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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

EURSARCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Saudi Arabia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 3.19 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Saudi Arabia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.92 EUR (4.29 USD) in Switzerland and 1.86 EUR (2.04 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

3.92 EUR
1.86 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.84 EUR (3.11 USD) in Switzerland and 1.57 EUR (1.72 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 44.7% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.84 EUR
1.57 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 53.93 EUR (59.12 USD) in Switzerland and 11.57 EUR (12.68 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

53.93 EUR
11.57 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

-
5.35 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

13.91 EUR
-

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 28.22 EUR (30.93 USD) in Switzerland and 7.03 EUR (7.71 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

28.22 EUR
7.03 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.63 EUR (10.56 USD) in Switzerland and 6.81 EUR (7.46 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 29.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

9.63 EUR
6.81 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

2.19 EUR
-

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

-
1.84 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.42 EUR (7.04 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 2.5 EUR (2.74 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

6.42 EUR
2.50 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

2.91 EUR
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
1.81 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

15.48 EUR
-

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.4 EUR (2.63 USD) in Switzerland and 0.92 EUR (1 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.40 EUR
0.92 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.21 EUR (3.52 USD) in Switzerland and 0.76 EUR (0.83 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

3.21 EUR
0.76 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 27.61 EUR (30.26 USD) in Switzerland and 6.69 EUR (7.34 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in Saudi Arabia.

27.61 EUR
6.69 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.8 EUR (1.97 USD) in Switzerland and 1.63 EUR (1.78 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 9.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.80 EUR
1.63 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.42 EUR (2.65 USD) in Switzerland and 1.1 EUR (1.21 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 54.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.42 EUR
1.10 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.23 EUR (3.54 USD) in Switzerland and 1.48 EUR (1.62 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 54.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

3.23 EUR
1.48 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.59 EUR (2.84 USD) in Switzerland and 1.15 EUR (1.27 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.59 EUR
1.15 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.54 EUR (3.88 USD) in Switzerland and 2.03 EUR (2.22 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in Saudi Arabia.

3.54 EUR
2.03 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

18.34 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.61 EUR (5.06 USD) in Switzerland and 1.84 EUR (2.02 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 60.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

4.61 EUR
1.84 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.42 EUR (1.56 USD) in Switzerland and 0.52 EUR (0.57 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.42 EUR
0.52 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Saudi Arabia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.85 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Saudi Arabia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.69 EUR (6.24 USD) in Switzerland and 3.57 EUR (3.91 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 37.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

5.69 EUR
3.57 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.76 EUR (5.22 USD) in Switzerland and 0.73 EUR (0.8 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in Saudi Arabia.

4.76 EUR
0.73 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

8.56 EUR
-

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

-
1.46 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

7.49 EUR
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
1.70 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 16.05 EUR (17.6 USD) in Switzerland and 6.08 EUR (6.66 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 62.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

16.05 EUR
6.08 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 128.4 EUR (140.76 USD) in Switzerland and 48.61 EUR (53.29 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 62.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

128.40 EUR
48.61 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.75 EUR (29.33 USD) in Switzerland and 6.08 EUR (6.66 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

26.75 EUR
6.08 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.43 EUR (4.86 USD) in Switzerland and 0.24 EUR (0.26 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 94.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

4.43 EUR
0.24 EUR

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 1.93 EUR (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 0.28 EUR (0.31 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.93 EUR
0.28 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.87 EUR (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 0.57 EUR (0.62 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.87 EUR
0.57 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.2 EUR (1.31 USD) in Switzerland and 0.25 EUR (0.28 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.20 EUR
0.25 EUR

Transportation

EURSARCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Saudi Arabia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.25 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Saudi Arabia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 97.37 EUR (106.75 USD) in Switzerland and 29.17 EUR (31.97 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 70% lower in Saudi Arabia.

97.37 EUR
29.17 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.71 EUR (5.16 USD) in Switzerland and 0.97 EUR (1.07 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 79.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

4.71 EUR
0.97 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 85.6 EUR (93.84 USD) in Switzerland and 12.15 EUR (13.32 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in Saudi Arabia.

85.60 EUR
12.15 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.35 EUR (5.87 USD) in Switzerland and 1.22 EUR (1.33 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

5.35 EUR
1.22 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.22 EUR (7.92 USD) in Switzerland and 3.65 EUR (4 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

7.22 EUR
3.65 EUR

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 21.4 EUR (23.46 USD) in Switzerland and 15.8 EUR (17.32 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 26.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

21.40 EUR
15.80 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 93.39 EUR (102.38 USD) in Switzerland and 90.86 EUR (99.6 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 2.7% lower in Saudi Arabia.

93.39 EUR
90.86 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 42.8 EUR (46.92 USD) in Switzerland and 43.14 EUR (47.29 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 0.8% lower in Switzerland.

42.80 EUR
43.14 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Saudi Arabia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.5 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 2233 EUR (2448.22 USD) in Switzerland and 814.01 EUR (892.37 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 63.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2 233 EUR
814.01 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 1709 EUR (1873.91 USD) in Switzerland and 511.55 EUR (560.79 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1 709 EUR
511.55 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 4147 EUR (4545.79 USD) in Switzerland and 1077 EUR (1180.63 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 74% lower in Saudi Arabia.

4 147 EUR
1 077 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 2958 EUR (3243.27 USD) in Switzerland and 751.53 EUR (823.88 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2 958 EUR
751.53 EUR

Flats for sale

EURSARCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Saudi Arabia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 12.44 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 20562 EUR (22541.86 USD) in Switzerland and 1569 EUR (1719.74 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 92.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

20 562 EUR
1 569 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 12080 EUR (13243.38 USD) in Switzerland and 1056 EUR (1157.39 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 91.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

12 080 EUR
1 056 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Saudi Arabia - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 3.4 times higher than in Saudi Arabia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6802 EUR (7457 USD) in Switzerland and 2003 EUR (2195.3 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The average salary is 70.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

6 802 EUR
2 003 EUR

Hotels

EURSARCHFUSD

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

One star

127 EUR
47.5 EUR

Two stars

152 EUR
-

Three stars

221 EUR
96.4 EUR

Four stars

313 EUR
141 EUR

Five stars

570 EUR
280 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 • Saudi Arabia: 7 cities, 209 hotels

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