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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Mauritania

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. Mauritania - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 5 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Mauritania.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.91 EUR (4.37 USD) in Switzerland and 1.93 EUR (2.15 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Mauritania.

3.91 EUR
1.93 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.83 EUR (3.17 USD) in Switzerland and 1.6 EUR (1.79 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in Mauritania.

2.83 EUR
1.60 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 53.87 EUR (60.21 USD) in Switzerland and 5.65 EUR (6.32 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Mauritania.

53.87 EUR
5.65 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

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9.02 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

13.89 EUR
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 28.19 EUR (31.5 USD) in Switzerland and 4.73 EUR (5.29 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 83.2% lower in Mauritania.

28.19 EUR
4.73 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.62 EUR (10.75 USD) in Switzerland and 2.25 EUR (2.52 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Mauritania.

9.62 EUR
2.25 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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2.25 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.41 EUR (7.17 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 1.82 EUR (2.04 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in Mauritania.

6.41 EUR
1.82 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

2.91 EUR
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Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

15.18 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.39 EUR (2.68 USD) in Switzerland and 0.53 EUR (0.6 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in Mauritania.

2.39 EUR
0.53 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.21 EUR (3.58 USD) in Switzerland and 0.3 EUR (0.34 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 90.7% lower in Mauritania.

3.21 EUR
0.30 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 27.58 EUR (30.82 USD) in Switzerland and 6.61 EUR (7.39 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 76% lower in Mauritania.

27.58 EUR
6.61 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.8 EUR (2.01 USD) in Switzerland and 1.22 EUR (1.36 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 32.2% lower in Mauritania.

1.80 EUR
1.22 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.42 EUR (2.7 USD) in Switzerland and 0.59 EUR (0.66 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in Mauritania.

2.42 EUR
0.59 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.23 EUR (3.61 USD) in Switzerland and 1.28 EUR (1.43 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 60.4% lower in Mauritania.

3.23 EUR
1.28 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.59 EUR (2.89 USD) in Switzerland and 0.61 EUR (0.69 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in Mauritania.

2.59 EUR
0.61 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.54 EUR (3.95 USD) in Switzerland and 1.08 EUR (1.2 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Mauritania.

3.54 EUR
1.08 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

17.99 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.61 EUR (5.15 USD) in Switzerland and 0.74 EUR (0.83 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in Mauritania.

4.61 EUR
0.74 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.42 EUR (1.59 USD) in Switzerland and 0.58 EUR (0.65 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in Mauritania.

1.42 EUR
0.58 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Mauritania - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 5.12 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Mauritania.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.69 EUR (6.36 USD) in Switzerland and 2.08 EUR (2.32 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in Mauritania.

5.69 EUR
2.08 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.76 EUR (5.32 USD) in Switzerland and 1.9 EUR (2.12 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 60.1% lower in Mauritania.

4.76 EUR
1.90 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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

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2.05 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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

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2.36 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 16.03 EUR (17.92 USD) in Switzerland and 4.93 EUR (5.51 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Mauritania.

16.03 EUR
4.93 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 128.26 EUR (143.35 USD) in Switzerland and 21.54 EUR (24.08 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 83.2% lower in Mauritania.

128.26 EUR
21.54 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.72 EUR (29.87 USD) in Switzerland and 4.51 EUR (5.04 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 83.1% lower in Mauritania.

26.72 EUR
4.51 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.42 EUR (4.95 USD) in Switzerland and 1.37 EUR (1.54 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 69% lower in Mauritania.

4.42 EUR
1.37 EUR

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Mauritania - expenses related to fuel.

Diesel 1L

1.90 EUR
-

Gasoline 1L

1.83 EUR
-

LPG 1L

1.17 EUR
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Mauritania - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.23 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Mauritania.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 97.26 EUR (108.71 USD) in Switzerland and 25.92 EUR (28.98 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Mauritania.

97.26 EUR
25.92 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.7 EUR (5.26 USD) in Switzerland and 0.46 EUR (0.51 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 90.2% lower in Mauritania.

4.70 EUR
0.46 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 85.51 EUR (95.57 USD) in Switzerland and 4.6 EUR (5.14 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 94.6% lower in Mauritania.

85.51 EUR
4.60 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.34 EUR (5.97 USD) in Switzerland and 0.34 EUR (0.38 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 93.6% lower in Mauritania.

5.34 EUR
0.34 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.21 EUR (8.06 USD) in Switzerland and 0.8 EUR (0.89 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 88.9% lower in Mauritania.

7.21 EUR
0.80 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Switzerland vs. Mauritania - 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 (23.89 USD) in Switzerland and 3.95 EUR (4.41 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in Mauritania.

21.38 EUR
3.95 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 93.29 EUR (104.26 USD) in Switzerland and 28.44 EUR (31.78 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Mauritania.

93.29 EUR
28.44 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

42.75 EUR
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Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Mauritania - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 8.95 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Mauritania.

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 2231 EUR (2493.24 USD) in Switzerland and 193.73 EUR (216.52 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 91.3% lower in Mauritania.

2 231 EUR
193.73 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 1707 EUR (1908.37 USD) in Switzerland and 140.58 EUR (157.12 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 91.8% lower in Mauritania.

1 707 EUR
140.58 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 4142 EUR (4629.39 USD) in Switzerland and 590.81 EUR (660.33 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Mauritania.

4 142 EUR
590.81 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 2955 EUR (3302.91 USD) in Switzerland and 307.94 EUR (344.18 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 89.6% lower in Mauritania.

2 955 EUR
307.94 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Mauritania - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 10.18 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Mauritania.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 20540 EUR (22956.4 USD) in Switzerland and 2161 EUR (2415.46 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Mauritania.

20 540 EUR
2 161 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 12067 EUR (13486.92 USD) in Switzerland and 1043 EUR (1165.51 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 91.4% lower in Mauritania.

12 067 EUR
1 043 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Mauritania - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 13.74 times higher than in Mauritania.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6795 EUR (7594.13 USD) in Switzerland and 494.69 EUR (552.9 USD) in Mauritania. The average salary is 92.7% lower in Mauritania.

6 795 EUR
494.69 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

125 EUR
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Two stars

149 EUR
57.3 EUR

Three stars

216 EUR
79.3 EUR

Four stars

307 EUR
126 EUR

Five stars

559 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 • Mauritania: 1 cities, 24 hotels

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