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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. El Salvador

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

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. El Salvador - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 3.12 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in El Salvador.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.89 EUR (4.23 USD) in Switzerland and 2.9 EUR (3.15 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 25.4% lower in El Salvador.

3.89 EUR
2.90 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.82 EUR (3.07 USD) in Switzerland and 1.66 EUR (1.8 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in El Salvador.

2.82 EUR
1.66 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 53.62 EUR (58.31 USD) in Switzerland and 9.56 EUR (10.4 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in El Salvador.

53.62 EUR
9.56 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.83 EUR (15.04 USD) in Switzerland and 8.28 EUR (9 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 40.1% lower in El Salvador.

13.83 EUR
8.28 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 28.06 EUR (30.51 USD) in Switzerland and 4.66 EUR (5.07 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 83.4% lower in El Salvador.

28.06 EUR
4.66 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.58 EUR (10.41 USD) in Switzerland and 3.68 EUR (4 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 61.6% lower in El Salvador.

9.58 EUR
3.68 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.18 EUR (2.37 USD) in Switzerland and 1.37 EUR (1.49 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in El Salvador.

2.18 EUR
1.37 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.38 EUR (6.94 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 2.12 EUR (2.31 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in El Salvador.

6.38 EUR
2.12 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.89 EUR (3.15 USD) in Switzerland and 1.93 EUR (2.1 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 33.2% lower in El Salvador.

2.89 EUR
1.93 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

15.61 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.38 EUR (2.59 USD) in Switzerland and 0.89 EUR (0.97 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 62.6% lower in El Salvador.

2.38 EUR
0.89 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.19 EUR (3.47 USD) in Switzerland and 1.54 EUR (1.68 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in El Salvador.

3.19 EUR
1.54 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 27.45 EUR (29.85 USD) in Switzerland and 5.94 EUR (6.46 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in El Salvador.

27.45 EUR
5.94 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.79 EUR (1.94 USD) in Switzerland and 1.67 EUR (1.82 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 6.7% lower in El Salvador.

1.79 EUR
1.67 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.4 EUR (2.61 USD) in Switzerland and 1.8 EUR (1.96 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 25% lower in El Salvador.

2.40 EUR
1.80 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.21 EUR (3.49 USD) in Switzerland and 2.12 EUR (2.31 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 34% lower in El Salvador.

3.21 EUR
2.12 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.57 EUR (2.8 USD) in Switzerland and 2.15 EUR (2.34 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 16.3% lower in El Salvador.

2.57 EUR
2.15 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.52 EUR (3.83 USD) in Switzerland and 1.11 EUR (1.21 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 68.5% lower in El Salvador.

3.52 EUR
1.11 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

18.49 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.59 EUR (4.99 USD) in Switzerland and 2.19 EUR (2.38 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 52.3% lower in El Salvador.

4.59 EUR
2.19 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.42 EUR (1.54 USD) in Switzerland and 0.85 EUR (0.92 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 40.1% lower in El Salvador.

1.42 EUR
0.85 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. El Salvador - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.36 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in El Salvador.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.66 EUR (6.16 USD) in Switzerland and 2.47 EUR (2.69 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in El Salvador.

5.66 EUR
2.47 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.73 EUR (5.15 USD) in Switzerland and 0.69 EUR (0.75 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 85.4% lower in El Salvador.

4.73 EUR
0.69 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.51 EUR (9.26 USD) in Switzerland and 1.38 EUR (1.5 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in El Salvador.

8.51 EUR
1.38 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.45 EUR (8.1 USD) in Switzerland and 2.76 EUR (3 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 63% lower in El Salvador.

7.45 EUR
2.76 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 15.96 EUR (17.36 USD) in Switzerland and 5.98 EUR (6.5 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in El Salvador.

15.96 EUR
5.98 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 127.68 EUR (138.84 USD) in Switzerland and 25.23 EUR (27.44 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in El Salvador.

127.68 EUR
25.23 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.6 EUR (28.93 USD) in Switzerland and 6.9 EUR (7.5 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in El Salvador.

26.60 EUR
6.90 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.4 EUR (4.79 USD) in Switzerland and 0.64 EUR (0.7 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in El Salvador.

4.40 EUR
0.64 EUR

Fuel

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. El Salvador - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.24 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in El Salvador.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.95 EUR (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 0.82 EUR (0.89 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in El Salvador.

1.95 EUR
0.82 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.88 EUR (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 0.89 EUR (0.97 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in El Salvador.

1.88 EUR
0.89 EUR

LPG 1L

1.21 EUR
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Transportation

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. El Salvador - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.99 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in El Salvador.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 96.82 EUR (105.29 USD) in Switzerland and 22.99 EUR (25 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in El Salvador.

96.82 EUR
22.99 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.68 EUR (5.09 USD) in Switzerland and 0.28 EUR (0.3 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 94% lower in El Salvador.

4.68 EUR
0.28 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 85.12 EUR (92.56 USD) in Switzerland and 9.2 EUR (10 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 89.2% lower in El Salvador.

85.12 EUR
9.20 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.32 EUR (5.79 USD) in Switzerland and 2.8 EUR (3.05 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in El Salvador.

5.32 EUR
2.80 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.18 EUR (7.81 USD) in Switzerland and 4.6 EUR (5 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in El Salvador.

7.18 EUR
4.60 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. El Salvador - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 21.28 EUR (23.14 USD) in Switzerland and 4.6 EUR (5 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in El Salvador.

21.28 EUR
4.60 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 92.86 EUR (100.99 USD) in Switzerland and 25.4 EUR (27.62 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in El Salvador.

92.86 EUR
25.40 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 42.56 EUR (46.28 USD) in Switzerland and 20.12 EUR (21.88 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in El Salvador.

42.56 EUR
20.12 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. El Salvador - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.68 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in El Salvador.

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 2221 EUR (2414.82 USD) in Switzerland and 528.76 EUR (575 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in El Salvador.

2 221 EUR
528.76 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 1700 EUR (1848.35 USD) in Switzerland and 387.28 EUR (421.15 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in El Salvador.

1 700 EUR
387.28 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 4123 EUR (4483.78 USD) in Switzerland and 835.74 EUR (908.82 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 79.7% lower in El Salvador.

4 123 EUR
835.74 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 2942 EUR (3199.03 USD) in Switzerland and 597.77 EUR (650.04 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 79.7% lower in El Salvador.

2 942 EUR
597.77 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. El Salvador - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 15.89 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in El Salvador.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 20446 EUR (22234.33 USD) in Switzerland and 1224 EUR (1331 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 94% lower in El Salvador.

20 446 EUR
1 224 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 12012 EUR (13062.71 USD) in Switzerland and 818.43 EUR (890 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 93.2% lower in El Salvador.

12 012 EUR
818.43 EUR

Salary

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. El Salvador - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 18.3 times higher than in El Salvador.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6764 EUR (7355.27 USD) in Switzerland and 369.6 EUR (401.92 USD) in El Salvador. The average salary is 94.5% lower in El Salvador.

6 764 EUR
369.60 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDCHF

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

One star

151 EUR
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Two stars

148 EUR
74.8 EUR

Three stars

195 EUR
136 EUR

Four stars

247 EUR
167 EUR

Five stars

510 EUR
161 EUR

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 • El Salvador: 10 cities, 107 hotels

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