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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Maldives

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

EURMVRCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Maldives - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 3.44 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Maldives.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.91 EUR (4.58 USD) in Switzerland and 2.55 EUR (2.99 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 34.8% lower in Maldives.

3.91 EUR
2.55 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.83 EUR (3.32 USD) in Switzerland and 2.89 EUR (3.39 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 2.1% lower in Switzerland.

2.83 EUR
2.89 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 53.85 EUR (63.11 USD) in Switzerland and 6.25 EUR (7.33 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 88.4% lower in Maldives.

53.85 EUR
6.25 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

-
8.31 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

13.89 EUR
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 28.17 EUR (33.02 USD) in Switzerland and 3.35 EUR (3.93 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 88.1% lower in Maldives.

28.17 EUR
3.35 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.62 EUR (11.27 USD) in Switzerland and 5.54 EUR (6.49 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 42.4% lower in Maldives.

9.62 EUR
5.54 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

2.19 EUR
-

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

-
1.66 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.41 EUR (7.51 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 1.3 EUR (1.52 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 79.7% lower in Maldives.

6.41 EUR
1.30 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

2.91 EUR
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
10.58 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

14.48 EUR
-

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.39 EUR (2.81 USD) in Switzerland and 5.08 EUR (5.95 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 53% lower in Switzerland.

2.39 EUR
5.08 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.21 EUR (3.76 USD) in Switzerland and 1.29 EUR (1.52 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in Maldives.

3.21 EUR
1.29 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 27.56 EUR (32.31 USD) in Switzerland and 7.78 EUR (9.12 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 71.8% lower in Maldives.

27.56 EUR
7.78 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.79 EUR (2.1 USD) in Switzerland and 1.45 EUR (1.7 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 19% lower in Maldives.

1.79 EUR
1.45 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.41 EUR (2.83 USD) in Switzerland and 0.95 EUR (1.11 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 60.6% lower in Maldives.

2.41 EUR
0.95 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.23 EUR (3.78 USD) in Switzerland and 2.63 EUR (3.08 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 18.6% lower in Maldives.

3.23 EUR
2.63 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.59 EUR (3.03 USD) in Switzerland and 0.93 EUR (1.09 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Maldives.

2.59 EUR
0.93 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.54 EUR (4.14 USD) in Switzerland and 0.83 EUR (0.97 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Maldives.

3.54 EUR
0.83 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

17.16 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.6 EUR (5.4 USD) in Switzerland and 2.62 EUR (3.07 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 43% lower in Maldives.

4.60 EUR
2.62 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.42 EUR (1.67 USD) in Switzerland and 0.4 EUR (0.47 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 71.8% lower in Maldives.

1.42 EUR
0.40 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Maldives - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.18 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Maldives.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.68 EUR (6.66 USD) in Switzerland and 2.17 EUR (2.55 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in Maldives.

5.68 EUR
2.17 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.75 EUR (5.57 USD) in Switzerland and 1 EUR (1.17 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 78.9% lower in Maldives.

4.75 EUR
1.00 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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

-
2.63 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

7.48 EUR
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
4.68 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 16.03 EUR (18.78 USD) in Switzerland and 8.59 EUR (10.06 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in Maldives.

16.03 EUR
8.59 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 128.21 EUR (150.27 USD) in Switzerland and 27.7 EUR (32.47 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in Maldives.

128.21 EUR
27.70 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.71 EUR (31.31 USD) in Switzerland and 4.71 EUR (5.52 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 82.4% lower in Maldives.

26.71 EUR
4.71 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.42 EUR (5.18 USD) in Switzerland and 0.29 EUR (0.34 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 93.4% lower in Maldives.

4.42 EUR
0.29 EUR

Fuel

EURMVRCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Maldives - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.3 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Maldives.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.81 EUR (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 0.77 EUR (0.91 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in Maldives.

1.81 EUR
0.77 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.75 EUR (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 0.78 EUR (0.91 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in Maldives.

1.75 EUR
0.78 EUR

LPG 1L

1.12 EUR
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Transportation

EURMVRCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Maldives - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 7.36 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Maldives.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 97.23 EUR (113.95 USD) in Switzerland and 18.28 EUR (21.43 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 81.2% lower in Maldives.

97.23 EUR
18.28 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.7 EUR (5.51 USD) in Switzerland and 0.55 EUR (0.65 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 88.3% lower in Maldives.

4.70 EUR
0.55 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 85.47 EUR (100.18 USD) in Switzerland and 5.54 EUR (6.49 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 93.5% lower in Maldives.

85.47 EUR
5.54 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.34 EUR (6.26 USD) in Switzerland and 1.39 EUR (1.62 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 74% lower in Maldives.

5.34 EUR
1.39 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.21 EUR (8.45 USD) in Switzerland and 1.39 EUR (1.62 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 80.7% lower in Maldives.

7.21 EUR
1.39 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURMVRCHFUSD

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 21.37 EUR (25.04 USD) in Switzerland and 6.79 EUR (7.95 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in Maldives.

21.37 EUR
6.79 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 93.25 EUR (109.3 USD) in Switzerland and 60.94 EUR (71.43 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 34.6% lower in Maldives.

93.25 EUR
60.94 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 42.74 EUR (50.09 USD) in Switzerland and 38.78 EUR (45.45 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 9.3% lower in Maldives.

42.74 EUR
38.78 EUR

Flats for rent

EURMVRCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Maldives - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.77 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Maldives.

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 2230 EUR (2613.53 USD) in Switzerland and 754.47 EUR (884.29 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 66.2% lower in Maldives.

2 230 EUR
754.47 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 (2000.45 USD) in Switzerland and 529.4 EUR (620.49 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 69% lower in Maldives.

1 707 EUR
529.40 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 4140 EUR (4852.74 USD) in Switzerland and 1508 EUR (1767.16 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in Maldives.

4 140 EUR
1 508 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 2954 EUR (3462.27 USD) in Switzerland and 1194 EUR (1399.05 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 59.6% lower in Maldives.

2 954 EUR
1 194 EUR

Flats for sale

EURMVRCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Maldives - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 8.33 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Maldives.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 20531 EUR (24063.96 USD) in Switzerland and 2364 EUR (2770.65 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 88.5% lower in Maldives.

20 531 EUR
2 364 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 12062 EUR (14137.61 USD) in Switzerland and 1547 EUR (1812.77 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 87.2% lower in Maldives.

12 062 EUR
1 547 EUR

Salary

EURMVRCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Maldives - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 9.22 times higher than in Maldives.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6792 EUR (7960.52 USD) in Switzerland and 736.39 EUR (863.1 USD) in Maldives. The average salary is 89.2% lower in Maldives.

6 792 EUR
736.39 EUR

Hotels

EURMVRCHFUSD

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

One star

119 EUR
-

Two stars

142 EUR
109 EUR

Three stars

206 EUR
125 EUR

Four stars

293 EUR
222 EUR

Five stars

533 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 • Maldives: 13 cities, 107 hotels

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