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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

EURMXNCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Mexico - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.97 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Mexico.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.79 EUR (4.49 USD) in Switzerland and 2.72 EUR (3.23 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 28.2% lower in Mexico.

3.79 EUR
2.72 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.57 EUR (3.05 USD) in Switzerland and 1.67 EUR (1.98 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 35% lower in Mexico.

2.57 EUR
1.67 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 45.24 EUR (53.62 USD) in Switzerland and 10.88 EUR (12.89 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 76% lower in Mexico.

45.24 EUR
10.88 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.14 EUR (15.58 USD) in Switzerland and 9.85 EUR (11.67 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 25% lower in Mexico.

13.14 EUR
9.85 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.68 EUR (35.18 USD) in Switzerland and 7.82 EUR (9.27 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in Mexico.

29.68 EUR
7.82 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.86 EUR (11.68 USD) in Switzerland and 3.94 EUR (4.67 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 60% lower in Mexico.

9.86 EUR
3.94 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.35 EUR (2.79 USD) in Switzerland and 1.57 EUR (1.86 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 33.2% lower in Mexico.

2.35 EUR
1.57 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.59 EUR (7.82 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 2.37 EUR (2.81 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 64% lower in Mexico.

6.59 EUR
2.37 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.94 EUR (3.48 USD) in Switzerland and 3.3 EUR (3.91 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 10.9% lower in Switzerland.

2.94 EUR
3.30 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 14.32 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 20.23 EUR (23.98 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 29.2% lower in Switzerland.

14.32 EUR
20.23 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.23 EUR (2.65 USD) in Switzerland and 1.28 EUR (1.52 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in Mexico.

2.23 EUR
1.28 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.08 EUR (3.65 USD) in Switzerland and 2.45 EUR (2.91 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 20.5% lower in Mexico.

3.08 EUR
2.45 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 26.32 EUR (31.2 USD) in Switzerland and 9.15 EUR (10.84 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 65.2% lower in Mexico.

26.32 EUR
9.15 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.96 EUR (2.32 USD) in Switzerland and 1.56 EUR (1.84 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 20.4% lower in Mexico.

1.96 EUR
1.56 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.08 EUR (2.47 USD) in Switzerland and 2.09 EUR (2.48 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 0.5% lower in Switzerland.

2.08 EUR
2.09 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.73 EUR (3.23 USD) in Switzerland and 1.98 EUR (2.34 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in Mexico.

2.73 EUR
1.98 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.54 EUR (3.01 USD) in Switzerland and 1.99 EUR (2.36 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 21.7% lower in Mexico.

2.54 EUR
1.99 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.5 EUR (4.15 USD) in Switzerland and 1.8 EUR (2.14 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 48.6% lower in Mexico.

3.50 EUR
1.80 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 16.97 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 11.02 EUR (13.06 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 35.1% lower in Mexico.

16.97 EUR
11.02 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.64 EUR (5.5 USD) in Switzerland and 1.88 EUR (2.23 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 59.5% lower in Mexico.

4.64 EUR
1.88 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.43 EUR (1.7 USD) in Switzerland and 1.03 EUR (1.22 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 28% lower in Mexico.

1.43 EUR
1.03 EUR

Restaurant

EURMXNCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Mexico - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.5 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Mexico.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 6.02 EUR (7.14 USD) in Switzerland and 3.47 EUR (4.11 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 42.4% lower in Mexico.

6.02 EUR
3.47 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.28 EUR (6.26 USD) in Switzerland and 1.6 EUR (1.9 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in Mexico.

5.28 EUR
1.60 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.76 EUR (10.39 USD) in Switzerland and 2.95 EUR (3.5 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in Mexico.

8.76 EUR
2.95 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.67 EUR (9.09 USD) in Switzerland and 4.43 EUR (5.25 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in Mexico.

7.67 EUR
4.43 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.62 EUR (22.07 USD) in Switzerland and 8.86 EUR (10.51 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 52.4% lower in Mexico.

18.62 EUR
8.86 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 131.43 EUR (155.78 USD) in Switzerland and 49.25 EUR (58.37 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in Mexico.

131.43 EUR
49.25 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 27.38 EUR (32.46 USD) in Switzerland and 12.31 EUR (14.59 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 55% lower in Mexico.

27.38 EUR
12.31 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.64 EUR (5.5 USD) in Switzerland and 1.07 EUR (1.27 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Mexico.

4.64 EUR
1.07 EUR

Fuel

EURMXNCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Mexico - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.61 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Mexico.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.91 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 1.17 EUR (1.39 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in Mexico.

1.91 EUR
1.17 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.82 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 1.15 EUR (1.36 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in Mexico.

1.82 EUR
1.15 EUR

LPG 1L

1.10 EUR
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Transportation

EURMXNCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Mexico - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 7.48 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Mexico.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 95.29 EUR (112.94 USD) in Switzerland and 17.73 EUR (21.01 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 81.4% lower in Mexico.

95.29 EUR
17.73 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.27 EUR (5.06 USD) in Switzerland and 0.34 EUR (0.41 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 92% lower in Mexico.

4.27 EUR
0.34 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 75.57 EUR (89.58 USD) in Switzerland and 4.97 EUR (5.9 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 93.4% lower in Mexico.

75.57 EUR
4.97 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.85 EUR (3.38 USD) in Switzerland and 0.41 EUR (0.49 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in Mexico.

2.85 EUR
0.41 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.57 EUR (7.79 USD) in Switzerland and 1.23 EUR (1.46 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in Mexico.

6.57 EUR
1.23 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURMXNCHFUSD

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 21.91 EUR (25.96 USD) in Switzerland and 5.91 EUR (7 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 73% lower in Mexico.

21.91 EUR
5.91 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 78.4 EUR (92.93 USD) in Switzerland and 53.56 EUR (63.48 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 31.7% lower in Mexico.

78.40 EUR
53.56 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 44.15 EUR (52.33 USD) in Switzerland and 23.42 EUR (27.76 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 47% lower in Mexico.

44.15 EUR
23.42 EUR

Flats for rent

EURMXNCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Mexico - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.53 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 2449 EUR (2902.42 USD) in Switzerland and 962.26 EUR (1140.53 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in Mexico.

2 449 EUR
962.26 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 2014 EUR (2386.88 USD) in Switzerland and 609.75 EUR (722.72 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in Mexico.

2 014 EUR
609.75 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 4481 EUR (5311.38 USD) in Switzerland and 2072 EUR (2456.36 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in Mexico.

4 481 EUR
2 072 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 3333 EUR (3950.91 USD) in Switzerland and 1215 EUR (1440.3 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 63.5% lower in Mexico.

3 333 EUR
1 215 EUR

Flats for sale

EURMXNCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Mexico - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.81 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 21358 EUR (25315.04 USD) in Switzerland and 3272 EUR (3878.41 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in Mexico.

21 358 EUR
3 272 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 16372 EUR (19404.82 USD) in Switzerland and 2267 EUR (2686.49 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in Mexico.

16 372 EUR
2 267 EUR

Salary

EURMXNCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Mexico - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 8.42 times higher than in Mexico.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6951 EUR (8238.53 USD) in Switzerland and 825.89 EUR (978.9 USD) in Mexico. The average salary is 88.1% lower in Mexico.

6 951 EUR
825.89 EUR

Hotels

EURMXNCHFUSD

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

One star

117 EUR
20.1 EUR

Two stars

140 EUR
81.5 EUR

Three stars

204 EUR
118 EUR

Four stars

290 EUR
248 EUR

Five stars

527 EUR
676 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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