (5.5 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 77.4% lower in Madagascar.

90.67 PLN
20.50 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 395.7 PLN (106.13 USD) in Switzerland and 141.27 PLN (37.89 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in Madagascar.

395.70 PLN
141.27 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 181.35 PLN (48.64 USD) in Switzerland and 24.59 PLN (6.6 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in Madagascar.

181.35 PLN
24.59 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Madagascar - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 6.98 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 9462 PLN (2537.75 USD) in Switzerland and 1544 PLN (414.1 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in Madagascar.

9 462 PLN
1 544 PLN

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 7243 PLN (1942.45 USD) in Switzerland and 407.13 PLN (109.19 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 94.4% lower in Madagascar.

7 243 PLN
407.13 PLN

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 17569 PLN (4712.04 USD) in Switzerland and 3279 PLN (879.51 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in Madagascar.

17 569 PLN
3 279 PLN

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 12535 PLN (3361.89 USD) in Switzerland and 1473 PLN (395 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 88.2% lower in Madagascar.

12 535 PLN
1 473 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Madagascar - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 27.21 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 87122 PLN (23366.28 USD) in Switzerland and 3307 PLN (886.84 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 96.2% lower in Madagascar.

87 122 PLN
3 307 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 51185 PLN (13727.72 USD) in Switzerland and 1776 PLN (476.4 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 96.5% lower in Madagascar.

51 185 PLN
1 776 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Madagascar - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 53.85 times higher than in Madagascar.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 28821 PLN (7729.73 USD) in Switzerland and 535.23 PLN (143.55 USD) in Madagascar. The average salary is 98.1% lower in Madagascar.

28 821 PLN
535.23 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

519 PLN
-

Two stars

621 PLN
150 PLN

Three stars

901 PLN
186 PLN

Four stars

1 280 PLN
452 PLN

Five stars

2 330 PLN
438 PLN

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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