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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Mexico

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. Mexico - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.36 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Mexico.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.89 EUR (4.35 USD) in Switzerland and 2.24 EUR (2.5 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 42.4% lower in Mexico.

3.89 EUR
2.24 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.82 EUR (3.15 USD) in Switzerland and 1.16 EUR (1.3 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Mexico.

2.82 EUR
1.16 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 53.61 EUR (59.93 USD) in Switzerland and 8.64 EUR (9.66 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in Mexico.

53.61 EUR
8.64 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.83 EUR (15.46 USD) in Switzerland and 10.14 EUR (11.33 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in Mexico.

13.83 EUR
10.14 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 28.05 EUR (31.35 USD) in Switzerland and 5.87 EUR (6.56 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Mexico.

28.05 EUR
5.87 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.57 EUR (10.7 USD) in Switzerland and 3.23 EUR (3.61 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 66.2% lower in Mexico.

9.57 EUR
3.23 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.18 EUR (2.44 USD) in Switzerland and 1.28 EUR (1.43 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 41.3% lower in Mexico.

2.18 EUR
1.28 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.38 EUR (7.13 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 1.79 EUR (2 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Mexico.

6.38 EUR
1.79 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.89 EUR (3.23 USD) in Switzerland and 2.38 EUR (2.66 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 17.6% lower in Mexico.

2.89 EUR
2.38 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 15.18 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 21.45 EUR (23.98 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 29.2% lower in Switzerland.

15.18 EUR
21.45 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.38 EUR (2.66 USD) in Switzerland and 0.88 EUR (0.98 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 63% lower in Mexico.

2.38 EUR
0.88 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.19 EUR (3.57 USD) in Switzerland and 1.77 EUR (1.98 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 44.5% lower in Mexico.

3.19 EUR
1.77 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 27.44 EUR (30.68 USD) in Switzerland and 7.28 EUR (8.13 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in Mexico.

27.44 EUR
7.28 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.79 EUR (2 USD) in Switzerland and 1.2 EUR (1.34 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 33% lower in Mexico.

1.79 EUR
1.20 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.4 EUR (2.69 USD) in Switzerland and 1.33 EUR (1.49 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 44.6% lower in Mexico.

2.40 EUR
1.33 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.21 EUR (3.59 USD) in Switzerland and 1.3 EUR (1.45 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 59.5% lower in Mexico.

3.21 EUR
1.30 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.57 EUR (2.88 USD) in Switzerland and 1.43 EUR (1.6 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in Mexico.

2.57 EUR
1.43 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.52 EUR (3.94 USD) in Switzerland and 1.27 EUR (1.42 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in Mexico.

3.52 EUR
1.27 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.99 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 11.68 EUR (13.06 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 35.1% lower in Mexico.

17.99 EUR
11.68 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.58 EUR (5.12 USD) in Switzerland and 1.41 EUR (1.57 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Mexico.

4.58 EUR
1.41 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.41 EUR (1.58 USD) in Switzerland and 0.73 EUR (0.82 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 48.2% lower in Mexico.

1.41 EUR
0.73 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Mexico - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.49 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Mexico.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.66 EUR (6.33 USD) in Switzerland and 2.44 EUR (2.72 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in Mexico.

5.66 EUR
2.44 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.73 EUR (5.29 USD) in Switzerland and 0.91 EUR (1.02 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 80.8% lower in Mexico.

4.73 EUR
0.91 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.51 EUR (9.51 USD) in Switzerland and 2.3 EUR (2.58 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 73% lower in Mexico.

8.51 EUR
2.30 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.45 EUR (8.32 USD) in Switzerland and 3.41 EUR (3.81 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 54.2% lower in Mexico.

7.45 EUR
3.41 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 15.96 EUR (17.84 USD) in Switzerland and 5.92 EUR (6.62 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in Mexico.

15.96 EUR
5.92 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 127.65 EUR (142.68 USD) in Switzerland and 35.02 EUR (39.14 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in Mexico.

127.65 EUR
35.02 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.59 EUR (29.73 USD) in Switzerland and 6.91 EUR (7.73 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 74% lower in Mexico.

26.59 EUR
6.91 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.4 EUR (4.92 USD) in Switzerland and 0.66 EUR (0.73 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 85% lower in Mexico.

4.40 EUR
0.66 EUR

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Mexico - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.59 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Mexico.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.9 EUR (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 1.18 EUR (1.31 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in Mexico.

1.90 EUR
1.18 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.83 EUR (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 1.17 EUR (1.31 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 36.1% lower in Mexico.

1.83 EUR
1.17 EUR

LPG 1L

1.17 EUR
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Mexico - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 9.39 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Mexico.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 96.8 EUR (108.2 USD) in Switzerland and 14.02 EUR (15.68 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Mexico.

96.80 EUR
14.02 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.68 EUR (5.23 USD) in Switzerland and 0.28 EUR (0.31 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 94% lower in Mexico.

4.68 EUR
0.28 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 85.1 EUR (95.12 USD) in Switzerland and 5.53 EUR (6.18 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 93.5% lower in Mexico.

85.10 EUR
5.53 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.32 EUR (5.95 USD) in Switzerland and 0.46 EUR (0.52 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 91.4% lower in Mexico.

5.32 EUR
0.46 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.18 EUR (8.03 USD) in Switzerland and 0.92 EUR (1.03 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 87.2% lower in Mexico.

7.18 EUR
0.92 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 21.28 EUR (23.78 USD) in Switzerland and 4.15 EUR (4.64 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 80.5% lower in Mexico.

21.28 EUR
4.15 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 92.84 EUR (103.78 USD) in Switzerland and 41.28 EUR (46.14 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Mexico.

92.84 EUR
41.28 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 42.55 EUR (47.56 USD) in Switzerland and 18.78 EUR (20.99 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in Mexico.

42.55 EUR
18.78 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Mexico - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.33 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Mexico.

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 2220 EUR (2481.56 USD) in Switzerland and 703.24 EUR (786.03 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in Mexico.

2 220 EUR
703.24 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 1699 EUR (1899.44 USD) in Switzerland and 425.76 EUR (475.89 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in Mexico.

1 699 EUR
425.76 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 4122 EUR (4607.71 USD) in Switzerland and 1369 EUR (1530.01 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in Mexico.

4 122 EUR
1 369 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 2941 EUR (3287.45 USD) in Switzerland and 799.15 EUR (893.24 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 72.8% lower in Mexico.

2 941 EUR
799.15 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Mexico - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 8.12 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Mexico.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 20442 EUR (22848.88 USD) in Switzerland and 2419 EUR (2703.91 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 88.2% lower in Mexico.

20 442 EUR
2 419 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 12010 EUR (13423.75 USD) in Switzerland and 1577 EUR (1762.84 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 86.9% lower in Mexico.

12 010 EUR
1 577 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Mexico - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 11.11 times higher than in Mexico.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6762 EUR (7558.57 USD) in Switzerland and 608.69 EUR (680.36 USD) in Mexico. The average salary is 91% lower in Mexico.

6 762 EUR
608.69 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

125 EUR
21.3 EUR

Two stars

149 EUR
86.4 EUR

Three stars

216 EUR
126 EUR

Four stars

307 EUR
262 EUR

Five stars

559 EUR
717 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 • Mexico: 20 cities, 1284 hotels

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