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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Philippines

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

EURUSDPHPCHF

Switzerland vs. Philippines - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.79 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in the Philippines.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.74 EUR (4.35 USD) in Switzerland and 2.82 EUR (3.27 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 24.6% lower in the Philippines.

3.74 EUR
2.82 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.54 EUR (2.95 USD) in Switzerland and 1.47 EUR (1.71 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 42.1% lower in the Philippines.

2.54 EUR
1.47 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 44.7 EUR (51.89 USD) in Switzerland and 6.92 EUR (8.03 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 84.5% lower in the Philippines.

44.70 EUR
6.92 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12.99 EUR (15.08 USD) in Switzerland and 7.35 EUR (8.53 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 43.4% lower in the Philippines.

12.99 EUR
7.35 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.33 EUR (34.05 USD) in Switzerland and 4.12 EUR (4.78 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 86% lower in the Philippines.

29.33 EUR
4.12 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.74 EUR (11.31 USD) in Switzerland and 2.79 EUR (3.24 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 71.4% lower in the Philippines.

9.74 EUR
2.79 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.33 EUR (2.7 USD) in Switzerland and 1.23 EUR (1.42 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in the Philippines.

2.33 EUR
1.23 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.52 EUR (7.56 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 1.76 EUR (2.04 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 73% lower in the Philippines.

6.52 EUR
1.76 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.9 EUR (3.37 USD) in Switzerland and 1.8 EUR (2.09 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in the Philippines.

2.90 EUR
1.80 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 14.62 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 9.99 EUR (11.6 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 31.7% lower in the Philippines.

14.62 EUR
9.99 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.21 EUR (2.56 USD) in Switzerland and 1.67 EUR (1.94 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 24.4% lower in the Philippines.

2.21 EUR
1.67 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.04 EUR (3.53 USD) in Switzerland and 1.1 EUR (1.27 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in the Philippines.

3.04 EUR
1.10 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 26.01 EUR (30.19 USD) in Switzerland and 7.32 EUR (8.49 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in the Philippines.

26.01 EUR
7.32 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.94 EUR (2.25 USD) in Switzerland and 1.61 EUR (1.87 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 17% lower in the Philippines.

1.94 EUR
1.61 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.06 EUR (2.39 USD) in Switzerland and 2.53 EUR (2.94 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 18.6% lower in Switzerland.

2.06 EUR
2.53 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.7 EUR (3.13 USD) in Switzerland and 2.84 EUR (3.3 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 4.9% lower in Switzerland.

2.70 EUR
2.84 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.51 EUR (2.92 USD) in Switzerland and 2.19 EUR (2.54 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 12.7% lower in the Philippines.

2.51 EUR
2.19 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.46 EUR (4.02 USD) in Switzerland and 0.86 EUR (1 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in the Philippines.

3.46 EUR
0.86 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.32 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 7.69 EUR (8.93 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in the Philippines.

17.32 EUR
7.69 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.59 EUR (5.33 USD) in Switzerland and 1.94 EUR (2.25 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 57.7% lower in the Philippines.

4.59 EUR
1.94 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.42 EUR (1.65 USD) in Switzerland and 0.54 EUR (0.62 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 62% lower in the Philippines.

1.42 EUR
0.54 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Philippines - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 5.56 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in the Philippines.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.95 EUR (6.91 USD) in Switzerland and 2.22 EUR (2.58 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 62.7% lower in the Philippines.

5.95 EUR
2.22 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.22 EUR (6.06 USD) in Switzerland and 0.78 EUR (0.9 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 85.1% lower in the Philippines.

5.22 EUR
0.78 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.66 EUR (10.05 USD) in Switzerland and 1.21 EUR (1.41 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 86% lower in the Philippines.

8.66 EUR
1.21 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.58 EUR (8.8 USD) in Switzerland and 2.2 EUR (2.56 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 71% lower in the Philippines.

7.58 EUR
2.20 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.4 EUR (21.36 USD) in Switzerland and 3.67 EUR (4.26 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in the Philippines.

18.40 EUR
3.67 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 129.88 EUR (150.78 USD) in Switzerland and 22.04 EUR (25.59 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 83% lower in the Philippines.

129.88 EUR
22.04 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 27.06 EUR (31.41 USD) in Switzerland and 4.78 EUR (5.54 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 82.3% lower in the Philippines.

27.06 EUR
4.78 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.59 EUR (5.33 USD) in Switzerland and 0.42 EUR (0.49 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 90.8% lower in the Philippines.

4.59 EUR
0.42 EUR

Fuel

EURUSDPHPCHF

Switzerland vs. Philippines - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.02 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in the Philippines.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.95 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 0.89 EUR (1.03 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in the Philippines.

1.95 EUR
0.89 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.86 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 0.93 EUR (1.09 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 50% lower in the Philippines.

1.86 EUR
0.93 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.12 EUR (1.3 USD) in Switzerland and 0.62 EUR (0.72 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 44.6% lower in the Philippines.

1.12 EUR
0.62 EUR

Transportation

EURUSDPHPCHF

Switzerland vs. Philippines - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 13.87 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in the Philippines.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 94.17 EUR (109.32 USD) in Switzerland and 9.92 EUR (11.51 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in the Philippines.

94.17 EUR
9.92 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.22 EUR (4.9 USD) in Switzerland and 0.41 EUR (0.48 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 90.3% lower in the Philippines.

4.22 EUR
0.41 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 74.68 EUR (86.7 USD) in Switzerland and 1.87 EUR (2.17 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 97.5% lower in the Philippines.

74.68 EUR
1.87 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.81 EUR (3.27 USD) in Switzerland and 0.22 EUR (0.26 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 92.2% lower in the Philippines.

2.81 EUR
0.22 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.49 EUR (7.54 USD) in Switzerland and 0.73 EUR (0.85 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 88.8% lower in the Philippines.

6.49 EUR
0.73 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSDPHPCHF

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 21.65 EUR (25.13 USD) in Switzerland and 5.58 EUR (6.48 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 74.2% lower in the Philippines.

21.65 EUR
5.58 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 77.48 EUR (89.94 USD) in Switzerland and 34.58 EUR (40.15 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in the Philippines.

77.48 EUR
34.58 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 43.63 EUR (50.65 USD) in Switzerland and 5.79 EUR (6.72 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 86.7% lower in the Philippines.

43.63 EUR
5.79 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSDPHPCHF

Switzerland vs. Philippines - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.72 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in the Philippines.

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 2420 EUR (2809.25 USD) in Switzerland and 409.42 EUR (475.31 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 83.1% lower in the Philippines.

2 420 EUR
409.42 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 1990 EUR (2310.26 USD) in Switzerland and 219.95 EUR (255.34 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 88.9% lower in the Philippines.

1 990 EUR
219.95 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 4428 EUR (5140.88 USD) in Switzerland and 1419 EUR (1646.78 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 68% lower in the Philippines.

4 428 EUR
1 419 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 3294 EUR (3824.09 USD) in Switzerland and 521.63 EUR (605.57 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in the Philippines.

3 294 EUR
521.63 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSDPHPCHF

Switzerland vs. Philippines - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 7.48 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in the Philippines.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 21106 EUR (24502.41 USD) in Switzerland and 2918 EUR (3387.28 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in the Philippines.

21 106 EUR
2 918 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 16179 EUR (18781.92 USD) in Switzerland and 2069 EUR (2402.37 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 87.2% lower in the Philippines.

16 179 EUR
2 069 EUR

Salary

EURUSDPHPCHF

Switzerland vs. Philippines - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 15.92 times higher than in the Philippines.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6869 EUR (7974.07 USD) in Switzerland and 431.49 EUR (500.92 USD) in the Philippines. The average salary is 93.7% lower in the Philippines.

6 869 EUR
431.49 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDPHPCHF

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

One star

120 EUR
24.7 EUR

Two stars

143 EUR
36.5 EUR

Three stars

208 EUR
64.9 EUR

Four stars

296 EUR
154 EUR

Five stars

538 EUR
231 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 • Philippines: 20 cities, 1143 hotels

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