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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Malta

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

EURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Malta - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.42 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Malta.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.78 EUR (4.07 USD) in Switzerland and 2.53 EUR (2.72 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in Malta.

3.78 EUR
2.53 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.74 EUR (2.95 USD) in Switzerland and 1.84 EUR (1.98 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 32.8% lower in Malta.

2.74 EUR
1.84 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 52.09 EUR (56.02 USD) in Switzerland and 14.46 EUR (15.55 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in Malta.

52.09 EUR
14.46 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.44 EUR (14.45 USD) in Switzerland and 6.5 EUR (6.99 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 51.6% lower in Malta.

13.44 EUR
6.50 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 27.26 EUR (29.31 USD) in Switzerland and 7.73 EUR (8.31 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in Malta.

27.26 EUR
7.73 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.3 EUR (10 USD) in Switzerland and 5.88 EUR (6.32 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in Malta.

9.30 EUR
5.88 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.12 EUR (2.28 USD) in Switzerland and 1.67 EUR (1.8 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 21.2% lower in Malta.

2.12 EUR
1.67 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.2 EUR (6.67 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 2.55 EUR (2.74 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Malta.

6.20 EUR
2.55 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.81 EUR (3.02 USD) in Switzerland and 2.33 EUR (2.51 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 17.1% lower in Malta.

2.81 EUR
2.33 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

15.78 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.32 EUR (2.49 USD) in Switzerland and 1.53 EUR (1.65 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 34.1% lower in Malta.

2.32 EUR
1.53 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.1 EUR (3.33 USD) in Switzerland and 1.15 EUR (1.24 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in Malta.

3.10 EUR
1.15 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 26.67 EUR (28.68 USD) in Switzerland and 9.21 EUR (9.9 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in Malta.

26.67 EUR
9.21 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.74 EUR (1.87 USD) in Switzerland and 1.02 EUR (1.1 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 41.4% lower in Malta.

1.74 EUR
1.02 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.34 EUR (2.51 USD) in Switzerland and 2 EUR (2.15 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 14.5% lower in Malta.

2.34 EUR
2.00 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.12 EUR (3.36 USD) in Switzerland and 2.47 EUR (2.66 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 20.8% lower in Malta.

3.12 EUR
2.47 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.5 EUR (2.69 USD) in Switzerland and 1.79 EUR (1.92 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in Malta.

2.50 EUR
1.79 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.42 EUR (3.68 USD) in Switzerland and 2.35 EUR (2.53 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in Malta.

3.42 EUR
2.35 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

18.70 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.45 EUR (4.79 USD) in Switzerland and 2.68 EUR (2.88 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 39.8% lower in Malta.

4.45 EUR
2.68 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.37 EUR (1.48 USD) in Switzerland and 0.9 EUR (0.97 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 34.3% lower in Malta.

1.37 EUR
0.90 EUR

Restaurant

EURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Malta - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.89 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Malta.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.5 EUR (5.91 USD) in Switzerland and 2.34 EUR (2.52 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in Malta.

5.50 EUR
2.34 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.6 EUR (4.95 USD) in Switzerland and 1.92 EUR (2.06 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Malta.

4.60 EUR
1.92 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.27 EUR (8.89 USD) in Switzerland and 3 EUR (3.23 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in Malta.

8.27 EUR
3.00 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.24 EUR (7.78 USD) in Switzerland and 3.5 EUR (3.76 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in Malta.

7.24 EUR
3.50 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 15.5 EUR (16.67 USD) in Switzerland and 9 EUR (9.68 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in Malta.

15.50 EUR
9.00 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 124.04 EUR (133.37 USD) in Switzerland and 67.05 EUR (72.1 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Malta.

124.04 EUR
67.05 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 25.84 EUR (27.79 USD) in Switzerland and 15 EUR (16.13 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 42% lower in Malta.

25.84 EUR
15.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.28 EUR (4.6 USD) in Switzerland and 1.31 EUR (1.41 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in Malta.

4.28 EUR
1.31 EUR

Fuel

EURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Malta - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.55 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Malta.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 2.06 EUR (2.22 USD) in Switzerland and 1.21 EUR (1.3 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 41.3% lower in Malta.

2.06 EUR
1.21 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.88 EUR (2.02 USD) in Switzerland and 1.33 EUR (1.43 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 29.3% lower in Malta.

1.88 EUR
1.33 EUR

LPG 1L

1.20 EUR
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Transportation

EURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Malta - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Malta.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 94.06 EUR (101.14 USD) in Switzerland and 26 EUR (27.96 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 72.4% lower in Malta.

94.06 EUR
26.00 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.55 EUR (4.89 USD) in Switzerland and 1.5 EUR (1.61 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 67% lower in Malta.

4.55 EUR
1.50 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 82.69 EUR (88.92 USD) in Switzerland and 30 EUR (32.26 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in Malta.

82.69 EUR
30.00 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.17 EUR (5.56 USD) in Switzerland and 2 EUR (2.15 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in Malta.

5.17 EUR
2.00 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.98 EUR (7.5 USD) in Switzerland and 5 EUR (5.38 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in Malta.

6.98 EUR
5.00 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURCHFUSD

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 20.67 EUR (22.23 USD) in Switzerland and 9.15 EUR (9.84 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in Malta.

20.67 EUR
9.15 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 90.22 EUR (97.01 USD) in Switzerland and 61.79 EUR (66.44 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 31.5% lower in Malta.

90.22 EUR
61.79 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 41.35 EUR (44.46 USD) in Switzerland and 22.57 EUR (24.27 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in Malta.

41.35 EUR
22.57 EUR

Flats for rent

EURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Malta - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.53 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Malta.

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 2157 EUR (2319.67 USD) in Switzerland and 833.85 EUR (896.62 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in Malta.

2 157 EUR
833.85 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 1651 EUR (1775.52 USD) in Switzerland and 703.21 EUR (756.15 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 57.4% lower in Malta.

1 651 EUR
703.21 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 4006 EUR (4307.11 USD) in Switzerland and 1543 EUR (1658.92 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 61.5% lower in Malta.

4 006 EUR
1 543 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 2858 EUR (3072.98 USD) in Switzerland and 1132 EUR (1217.33 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 60.4% lower in Malta.

2 858 EUR
1 132 EUR

Flats for sale

EURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Malta - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.32 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Malta.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 19863 EUR (21358.29 USD) in Switzerland and 3372 EUR (3625.87 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 83% lower in Malta.

19 863 EUR
3 372 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 11670 EUR (12548.03 USD) in Switzerland and 2560 EUR (2752.78 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 78.1% lower in Malta.

11 670 EUR
2 560 EUR

Salary

EURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Malta - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 5.14 times higher than in Malta.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6571 EUR (7065.47 USD) in Switzerland and 1279 EUR (1375.62 USD) in Malta. The average salary is 80.5% lower in Malta.

6 571 EUR
1 279 EUR

Hotels

EURCHFUSD

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

One star

155 EUR
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Two stars

173 EUR
125 EUR

Three stars

231 EUR
153 EUR

Four stars

331 EUR
180 EUR

Five stars

612 EUR
246 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 1 Jul 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 15 Jul 2024) • Switzerland: 19 cities, 405 hotels • Malta: 10 cities, 140 hotels

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