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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

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Switzerland vs. South Africa - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 3.45 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in South Africa.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.88 EUR (4.47 USD) in Switzerland and 1.3 EUR (1.5 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in South Africa.

3.88 EUR
1.30 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.81 EUR (3.24 USD) in Switzerland and 1.24 EUR (1.43 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in South Africa.

2.81 EUR
1.24 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 53.47 EUR (61.62 USD) in Switzerland and 6.39 EUR (7.36 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 88% lower in South Africa.

53.47 EUR
6.39 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.79 EUR (15.89 USD) in Switzerland and 3.86 EUR (4.44 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 72% lower in South Africa.

13.79 EUR
3.86 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 27.98 EUR (32.24 USD) in Switzerland and 3.93 EUR (4.53 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 86% lower in South Africa.

27.98 EUR
3.93 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.55 EUR (11 USD) in Switzerland and 2.41 EUR (2.78 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in South Africa.

9.55 EUR
2.41 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.17 EUR (2.51 USD) in Switzerland and 1.14 EUR (1.32 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in South Africa.

2.17 EUR
1.14 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.37 EUR (7.34 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 1.72 EUR (1.98 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 73% lower in South Africa.

6.37 EUR
1.72 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.89 EUR (3.33 USD) in Switzerland and 1.41 EUR (1.62 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 51.2% lower in South Africa.

2.89 EUR
1.41 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 14.73 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 13.79 EUR (15.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 6.4% lower in South Africa.

14.73 EUR
13.79 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.38 EUR (2.74 USD) in Switzerland and 0.87 EUR (1 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in South Africa.

2.38 EUR
0.87 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.18 EUR (3.67 USD) in Switzerland and 0.78 EUR (0.9 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in South Africa.

3.18 EUR
0.78 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 27.37 EUR (31.54 USD) in Switzerland and 5.77 EUR (6.65 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 78.9% lower in South Africa.

27.37 EUR
5.77 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.78 EUR (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 0.9 EUR (1.04 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in South Africa.

1.78 EUR
0.90 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.4 EUR (2.76 USD) in Switzerland and 1.06 EUR (1.22 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in South Africa.

2.40 EUR
1.06 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.2 EUR (3.69 USD) in Switzerland and 1.24 EUR (1.42 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in South Africa.

3.20 EUR
1.24 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.57 EUR (2.96 USD) in Switzerland and 1.09 EUR (1.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in South Africa.

2.57 EUR
1.09 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.51 EUR (4.05 USD) in Switzerland and 1.24 EUR (1.43 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 64.7% lower in South Africa.

3.51 EUR
1.24 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.45 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 8.04 EUR (9.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in South Africa.

17.45 EUR
8.04 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.57 EUR (5.27 USD) in Switzerland and 1.24 EUR (1.43 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in South Africa.

4.57 EUR
1.24 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.41 EUR (1.63 USD) in Switzerland and 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in South Africa.

1.41 EUR
0.80 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. South Africa - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.84 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in South Africa.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.64 EUR (6.5 USD) in Switzerland and 1.55 EUR (1.79 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in South Africa.

5.64 EUR
1.55 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.72 EUR (5.44 USD) in Switzerland and 0.77 EUR (0.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in South Africa.

4.72 EUR
0.77 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.49 EUR (9.78 USD) in Switzerland and 1.83 EUR (2.11 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in South Africa.

8.49 EUR
1.83 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.43 EUR (8.56 USD) in Switzerland and 1.93 EUR (2.22 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 74% lower in South Africa.

7.43 EUR
1.93 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 15.91 EUR (18.34 USD) in Switzerland and 3.86 EUR (4.44 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 75.7% lower in South Africa.

15.91 EUR
3.86 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 127.31 EUR (146.71 USD) in Switzerland and 33.75 EUR (38.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in South Africa.

127.31 EUR
33.75 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.52 EUR (30.57 USD) in Switzerland and 7.95 EUR (9.17 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 70% lower in South Africa.

26.52 EUR
7.95 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.39 EUR (5.06 USD) in Switzerland and 0.58 EUR (0.67 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 86.8% lower in South Africa.

4.39 EUR
0.58 EUR

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. South Africa - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.74 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in South Africa.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.84 EUR (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 1.05 EUR (1.21 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 42.9% lower in South Africa.

1.84 EUR
1.05 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.78 EUR (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 1.03 EUR (1.19 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 42.1% lower in South Africa.

1.78 EUR
1.03 EUR

LPG 1L

1.14 EUR
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. South Africa - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.88 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in South Africa.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 96.54 EUR (111.26 USD) in Switzerland and 62.67 EUR (72.23 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 35.1% lower in South Africa.

96.54 EUR
62.67 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.67 EUR (5.38 USD) in Switzerland and 1.49 EUR (1.72 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in South Africa.

4.67 EUR
1.49 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 84.87 EUR (97.81 USD) in Switzerland and 2.59 EUR (2.98 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 96.9% lower in South Africa.

84.87 EUR
2.59 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.3 EUR (6.11 USD) in Switzerland and 0.88 EUR (1.01 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 83.4% lower in South Africa.

5.30 EUR
0.88 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.16 EUR (8.25 USD) in Switzerland and 1.21 EUR (1.39 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 83.1% lower in South Africa.

7.16 EUR
1.21 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 21.22 EUR (24.45 USD) in Switzerland and 5.18 EUR (5.97 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in South Africa.

21.22 EUR
5.18 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 92.59 EUR (106.71 USD) in Switzerland and 27.68 EUR (31.9 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in South Africa.

92.59 EUR
27.68 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 42.44 EUR (48.9 USD) in Switzerland and 8.15 EUR (9.39 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 80.8% lower in South Africa.

42.44 EUR
8.15 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. South Africa - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.7 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 2214 EUR (2551.69 USD) in Switzerland and 336.08 EUR (387.31 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 84.8% lower in South Africa.

2 214 EUR
336.08 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 1695 EUR (1953.11 USD) in Switzerland and 307.57 EUR (354.46 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 81.9% lower in South Africa.

1 695 EUR
307.57 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 4111 EUR (4737.92 USD) in Switzerland and 650.93 EUR (750.16 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in South Africa.

4 111 EUR
650.93 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 2933 EUR (3380.35 USD) in Switzerland and 627.22 EUR (722.84 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in South Africa.

2 933 EUR
627.22 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. South Africa - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 24.86 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 20387 EUR (23494.58 USD) in Switzerland and 697.24 EUR (803.53 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 96.6% lower in South Africa.

20 387 EUR
697.24 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 11977 EUR (13803.1 USD) in Switzerland and 604.46 EUR (696.6 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 95% lower in South Africa.

11 977 EUR
604.46 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. South Africa - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 5.33 times higher than in South Africa.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6744 EUR (7772.17 USD) in Switzerland and 1266 EUR (1459.24 USD) in South Africa. The average salary is 81.2% lower in South Africa.

6 744 EUR
1 266 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

121 EUR
45 EUR

Two stars

144 EUR
47.9 EUR

Three stars

210 EUR
84.5 EUR

Four stars

298 EUR
140 EUR

Five stars

542 EUR
322 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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