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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 4.09 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Syria.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.74 EUR (4.35 USD) in Switzerland and 0.94 EUR (1.09 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in Syria.

3.74 EUR
0.94 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.54 EUR (2.95 USD) in Switzerland and 1.52 EUR (1.77 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in Syria.

2.54 EUR
1.52 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 44.68 EUR (51.88 USD) in Switzerland and 9.71 EUR (11.27 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 78.3% lower in Syria.

44.68 EUR
9.71 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12.98 EUR (15.07 USD) in Switzerland and 5.14 EUR (5.97 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 60.4% lower in Syria.

12.98 EUR
5.14 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.32 EUR (34.04 USD) in Switzerland and 6.59 EUR (7.65 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Syria.

29.32 EUR
6.59 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.74 EUR (11.31 USD) in Switzerland and 2.58 EUR (3 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in Syria.

9.74 EUR
2.58 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.33 EUR (2.7 USD) in Switzerland and 0.86 EUR (1 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 63.1% lower in Syria.

2.33 EUR
0.86 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.51 EUR (7.56 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 1.69 EUR (1.96 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 74% lower in Syria.

6.51 EUR
1.69 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.9 EUR (3.37 USD) in Switzerland and 1.55 EUR (1.8 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in Syria.

2.90 EUR
1.55 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

14.61 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.21 EUR (2.56 USD) in Switzerland and 0.34 EUR (0.39 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 84.6% lower in Syria.

2.21 EUR
0.34 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.04 EUR (3.53 USD) in Switzerland and 0.53 EUR (0.61 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in Syria.

3.04 EUR
0.53 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 26 EUR (30.19 USD) in Switzerland and 2.65 EUR (3.08 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 89.8% lower in Syria.

26.00 EUR
2.65 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.94 EUR (2.25 USD) in Switzerland and 0.91 EUR (1.06 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in Syria.

1.94 EUR
0.91 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.06 EUR (2.39 USD) in Switzerland and 0.64 EUR (0.74 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 68.9% lower in Syria.

2.06 EUR
0.64 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.69 EUR (3.13 USD) in Switzerland and 1.01 EUR (1.17 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in Syria.

2.69 EUR
1.01 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.51 EUR (2.91 USD) in Switzerland and 0.65 EUR (0.75 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Syria.

2.51 EUR
0.65 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.46 EUR (4.02 USD) in Switzerland and 1.48 EUR (1.72 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 57.2% lower in Syria.

3.46 EUR
1.48 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

17.32 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.59 EUR (5.33 USD) in Switzerland and 0.86 EUR (1 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in Syria.

4.59 EUR
0.86 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.42 EUR (1.65 USD) in Switzerland and 0.58 EUR (0.67 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in Syria.

1.42 EUR
0.58 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Syria - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.89 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Syria.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.95 EUR (6.91 USD) in Switzerland and 1.66 EUR (1.93 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in Syria.

5.95 EUR
1.66 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.21 EUR (6.05 USD) in Switzerland and 1.18 EUR (1.37 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 77.4% lower in Syria.

5.21 EUR
1.18 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.65 EUR (10.05 USD) in Switzerland and 1.38 EUR (1.6 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 84% lower in Syria.

8.65 EUR
1.38 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.57 EUR (8.79 USD) in Switzerland and 2.15 EUR (2.5 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in Syria.

7.57 EUR
2.15 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.39 EUR (21.36 USD) in Switzerland and 5.17 EUR (6 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Syria.

18.39 EUR
5.17 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 129.82 EUR (150.75 USD) in Switzerland and 24.11 EUR (28 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 81.4% lower in Syria.

129.82 EUR
24.11 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 27.05 EUR (31.41 USD) in Switzerland and 6.03 EUR (7 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 77.7% lower in Syria.

27.05 EUR
6.03 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.59 EUR (5.33 USD) in Switzerland and 0.71 EUR (0.82 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 84.5% lower in Syria.

4.59 EUR
0.71 EUR

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Syria - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.91 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Syria.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.95 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 0.61 EUR (0.71 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in Syria.

1.95 EUR
0.61 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.86 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 0.7 EUR (0.82 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 62.4% lower in Syria.

1.86 EUR
0.70 EUR

LPG 1L

1.12 EUR
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Syria - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 8.2 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Syria.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 94.12 EUR (109.29 USD) in Switzerland and 14.64 EUR (17 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 84.4% lower in Syria.

94.12 EUR
14.64 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.22 EUR (4.9 USD) in Switzerland and 0.09 EUR (0.1 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 97.9% lower in Syria.

4.22 EUR
0.09 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 74.65 EUR (86.68 USD) in Switzerland and 5.55 EUR (6.45 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 92.6% lower in Syria.

74.65 EUR
5.55 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.81 EUR (3.27 USD) in Switzerland and 1.08 EUR (1.25 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 61.6% lower in Syria.

2.81 EUR
1.08 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.49 EUR (7.54 USD) in Switzerland and 0.86 EUR (1 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 86.7% lower in Syria.

6.49 EUR
0.86 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 21.64 EUR (25.12 USD) in Switzerland and 2.58 EUR (3 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 88.1% lower in Syria.

21.64 EUR
2.58 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 77.44 EUR (89.92 USD) in Switzerland and 13.13 EUR (15.25 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 83% lower in Syria.

77.44 EUR
13.13 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 43.61 EUR (50.64 USD) in Switzerland and 6.31 EUR (7.33 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Syria.

43.61 EUR
6.31 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Syria - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 11.31 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 2419 EUR (2808.52 USD) in Switzerland and 227.01 EUR (263.59 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 90.6% lower in Syria.

2 419 EUR
227.01 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 1989 EUR (2309.67 USD) in Switzerland and 147.89 EUR (171.72 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 92.6% lower in Syria.

1 989 EUR
147.89 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 4426 EUR (5139.56 USD) in Switzerland and 451.71 EUR (524.5 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 89.8% lower in Syria.

4 426 EUR
451.71 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 3293 EUR (3823.1 USD) in Switzerland and 245.89 EUR (285.52 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 92.5% lower in Syria.

3 293 EUR
245.89 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Syria - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 16.03 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 21096 EUR (24496.1 USD) in Switzerland and 1615 EUR (1875 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 92.3% lower in Syria.

21 096 EUR
1 615 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 16171 EUR (18777.08 USD) in Switzerland and 710.5 EUR (825 USD) in Syria. The price of this product is 95.6% lower in Syria.

16 171 EUR
710.50 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Syria - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 182.03 times higher than in Syria.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6866 EUR (7972.01 USD) in Switzerland and 37.72 EUR (43.8 USD) in Syria. The average salary is 99.5% lower in Syria.

6 866 EUR
37.72 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

120 EUR
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Two stars

143 EUR
-

Three stars

208 EUR
-

Four stars

296 EUR
-

Five stars

538 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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