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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 1.69 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Malaysia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 4.55 USD in Switzerland and 2.78 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 38.9% lower in Malaysia.

4.55 USD
2.78 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 3.29 USD in Switzerland and 1.52 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in Malaysia.

3.29 USD
1.52 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 62.62 USD in Switzerland and 10 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 84% lower in Malaysia.

62.62 USD
10.00 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 16.15 USD in Switzerland and 16.53 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 2.3% lower in Switzerland.

16.15 USD
16.53 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 32.76 USD in Switzerland and 4.07 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in Malaysia.

32.76 USD
4.07 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 11.18 USD in Switzerland and 4.25 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 62% lower in Malaysia.

11.18 USD
4.25 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.55 USD in Switzerland and 2.7 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 5.6% lower in Switzerland.

2.55 USD
2.70 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 7.45 USD for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 1.87 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in Malaysia.

7.45 USD
1.87 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.38 USD in Switzerland and 3.75 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 9.9% lower in Switzerland.

3.38 USD
3.75 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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

16.97 USD
37.24 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.78 USD in Switzerland and 0.95 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 65.8% lower in Malaysia.

2.78 USD
0.95 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.73 USD in Switzerland and 0.85 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in Malaysia.

3.73 USD
0.85 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 32.05 USD in Switzerland and 9.46 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in Malaysia.

32.05 USD
9.46 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 2.09 USD in Switzerland and 1.76 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 15.8% lower in Malaysia.

2.09 USD
1.76 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.81 USD in Switzerland and 0.93 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in Malaysia.

2.81 USD
0.93 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.75 USD in Switzerland and 2.93 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 21.9% lower in Malaysia.

3.75 USD
2.93 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.01 USD in Switzerland and 1.01 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 66.4% lower in Malaysia.

3.01 USD
1.01 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 4.11 USD in Switzerland and 1.42 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in Malaysia.

4.11 USD
1.42 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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

20.11 USD
37.65 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.35 USD in Switzerland and 1.47 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in Malaysia.

5.35 USD
1.47 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.65 USD in Switzerland and 0.68 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 58.8% lower in Malaysia.

1.65 USD
0.68 USD

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Malaysia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 5.3 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Malaysia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 6.61 USD in Switzerland and 2.88 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in Malaysia.

6.61 USD
2.88 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.53 USD in Switzerland and 0.64 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 88.4% lower in Malaysia.

5.53 USD
0.64 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 9.94 USD in Switzerland and 4.25 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 57.2% lower in Malaysia.

9.94 USD
4.25 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.7 USD in Switzerland and 4.72 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in Malaysia.

8.70 USD
4.72 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.64 USD in Switzerland and 4.25 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in Malaysia.

18.64 USD
4.25 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 149.09 USD in Switzerland and 23.61 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in Malaysia.

149.09 USD
23.61 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 31.06 USD in Switzerland and 3.54 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in Malaysia.

31.06 USD
3.54 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 5.14 USD in Switzerland and 0.41 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 92% lower in Malaysia.

5.14 USD
0.41 USD

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Malaysia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 3.5 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Malaysia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 2.12 USD in Switzerland and 0.7 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 67% lower in Malaysia.

2.12 USD
0.70 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 2.05 USD in Switzerland and 0.49 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in Malaysia.

2.05 USD
0.49 USD

LPG 1L

1.31 USD
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Malaysia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 12.63 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Malaysia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 113.06 USD in Switzerland and 11.8 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 89.6% lower in Malaysia.

113.06 USD
11.80 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 5.47 USD in Switzerland and 0.71 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 87% lower in Malaysia.

5.47 USD
0.71 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 99.39 USD in Switzerland and 3.54 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 96.4% lower in Malaysia.

99.39 USD
3.54 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 6.21 USD in Switzerland and 1.18 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 81% lower in Malaysia.

6.21 USD
1.18 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 8.39 USD in Switzerland and 1.18 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in Malaysia.

8.39 USD
1.18 USD

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 24.85 USD in Switzerland and 4.72 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 81% lower in Malaysia.

24.85 USD
4.72 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 108.44 USD in Switzerland and 43.3 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 60.1% lower in Malaysia.

108.44 USD
43.30 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 49.7 USD in Switzerland and 8.26 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 83.4% lower in Malaysia.

49.70 USD
8.26 USD

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Malaysia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.41 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 2593 USD in Switzerland and 493.73 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 81% lower in Malaysia.

2 593 USD
493.73 USD

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 1985 USD in Switzerland and 295.69 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 85.1% lower in Malaysia.

1 985 USD
295.69 USD

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 4815 USD in Switzerland and 1024 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in Malaysia.

4 815 USD
1 024 USD

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 3435 USD in Switzerland and 557.05 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Malaysia.

3 435 USD
557.05 USD

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Malaysia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 10.19 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 23876 USD in Switzerland and 2452 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in Malaysia.

23 876 USD
2 452 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 14027 USD in Switzerland and 1266 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 91% lower in Malaysia.

14 027 USD
1 266 USD

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Malaysia - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 5.85 times higher than in Malaysia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 7898 USD in Switzerland and 1351 USD in Malaysia. The average salary is 82.9% lower in Malaysia.

7 898 USD
1 351 USD

Hotels

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

One star

139 USD
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Two stars

166 USD
34.7 USD

Three stars

242 USD
54.4 USD

Four stars

343 USD
103 USD

Five stars

625 USD
284 USD

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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