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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Malaysia

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. Malaysia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.47 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Malaysia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.68 EUR (4.29 USD) in Switzerland and 2.5 EUR (2.92 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in Malaysia.

3.68 EUR
2.50 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.5 EUR (2.91 USD) in Switzerland and 1.37 EUR (1.6 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Malaysia.

2.50 EUR
1.37 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 43.88 EUR (51.16 USD) in Switzerland and 8.32 EUR (9.7 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 81% lower in Malaysia.

43.88 EUR
8.32 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12.75 EUR (14.86 USD) in Switzerland and 15.17 EUR (17.69 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 16% lower in Switzerland.

12.75 EUR
15.17 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 28.79 EUR (33.57 USD) in Switzerland and 4.03 EUR (4.7 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 86% lower in Malaysia.

28.79 EUR
4.03 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.56 EUR (11.15 USD) in Switzerland and 3.64 EUR (4.25 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in Malaysia.

9.56 EUR
3.64 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.28 EUR (2.66 USD) in Switzerland and 2.84 EUR (3.31 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 19.7% lower in Switzerland.

2.28 EUR
2.84 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.4 EUR (7.46 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 1.89 EUR (2.21 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in Malaysia.

6.40 EUR
1.89 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.85 EUR (3.32 USD) in Switzerland and 3.72 EUR (4.34 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 23.4% lower in Switzerland.

2.85 EUR
3.72 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 14.55 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 31.94 EUR (37.24 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in Switzerland.

14.55 EUR
31.94 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.17 EUR (2.53 USD) in Switzerland and 1.02 EUR (1.19 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 53% lower in Malaysia.

2.17 EUR
1.02 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.99 EUR (3.48 USD) in Switzerland and 0.88 EUR (1.02 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 70.6% lower in Malaysia.

2.99 EUR
0.88 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 25.53 EUR (29.77 USD) in Switzerland and 12.53 EUR (14.61 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 50.9% lower in Malaysia.

25.53 EUR
12.53 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.9 EUR (2.22 USD) in Switzerland and 1.73 EUR (2.02 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 8.9% lower in Malaysia.

1.90 EUR
1.73 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.02 EUR (2.35 USD) in Switzerland and 1.17 EUR (1.37 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 42.1% lower in Malaysia.

2.02 EUR
1.17 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.65 EUR (3.08 USD) in Switzerland and 2.28 EUR (2.66 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 14% lower in Malaysia.

2.65 EUR
2.28 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.46 EUR (2.87 USD) in Switzerland and 1.08 EUR (1.25 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in Malaysia.

2.46 EUR
1.08 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.4 EUR (3.96 USD) in Switzerland and 1.47 EUR (1.71 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 56.8% lower in Malaysia.

3.40 EUR
1.47 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.25 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 32.29 EUR (37.65 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in Switzerland.

17.25 EUR
32.29 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.5 EUR (5.25 USD) in Switzerland and 1.28 EUR (1.49 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in Malaysia.

4.50 EUR
1.28 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.39 EUR (1.62 USD) in Switzerland and 0.56 EUR (0.65 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 59.7% lower in Malaysia.

1.39 EUR
0.56 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Malaysia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.53 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Malaysia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.84 EUR (6.81 USD) in Switzerland and 2.64 EUR (3.08 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in Malaysia.

5.84 EUR
2.64 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.12 EUR (5.97 USD) in Switzerland and 0.77 EUR (0.9 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 85% lower in Malaysia.

5.12 EUR
0.77 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.5 EUR (9.91 USD) in Switzerland and 3.64 EUR (4.25 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 57.2% lower in Malaysia.

8.50 EUR
3.64 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.44 EUR (8.67 USD) in Switzerland and 5.06 EUR (5.9 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 32% lower in Malaysia.

7.44 EUR
5.06 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.06 EUR (21.06 USD) in Switzerland and 4.05 EUR (4.72 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 77.6% lower in Malaysia.

18.06 EUR
4.05 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 127.48 EUR (148.64 USD) in Switzerland and 24.27 EUR (28.3 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 81% lower in Malaysia.

127.48 EUR
24.27 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.56 EUR (30.97 USD) in Switzerland and 4.05 EUR (4.72 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 84.8% lower in Malaysia.

26.56 EUR
4.05 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.5 EUR (5.25 USD) in Switzerland and 0.45 EUR (0.53 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 90% lower in Malaysia.

4.50 EUR
0.45 EUR

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Malaysia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 3.75 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Malaysia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.94 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 0.59 EUR (0.69 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 69.6% lower in Malaysia.

1.94 EUR
0.59 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.85 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 0.42 EUR (0.49 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in Malaysia.

1.85 EUR
0.42 EUR

LPG 1L

1.11 EUR
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Malaysia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 10.66 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Malaysia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 92.42 EUR (107.77 USD) in Switzerland and 10.11 EUR (11.79 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 89.1% lower in Malaysia.

92.42 EUR
10.11 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.14 EUR (4.83 USD) in Switzerland and 0.61 EUR (0.71 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 85.3% lower in Malaysia.

4.14 EUR
0.61 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 73.3 EUR (85.47 USD) in Switzerland and 4.05 EUR (4.72 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 94.5% lower in Malaysia.

73.30 EUR
4.05 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.76 EUR (3.22 USD) in Switzerland and 1.01 EUR (1.18 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in Malaysia.

2.76 EUR
1.01 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.37 EUR (7.43 USD) in Switzerland and 1.01 EUR (1.18 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 84.1% lower in Malaysia.

6.37 EUR
1.01 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 21.25 EUR (24.77 USD) in Switzerland and 4.45 EUR (5.19 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Malaysia.

21.25 EUR
4.45 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 76.04 EUR (88.67 USD) in Switzerland and 40.07 EUR (46.73 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 47.3% lower in Malaysia.

76.04 EUR
40.07 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 42.82 EUR (49.93 USD) in Switzerland and 6.49 EUR (7.57 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 84.8% lower in Malaysia.

42.82 EUR
6.49 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Malaysia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.26 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Malaysia.

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 2375 EUR (2769.35 USD) in Switzerland and 495.88 EUR (578.19 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Malaysia.

2 375 EUR
495.88 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 1953 EUR (2277.46 USD) in Switzerland and 309.88 EUR (361.32 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 84.1% lower in Malaysia.

1 953 EUR
309.88 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 4346 EUR (5067.88 USD) in Switzerland and 918.06 EUR (1070.45 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 78.9% lower in Malaysia.

4 346 EUR
918.06 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 3233 EUR (3769.78 USD) in Switzerland and 541.85 EUR (631.79 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 83.2% lower in Malaysia.

3 233 EUR
541.85 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Malaysia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 9.43 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Malaysia.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 20716 EUR (24154.47 USD) in Switzerland and 2603 EUR (3035.24 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 87.4% lower in Malaysia.

20 716 EUR
2 603 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 15879 EUR (18515.21 USD) in Switzerland and 1277 EUR (1488.58 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 92% lower in Malaysia.

15 879 EUR
1 277 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Malaysia - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 5.79 times higher than in Malaysia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6742 EUR (7860.83 USD) in Switzerland and 1165 EUR (1357.85 USD) in Malaysia. The average salary is 82.7% lower in Malaysia.

6 742 EUR
1 165 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

119 EUR
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Two stars

143 EUR
29.8 EUR

Three stars

207 EUR
46.6 EUR

Four stars

294 EUR
88 EUR

Five stars

536 EUR
243 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 • Malaysia: 20 cities, 1248 hotels

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