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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

EURPHPCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Philippines - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.69 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in the Philippines.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.69 EUR (4.27 USD) in Switzerland and 2.9 EUR (3.36 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 21.4% lower in the Philippines.

3.69 EUR
2.90 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.5 EUR (2.9 USD) in Switzerland and 1.51 EUR (1.75 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in the Philippines.

2.50 EUR
1.51 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 44 EUR (50.99 USD) in Switzerland and 7.11 EUR (8.24 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in the Philippines.

44.00 EUR
7.11 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12.78 EUR (14.82 USD) in Switzerland and 7.55 EUR (8.75 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 40.9% lower in the Philippines.

12.78 EUR
7.55 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 28.87 EUR (33.46 USD) in Switzerland and 4.23 EUR (4.91 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 85.3% lower in the Philippines.

28.87 EUR
4.23 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.59 EUR (11.11 USD) in Switzerland and 2.87 EUR (3.33 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in the Philippines.

9.59 EUR
2.87 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.29 EUR (2.65 USD) in Switzerland and 1.26 EUR (1.46 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 45% lower in the Philippines.

2.29 EUR
1.26 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.41 EUR (7.43 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 1.81 EUR (2.09 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 71.8% lower in the Philippines.

6.41 EUR
1.81 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.85 EUR (3.31 USD) in Switzerland and 1.85 EUR (2.15 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 35.1% lower in the Philippines.

2.85 EUR
1.85 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 14.64 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 10.01 EUR (11.6 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 31.6% lower in the Philippines.

14.64 EUR
10.01 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.17 EUR (2.52 USD) in Switzerland and 1.72 EUR (2 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 20.7% lower in the Philippines.

2.17 EUR
1.72 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.99 EUR (3.47 USD) in Switzerland and 1.13 EUR (1.31 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 62.2% lower in the Philippines.

2.99 EUR
1.13 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 25.6 EUR (29.67 USD) in Switzerland and 7.52 EUR (8.71 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 70.6% lower in the Philippines.

25.60 EUR
7.52 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.91 EUR (2.21 USD) in Switzerland and 1.66 EUR (1.92 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 13.1% lower in the Philippines.

1.91 EUR
1.66 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.02 EUR (2.35 USD) in Switzerland and 2.6 EUR (3.02 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 22.3% lower in Switzerland.

2.02 EUR
2.60 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.65 EUR (3.07 USD) in Switzerland and 2.92 EUR (3.39 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 9.2% lower in Switzerland.

2.65 EUR
2.92 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.47 EUR (2.86 USD) in Switzerland and 2.25 EUR (2.61 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 8.9% lower in the Philippines.

2.47 EUR
2.25 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.41 EUR (3.95 USD) in Switzerland and 0.89 EUR (1.03 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 73.9% lower in the Philippines.

3.41 EUR
0.89 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.35 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 7.7 EUR (8.93 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in the Philippines.

17.35 EUR
7.70 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.52 EUR (5.23 USD) in Switzerland and 1.99 EUR (2.31 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 56% lower in the Philippines.

4.52 EUR
1.99 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.4 EUR (1.62 USD) in Switzerland and 0.55 EUR (0.64 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in the Philippines.

1.40 EUR
0.55 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Philippines - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 5.32 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in the Philippines.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.86 EUR (6.79 USD) in Switzerland and 2.28 EUR (2.65 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in the Philippines.

5.86 EUR
2.28 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.13 EUR (5.95 USD) in Switzerland and 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 84.4% lower in the Philippines.

5.13 EUR
0.80 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.52 EUR (9.88 USD) in Switzerland and 1.25 EUR (1.44 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 85.3% lower in the Philippines.

8.52 EUR
1.25 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.46 EUR (8.64 USD) in Switzerland and 2.27 EUR (2.63 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 69.6% lower in the Philippines.

7.46 EUR
2.27 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.11 EUR (20.99 USD) in Switzerland and 3.78 EUR (4.38 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in the Philippines.

18.11 EUR
3.78 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 127.83 EUR (148.16 USD) in Switzerland and 22.65 EUR (26.26 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 82.3% lower in the Philippines.

127.83 EUR
22.65 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.63 EUR (30.87 USD) in Switzerland and 4.91 EUR (5.69 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 81.6% lower in the Philippines.

26.63 EUR
4.91 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.52 EUR (5.23 USD) in Switzerland and 0.44 EUR (0.51 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 90.3% lower in the Philippines.

4.52 EUR
0.44 EUR

Fuel

EURPHPCHFUSD

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 1.96 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 0.89 EUR (1.03 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in the Philippines.

1.96 EUR
0.89 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.86 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 0.94 EUR (1.09 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in the Philippines.

1.86 EUR
0.94 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

EURPHPCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Philippines - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 13.27 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in the Philippines.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 92.68 EUR (107.41 USD) in Switzerland and 10.19 EUR (11.81 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 89% lower in the Philippines.

92.68 EUR
10.19 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.15 EUR (4.82 USD) in Switzerland and 0.42 EUR (0.49 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 89.9% lower in the Philippines.

4.15 EUR
0.42 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 73.5 EUR (85.19 USD) in Switzerland and 1.93 EUR (2.23 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 97.4% lower in the Philippines.

73.50 EUR
1.93 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.77 EUR (3.21 USD) in Switzerland and 0.23 EUR (0.26 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 91.7% lower in the Philippines.

2.77 EUR
0.23 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.39 EUR (7.41 USD) in Switzerland and 0.76 EUR (0.88 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 88.1% lower in the Philippines.

6.39 EUR
0.76 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURPHPCHFUSD

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 21.31 EUR (24.69 USD) in Switzerland and 5.74 EUR (6.65 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 73.1% lower in the Philippines.

21.31 EUR
5.74 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 76.25 EUR (88.37 USD) in Switzerland and 35.55 EUR (41.2 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in the Philippines.

76.25 EUR
35.55 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 42.94 EUR (49.77 USD) in Switzerland and 5.95 EUR (6.89 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 86.1% lower in the Philippines.

42.94 EUR
5.95 EUR

Flats for rent

EURPHPCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Philippines - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.52 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 2382 EUR (2760.28 USD) in Switzerland and 420.81 EUR (487.71 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 82.3% lower in the Philippines.

2 382 EUR
420.81 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 1959 EUR (2269.99 USD) in Switzerland and 226.06 EUR (262 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 88.5% lower in the Philippines.

1 959 EUR
226.06 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 4358 EUR (5051.27 USD) in Switzerland and 1458 EUR (1689.76 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in the Philippines.

4 358 EUR
1 458 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 3242 EUR (3757.43 USD) in Switzerland and 536.13 EUR (621.37 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 83.5% lower in the Philippines.

3 242 EUR
536.13 EUR

Flats for sale

EURPHPCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Philippines - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 7.16 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 20773 EUR (24075.32 USD) in Switzerland and 2999 EUR (3475.68 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in the Philippines.

20 773 EUR
2 999 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 15923 EUR (18454.54 USD) in Switzerland and 2127 EUR (2465.07 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in the Philippines.

15 923 EUR
2 127 EUR

Salary

EURPHPCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Philippines - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 15.24 times higher than in the Philippines.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6760 EUR (7835.07 USD) in Switzerland and 443.48 EUR (513.99 USD) in the Philippines. The average salary is 93.4% lower in the Philippines.

6 760 EUR
443.48 EUR

Hotels

EURPHPCHFUSD

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

One star

120 EUR
24.7 EUR

Two stars

144 EUR
36.6 EUR

Three stars

209 EUR
65 EUR

Four stars

296 EUR
154 EUR

Five stars

539 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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