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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Syria

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. Syria - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 4.83 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Syria.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.89 EUR (4.48 USD) in Switzerland and 0.9 EUR (1.04 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Syria.

3.89 EUR
0.90 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.82 EUR (3.25 USD) in Switzerland and 2.06 EUR (2.37 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 27% lower in Syria.

2.82 EUR
2.06 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 53.55 EUR (61.72 USD) in Switzerland and 7.6 EUR (8.76 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in Syria.

53.55 EUR
7.60 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.81 EUR (15.92 USD) in Switzerland and 4.76 EUR (5.49 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in Syria.

13.81 EUR
4.76 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 28.02 EUR (32.29 USD) in Switzerland and 5.21 EUR (6 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 81.4% lower in Syria.

28.02 EUR
5.21 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.56 EUR (11.02 USD) in Switzerland and 2.17 EUR (2.5 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in Syria.

9.56 EUR
2.17 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.18 EUR (2.51 USD) in Switzerland and 0.88 EUR (1.01 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 59.6% lower in Syria.

2.18 EUR
0.88 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.37 EUR (7.35 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 1.41 EUR (1.63 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Syria.

6.37 EUR
1.41 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.89 EUR (3.33 USD) in Switzerland and 1.91 EUR (2.2 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 33.9% lower in Syria.

2.89 EUR
1.91 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

14.72 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.38 EUR (2.74 USD) in Switzerland and 0.25 EUR (0.29 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Syria.

2.38 EUR
0.25 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.19 EUR (3.67 USD) in Switzerland and 1.07 EUR (1.23 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in Syria.

3.19 EUR
1.07 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 27.41 EUR (31.6 USD) in Switzerland and 3.16 EUR (3.64 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 88.5% lower in Syria.

27.41 EUR
3.16 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.78 EUR (2.06 USD) in Switzerland and 0.93 EUR (1.07 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 47.8% lower in Syria.

1.78 EUR
0.93 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.4 EUR (2.77 USD) in Switzerland and 0.34 EUR (0.39 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in Syria.

2.40 EUR
0.34 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.21 EUR (3.7 USD) in Switzerland and 0.6 EUR (0.69 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in Syria.

3.21 EUR
0.60 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.57 EUR (2.96 USD) in Switzerland and 0.55 EUR (0.63 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Syria.

2.57 EUR
0.55 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.52 EUR (4.05 USD) in Switzerland and 1.28 EUR (1.47 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in Syria.

3.52 EUR
1.28 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

17.45 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.58 EUR (5.28 USD) in Switzerland and 0.73 EUR (0.84 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 84.1% lower in Syria.

4.58 EUR
0.73 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.41 EUR (1.63 USD) in Switzerland and 0.51 EUR (0.59 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in Syria.

1.41 EUR
0.51 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Syria - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 5.95 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Syria.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.65 EUR (6.52 USD) in Switzerland and 0.88 EUR (1.01 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 84.4% lower in Syria.

5.65 EUR
0.88 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.73 EUR (5.45 USD) in Switzerland and 0.75 EUR (0.87 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 84.1% lower in Syria.

4.73 EUR
0.75 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.5 EUR (9.8 USD) in Switzerland and 1.3 EUR (1.5 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in Syria.

8.50 EUR
1.30 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.44 EUR (8.57 USD) in Switzerland and 2.17 EUR (2.5 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 70.8% lower in Syria.

7.44 EUR
2.17 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 15.94 EUR (18.37 USD) in Switzerland and 3.9 EUR (4.5 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in Syria.

15.94 EUR
3.90 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 127.49 EUR (146.96 USD) in Switzerland and 20.7 EUR (23.86 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Syria.

127.49 EUR
20.70 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.56 EUR (30.62 USD) in Switzerland and 3.62 EUR (4.17 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in Syria.

26.56 EUR
3.62 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.4 EUR (5.07 USD) in Switzerland and 0.4 EUR (0.46 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 90.9% lower in Syria.

4.40 EUR
0.40 EUR

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Syria - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.53 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Syria.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.84 EUR (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 0.66 EUR (0.76 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Syria.

1.84 EUR
0.66 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.78 EUR (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 0.77 EUR (0.88 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in Syria.

1.78 EUR
0.77 EUR

LPG 1L

1.14 EUR
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Syria - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 8.24 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Syria.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 96.68 EUR (111.44 USD) in Switzerland and 14.75 EUR (17 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in Syria.

96.68 EUR
14.75 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.67 EUR (5.39 USD) in Switzerland and 0.09 EUR (0.1 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 98.1% lower in Syria.

4.67 EUR
0.09 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 84.99 EUR (97.97 USD) in Switzerland and 6.88 EUR (7.93 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 91.9% lower in Syria.

84.99 EUR
6.88 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.31 EUR (6.12 USD) in Switzerland and 1.38 EUR (1.59 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 74% lower in Syria.

5.31 EUR
1.38 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.17 EUR (8.27 USD) in Switzerland and 1.03 EUR (1.19 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in Syria.

7.17 EUR
1.03 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Switzerland vs. Syria - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 21.25 EUR (24.49 USD) in Switzerland and 2.6 EUR (3 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 87.8% lower in Syria.

21.25 EUR
2.60 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 92.73 EUR (106.89 USD) in Switzerland and 12.55 EUR (14.47 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 86.5% lower in Syria.

92.73 EUR
12.55 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 42.5 EUR (48.99 USD) in Switzerland and 4.34 EUR (5 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 89.8% lower in Syria.

42.50 EUR
4.34 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Syria - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 10.47 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Syria.

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 2217 EUR (2555.96 USD) in Switzerland and 245.27 EUR (282.72 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 88.9% lower in Syria.

2 217 EUR
245.27 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 1697 EUR (1956.38 USD) in Switzerland and 158.36 EUR (182.54 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 90.7% lower in Syria.

1 697 EUR
158.36 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 4117 EUR (4745.84 USD) in Switzerland and 413.18 EUR (476.27 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 90% lower in Syria.

4 117 EUR
413.18 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 2937 EUR (3386 USD) in Switzerland and 231.13 EUR (266.42 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 92.1% lower in Syria.

2 937 EUR
231.13 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Syria - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 9.63 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Syria.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 20417 EUR (23533.88 USD) in Switzerland and 1735 EUR (2000 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 91.5% lower in Syria.

20 417 EUR
1 735 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 11995 EUR (13826.19 USD) in Switzerland and 1629 EUR (1877.4 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in Syria.

11 995 EUR
1 629 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Syria - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 154.91 times higher than in Syria.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6754 EUR (7785.17 USD) in Switzerland and 43.6 EUR (50.26 USD) in Syria. The average salary is 99.4% lower in Syria.

6 754 EUR
43.60 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

121 EUR
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Two stars

144 EUR
-

Three stars

210 EUR
-

Four stars

298 EUR
-

Five stars

542 EUR
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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

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