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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Turks and Caicos Islands

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. Turks and Caicos Islands - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.41 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Turks and Caicos Islands.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.69 EUR (4.3 USD) in Switzerland and 3.43 EUR (4 USD) in Turks and Caicos Islands. The price of this product is 7% lower in Turks and Caicos Islands.

3.69 EUR
3.43 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.51 EUR (2.92 USD) in Switzerland and 2.23 EUR (2.6 USD) in Turks and Caicos Islands. The price of this product is 11.2% lower in Turks and Caicos Islands.

2.51 EUR
2.23 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 44.08 EUR (51.35 USD) in Switzerland and 15.11 EUR (17.61 USD) in Turks and Caicos Islands. The price of this product is 65.7% lower in Turks and Caicos Islands.

44.08 EUR
15.11 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12.81 EUR (14.92 USD) in Switzerland and 17.17 EUR (20 USD) in Turks and Caicos Islands. The price of this product is 25.4% lower in Switzerland.

12.81 EUR
17.17 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 28.92 EUR (33.7 USD) in Switzerland and 12.87 EUR (15 USD) in Turks and Caicos Islands. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Turks and Caicos Islands.

28.92 EUR
12.87 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.61 EUR (11.19 USD) in Switzerland and 6.01 EUR (7 USD) in Turks and Caicos Islands. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in Turks and Caicos Islands.

9.61 EUR
6.01 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

2.29 EUR
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Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.42 EUR (7.49 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 3.43 EUR (4 USD) in Turks and Caicos Islands. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in Turks and Caicos Islands.

6.42 EUR
3.43 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

2.86 EUR
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Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

14.57 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.18 EUR (2.54 USD) in Switzerland and 5.36 EUR (6.25 USD) in Turks and Caicos Islands. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in Switzerland.

2.18 EUR
5.36 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3 EUR (3.49 USD) in Switzerland and 3.36 EUR (3.92 USD) in Turks and Caicos Islands. The price of this product is 10.7% lower in Switzerland.

3.00 EUR
3.36 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 25.65 EUR (29.88 USD) in Switzerland and 22.71 EUR (26.46 USD) in Turks and Caicos Islands. The price of this product is 11.5% lower in Turks and Caicos Islands.

25.65 EUR
22.71 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.91 EUR (2.23 USD) in Switzerland and 4.75 EUR (5.53 USD) in Turks and Caicos Islands. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in Switzerland.

1.91 EUR
4.75 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.03 EUR (2.36 USD) in Switzerland and 1.72 EUR (2 USD) in Turks and Caicos Islands. The price of this product is 15.3% lower in Turks and Caicos Islands.

2.03 EUR
1.72 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

2.66 EUR
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Potato (1kg)

2.48 EUR
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Rice (white), (1kg)

3.42 EUR
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Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

17.26 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.53 EUR (5.27 USD) in Switzerland and 5.67 EUR (6.61 USD) in Turks and Caicos Islands. The price of this product is 20.1% lower in Switzerland.

4.53 EUR
5.67 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.4 EUR (1.63 USD) in Switzerland and 1.77 EUR (2.06 USD) in Turks and Caicos Islands. The price of this product is 20.9% lower in Switzerland.

1.40 EUR
1.77 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Turks and Caicos Islands - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.38 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Turks and Caicos Islands.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.87 EUR (6.84 USD) in Switzerland and 4.72 EUR (5.5 USD) in Turks and Caicos Islands. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in Turks and Caicos Islands.

5.87 EUR
4.72 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.14 EUR (5.99 USD) in Switzerland and 2.29 EUR (2.67 USD) in Turks and Caicos Islands. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in Turks and Caicos Islands.

5.14 EUR
2.29 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.54 EUR (9.95 USD) in Switzerland and 4.29 EUR (5 USD) in Turks and Caicos Islands. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in Turks and Caicos Islands.

8.54 EUR
4.29 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.47 EUR (8.7 USD) in Switzerland and 5.58 EUR (6.5 USD) in Turks and Caicos Islands. The price of this product is 25.3% lower in Turks and Caicos Islands.

7.47 EUR
5.58 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.14 EUR (21.14 USD) in Switzerland and 8.58 EUR (10 USD) in Turks and Caicos Islands. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in Turks and Caicos Islands.

18.14 EUR
8.58 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 128.07 EUR (149.21 USD) in Switzerland and 103 EUR (120 USD) in Turks and Caicos Islands. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in Turks and Caicos Islands.

128.07 EUR
103.00 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.68 EUR (31.09 USD) in Switzerland and 17.17 EUR (20 USD) in Turks and Caicos Islands. The price of this product is 35.6% lower in Turks and Caicos Islands.

26.68 EUR
17.17 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.53 EUR (5.27 USD) in Switzerland and 2.29 EUR (2.67 USD) in Turks and Caicos Islands. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in Turks and Caicos Islands.

4.53 EUR
2.29 EUR

Fuel

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Turks and Caicos Islands - expenses related to fuel.

Diesel 1L

1.94 EUR
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Gasoline 1L

1.85 EUR
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LPG 1L

1.11 EUR
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Transportation

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Turks and Caicos Islands - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.49 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Turks and Caicos Islands.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

92.85 EUR
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

4.16 EUR
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

73.64 EUR
-

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

2.77 EUR
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.4 EUR (7.46 USD) in Switzerland and 2.57 EUR (3 USD) in Turks and Caicos Islands. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in Turks and Caicos Islands.

6.40 EUR
2.57 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Turks and Caicos Islands - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

21.34 EUR
-

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 76.39 EUR (89 USD) in Switzerland and 85.83 EUR (100 USD) in Turks and Caicos Islands. The price of this product is 11% lower in Switzerland.

76.39 EUR
85.83 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

43.02 EUR
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Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Turks and Caicos Islands - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.66 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Turks and Caicos Islands.

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 2386 EUR (2779.94 USD) in Switzerland and 1352 EUR (1575 USD) in Turks and Caicos Islands. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in Turks and Caicos Islands.

2 386 EUR
1 352 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 1962 EUR (2286.16 USD) in Switzerland and 1073 EUR (1250 USD) in Turks and Caicos Islands. The price of this product is 45.3% lower in Turks and Caicos Islands.

1 962 EUR
1 073 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 4366 EUR (5087.25 USD) in Switzerland and 2575 EUR (3000 USD) in Turks and Caicos Islands. The price of this product is 41% lower in Turks and Caicos Islands.

4 366 EUR
2 575 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 3248 EUR (3784.19 USD) in Switzerland and 2203 EUR (2566.67 USD) in Turks and Caicos Islands. The price of this product is 32.2% lower in Turks and Caicos Islands.

3 248 EUR
2 203 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Turks and Caicos Islands - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 8.59 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Turks and Caicos Islands.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

20 811 EUR
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Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 15953 EUR (18585.98 USD) in Switzerland and 1857 EUR (2163.55 USD) in Turks and Caicos Islands. The price of this product is 88.4% lower in Turks and Caicos Islands.

15 953 EUR
1 857 EUR

Salary

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Turks and Caicos Islands - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 1.68 times higher than in Turks and Caicos Islands.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6773 EUR (7890.88 USD) in Switzerland and 4038 EUR (4704.17 USD) in Turks and Caicos Islands. The average salary is 40.4% lower in Turks and Caicos Islands.

6 773 EUR
4 038 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Turks and Caicos Islands - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

119 EUR
-

Two stars

143 EUR
-

Three stars

208 EUR
297 EUR

Four stars

295 EUR
-

Five stars

536 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 • Turks and Caicos Islands: 1 cities, 3 hotels

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