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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 4.34 USD in Switzerland and 2.91 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in Malaysia.

4.34 USD
2.91 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.95 USD in Switzerland and 1.59 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in Malaysia.

2.95 USD
1.59 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 51.77 USD in Switzerland and 9.67 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in Malaysia.

51.77 USD
9.67 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.04 USD in Switzerland and 17.63 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 14.7% lower in Switzerland.

15.04 USD
17.63 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 33.97 USD in Switzerland and 4.68 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in Malaysia.

33.97 USD
4.68 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 11.28 USD in Switzerland and 4.23 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in Malaysia.

11.28 USD
4.23 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.7 USD in Switzerland and 3.3 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 18.2% lower in Switzerland.

2.70 USD
3.30 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 7.55 USD for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 2.2 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in Malaysia.

7.55 USD
2.20 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.36 USD in Switzerland and 4.32 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 22.2% lower in Switzerland.

3.36 USD
4.32 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 2.56 USD in Switzerland and 1.19 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Malaysia.

2.56 USD
1.19 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.52 USD in Switzerland and 1.02 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 71% lower in Malaysia.

3.52 USD
1.02 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 30.12 USD in Switzerland and 14.56 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in Malaysia.

30.12 USD
14.56 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 2.24 USD in Switzerland and 2.01 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 10.3% lower in Malaysia.

2.24 USD
2.01 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.38 USD in Switzerland and 1.36 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 42.9% lower in Malaysia.

2.38 USD
1.36 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.12 USD in Switzerland and 2.65 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in Malaysia.

3.12 USD
2.65 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.91 USD in Switzerland and 1.25 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 57% lower in Malaysia.

2.91 USD
1.25 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 4.01 USD in Switzerland and 1.7 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in Malaysia.

4.01 USD
1.70 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 5.32 USD in Switzerland and 1.49 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 72% lower in Malaysia.

5.32 USD
1.49 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.64 USD in Switzerland and 0.65 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 60.4% lower in Malaysia.

1.64 USD
0.65 USD

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Malaysia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.6 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Malaysia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 6.89 USD in Switzerland and 3.07 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in Malaysia.

6.89 USD
3.07 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 6.04 USD in Switzerland and 0.89 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 85.3% lower in Malaysia.

6.04 USD
0.89 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 10.03 USD in Switzerland and 4.23 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 57.8% lower in Malaysia.

10.03 USD
4.23 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.77 USD in Switzerland and 5.88 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 33% lower in Malaysia.

8.77 USD
5.88 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 21.31 USD in Switzerland and 4.7 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Malaysia.

21.31 USD
4.70 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 150.43 USD in Switzerland and 28.21 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 81.2% lower in Malaysia.

150.43 USD
28.21 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 31.34 USD in Switzerland and 4.7 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 85% lower in Malaysia.

31.34 USD
4.70 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 5.32 USD in Switzerland and 0.53 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 90% lower in Malaysia.

5.32 USD
0.53 USD

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 2.27 USD in Switzerland and 0.69 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 69.6% lower in Malaysia.

2.27 USD
0.69 USD

Gasoline 1L

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

2.16 USD
0.49 USD

LPG 1L

1.30 USD
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Malaysia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 10.82 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Malaysia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 109.06 USD in Switzerland and 11.75 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 89.2% lower in Malaysia.

109.06 USD
11.75 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.89 USD in Switzerland and 0.71 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Malaysia.

4.89 USD
0.71 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 86.5 USD in Switzerland and 4.7 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 94.6% lower in Malaysia.

86.50 USD
4.70 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 3.26 USD in Switzerland and 1.18 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in Malaysia.

3.26 USD
1.18 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.52 USD in Switzerland and 1.18 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 84.3% lower in Malaysia.

7.52 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 25.07 USD in Switzerland and 5.17 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 79.4% lower in Malaysia.

25.07 USD
5.17 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 89.73 USD in Switzerland and 46.57 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 48.1% lower in Malaysia.

89.73 USD
46.57 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 50.53 USD in Switzerland and 7.54 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 85.1% lower in Malaysia.

50.53 USD
7.54 USD

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Malaysia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.34 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 2803 USD in Switzerland and 576.29 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 79.4% lower in Malaysia.

2 803 USD
576.29 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 2305 USD in Switzerland and 360.13 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 84.4% lower in Malaysia.

2 305 USD
360.13 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 5129 USD in Switzerland and 1067 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Malaysia.

5 129 USD
1 067 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 3815 USD in Switzerland and 629.71 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 83.5% lower in Malaysia.

3 815 USD
629.71 USD

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Malaysia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 9.58 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 24444 USD in Switzerland and 3025 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in Malaysia.

24 444 USD
3 025 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 18738 USD in Switzerland and 1484 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 92.1% lower in Malaysia.

18 738 USD
1 484 USD

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Malaysia - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 5.88 times higher than in Malaysia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 7955 USD in Switzerland and 1353 USD in Malaysia. The average salary is 83% lower in Malaysia.

7 955 USD
1 353 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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