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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Saudi Arabia

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. Saudi Arabia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.7 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Saudi Arabia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 16.58 PLN (4.2 USD) in Switzerland and 9.2 PLN (2.33 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 44.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

16.58 PLN
9.20 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 11.26 PLN (2.85 USD) in Switzerland and 6.87 PLN (1.74 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 39% lower in Saudi Arabia.

11.26 PLN
6.87 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 197.87 PLN (50.15 USD) in Switzerland and 57.38 PLN (14.54 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 71% lower in Saudi Arabia.

197.87 PLN
57.38 PLN

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

-
34.16 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

57.49 PLN
-

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 129.84 PLN (32.91 USD) in Switzerland and 39.81 PLN (10.09 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 69.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

129.84 PLN
39.81 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 43.12 PLN (10.93 USD) in Switzerland and 28.38 PLN (7.19 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 34.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

43.12 PLN
28.38 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

10.30 PLN
-

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

-
6.82 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 28.84 PLN (7.31 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 10.61 PLN (2.69 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

28.84 PLN
10.61 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

12.84 PLN
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
9.70 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

66.96 PLN
-

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 9.77 PLN (2.48 USD) in Switzerland and 5.85 PLN (1.48 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 40.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

9.77 PLN
5.85 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 13.46 PLN (3.41 USD) in Switzerland and 5.08 PLN (1.29 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

13.46 PLN
5.08 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 115.13 PLN (29.18 USD) in Switzerland and 34.21 PLN (8.67 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 70.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

115.13 PLN
34.21 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 8.58 PLN (2.17 USD) in Switzerland and 6.49 PLN (1.65 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 24.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

8.58 PLN
6.49 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 9.1 PLN (2.31 USD) in Switzerland and 5.97 PLN (1.51 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 34.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

9.10 PLN
5.97 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.93 PLN (3.02 USD) in Switzerland and 7.22 PLN (1.83 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

11.93 PLN
7.22 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 11.12 PLN (2.82 USD) in Switzerland and 5.03 PLN (1.28 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in Saudi Arabia.

11.12 PLN
5.03 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 15.33 PLN (3.89 USD) in Switzerland and 9.5 PLN (2.41 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 38% lower in Saudi Arabia.

15.33 PLN
9.50 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

79.35 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 20.31 PLN (5.15 USD) in Switzerland and 6.17 PLN (1.56 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 69.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

20.31 PLN
6.17 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.28 PLN (1.59 USD) in Switzerland and 2.18 PLN (0.55 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

6.28 PLN
2.18 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Saudi Arabia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.88 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Saudi Arabia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 26.35 PLN (6.68 USD) in Switzerland and 16.46 PLN (4.17 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

26.35 PLN
16.46 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 23.09 PLN (5.85 USD) in Switzerland and 2.94 PLN (0.75 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 87.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

23.09 PLN
2.94 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

38.33 PLN
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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7.36 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

33.54 PLN
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
9.20 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 81.45 PLN (20.64 USD) in Switzerland and 31.53 PLN (7.99 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

81.45 PLN
31.53 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 574.93 PLN (145.71 USD) in Switzerland and 210.19 PLN (53.27 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

574.93 PLN
210.19 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 119.78 PLN (30.36 USD) in Switzerland and 31.53 PLN (7.99 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in Saudi Arabia.

119.78 PLN
31.53 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 20.31 PLN (5.15 USD) in Switzerland and 1.16 PLN (0.29 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 94.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

20.31 PLN
1.16 PLN

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Saudi Arabia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 4.22 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Saudi Arabia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 8.94 PLN (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 1.75 PLN (0.44 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

8.94 PLN
1.75 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 8.53 PLN (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 2.45 PLN (0.62 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 71.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

8.53 PLN
2.45 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 5.13 PLN (1.3 USD) in Switzerland and 1.15 PLN (0.29 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 77.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

5.13 PLN
1.15 PLN

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Saudi Arabia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.59 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Saudi Arabia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 416.83 PLN (105.64 USD) in Switzerland and 147.13 PLN (37.29 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 64.7% lower in Saudi Arabia.

416.83 PLN
147.13 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 18.69 PLN (4.74 USD) in Switzerland and 4.2 PLN (1.07 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

18.69 PLN
4.20 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 330.59 PLN (83.78 USD) in Switzerland and 52.55 PLN (13.32 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 84.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

330.59 PLN
52.55 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 12.46 PLN (3.16 USD) in Switzerland and 7.36 PLN (1.86 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 40.9% lower in Saudi Arabia.

12.46 PLN
7.36 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 28.75 PLN (7.29 USD) in Switzerland and 13.66 PLN (3.46 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 52.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

28.75 PLN
13.66 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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Switzerland vs. Saudi Arabia - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 95.82 PLN (24.29 USD) in Switzerland and 63.06 PLN (15.98 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 34.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

95.82 PLN
63.06 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 342.95 PLN (86.92 USD) in Switzerland and 421.67 PLN (106.87 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 18.7% lower in Switzerland.

342.95 PLN
421.67 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 193.13 PLN (48.95 USD) in Switzerland and 229.9 PLN (58.26 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 16% lower in Switzerland.

193.13 PLN
229.90 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Saudi Arabia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.52 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Saudi Arabia.

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 10712 PLN (2714.73 USD) in Switzerland and 4497 PLN (1139.77 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 58% lower in Saudi Arabia.

10 712 PLN
4 497 PLN

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 8809 PLN (2232.54 USD) in Switzerland and 3595 PLN (911.05 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

8 809 PLN
3 595 PLN

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 19602 PLN (4967.92 USD) in Switzerland and 8652 PLN (2192.68 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in Saudi Arabia.

19 602 PLN
8 652 PLN

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 14581 PLN (3695.43 USD) in Switzerland and 4572 PLN (1158.64 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

14 581 PLN
4 572 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Saudi Arabia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 9.43 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Saudi Arabia.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 93427 PLN (23678.04 USD) in Switzerland and 10501 PLN (2661.48 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 88.8% lower in Saudi Arabia.

93 427 PLN
10 501 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 71615 PLN (18150.01 USD) in Switzerland and 6995 PLN (1772.92 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 90.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

71 615 PLN
6 995 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Saudi Arabia - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 3.16 times higher than in Saudi Arabia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 30405 PLN (7705.78 USD) in Switzerland and 9634 PLN (2441.6 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The average salary is 68.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

30 405 PLN
9 634 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

549 PLN
205 PLN

Two stars

657 PLN
-

Three stars

954 PLN
417 PLN

Four stars

1 354 PLN
609 PLN

Five stars

2 466 PLN
1 212 PLN

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 • Saudi Arabia: 7 cities, 209 hotels

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