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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 4.11 USD in Switzerland and 2.04 USD in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 50.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

4.11 USD
2.04 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.98 USD in Switzerland and 1.71 USD in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.98 USD
1.71 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 56.62 USD in Switzerland and 12.67 USD in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 77.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

56.62 USD
12.67 USD

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

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5.86 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

14.60 USD
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.62 USD in Switzerland and 7.7 USD in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 74% lower in Saudi Arabia.

29.62 USD
7.70 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 10.11 USD in Switzerland and 7.45 USD in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 26.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

10.11 USD
7.45 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

2.30 USD
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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2.01 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.74 USD for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 2.74 USD in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

6.74 USD
2.74 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

3.06 USD
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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1.98 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

16.97 USD
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.52 USD in Switzerland and 1 USD in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.52 USD
1.00 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.37 USD in Switzerland and 0.83 USD in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

3.37 USD
0.83 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 28.98 USD in Switzerland and 7.33 USD in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in Saudi Arabia.

28.98 USD
7.33 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.89 USD in Switzerland and 1.78 USD in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 5.8% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.89 USD
1.78 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.54 USD in Switzerland and 1.21 USD in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 52.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.54 USD
1.21 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.39 USD in Switzerland and 1.62 USD in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 52.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

3.39 USD
1.62 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.72 USD in Switzerland and 1.26 USD in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.72 USD
1.26 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.72 USD in Switzerland and 2.22 USD in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 40.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

3.72 USD
2.22 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

20.11 USD
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.84 USD in Switzerland and 2.02 USD in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

4.84 USD
2.02 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.49 USD in Switzerland and 0.57 USD in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.49 USD
0.57 USD

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Saudi Arabia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.73 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Saudi Arabia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.98 USD in Switzerland and 3.91 USD in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 34.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

5.98 USD
3.91 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5 USD in Switzerland and 0.8 USD in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 84% lower in Saudi Arabia.

5.00 USD
0.80 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

8.99 USD
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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1.60 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

7.86 USD
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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1.86 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 16.85 USD in Switzerland and 6.66 USD in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

16.85 USD
6.66 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 134.81 USD in Switzerland and 53.25 USD in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

134.81 USD
53.25 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 28.08 USD in Switzerland and 6.66 USD in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

28.08 USD
6.66 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.65 USD in Switzerland and 0.26 USD in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 94.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

4.65 USD
0.26 USD

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Saudi Arabia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 4.53 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Saudi Arabia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 2.12 USD in Switzerland and 0.31 USD in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 85.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.12 USD
0.31 USD

Gasoline 1L

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

2.05 USD
0.62 USD

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.31 USD in Switzerland and 0.28 USD in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.31 USD
0.28 USD

Transportation

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

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 102.23 USD in Switzerland and 31.95 USD in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in Saudi Arabia.

102.23 USD
31.95 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.94 USD in Switzerland and 1.06 USD in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

4.94 USD
1.06 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 89.87 USD in Switzerland and 13.31 USD in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 85.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

89.87 USD
13.31 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.62 USD in Switzerland and 1.33 USD in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

5.62 USD
1.33 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.58 USD in Switzerland and 3.99 USD in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

7.58 USD
3.99 USD

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 22.47 USD in Switzerland and 17.31 USD in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 23% lower in Saudi Arabia.

22.47 USD
17.31 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 98.05 USD in Switzerland and 99.52 USD in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 1.5% lower in Switzerland.

98.05 USD
99.52 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 44.94 USD in Switzerland and 47.26 USD in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 4.9% lower in Switzerland.

44.94 USD
47.26 USD

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Saudi Arabia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.36 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 2345 USD in Switzerland and 891.66 USD in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 62% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2 345 USD
891.66 USD

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 1795 USD in Switzerland and 560.35 USD in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1 795 USD
560.35 USD

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 4353 USD in Switzerland and 1180 USD in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in Saudi Arabia.

4 353 USD
1 180 USD

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 3106 USD in Switzerland and 823.23 USD in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

3 106 USD
823.23 USD

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Saudi Arabia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 11.92 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 21588 USD in Switzerland and 1718 USD in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 92% lower in Saudi Arabia.

21 588 USD
1 718 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 12683 USD in Switzerland and 1156 USD in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 90.9% lower in Saudi Arabia.

12 683 USD
1 156 USD

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Saudi Arabia - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 3.25 times higher than in Saudi Arabia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 7141 USD in Switzerland and 2194 USD in Saudi Arabia. The average salary is 69.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

7 141 USD
2 194 USD

Hotels

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

One star

164 USD
55.1 USD

Two stars

161 USD
109 USD

Three stars

212 USD
115 USD

Four stars

268 USD
145 USD

Five stars

554 USD
267 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 1 Nov 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 15 Nov 2024) • Switzerland: 17 cities, 375 hotels • Saudi Arabia: 7 cities, 219 hotels

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