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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Taiwan

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. Taiwan - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.96 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Taiwan.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.91 EUR (4.4 USD) in Switzerland and 3.99 EUR (4.49 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 2% lower in Switzerland.

3.91 EUR
3.99 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.83 EUR (3.19 USD) in Switzerland and 2.03 EUR (2.28 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 28.3% lower in Taiwan.

2.83 EUR
2.03 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 53.86 EUR (60.6 USD) in Switzerland and 16.32 EUR (18.36 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in Taiwan.

53.86 EUR
16.32 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.89 EUR (15.63 USD) in Switzerland and 13.22 EUR (14.87 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 4.8% lower in Taiwan.

13.89 EUR
13.22 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 28.18 EUR (31.71 USD) in Switzerland and 8.3 EUR (9.34 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in Taiwan.

28.18 EUR
8.30 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.62 EUR (10.82 USD) in Switzerland and 3.82 EUR (4.3 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in Taiwan.

9.62 EUR
3.82 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.19 EUR (2.46 USD) in Switzerland and 1.43 EUR (1.61 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in Taiwan.

2.19 EUR
1.43 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.41 EUR (7.21 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 2.92 EUR (3.29 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in Taiwan.

6.41 EUR
2.92 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.91 EUR (3.27 USD) in Switzerland and 2.32 EUR (2.61 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 20.3% lower in Taiwan.

2.91 EUR
2.32 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

15.08 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.39 EUR (2.69 USD) in Switzerland and 1.56 EUR (1.76 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in Taiwan.

2.39 EUR
1.56 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.21 EUR (3.61 USD) in Switzerland and 1.78 EUR (2 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 44.5% lower in Taiwan.

3.21 EUR
1.78 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 27.57 EUR (31.02 USD) in Switzerland and 15.11 EUR (17 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Taiwan.

27.57 EUR
15.11 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.8 EUR (2.02 USD) in Switzerland and 2.77 EUR (3.12 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 35% lower in Switzerland.

1.80 EUR
2.77 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.42 EUR (2.72 USD) in Switzerland and 2.34 EUR (2.63 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 3.3% lower in Taiwan.

2.42 EUR
2.34 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.23 EUR (3.63 USD) in Switzerland and 2.56 EUR (2.88 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 20.7% lower in Taiwan.

3.23 EUR
2.56 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.59 EUR (2.91 USD) in Switzerland and 2.6 EUR (2.92 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 0.4% lower in Switzerland.

2.59 EUR
2.60 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.54 EUR (3.98 USD) in Switzerland and 2.72 EUR (3.06 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 23.2% lower in Taiwan.

3.54 EUR
2.72 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

17.87 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.61 EUR (5.18 USD) in Switzerland and 3.17 EUR (3.57 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 31.2% lower in Taiwan.

4.61 EUR
3.17 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.42 EUR (1.6 USD) in Switzerland and 1.01 EUR (1.13 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 28.9% lower in Taiwan.

1.42 EUR
1.01 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Taiwan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.76 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Taiwan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.69 EUR (6.4 USD) in Switzerland and 2.91 EUR (3.28 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 48.9% lower in Taiwan.

5.69 EUR
2.91 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.76 EUR (5.35 USD) in Switzerland and 0.96 EUR (1.08 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 79.8% lower in Taiwan.

4.76 EUR
0.96 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.55 EUR (9.62 USD) in Switzerland and 1.91 EUR (2.15 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 77.7% lower in Taiwan.

8.55 EUR
1.91 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.48 EUR (8.42 USD) in Switzerland and 2.35 EUR (2.64 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in Taiwan.

7.48 EUR
2.35 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 16.03 EUR (18.04 USD) in Switzerland and 4.41 EUR (4.96 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in Taiwan.

16.03 EUR
4.41 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 128.24 EUR (144.28 USD) in Switzerland and 35.25 EUR (39.66 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in Taiwan.

128.24 EUR
35.25 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.72 EUR (30.06 USD) in Switzerland and 5.29 EUR (5.95 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in Taiwan.

26.72 EUR
5.29 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.42 EUR (4.98 USD) in Switzerland and 0.6 EUR (0.68 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in Taiwan.

4.42 EUR
0.60 EUR

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Taiwan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.44 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Taiwan.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.88 EUR (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 0.76 EUR (0.86 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 59.6% lower in Taiwan.

1.88 EUR
0.76 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.82 EUR (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 0.84 EUR (0.95 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in Taiwan.

1.82 EUR
0.84 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.17 EUR (1.31 USD) in Switzerland and 0.4 EUR (0.45 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 65.8% lower in Taiwan.

1.17 EUR
0.40 EUR

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Taiwan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.99 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Taiwan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 97.25 EUR (109.41 USD) in Switzerland and 37.6 EUR (42.31 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in Taiwan.

97.25 EUR
37.60 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.7 EUR (5.29 USD) in Switzerland and 0.73 EUR (0.83 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 84.5% lower in Taiwan.

4.70 EUR
0.73 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 85.5 EUR (96.19 USD) in Switzerland and 8.81 EUR (9.92 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in Taiwan.

85.50 EUR
8.81 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.34 EUR (6.01 USD) in Switzerland and 0.73 EUR (0.83 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 86.3% lower in Taiwan.

5.34 EUR
0.73 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.21 EUR (8.12 USD) in Switzerland and 2.2 EUR (2.48 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Taiwan.

7.21 EUR
2.20 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 21.37 EUR (24.05 USD) in Switzerland and 9.25 EUR (10.41 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in Taiwan.

21.37 EUR
9.25 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 93.28 EUR (104.94 USD) in Switzerland and 35.68 EUR (40.14 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Taiwan.

93.28 EUR
35.68 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 42.75 EUR (48.09 USD) in Switzerland and 13.43 EUR (15.1 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in Taiwan.

42.75 EUR
13.43 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Taiwan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.44 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in 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 2230 EUR (2509.41 USD) in Switzerland and 595.26 EUR (669.69 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Taiwan.

2 230 EUR
595.26 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 1707 EUR (1920.75 USD) in Switzerland and 385.8 EUR (434.05 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 77.4% lower in Taiwan.

1 707 EUR
385.80 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 4142 EUR (4659.42 USD) in Switzerland and 1321 EUR (1485.72 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Taiwan.

4 142 EUR
1 321 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 2955 EUR (3324.34 USD) in Switzerland and 903.38 EUR (1016.34 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in Taiwan.

2 955 EUR
903.38 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Taiwan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.65 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in 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 20537 EUR (23105.31 USD) in Switzerland and 13084 EUR (14720.4 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 36.3% lower in Taiwan.

20 537 EUR
13 084 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 12066 EUR (13574.4 USD) in Switzerland and 6714 EUR (7553.21 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in Taiwan.

12 066 EUR
6 714 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Taiwan - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 4.12 times higher than in Taiwan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6794 EUR (7643.39 USD) in Switzerland and 1651 EUR (1857.97 USD) in Taiwan. The average salary is 75.7% lower in Taiwan.

6 794 EUR
1 651 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

124 EUR
60.8 EUR

Two stars

148 EUR
67.3 EUR

Three stars

215 EUR
88.5 EUR

Four stars

305 EUR
179 EUR

Five stars

555 EUR
350 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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