Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Taiwan

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Zurich

Taipei

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Grocery

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Switzerland vs. Taiwan - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.81 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Taiwan.

Switzerland

Taiwan

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.71 EUR (4.31 USD) in Switzerland and 4.35 EUR (5.07 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 14.7% lower in Switzerland.

3.71 EUR

4.35 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.52 EUR (2.93 USD) in Switzerland and 2.53 EUR (2.95 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 0.4% lower in Switzerland.

2.52 EUR

2.53 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 44.24 EUR (51.48 USD) in Switzerland and 16.62 EUR (19.34 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 62.4% lower in Taiwan.

44.24 EUR

16.62 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12.85 EUR (14.96 USD) in Switzerland and 12.65 EUR (14.72 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 1.6% lower in Taiwan.

12.85 EUR

12.65 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.03 EUR (33.78 USD) in Switzerland and 8.23 EUR (9.58 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in Taiwan.

29.03 EUR

8.23 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.64 EUR (11.22 USD) in Switzerland and 3.37 EUR (3.93 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 65% lower in Taiwan.

9.64 EUR

3.37 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.3 EUR (2.68 USD) in Switzerland and 1.48 EUR (1.73 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 35.7% lower in Taiwan.

2.30 EUR

1.48 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.45 EUR (7.5 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 2.31 EUR (2.69 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Taiwan.

6.45 EUR

2.31 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.87 EUR (3.34 USD) in Switzerland and 1.86 EUR (2.16 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in Taiwan.

2.87 EUR

1.86 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

14.58 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.19 EUR (2.54 USD) in Switzerland and 1.64 EUR (1.91 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 25.1% lower in Taiwan.

2.19 EUR

1.64 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.01 EUR (3.5 USD) in Switzerland and 1.62 EUR (1.89 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in Taiwan.

3.01 EUR

1.62 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 25.74 EUR (29.95 USD) in Switzerland and 16.65 EUR (19.38 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in Taiwan.

25.74 EUR

16.65 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.92 EUR (2.23 USD) in Switzerland and 2.7 EUR (3.14 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 28.9% lower in Switzerland.

1.92 EUR

2.70 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.04 EUR (2.37 USD) in Switzerland and 1.85 EUR (2.15 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 9.3% lower in Taiwan.

2.04 EUR

1.85 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.67 EUR (3.1 USD) in Switzerland and 2.43 EUR (2.82 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 9% lower in Taiwan.

2.67 EUR

2.43 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.49 EUR (2.89 USD) in Switzerland and 2.42 EUR (2.82 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 2.8% lower in Taiwan.

2.49 EUR

2.42 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.43 EUR (3.99 USD) in Switzerland and 2.61 EUR (3.04 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 23.9% lower in Taiwan.

3.43 EUR

2.61 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

17.28 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.54 EUR (5.29 USD) in Switzerland and 3.54 EUR (4.12 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 22% lower in Taiwan.

4.54 EUR

3.54 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.4 EUR (1.63 USD) in Switzerland and 1.12 EUR (1.3 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 20% lower in Taiwan.

1.40 EUR

1.12 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Taiwan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.69 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Taiwan.

Switzerland

Taiwan

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.89 EUR (6.86 USD) in Switzerland and 3.25 EUR (3.78 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 44.8% lower in Taiwan.

5.89 EUR

3.25 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.16 EUR (6.01 USD) in Switzerland and 1 EUR (1.17 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 80.6% lower in Taiwan.

5.16 EUR

1.00 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.57 EUR (9.97 USD) in Switzerland and 2.81 EUR (3.27 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in Taiwan.

8.57 EUR

2.81 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.5 EUR (8.73 USD) in Switzerland and 3.79 EUR (4.42 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in Taiwan.

7.50 EUR

3.79 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.21 EUR (21.19 USD) in Switzerland and 4.75 EUR (5.53 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 73.9% lower in Taiwan.

18.21 EUR

4.75 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 128.54 EUR (149.59 USD) in Switzerland and 33.73 EUR (39.25 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in Taiwan.

128.54 EUR

33.73 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.78 EUR (31.16 USD) in Switzerland and 5.62 EUR (6.54 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 79% lower in Taiwan.

26.78 EUR

5.62 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.54 EUR (5.29 USD) in Switzerland and 0.64 EUR (0.75 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in Taiwan.

4.54 EUR

0.64 EUR

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Taiwan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.43 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Taiwan.

Switzerland

Taiwan

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.95 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 0.76 EUR (0.88 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 61% lower in Taiwan.

1.95 EUR

0.76 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.86 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 0.84 EUR (0.98 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in Taiwan.

1.86 EUR

0.84 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.12 EUR (1.3 USD) in Switzerland and 0.43 EUR (0.5 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 61.6% lower in Taiwan.

1.12 EUR

0.43 EUR

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Taiwan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.93 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Taiwan.

Switzerland

Taiwan

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 93.19 EUR (108.45 USD) in Switzerland and 33.73 EUR (39.25 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in Taiwan.

93.19 EUR

33.73 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.18 EUR (4.86 USD) in Switzerland and 0.7 EUR (0.82 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Taiwan.

4.18 EUR

0.70 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 73.91 EUR (86.01 USD) in Switzerland and 8.43 EUR (9.81 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in Taiwan.

73.91 EUR

8.43 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.78 EUR (3.24 USD) in Switzerland and 0.7 EUR (0.82 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in Taiwan.

2.78 EUR

0.70 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.43 EUR (7.48 USD) in Switzerland and 2.39 EUR (2.78 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in Taiwan.

6.43 EUR

2.39 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Switzerland

Taiwan

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 21.42 EUR (24.93 USD) in Switzerland and 9.7 EUR (11.28 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 54.7% lower in Taiwan.

21.42 EUR

9.70 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 76.67 EUR (89.23 USD) in Switzerland and 34.4 EUR (40.03 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in Taiwan.

76.67 EUR

34.40 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 43.18 EUR (50.25 USD) in Switzerland and 11.44 EUR (13.32 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in Taiwan.

43.18 EUR

11.44 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Taiwan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.43 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Taiwan.

Switzerland

Taiwan

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 2395 EUR (2786.93 USD) in Switzerland and 658.18 EUR (765.96 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in Taiwan.

2 395 EUR

658.18 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 1969 EUR (2291.91 USD) in Switzerland and 471.1 EUR (548.25 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in Taiwan.

1 969 EUR

471.10 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 4382 EUR (5100.05 USD) in Switzerland and 1433 EUR (1668.2 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in Taiwan.

4 382 EUR

1 433 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 3260 EUR (3793.71 USD) in Switzerland and 939.03 EUR (1092.81 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in Taiwan.

3 260 EUR

939.03 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Taiwan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.97 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Taiwan.

Switzerland

Taiwan

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 20887 EUR (24307.79 USD) in Switzerland and 12105 EUR (14087.43 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 42% lower in Taiwan.

20 887 EUR

12 105 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 16011 EUR (18632.73 USD) in Switzerland and 6628 EUR (7713.45 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in Taiwan.

16 011 EUR

6 628 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Taiwan - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 4.83 times higher than in Taiwan.

Switzerland

Taiwan

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6798 EUR (7910.73 USD) in Switzerland and 1407 EUR (1637.61 USD) in Taiwan. The average salary is 79.3% lower in Taiwan.

6 798 EUR

1 407 EUR

Hotels

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

Switzerland

Taiwan

One star

120 EUR

58.8 EUR

Two stars

143 EUR

65.1 EUR

Three stars

208 EUR

85.6 EUR

Four stars

295 EUR

173 EUR

Five stars

537 EUR

338 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 • Taiwan: 20 cities, 1462 hotels

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Cost of Living & Prices: Switzerland vs. Taiwan

Grocery

Apples (1kg)

Banana (1kg)

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

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Eggs (regular) (12)

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

Lettuce (1 head)

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

Local Cheese (1kg)

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

Onion (1kg)

Oranges (1kg)

Potato (1kg)

Rice (white), (1kg)

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

Tomato (1kg)

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

Restaurant

Cappuccino (regular)

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

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

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

Fuel

Diesel 1L

Gasoline 1L

LPG 1L

Transportation

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

Sports & entertainment

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

Flats for rent

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

Flats for sale

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

Salary

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

Hotels

One star

Two stars

Three stars

Four stars

Five stars

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