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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Nicaragua

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. Nicaragua - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 3 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Nicaragua.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.72 EUR (4.35 USD) in Switzerland and 3.54 EUR (4.14 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 4.8% lower in Nicaragua.

3.72 EUR
3.54 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.52 EUR (2.95 USD) in Switzerland and 1.08 EUR (1.26 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 57.1% lower in Nicaragua.

2.52 EUR
1.08 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 44.36 EUR (51.92 USD) in Switzerland and 6.65 EUR (7.79 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 85% lower in Nicaragua.

44.36 EUR
6.65 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12.89 EUR (15.09 USD) in Switzerland and 8.54 EUR (10 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 33.7% lower in Nicaragua.

12.89 EUR
8.54 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.1 EUR (34.07 USD) in Switzerland and 5.32 EUR (6.23 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 81.7% lower in Nicaragua.

29.10 EUR
5.32 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.67 EUR (11.32 USD) in Switzerland and 2.71 EUR (3.17 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 72% lower in Nicaragua.

9.67 EUR
2.71 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.31 EUR (2.7 USD) in Switzerland and 1.2 EUR (1.41 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 48.1% lower in Nicaragua.

2.31 EUR
1.20 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.47 EUR (7.57 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 1.81 EUR (2.12 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 72% lower in Nicaragua.

6.47 EUR
1.81 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.88 EUR (3.37 USD) in Switzerland and 1.84 EUR (2.15 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 36.1% lower in Nicaragua.

2.88 EUR
1.84 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

14.50 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.19 EUR (2.56 USD) in Switzerland and 0.75 EUR (0.88 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 65.8% lower in Nicaragua.

2.19 EUR
0.75 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.02 EUR (3.53 USD) in Switzerland and 1.73 EUR (2.03 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in Nicaragua.

3.02 EUR
1.73 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 25.81 EUR (30.21 USD) in Switzerland and 7.39 EUR (8.65 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 71.4% lower in Nicaragua.

25.81 EUR
7.39 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.92 EUR (2.25 USD) in Switzerland and 1.03 EUR (1.2 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in Nicaragua.

1.92 EUR
1.03 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.04 EUR (2.39 USD) in Switzerland and 1.72 EUR (2.01 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in Nicaragua.

2.04 EUR
1.72 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.67 EUR (3.13 USD) in Switzerland and 2 EUR (2.34 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 25.1% lower in Nicaragua.

2.67 EUR
2.00 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.49 EUR (2.92 USD) in Switzerland and 3.1 EUR (3.63 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 19.7% lower in Switzerland.

2.49 EUR
3.10 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.44 EUR (4.02 USD) in Switzerland and 1.38 EUR (1.61 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in Nicaragua.

3.44 EUR
1.38 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

17.18 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.55 EUR (5.33 USD) in Switzerland and 1.9 EUR (2.22 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in Nicaragua.

4.55 EUR
1.90 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.41 EUR (1.65 USD) in Switzerland and 0.88 EUR (1.03 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 37.6% lower in Nicaragua.

1.41 EUR
0.88 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Nicaragua - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 5.06 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Nicaragua.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.91 EUR (6.91 USD) in Switzerland and 1.78 EUR (2.08 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 69.9% lower in Nicaragua.

5.91 EUR
1.78 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.18 EUR (6.06 USD) in Switzerland and 0.67 EUR (0.79 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 87.1% lower in Nicaragua.

5.18 EUR
0.67 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.59 EUR (10.06 USD) in Switzerland and 1.16 EUR (1.36 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 86.5% lower in Nicaragua.

8.59 EUR
1.16 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.52 EUR (8.8 USD) in Switzerland and 1.71 EUR (2 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in Nicaragua.

7.52 EUR
1.71 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.26 EUR (21.37 USD) in Switzerland and 5.55 EUR (6.5 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 69.6% lower in Nicaragua.

18.26 EUR
5.55 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 128.88 EUR (150.87 USD) in Switzerland and 25.63 EUR (30 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in Nicaragua.

128.88 EUR
25.63 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.85 EUR (31.43 USD) in Switzerland and 3.6 EUR (4.21 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in Nicaragua.

26.85 EUR
3.60 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.55 EUR (5.33 USD) in Switzerland and 0.56 EUR (0.65 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 87.7% lower in Nicaragua.

4.55 EUR
0.56 EUR

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Nicaragua - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.77 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Nicaragua.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.94 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 1 EUR (1.18 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 48.5% lower in Nicaragua.

1.94 EUR
1.00 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.85 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 1.14 EUR (1.33 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 38.4% lower in Nicaragua.

1.85 EUR
1.14 EUR

LPG 1L

1.11 EUR
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Nicaragua - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 14.44 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Nicaragua.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 93.44 EUR (109.38 USD) in Switzerland and 5.13 EUR (6.01 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 94.5% lower in Nicaragua.

93.44 EUR
5.13 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.19 EUR (4.9 USD) in Switzerland and 0.12 EUR (0.14 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 97.1% lower in Nicaragua.

4.19 EUR
0.12 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 74.1 EUR (86.75 USD) in Switzerland and 5.81 EUR (6.8 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 92.2% lower in Nicaragua.

74.10 EUR
5.81 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.79 EUR (3.27 USD) in Switzerland and 0.53 EUR (0.62 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 81% lower in Nicaragua.

2.79 EUR
0.53 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.44 EUR (7.54 USD) in Switzerland and 0.94 EUR (1.1 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 85.4% lower in Nicaragua.

6.44 EUR
0.94 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 21.48 EUR (25.14 USD) in Switzerland and 6.83 EUR (8 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in Nicaragua.

21.48 EUR
6.83 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 76.88 EUR (89.99 USD) in Switzerland and 29.8 EUR (34.89 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in Nicaragua.

76.88 EUR
29.80 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 43.29 EUR (50.68 USD) in Switzerland and 12.81 EUR (15 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in Nicaragua.

43.29 EUR
12.81 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Nicaragua - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 8.18 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Nicaragua.

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 2401 EUR (2810.8 USD) in Switzerland and 301.36 EUR (352.78 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 87.4% lower in Nicaragua.

2 401 EUR
301.36 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 1975 EUR (2311.54 USD) in Switzerland and 232.25 EUR (271.88 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 88.2% lower in Nicaragua.

1 975 EUR
232.25 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 4394 EUR (5143.73 USD) in Switzerland and 517.16 EUR (605.41 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 88.2% lower in Nicaragua.

4 394 EUR
517.16 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 3268 EUR (3826.21 USD) in Switzerland and 420.27 EUR (491.98 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 87.1% lower in Nicaragua.

3 268 EUR
420.27 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Nicaragua - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 25.4 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Nicaragua.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 20943 EUR (24516 USD) in Switzerland and 1013 EUR (1185.71 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 95.2% lower in Nicaragua.

20 943 EUR
1 013 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 16053 EUR (18792.33 USD) in Switzerland and 443.35 EUR (519 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 97.2% lower in Nicaragua.

16 053 EUR
443.35 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Nicaragua - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 27.96 times higher than in Nicaragua.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6816 EUR (7978.49 USD) in Switzerland and 243.77 EUR (285.37 USD) in Nicaragua. The average salary is 96.4% lower in Nicaragua.

6 816 EUR
243.77 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

119 EUR
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Two stars

142 EUR
63.6 EUR

Three stars

207 EUR
103 EUR

Four stars

293 EUR
83.1 EUR

Five stars

534 EUR
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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 • Nicaragua: 8 cities, 96 hotels

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