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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Qatar

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. Qatar - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 3.13 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Qatar.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.71 EUR (4.32 USD) in Switzerland and 1.73 EUR (2.02 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in Qatar.

3.71 EUR
1.73 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.52 EUR (2.93 USD) in Switzerland and 1.36 EUR (1.58 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 46% lower in Qatar.

2.52 EUR
1.36 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 44.32 EUR (51.57 USD) in Switzerland and 8.93 EUR (10.39 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 79.9% lower in Qatar.

44.32 EUR
8.93 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

-
7.14 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

12.88 EUR
-

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.08 EUR (33.84 USD) in Switzerland and 6.23 EUR (7.25 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Qatar.

29.08 EUR
6.23 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.66 EUR (11.24 USD) in Switzerland and 5.43 EUR (6.32 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in Qatar.

9.66 EUR
5.43 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

2.31 EUR
-

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

-
1.67 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.46 EUR (7.52 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 2.3 EUR (2.68 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in Qatar.

6.46 EUR
2.30 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

2.88 EUR
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
3.03 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

14.58 EUR
-

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.19 EUR (2.55 USD) in Switzerland and 1.14 EUR (1.32 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in Qatar.

2.19 EUR
1.14 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.02 EUR (3.51 USD) in Switzerland and 1.34 EUR (1.56 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in Qatar.

3.02 EUR
1.34 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 25.78 EUR (30 USD) in Switzerland and 9.47 EUR (11.02 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 63.3% lower in Qatar.

25.78 EUR
9.47 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.92 EUR (2.23 USD) in Switzerland and 1.82 EUR (2.12 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 5.2% lower in Qatar.

1.92 EUR
1.82 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.04 EUR (2.37 USD) in Switzerland and 0.88 EUR (1.02 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in Qatar.

2.04 EUR
0.88 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.67 EUR (3.11 USD) in Switzerland and 1.34 EUR (1.56 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in Qatar.

2.67 EUR
1.34 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.49 EUR (2.9 USD) in Switzerland and 0.83 EUR (0.96 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Qatar.

2.49 EUR
0.83 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.43 EUR (4 USD) in Switzerland and 1.98 EUR (2.31 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in Qatar.

3.43 EUR
1.98 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

17.28 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.55 EUR (5.29 USD) in Switzerland and 1.15 EUR (1.33 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in Qatar.

4.55 EUR
1.15 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.41 EUR (1.64 USD) in Switzerland and 0.42 EUR (0.49 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Qatar.

1.41 EUR
0.42 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Qatar - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.94 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Qatar.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.9 EUR (6.87 USD) in Switzerland and 4.26 EUR (4.96 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 27.8% lower in Qatar.

5.90 EUR
4.26 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.17 EUR (6.02 USD) in Switzerland and 0.74 EUR (0.86 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Qatar.

5.17 EUR
0.74 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

8.58 EUR
-

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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10.62 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

7.51 EUR
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
10.03 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.24 EUR (21.23 USD) in Switzerland and 6.14 EUR (7.14 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in Qatar.

18.24 EUR
6.14 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 128.76 EUR (149.83 USD) in Switzerland and 47.22 EUR (54.95 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 63.3% lower in Qatar.

128.76 EUR
47.22 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.83 EUR (31.21 USD) in Switzerland and 5.9 EUR (6.87 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 78% lower in Qatar.

26.83 EUR
5.90 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.55 EUR (5.29 USD) in Switzerland and 0.28 EUR (0.32 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 93.8% lower in Qatar.

4.55 EUR
0.28 EUR

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Qatar - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 4.1 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Qatar.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.95 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 0.46 EUR (0.54 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in Qatar.

1.95 EUR
0.46 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.86 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 0.47 EUR (0.55 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in Qatar.

1.86 EUR
0.47 EUR

LPG 1L

1.12 EUR
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Qatar - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.07 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Qatar.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 93.35 EUR (108.63 USD) in Switzerland and 28.33 EUR (32.97 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in Qatar.

93.35 EUR
28.33 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.18 EUR (4.87 USD) in Switzerland and 0.47 EUR (0.55 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 88.8% lower in Qatar.

4.18 EUR
0.47 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 74.04 EUR (86.15 USD) in Switzerland and 11.81 EUR (13.74 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 84% lower in Qatar.

74.04 EUR
11.81 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.79 EUR (3.25 USD) in Switzerland and 1.89 EUR (2.2 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 32.3% lower in Qatar.

2.79 EUR
1.89 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.44 EUR (7.49 USD) in Switzerland and 1.89 EUR (2.2 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 70.7% lower in Qatar.

6.44 EUR
1.89 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 21.46 EUR (24.97 USD) in Switzerland and 10.62 EUR (12.36 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in Qatar.

21.46 EUR
10.62 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 76.81 EUR (89.37 USD) in Switzerland and 100.91 EUR (117.42 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 23.9% lower in Switzerland.

76.81 EUR
100.91 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 43.25 EUR (50.33 USD) in Switzerland and 26.43 EUR (30.76 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 38.9% lower in Qatar.

43.25 EUR
26.43 EUR

Flats for rent

EURQARCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Qatar - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.9 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Qatar.

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 2399 EUR (2791.43 USD) in Switzerland and 1292 EUR (1503.81 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in Qatar.

2 399 EUR
1 292 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 1973 EUR (2295.61 USD) in Switzerland and 853.55 EUR (993.18 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in Qatar.

1 973 EUR
853.55 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 4390 EUR (5108.28 USD) in Switzerland and 2404 EUR (2796.95 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Qatar.

4 390 EUR
2 404 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 3266 EUR (3799.83 USD) in Switzerland and 1767 EUR (2056.58 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Qatar.

3 266 EUR
1 767 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Qatar - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.73 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Qatar.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 20924 EUR (24347 USD) in Switzerland and 4638 EUR (5396.54 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in Qatar.

20 924 EUR
4 638 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 16039 EUR (18662.79 USD) in Switzerland and 3179 EUR (3699.37 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in Qatar.

16 039 EUR
3 179 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Qatar - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 2.2 times higher than in Qatar.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6810 EUR (7923.49 USD) in Switzerland and 3097 EUR (3603.43 USD) in Qatar. The average salary is 54.5% lower in Qatar.

6 810 EUR
3 097 EUR

Hotels

EURQARCHFUSD

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

One star

120 EUR
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Two stars

143 EUR
91 EUR

Three stars

208 EUR
102 EUR

Four stars

295 EUR
136 EUR

Five stars

537 EUR
263 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 • Qatar: 1 cities, 129 hotels

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