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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 5.14 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Madagascar.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.91 EUR (4.45 USD) in Switzerland and 1.16 EUR (1.31 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 70.3% lower in Madagascar.

3.91 EUR
1.16 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.83 EUR (3.22 USD) in Switzerland and 0.49 EUR (0.56 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in Madagascar.

2.83 EUR
0.49 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 53.89 EUR (61.29 USD) in Switzerland and 3.75 EUR (4.27 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 93% lower in Madagascar.

53.89 EUR
3.75 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.9 EUR (15.81 USD) in Switzerland and 3.95 EUR (4.49 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in Madagascar.

13.90 EUR
3.95 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 28.19 EUR (32.07 USD) in Switzerland and 4.24 EUR (4.82 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 85% lower in Madagascar.

28.19 EUR
4.24 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.62 EUR (10.94 USD) in Switzerland and 4.94 EUR (5.62 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 48.6% lower in Madagascar.

9.62 EUR
4.94 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.19 EUR (2.49 USD) in Switzerland and 0.69 EUR (0.79 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 68.5% lower in Madagascar.

2.19 EUR
0.69 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.42 EUR (7.3 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 1.57 EUR (1.78 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in Madagascar.

6.42 EUR
1.57 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.91 EUR (3.31 USD) in Switzerland and 1.25 EUR (1.42 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 57% lower in Madagascar.

2.91 EUR
1.25 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

14.92 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.4 EUR (2.72 USD) in Switzerland and 0.23 EUR (0.27 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 90.4% lower in Madagascar.

2.40 EUR
0.23 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.21 EUR (3.65 USD) in Switzerland and 0.77 EUR (0.87 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 76% lower in Madagascar.

3.21 EUR
0.77 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 27.59 EUR (31.37 USD) in Switzerland and 6.93 EUR (7.88 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in Madagascar.

27.59 EUR
6.93 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.8 EUR (2.04 USD) in Switzerland and 0.76 EUR (0.86 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 57.8% lower in Madagascar.

1.80 EUR
0.76 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.42 EUR (2.75 USD) in Switzerland and 0.63 EUR (0.72 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 74% lower in Madagascar.

2.42 EUR
0.63 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.23 EUR (3.67 USD) in Switzerland and 0.84 EUR (0.96 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 74% lower in Madagascar.

3.23 EUR
0.84 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.59 EUR (2.94 USD) in Switzerland and 0.47 EUR (0.54 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 81.9% lower in Madagascar.

2.59 EUR
0.47 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.54 EUR (4.03 USD) in Switzerland and 0.6 EUR (0.68 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 83.1% lower in Madagascar.

3.54 EUR
0.60 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

17.68 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.61 EUR (5.24 USD) in Switzerland and 0.6 EUR (0.69 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 87% lower in Madagascar.

4.61 EUR
0.60 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.42 EUR (1.62 USD) in Switzerland and 0.5 EUR (0.57 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in Madagascar.

1.42 EUR
0.50 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Madagascar - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 8.2 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Madagascar.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.69 EUR (6.47 USD) in Switzerland and 1.01 EUR (1.15 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in Madagascar.

5.69 EUR
1.01 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.76 EUR (5.41 USD) in Switzerland and 0.74 EUR (0.84 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 84.5% lower in Madagascar.

4.76 EUR
0.74 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.55 EUR (9.73 USD) in Switzerland and 0.99 EUR (1.12 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 88.4% lower in Madagascar.

8.55 EUR
0.99 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.48 EUR (8.51 USD) in Switzerland and 1.38 EUR (1.57 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 81.6% lower in Madagascar.

7.48 EUR
1.38 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 16.04 EUR (18.24 USD) in Switzerland and 4.45 EUR (5.06 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 72.3% lower in Madagascar.

16.04 EUR
4.45 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 128.3 EUR (145.92 USD) in Switzerland and 13.83 EUR (15.73 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 89.2% lower in Madagascar.

128.30 EUR
13.83 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.73 EUR (30.4 USD) in Switzerland and 1.76 EUR (2 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 93.4% lower in Madagascar.

26.73 EUR
1.76 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.43 EUR (5.03 USD) in Switzerland and 0.47 EUR (0.54 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 89.4% lower in Madagascar.

4.43 EUR
0.47 EUR

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 1.86 EUR (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 0.94 EUR (1.07 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in Madagascar.

1.86 EUR
0.94 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.8 EUR (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 1.14 EUR (1.29 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 36.7% lower in Madagascar.

1.80 EUR
1.14 EUR

LPG 1L

1.15 EUR
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Madagascar - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 22.56 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Madagascar.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 97.3 EUR (110.66 USD) in Switzerland and 4.5 EUR (5.12 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 95.4% lower in Madagascar.

97.30 EUR
4.50 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.7 EUR (5.35 USD) in Switzerland and 0.12 EUR (0.13 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 97.4% lower in Madagascar.

4.70 EUR
0.12 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 85.54 EUR (97.28 USD) in Switzerland and 1.98 EUR (2.25 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 97.7% lower in Madagascar.

85.54 EUR
1.98 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.35 EUR (6.08 USD) in Switzerland and 1.38 EUR (1.57 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 74.2% lower in Madagascar.

5.35 EUR
1.38 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.22 EUR (8.21 USD) in Switzerland and 0.89 EUR (1.01 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 87.7% lower in Madagascar.

7.22 EUR
0.89 EUR

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 21.38 EUR (24.32 USD) in Switzerland and 4.94 EUR (5.62 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Madagascar.

21.38 EUR
4.94 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 93.32 EUR (106.14 USD) in Switzerland and 34.05 EUR (38.72 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 63.5% lower in Madagascar.

93.32 EUR
34.05 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 42.77 EUR (48.64 USD) in Switzerland and 5.93 EUR (6.74 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 86.1% lower in Madagascar.

42.77 EUR
5.93 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Madagascar - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 6.83 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 2232 EUR (2537.98 USD) in Switzerland and 372.12 EUR (423.22 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Madagascar.

2 232 EUR
372.12 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 1708 EUR (1942.62 USD) in Switzerland and 98.12 EUR (111.6 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 94.3% lower in Madagascar.

1 708 EUR
98.12 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 4143 EUR (4712.47 USD) in Switzerland and 790.34 EUR (898.88 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 80.9% lower in Madagascar.

4 143 EUR
790.34 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 2956 EUR (3362.19 USD) in Switzerland and 354.95 EUR (403.7 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 88% lower in Madagascar.

2 956 EUR
354.95 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Madagascar - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 26.63 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 20547 EUR (23368.38 USD) in Switzerland and 796.92 EUR (906.37 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 96.1% lower in Madagascar.

20 547 EUR
796.92 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 12071 EUR (13728.96 USD) in Switzerland and 428.1 EUR (486.89 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 96.5% lower in Madagascar.

12 071 EUR
428.10 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Madagascar - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 52.69 times higher than in Madagascar.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6797 EUR (7730.42 USD) in Switzerland and 128.99 EUR (146.71 USD) in Madagascar. The average salary is 98.1% lower in Madagascar.

6 797 EUR
128.99 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

122 EUR
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Two stars

146 EUR
35.4 EUR

Three stars

213 EUR
43.9 EUR

Four stars

302 EUR
106 EUR

Five stars

549 EUR
103 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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