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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. British Virgin 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. British Virgin Islands - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.53 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in British Virgin Islands.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.66 EUR (4.28 USD) in Switzerland and 3.37 EUR (3.94 USD) in British Virgin Islands. The price of this product is 7.9% lower in British Virgin Islands.

3.66 EUR
3.37 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.49 EUR (2.91 USD) in Switzerland and 3.02 EUR (3.53 USD) in British Virgin Islands. The price of this product is 17.5% lower in Switzerland.

2.49 EUR
3.02 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 43.71 EUR (51.11 USD) in Switzerland and 14.96 EUR (17.49 USD) in British Virgin Islands. The price of this product is 65.8% lower in British Virgin Islands.

43.71 EUR
14.96 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12.7 EUR (14.85 USD) in Switzerland and 9.41 EUR (11 USD) in British Virgin Islands. The price of this product is 25.9% lower in British Virgin Islands.

12.70 EUR
9.41 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 28.68 EUR (33.53 USD) in Switzerland and 9.84 EUR (11.5 USD) in British Virgin Islands. The price of this product is 65.7% lower in British Virgin Islands.

28.68 EUR
9.84 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.53 EUR (11.14 USD) in Switzerland and 4.28 EUR (5 USD) in British Virgin Islands. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in British Virgin Islands.

9.53 EUR
4.28 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.28 EUR (2.66 USD) in Switzerland and 4.06 EUR (4.75 USD) in British Virgin Islands. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in Switzerland.

2.28 EUR
4.06 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.37 EUR (7.45 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 5.18 EUR (6.06 USD) in British Virgin Islands. The price of this product is 18.7% lower in British Virgin Islands.

6.37 EUR
5.18 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.84 EUR (3.32 USD) in Switzerland and 1.71 EUR (2 USD) in British Virgin Islands. The price of this product is 39.8% lower in British Virgin Islands.

2.84 EUR
1.71 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

14.52 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.16 EUR (2.52 USD) in Switzerland and 7.42 EUR (8.67 USD) in British Virgin Islands. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in Switzerland.

2.16 EUR
7.42 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.97 EUR (3.48 USD) in Switzerland and 4.11 EUR (4.81 USD) in British Virgin Islands. The price of this product is 27.7% lower in Switzerland.

2.97 EUR
4.11 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 25.43 EUR (29.74 USD) in Switzerland and 13.26 EUR (15.5 USD) in British Virgin Islands. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in British Virgin Islands.

25.43 EUR
13.26 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.89 EUR (2.22 USD) in Switzerland and 1.87 EUR (2.19 USD) in British Virgin Islands. The price of this product is 1.1% lower in British Virgin Islands.

1.89 EUR
1.87 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.01 EUR (2.35 USD) in Switzerland and 3.81 EUR (4.46 USD) in British Virgin Islands. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Switzerland.

2.01 EUR
3.81 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.64 EUR (3.08 USD) in Switzerland and 1.71 EUR (2 USD) in British Virgin Islands. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in British Virgin Islands.

2.64 EUR
1.71 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.46 EUR (2.87 USD) in Switzerland and 4.62 EUR (5.4 USD) in British Virgin Islands. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in Switzerland.

2.46 EUR
4.62 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.39 EUR (3.96 USD) in Switzerland and 4.81 EUR (5.62 USD) in British Virgin Islands. The price of this product is 29.5% lower in Switzerland.

3.39 EUR
4.81 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

17.20 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.49 EUR (5.25 USD) in Switzerland and 6.12 EUR (7.15 USD) in British Virgin Islands. The price of this product is 26.6% lower in Switzerland.

4.49 EUR
6.12 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.39 EUR (1.62 USD) in Switzerland and 1.62 EUR (1.89 USD) in British Virgin Islands. The price of this product is 14.2% lower in Switzerland.

1.39 EUR
1.62 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. British Virgin Islands - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.76 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in British Virgin Islands.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.82 EUR (6.81 USD) in Switzerland and 5.77 EUR (6.75 USD) in British Virgin Islands. The price of this product is 0.9% lower in British Virgin Islands.

5.82 EUR
5.77 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.1 EUR (5.96 USD) in Switzerland and 1.56 EUR (1.82 USD) in British Virgin Islands. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in British Virgin Islands.

5.10 EUR
1.56 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.47 EUR (9.9 USD) in Switzerland and 3.42 EUR (4 USD) in British Virgin Islands. The price of this product is 59.6% lower in British Virgin Islands.

8.47 EUR
3.42 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.41 EUR (8.66 USD) in Switzerland and 2.57 EUR (3 USD) in British Virgin Islands. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in British Virgin Islands.

7.41 EUR
2.57 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 17.99 EUR (21.04 USD) in Switzerland and 12.83 EUR (15 USD) in British Virgin Islands. The price of this product is 28.7% lower in British Virgin Islands.

17.99 EUR
12.83 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 127.01 EUR (148.49 USD) in Switzerland and 68.43 EUR (80 USD) in British Virgin Islands. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in British Virgin Islands.

127.01 EUR
68.43 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.46 EUR (30.94 USD) in Switzerland and 19.25 EUR (22.5 USD) in British Virgin Islands. The price of this product is 27.2% lower in British Virgin Islands.

26.46 EUR
19.25 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.49 EUR (5.25 USD) in Switzerland and 1.13 EUR (1.32 USD) in British Virgin Islands. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in British Virgin Islands.

4.49 EUR
1.13 EUR

Fuel

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. British Virgin Islands - expenses related to fuel.

Diesel 1L

1.94 EUR
-

Gasoline 1L

1.85 EUR
-

LPG 1L

1.11 EUR
-

Transportation

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. British Virgin Islands - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.21 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in British Virgin Islands.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

92.09 EUR
-

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.13 EUR (4.83 USD) in Switzerland and 3.42 EUR (4 USD) in British Virgin Islands. The price of this product is 17.2% lower in British Virgin Islands.

4.13 EUR
3.42 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

73.03 EUR
-

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

2.75 EUR
-

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

6.35 EUR
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Sports & entertainment

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. British Virgin Islands - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 21.17 EUR (24.75 USD) in Switzerland and 8.55 EUR (10 USD) in British Virgin Islands. The price of this product is 59.6% lower in British Virgin Islands.

21.17 EUR
8.55 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 75.76 EUR (88.58 USD) in Switzerland and 102.64 EUR (120 USD) in British Virgin Islands. The price of this product is 26.2% lower in Switzerland.

75.76 EUR
102.64 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 42.67 EUR (49.88 USD) in Switzerland and 17.11 EUR (20 USD) in British Virgin Islands. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in British Virgin Islands.

42.67 EUR
17.11 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. British Virgin Islands - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.43 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in British Virgin 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 2366 EUR (2766.54 USD) in Switzerland and 1112 EUR (1300 USD) in British Virgin Islands. The price of this product is 53% lower in British Virgin Islands.

2 366 EUR
1 112 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 1946 EUR (2275.15 USD) in Switzerland and 1091 EUR (1275 USD) in British Virgin Islands. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in British Virgin Islands.

1 946 EUR
1 091 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 4330 EUR (5062.74 USD) in Switzerland and 3101 EUR (3625 USD) in British Virgin Islands. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in British Virgin Islands.

4 330 EUR
3 101 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 3221 EUR (3765.96 USD) in Switzerland and 2994 EUR (3500 USD) in British Virgin Islands. The price of this product is 7% lower in British Virgin Islands.

3 221 EUR
2 994 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. British Virgin Islands - costs of purchasing an apartment.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

20 640 EUR
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Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

15 821 EUR
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Salary

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. British Virgin Islands - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 3.77 times higher than in British Virgin Islands.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6717 EUR (7852.85 USD) in Switzerland and 1780 EUR (2081 USD) in British Virgin Islands. The average salary is 73.5% lower in British Virgin Islands.

6 717 EUR
1 780 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. British Virgin Islands - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

119 EUR
-

Two stars

142 EUR
-

Three stars

207 EUR
-

Four stars

294 EUR
-

Five stars

535 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

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