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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

EURCHFUSDPHP

Switzerland vs. Philippines - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.87 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in the Philippines.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.78 EUR (4.48 USD) in Switzerland and 2.75 EUR (3.26 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 27.2% lower in the Philippines.

3.78 EUR
2.75 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.57 EUR (3.04 USD) in Switzerland and 1.44 EUR (1.7 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 44% lower in the Philippines.

2.57 EUR
1.44 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 45.09 EUR (53.45 USD) in Switzerland and 6.74 EUR (7.99 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 85.1% lower in the Philippines.

45.09 EUR
6.74 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.1 EUR (15.53 USD) in Switzerland and 7.16 EUR (8.49 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 45.3% lower in the Philippines.

13.10 EUR
7.16 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.59 EUR (35.07 USD) in Switzerland and 4.02 EUR (4.76 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in the Philippines.

29.59 EUR
4.02 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.83 EUR (11.65 USD) in Switzerland and 2.72 EUR (3.23 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 72.3% lower in the Philippines.

9.83 EUR
2.72 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.35 EUR (2.78 USD) in Switzerland and 1.2 EUR (1.42 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 48.9% lower in the Philippines.

2.35 EUR
1.20 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.57 EUR (7.79 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 1.71 EUR (2.03 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 74% lower in the Philippines.

6.57 EUR
1.71 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.93 EUR (3.47 USD) in Switzerland and 1.76 EUR (2.08 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 39.9% lower in the Philippines.

2.93 EUR
1.76 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 14.32 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 9.79 EUR (11.6 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 31.6% lower in the Philippines.

14.32 EUR
9.79 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.23 EUR (2.64 USD) in Switzerland and 1.63 EUR (1.94 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 26.9% lower in the Philippines.

2.23 EUR
1.63 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.07 EUR (3.64 USD) in Switzerland and 1.07 EUR (1.27 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in the Philippines.

3.07 EUR
1.07 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 26.24 EUR (31.1 USD) in Switzerland and 7.13 EUR (8.45 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 72.8% lower in the Philippines.

26.24 EUR
7.13 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.95 EUR (2.32 USD) in Switzerland and 1.57 EUR (1.86 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 19.5% lower in the Philippines.

1.95 EUR
1.57 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.07 EUR (2.46 USD) in Switzerland and 2.47 EUR (2.93 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 16.2% lower in Switzerland.

2.07 EUR
2.47 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.72 EUR (3.22 USD) in Switzerland and 2.77 EUR (3.29 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 1.8% lower in Switzerland.

2.72 EUR
2.77 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.53 EUR (3 USD) in Switzerland and 2.13 EUR (2.53 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 15.8% lower in the Philippines.

2.53 EUR
2.13 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.49 EUR (4.14 USD) in Switzerland and 0.84 EUR (1 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 75.9% lower in the Philippines.

3.49 EUR
0.84 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 16.97 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 7.53 EUR (8.93 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in the Philippines.

16.97 EUR
7.53 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.63 EUR (5.49 USD) in Switzerland and 1.89 EUR (2.24 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in the Philippines.

4.63 EUR
1.89 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.43 EUR (1.7 USD) in Switzerland and 0.52 EUR (0.62 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in the Philippines.

1.43 EUR
0.52 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Philippines - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 5.75 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in the Philippines.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 6.01 EUR (7.12 USD) in Switzerland and 2.16 EUR (2.57 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in the Philippines.

6.01 EUR
2.16 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.26 EUR (6.24 USD) in Switzerland and 0.76 EUR (0.9 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in the Philippines.

5.26 EUR
0.76 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.73 EUR (10.35 USD) in Switzerland and 1.18 EUR (1.4 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 86.5% lower in the Philippines.

8.73 EUR
1.18 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.64 EUR (9.06 USD) in Switzerland and 2.15 EUR (2.55 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in the Philippines.

7.64 EUR
2.15 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.56 EUR (22 USD) in Switzerland and 3.58 EUR (4.24 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 80.7% lower in the Philippines.

18.56 EUR
3.58 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 131.02 EUR (155.31 USD) in Switzerland and 21.49 EUR (25.47 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in the Philippines.

131.02 EUR
21.49 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 27.3 EUR (32.36 USD) in Switzerland and 4.66 EUR (5.52 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 82.9% lower in the Philippines.

27.30 EUR
4.66 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.63 EUR (5.49 USD) in Switzerland and 0.41 EUR (0.49 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 91.1% lower in the Philippines.

4.63 EUR
0.41 EUR

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Philippines - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.01 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in the Philippines.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.91 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 0.87 EUR (1.03 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 54.5% lower in the Philippines.

1.91 EUR
0.87 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.82 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 0.92 EUR (1.09 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in the Philippines.

1.82 EUR
0.92 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.1 EUR (1.3 USD) in Switzerland and 0.61 EUR (0.72 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 44.5% lower in the Philippines.

1.10 EUR
0.61 EUR

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Philippines - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 14.34 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in the Philippines.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 94.99 EUR (112.6 USD) in Switzerland and 9.67 EUR (11.46 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 89.8% lower in the Philippines.

94.99 EUR
9.67 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.26 EUR (5.05 USD) in Switzerland and 0.4 EUR (0.48 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 90.6% lower in the Philippines.

4.26 EUR
0.40 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 75.34 EUR (89.3 USD) in Switzerland and 1.83 EUR (2.16 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 97.6% lower in the Philippines.

75.34 EUR
1.83 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.84 EUR (3.37 USD) in Switzerland and 0.21 EUR (0.25 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 92.6% lower in the Philippines.

2.84 EUR
0.21 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.55 EUR (7.77 USD) in Switzerland and 0.72 EUR (0.85 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 89% lower in the Philippines.

6.55 EUR
0.72 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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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 21.84 EUR (25.89 USD) in Switzerland and 5.44 EUR (6.45 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in the Philippines.

21.84 EUR
5.44 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 78.16 EUR (92.64 USD) in Switzerland and 33.71 EUR (39.96 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in the Philippines.

78.16 EUR
33.71 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 44.01 EUR (52.17 USD) in Switzerland and 5.64 EUR (6.69 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 87.2% lower in the Philippines.

44.01 EUR
5.64 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Philippines - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.89 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 2441 EUR (2893.59 USD) in Switzerland and 399.1 EUR (473.09 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in the Philippines.

2 441 EUR
399.10 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 2007 EUR (2379.63 USD) in Switzerland and 214.4 EUR (254.15 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in the Philippines.

2 007 EUR
214.40 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 4467 EUR (5295.24 USD) in Switzerland and 1383 EUR (1639.09 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 69% lower in the Philippines.

4 467 EUR
1 383 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 3323 EUR (3938.91 USD) in Switzerland and 508.48 EUR (602.74 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in the Philippines.

3 323 EUR
508.48 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Philippines - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 7.74 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 21291 EUR (25238.11 USD) in Switzerland and 2844 EUR (3371.47 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in the Philippines.

21 291 EUR
2 844 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 16320 EUR (19345.85 USD) in Switzerland and 2017 EUR (2391.15 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in the Philippines.

16 320 EUR
2 017 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Philippines - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 16.47 times higher than in the Philippines.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6929 EUR (8213.49 USD) in Switzerland and 420.61 EUR (498.58 USD) in the Philippines. The average salary is 93.9% lower in the Philippines.

6 929 EUR
420.61 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

117 EUR
24.2 EUR

Two stars

140 EUR
35.8 EUR

Three stars

204 EUR
63.6 EUR

Four stars

290 EUR
151 EUR

Five stars

527 EUR
226 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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