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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

EURUSDMRUCHF

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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.79 EUR (4.5 USD) in Switzerland and 1.78 EUR (2.11 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 53% lower in Mauritania.

3.79 EUR
1.78 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.57 EUR (3.05 USD) in Switzerland and 1.5 EUR (1.78 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 41.6% lower in Mauritania.

2.57 EUR
1.50 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 45.22 EUR (53.68 USD) in Switzerland and 5.56 EUR (6.6 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 87.7% lower in Mauritania.

45.22 EUR
5.56 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

-
8.44 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

13.14 EUR
-

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.67 EUR (35.23 USD) in Switzerland and 4.13 EUR (4.9 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 86.1% lower in Mauritania.

29.67 EUR
4.13 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.85 EUR (11.7 USD) in Switzerland and 2.11 EUR (2.51 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Mauritania.

9.85 EUR
2.11 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

2.35 EUR
-

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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2.15 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.59 EUR (7.83 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 1.86 EUR (2.2 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 71.8% lower in Mauritania.

6.59 EUR
1.86 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

2.93 EUR
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
1.46 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

14.30 EUR
-

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.23 EUR (2.65 USD) in Switzerland and 0.49 EUR (0.58 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 78% lower in Mauritania.

2.23 EUR
0.49 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.08 EUR (3.65 USD) in Switzerland and 0.25 EUR (0.3 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 91.9% lower in Mauritania.

3.08 EUR
0.25 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 26.31 EUR (31.24 USD) in Switzerland and 6.74 EUR (8 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in Mauritania.

26.31 EUR
6.74 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.96 EUR (2.33 USD) in Switzerland and 1.19 EUR (1.41 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in Mauritania.

1.96 EUR
1.19 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.08 EUR (2.47 USD) in Switzerland and 0.61 EUR (0.73 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 70.7% lower in Mauritania.

2.08 EUR
0.61 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.73 EUR (3.24 USD) in Switzerland and 1.07 EUR (1.28 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 60.8% lower in Mauritania.

2.73 EUR
1.07 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.54 EUR (3.02 USD) in Switzerland and 0.65 EUR (0.77 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in Mauritania.

2.54 EUR
0.65 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.5 EUR (4.16 USD) in Switzerland and 1.06 EUR (1.26 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in Mauritania.

3.50 EUR
1.06 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

16.94 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.64 EUR (5.51 USD) in Switzerland and 0.8 EUR (0.94 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 82.8% lower in Mauritania.

4.64 EUR
0.80 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.43 EUR (1.7 USD) in Switzerland and 0.56 EUR (0.66 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 60.8% lower in Mauritania.

1.43 EUR
0.56 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Mauritania - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 5.76 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Mauritania.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 6.02 EUR (7.15 USD) in Switzerland and 2.06 EUR (2.44 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 65.8% lower in Mauritania.

6.02 EUR
2.06 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.28 EUR (6.27 USD) in Switzerland and 1.49 EUR (1.77 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 71.8% lower in Mauritania.

5.28 EUR
1.49 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

8.76 EUR
-

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

-
1.65 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

7.66 EUR
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
2.11 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.61 EUR (22.1 USD) in Switzerland and 5.15 EUR (6.12 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 72.3% lower in Mauritania.

18.61 EUR
5.15 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 131.4 EUR (155.98 USD) in Switzerland and 20.18 EUR (23.96 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 84.6% lower in Mauritania.

131.40 EUR
20.18 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 27.37 EUR (32.5 USD) in Switzerland and 2.85 EUR (3.38 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 89.6% lower in Mauritania.

27.37 EUR
2.85 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.64 EUR (5.51 USD) in Switzerland and 1.82 EUR (2.16 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 60.8% lower in Mauritania.

4.64 EUR
1.82 EUR

Fuel

EURUSDMRUCHF

Switzerland vs. Mauritania - expenses related to fuel.

Diesel 1L

1.91 EUR
-

Gasoline 1L

1.82 EUR
-

LPG 1L

1.09 EUR
-

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Mauritania - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 8.53 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Mauritania.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 95.26 EUR (113.09 USD) in Switzerland and 14.78 EUR (17.54 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 84.5% lower in Mauritania.

95.26 EUR
14.78 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.27 EUR (5.07 USD) in Switzerland and 0.4 EUR (0.48 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 90.6% lower in Mauritania.

4.27 EUR
0.40 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 75.55 EUR (89.69 USD) in Switzerland and 5.51 EUR (6.55 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 92.7% lower in Mauritania.

75.55 EUR
5.51 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.85 EUR (3.38 USD) in Switzerland and 0.21 EUR (0.25 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 92.6% lower in Mauritania.

2.85 EUR
0.21 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.57 EUR (7.8 USD) in Switzerland and 0.74 EUR (0.88 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 88.7% lower in Mauritania.

6.57 EUR
0.74 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSDMRUCHF

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 21.9 EUR (26 USD) in Switzerland and 3.69 EUR (4.39 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 83.2% lower in Mauritania.

21.90 EUR
3.69 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 78.38 EUR (93.04 USD) in Switzerland and 73.36 EUR (87.08 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 6.4% lower in Mauritania.

78.38 EUR
73.36 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 44.14 EUR (52.4 USD) in Switzerland and 211.1 EUR (250.6 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Switzerland.

44.14 EUR
211.10 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Mauritania - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 11.96 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 2448 EUR (2906.14 USD) in Switzerland and 151.99 EUR (180.43 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 93.8% lower in Mauritania.

2 448 EUR
151.99 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 2013 EUR (2389.95 USD) in Switzerland and 116.1 EUR (137.83 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 94.2% lower in Mauritania.

2 013 EUR
116.10 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 4480 EUR (5318.2 USD) in Switzerland and 529.98 EUR (629.14 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 88.2% lower in Mauritania.

4 480 EUR
529.98 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 3332 EUR (3955.98 USD) in Switzerland and 227.99 EUR (270.64 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 93.2% lower in Mauritania.

3 332 EUR
227.99 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Mauritania - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 9.86 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 21352 EUR (25347.52 USD) in Switzerland and 2862 EUR (3397.07 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in Mauritania.

21 352 EUR
2 862 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 16367 EUR (19429.72 USD) in Switzerland and 965.1 EUR (1145.67 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 94.1% lower in Mauritania.

16 367 EUR
965.10 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Mauritania - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 10.92 times higher than in Mauritania.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6949 EUR (8249.1 USD) in Switzerland and 636.38 EUR (755.44 USD) in Mauritania. The average salary is 90.8% lower in Mauritania.

6 949 EUR
636.38 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDMRUCHF

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

One star

117 EUR
-

Two stars

140 EUR
54 EUR

Three stars

204 EUR
74.6 EUR

Four stars

289 EUR
118 EUR

Five stars

526 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 • Mauritania: 1 cities, 24 hotels

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