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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. South Africa

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

EURZARUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. South Africa - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 3.02 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in South Africa.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.7 EUR (4.34 USD) in Switzerland and 1.44 EUR (1.69 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in South Africa.

3.70 EUR
1.44 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.51 EUR (2.95 USD) in Switzerland and 1.32 EUR (1.55 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in South Africa.

2.51 EUR
1.32 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 44.18 EUR (51.85 USD) in Switzerland and 5.83 EUR (6.84 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 86.8% lower in South Africa.

44.18 EUR
5.83 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12.84 EUR (15.06 USD) in Switzerland and 4.95 EUR (5.81 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 61.4% lower in South Africa.

12.84 EUR
4.95 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 28.99 EUR (34.02 USD) in Switzerland and 4.17 EUR (4.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in South Africa.

28.99 EUR
4.17 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.63 EUR (11.3 USD) in Switzerland and 2.72 EUR (3.2 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 71.8% lower in South Africa.

9.63 EUR
2.72 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.3 EUR (2.7 USD) in Switzerland and 1.16 EUR (1.37 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 49.6% lower in South Africa.

2.30 EUR
1.16 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.44 EUR (7.56 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 2.2 EUR (2.58 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 65.8% lower in South Africa.

6.44 EUR
2.20 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.87 EUR (3.36 USD) in Switzerland and 1.39 EUR (1.63 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 51.6% lower in South Africa.

2.87 EUR
1.39 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 14.46 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 13.54 EUR (15.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 6.4% lower in South Africa.

14.46 EUR
13.54 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.18 EUR (2.56 USD) in Switzerland and 0.94 EUR (1.11 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in South Africa.

2.18 EUR
0.94 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.01 EUR (3.53 USD) in Switzerland and 0.95 EUR (1.12 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 68.4% lower in South Africa.

3.01 EUR
0.95 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 25.71 EUR (30.17 USD) in Switzerland and 7.3 EUR (8.57 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in South Africa.

25.71 EUR
7.30 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.91 EUR (2.25 USD) in Switzerland and 1.04 EUR (1.23 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in South Africa.

1.91 EUR
1.04 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.03 EUR (2.39 USD) in Switzerland and 1.28 EUR (1.5 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 36.9% lower in South Africa.

2.03 EUR
1.28 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.66 EUR (3.13 USD) in Switzerland and 1.34 EUR (1.57 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 49.6% lower in South Africa.

2.66 EUR
1.34 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.48 EUR (2.91 USD) in Switzerland and 1.3 EUR (1.52 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in South Africa.

2.48 EUR
1.30 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.42 EUR (4.02 USD) in Switzerland and 1.45 EUR (1.71 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in South Africa.

3.42 EUR
1.45 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.14 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 7.89 EUR (9.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 54% lower in South Africa.

17.14 EUR
7.89 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.54 EUR (5.32 USD) in Switzerland and 1.44 EUR (1.69 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in South Africa.

4.54 EUR
1.44 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.4 EUR (1.64 USD) in Switzerland and 0.81 EUR (0.95 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 42.1% lower in South Africa.

1.40 EUR
0.81 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. South Africa - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.3 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in South Africa.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.88 EUR (6.9 USD) in Switzerland and 1.98 EUR (2.32 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in South Africa.

5.88 EUR
1.98 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.16 EUR (6.05 USD) in Switzerland and 0.94 EUR (1.11 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in South Africa.

5.16 EUR
0.94 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.56 EUR (10.04 USD) in Switzerland and 2.48 EUR (2.9 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 71% lower in South Africa.

8.56 EUR
2.48 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.49 EUR (8.79 USD) in Switzerland and 2.23 EUR (2.61 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in South Africa.

7.49 EUR
2.23 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.19 EUR (21.34 USD) in Switzerland and 4.31 EUR (5.05 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in South Africa.

18.19 EUR
4.31 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 128.37 EUR (150.64 USD) in Switzerland and 39.61 EUR (46.48 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 69.1% lower in South Africa.

128.37 EUR
39.61 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.74 EUR (31.38 USD) in Switzerland and 9.9 EUR (11.62 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 63% lower in South Africa.

26.74 EUR
9.90 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.54 EUR (5.32 USD) in Switzerland and 0.71 EUR (0.84 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 84.4% lower in South Africa.

4.54 EUR
0.71 EUR

Fuel

EURZARUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. South Africa - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.8 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in South Africa.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.93 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 1.06 EUR (1.25 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in South Africa.

1.93 EUR
1.06 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.84 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 1.04 EUR (1.22 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in South Africa.

1.84 EUR
1.04 EUR

LPG 1L

1.11 EUR
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. South Africa - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.22 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in South Africa.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 93.07 EUR (109.22 USD) in Switzerland and 74.26 EUR (87.15 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in South Africa.

93.07 EUR
74.26 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.17 EUR (4.9 USD) in Switzerland and 1.58 EUR (1.86 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 62.1% lower in South Africa.

4.17 EUR
1.58 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 73.81 EUR (86.62 USD) in Switzerland and 3.56 EUR (4.18 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 95.2% lower in South Africa.

73.81 EUR
3.56 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.78 EUR (3.26 USD) in Switzerland and 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in South Africa.

2.78 EUR
0.79 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.42 EUR (7.53 USD) in Switzerland and 0.99 EUR (1.16 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 84.6% lower in South Africa.

6.42 EUR
0.99 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Switzerland vs. South Africa - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 21.4 EUR (25.11 USD) in Switzerland and 6.44 EUR (7.55 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 69.9% lower in South Africa.

21.40 EUR
6.44 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 76.57 EUR (89.86 USD) in Switzerland and 30.18 EUR (35.42 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 60.6% lower in South Africa.

76.57 EUR
30.18 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 43.12 EUR (50.6 USD) in Switzerland and 11.84 EUR (13.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in South Africa.

43.12 EUR
11.84 EUR

Flats for rent

EURZARUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. South Africa - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.45 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in South Africa.

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 2392 EUR (2806.6 USD) in Switzerland and 378.42 EUR (444.07 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in South Africa.

2 392 EUR
378.42 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 1967 EUR (2308.09 USD) in Switzerland and 339.27 EUR (398.13 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 82.8% lower in South Africa.

1 967 EUR
339.27 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 4377 EUR (5136.04 USD) in Switzerland and 841.64 EUR (987.66 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 80.8% lower in South Africa.

4 377 EUR
841.64 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 3256 EUR (3820.48 USD) in Switzerland and 639.11 EUR (749.99 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in South Africa.

3 256 EUR
639.11 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. South Africa - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 25.33 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in South Africa.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 20860 EUR (24479.34 USD) in Switzerland and 878.78 EUR (1031.23 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 95.8% lower in South Africa.

20 860 EUR
878.78 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 15990 EUR (18764.23 USD) in Switzerland and 576.28 EUR (676.25 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 96.4% lower in South Africa.

15 990 EUR
576.28 EUR

Salary

EURZARUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. South Africa - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 5.55 times higher than in South Africa.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6789 EUR (7966.56 USD) in Switzerland and 1224 EUR (1435.83 USD) in South Africa. The average salary is 82% lower in South Africa.

6 789 EUR
1 224 EUR

Hotels

EURZARUSDCHF

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

One star

119 EUR
44.2 EUR

Two stars

142 EUR
47 EUR

Three stars

206 EUR
83 EUR

Four stars

292 EUR
137 EUR

Five stars

533 EUR
316 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 • South Africa: 20 cities, 700 hotels

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