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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 3.04 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Maldives.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.88 EUR (4.05 USD) in Switzerland and 2.86 EUR (2.99 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 26.3% lower in Maldives.

3.88 EUR
2.86 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.81 EUR (2.93 USD) in Switzerland and 3.24 EUR (3.39 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 13.3% lower in Switzerland.

2.81 EUR
3.24 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 53.37 EUR (55.77 USD) in Switzerland and 7.01 EUR (7.33 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 86.9% lower in Maldives.

53.37 EUR
7.01 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

-
9.32 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

13.77 EUR
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 27.92 EUR (29.18 USD) in Switzerland and 3.76 EUR (3.93 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 86.5% lower in Maldives.

27.92 EUR
3.76 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.53 EUR (9.96 USD) in Switzerland and 6.21 EUR (6.49 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 34.8% lower in Maldives.

9.53 EUR
6.21 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

2.17 EUR
-

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

-
1.86 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.35 EUR (6.64 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 1.46 EUR (1.52 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 77% lower in Maldives.

6.35 EUR
1.46 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

2.88 EUR
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
11.86 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

16.24 EUR
-

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.37 EUR (2.48 USD) in Switzerland and 5.69 EUR (5.95 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Switzerland.

2.37 EUR
5.69 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.18 EUR (3.32 USD) in Switzerland and 1.45 EUR (1.52 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in Maldives.

3.18 EUR
1.45 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 27.32 EUR (28.55 USD) in Switzerland and 8.72 EUR (9.11 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Maldives.

27.32 EUR
8.72 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.78 EUR (1.86 USD) in Switzerland and 1.62 EUR (1.7 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 9% lower in Maldives.

1.78 EUR
1.62 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.39 EUR (2.5 USD) in Switzerland and 1.06 EUR (1.11 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in Maldives.

2.39 EUR
1.06 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.2 EUR (3.34 USD) in Switzerland and 2.95 EUR (3.08 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 7.8% lower in Maldives.

3.20 EUR
2.95 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.56 EUR (2.68 USD) in Switzerland and 1.04 EUR (1.09 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in Maldives.

2.56 EUR
1.04 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.5 EUR (3.66 USD) in Switzerland and 0.93 EUR (0.97 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 73.4% lower in Maldives.

3.50 EUR
0.93 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

19.24 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.56 EUR (4.77 USD) in Switzerland and 2.93 EUR (3.07 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 35.7% lower in Maldives.

4.56 EUR
2.93 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.41 EUR (1.47 USD) in Switzerland and 0.45 EUR (0.47 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Maldives.

1.41 EUR
0.45 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Maldives - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.69 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Maldives.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.63 EUR (5.89 USD) in Switzerland and 2.44 EUR (2.55 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in Maldives.

5.63 EUR
2.44 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.71 EUR (4.92 USD) in Switzerland and 1.12 EUR (1.17 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in Maldives.

4.71 EUR
1.12 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

8.47 EUR
-

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

-
2.95 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

7.41 EUR
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
5.25 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 15.88 EUR (16.6 USD) in Switzerland and 9.63 EUR (10.06 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 39.4% lower in Maldives.

15.88 EUR
9.63 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 127.07 EUR (132.79 USD) in Switzerland and 31.06 EUR (32.46 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in Maldives.

127.07 EUR
31.06 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.47 EUR (27.67 USD) in Switzerland and 5.28 EUR (5.52 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in Maldives.

26.47 EUR
5.28 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.38 EUR (4.58 USD) in Switzerland and 0.32 EUR (0.34 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 92.7% lower in Maldives.

4.38 EUR
0.32 EUR

Fuel

EURMVRCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Maldives - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.29 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Maldives.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 2.03 EUR (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 0.87 EUR (0.91 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 57.1% lower in Maldives.

2.03 EUR
0.87 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.96 EUR (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 0.87 EUR (0.91 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in Maldives.

1.96 EUR
0.87 EUR

LPG 1L

1.25 EUR
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Transportation

EURMVRCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Maldives - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.51 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Maldives.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 96.36 EUR (100.7 USD) in Switzerland and 20.5 EUR (21.42 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in Maldives.

96.36 EUR
20.50 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.66 EUR (4.87 USD) in Switzerland and 0.62 EUR (0.65 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 86.7% lower in Maldives.

4.66 EUR
0.62 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 84.71 EUR (88.53 USD) in Switzerland and 6.21 EUR (6.49 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 92.7% lower in Maldives.

84.71 EUR
6.21 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.29 EUR (5.53 USD) in Switzerland and 1.55 EUR (1.62 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 70.7% lower in Maldives.

5.29 EUR
1.55 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.15 EUR (7.47 USD) in Switzerland and 1.55 EUR (1.62 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 78.3% lower in Maldives.

7.15 EUR
1.55 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 21.18 EUR (22.13 USD) in Switzerland and 7.61 EUR (7.95 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Maldives.

21.18 EUR
7.61 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 92.42 EUR (96.58 USD) in Switzerland and 68.33 EUR (71.41 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 26.1% lower in Maldives.

92.42 EUR
68.33 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 42.36 EUR (44.26 USD) in Switzerland and 43.48 EUR (45.44 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 2.6% lower in Switzerland.

42.36 EUR
43.48 EUR

Flats for rent

EURMVRCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Maldives - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.45 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 2210 EUR (2309.59 USD) in Switzerland and 845.89 EUR (884 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Maldives.

2 210 EUR
845.89 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 1692 EUR (1767.8 USD) in Switzerland and 593.55 EUR (620.29 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Maldives.

1 692 EUR
593.55 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 4104 EUR (4288.39 USD) in Switzerland and 1690 EUR (1766.59 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 58.8% lower in Maldives.

4 104 EUR
1 690 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 2928 EUR (3059.62 USD) in Switzerland and 1338 EUR (1398.6 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in Maldives.

2 928 EUR
1 338 EUR

Flats for sale

EURMVRCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Maldives - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 7.37 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 20349 EUR (21265.43 USD) in Switzerland and 2650 EUR (2769.75 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 87% lower in Maldives.

20 349 EUR
2 650 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 11955 EUR (12493.47 USD) in Switzerland and 1734 EUR (1812.18 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Maldives.

11 955 EUR
1 734 EUR

Salary

EURMVRCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Maldives - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 8.15 times higher than in Maldives.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6732 EUR (7034.75 USD) in Switzerland and 825.62 EUR (862.82 USD) in Maldives. The average salary is 87.7% lower in Maldives.

6 732 EUR
825.62 EUR

Hotels

EURMVRCHFUSD

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

One star

133 EUR
-

Two stars

159 EUR
123 EUR

Three stars

231 EUR
141 EUR

Four stars

328 EUR
249 EUR

Five stars

598 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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