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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 3.29 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Saudi Arabia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 16.6 PLN (4.43 USD) in Switzerland and 7.66 PLN (2.04 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in Saudi Arabia.

16.60 PLN
7.66 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 12.02 PLN (3.21 USD) in Switzerland and 6.43 PLN (1.72 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

12.02 PLN
6.43 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 228.56 PLN (60.99 USD) in Switzerland and 47.54 PLN (12.69 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

228.56 PLN
47.54 PLN

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

-
21.98 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

58.95 PLN
-

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 119.59 PLN (31.91 USD) in Switzerland and 28.91 PLN (7.72 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in Saudi Arabia.

119.59 PLN
28.91 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 40.81 PLN (10.89 USD) in Switzerland and 27.97 PLN (7.46 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 31.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

40.81 PLN
27.97 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

9.30 PLN
-

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

-
7.54 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.21 PLN (7.26 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 10.28 PLN (2.74 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 62.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

27.21 PLN
10.28 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

12.34 PLN
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
7.42 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

63.59 PLN
-

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.16 PLN (2.71 USD) in Switzerland and 3.77 PLN (1.01 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in Saudi Arabia.

10.16 PLN
3.77 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 13.6 PLN (3.63 USD) in Switzerland and 3.11 PLN (0.83 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

13.60 PLN
3.11 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 117 PLN (31.22 USD) in Switzerland and 27.5 PLN (7.34 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

117.00 PLN
27.50 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 7.62 PLN (2.03 USD) in Switzerland and 6.68 PLN (1.78 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 12.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

7.62 PLN
6.68 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 10.25 PLN (2.74 USD) in Switzerland and 4.53 PLN (1.21 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Saudi Arabia.

10.25 PLN
4.53 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 13.7 PLN (3.65 USD) in Switzerland and 6.06 PLN (1.62 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Saudi Arabia.

13.70 PLN
6.06 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 10.97 PLN (2.93 USD) in Switzerland and 4.75 PLN (1.27 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in Saudi Arabia.

10.97 PLN
4.75 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 15.01 PLN (4.01 USD) in Switzerland and 8.33 PLN (2.22 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 44.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

15.01 PLN
8.33 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

75.36 PLN
-

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.55 PLN (5.22 USD) in Switzerland and 7.58 PLN (2.02 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

19.55 PLN
7.58 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.03 PLN (1.61 USD) in Switzerland and 2.15 PLN (0.57 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

6.03 PLN
2.15 PLN

Restaurant

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

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 24.13 PLN (6.44 USD) in Switzerland and 14.67 PLN (3.91 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 39.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

24.13 PLN
14.67 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 20.18 PLN (5.39 USD) in Switzerland and 3 PLN (0.8 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 85.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

20.18 PLN
3.00 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

36.28 PLN
-

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

-
5.99 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

31.74 PLN
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
6.99 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 68.02 PLN (18.15 USD) in Switzerland and 24.98 PLN (6.67 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 63.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

68.02 PLN
24.98 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 544.19 PLN (145.23 USD) in Switzerland and 199.81 PLN (53.32 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 63.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

544.19 PLN
199.81 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 113.37 PLN (30.26 USD) in Switzerland and 24.98 PLN (6.67 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 78% lower in Saudi Arabia.

113.37 PLN
24.98 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 18.77 PLN (5.01 USD) in Switzerland and 0.98 PLN (0.26 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 94.8% lower in Saudi Arabia.

18.77 PLN
0.98 PLN

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Saudi Arabia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 4.55 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Saudi Arabia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 7.94 PLN (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 1.15 PLN (0.31 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

7.94 PLN
1.15 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.67 PLN (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 2.32 PLN (0.62 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 69.8% lower in Saudi Arabia.

7.67 PLN
2.32 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.91 PLN (1.31 USD) in Switzerland and 1.04 PLN (0.28 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 78.8% lower in Saudi Arabia.

4.91 PLN
1.04 PLN

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Saudi Arabia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.38 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Saudi Arabia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 412.68 PLN (110.13 USD) in Switzerland and 119.88 PLN (31.99 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 71% lower in Saudi Arabia.

412.68 PLN
119.88 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 19.95 PLN (5.32 USD) in Switzerland and 4 PLN (1.07 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 79.9% lower in Saudi Arabia.

19.95 PLN
4.00 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 362.8 PLN (96.82 USD) in Switzerland and 49.95 PLN (13.33 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

362.80 PLN
49.95 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 22.67 PLN (6.05 USD) in Switzerland and 5 PLN (1.33 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Saudi Arabia.

22.67 PLN
5.00 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 30.61 PLN (8.17 USD) in Switzerland and 14.99 PLN (4 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 51% lower in Saudi Arabia.

30.61 PLN
14.99 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 90.7 PLN (24.2 USD) in Switzerland and 64.94 PLN (17.33 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

90.70 PLN
64.94 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 395.81 PLN (105.63 USD) in Switzerland and 373.45 PLN (99.66 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 5.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

395.81 PLN
373.45 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 181.4 PLN (48.41 USD) in Switzerland and 177.33 PLN (47.32 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 2.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

181.40 PLN
177.33 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Saudi Arabia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.61 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 9465 PLN (2525.83 USD) in Switzerland and 3346 PLN (892.89 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

9 465 PLN
3 346 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 7245 PLN (1933.32 USD) in Switzerland and 2103 PLN (561.12 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 71% lower in Saudi Arabia.

7 245 PLN
2 103 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 17574 PLN (4689.89 USD) in Switzerland and 4427 PLN (1181.32 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in Saudi Arabia.

17 574 PLN
4 427 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 12539 PLN (3346.09 USD) in Switzerland and 3089 PLN (824.36 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

12 539 PLN
3 089 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Saudi Arabia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 12.82 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 87147 PLN (23256.45 USD) in Switzerland and 6448 PLN (1720.75 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 92.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

87 147 PLN
6 448 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 51199 PLN (13663.2 USD) in Switzerland and 4340 PLN (1158.06 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 91.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

51 199 PLN
4 340 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Saudi Arabia - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 3.5 times higher than in Saudi Arabia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 28829 PLN (7693.39 USD) in Switzerland and 8231 PLN (2196.58 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The average salary is 71.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

28 829 PLN
8 231 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

522 PLN
195 PLN

Two stars

624 PLN
-

Three stars

906 PLN
396 PLN

Four stars

1 286 PLN
578 PLN

Five stars

2 342 PLN
1 151 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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