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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 3.04 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in South Africa.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 4.35 USD in Switzerland and 1.67 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 61.6% lower in South Africa.

4.35 USD
1.67 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.95 USD in Switzerland and 1.54 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 47.8% lower in South Africa.

2.95 USD
1.54 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 51.91 USD in Switzerland and 6.76 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 87% lower in South Africa.

51.91 USD
6.76 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.08 USD in Switzerland and 5.74 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in South Africa.

15.08 USD
5.74 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 34.06 USD in Switzerland and 4.83 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in South Africa.

34.06 USD
4.83 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 11.31 USD in Switzerland and 3.16 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in South Africa.

11.31 USD
3.16 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.7 USD in Switzerland and 1.35 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 50% lower in South Africa.

2.70 USD
1.35 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 7.57 USD for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 2.55 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in South Africa.

7.57 USD
2.55 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.37 USD in Switzerland and 1.61 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 52.2% lower in South Africa.

3.37 USD
1.61 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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

16.97 USD
15.89 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.56 USD in Switzerland and 1.09 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 57.4% lower in South Africa.

2.56 USD
1.09 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.53 USD in Switzerland and 1.11 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in South Africa.

3.53 USD
1.11 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 30.2 USD in Switzerland and 8.47 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 72% lower in South Africa.

30.20 USD
8.47 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 2.25 USD in Switzerland and 1.21 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in South Africa.

2.25 USD
1.21 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.39 USD in Switzerland and 1.49 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 37.7% lower in South Africa.

2.39 USD
1.49 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.13 USD in Switzerland and 1.55 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in South Africa.

3.13 USD
1.55 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.92 USD in Switzerland and 1.5 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 48.6% lower in South Africa.

2.92 USD
1.50 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 4.02 USD in Switzerland and 1.69 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 58% lower in South Africa.

4.02 USD
1.69 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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

20.11 USD
9.26 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.33 USD in Switzerland and 1.68 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 68.5% lower in South Africa.

5.33 USD
1.68 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.65 USD in Switzerland and 0.94 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 43% lower in South Africa.

1.65 USD
0.94 USD

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. South Africa - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.34 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in South Africa.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 6.91 USD in Switzerland and 2.3 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in South Africa.

6.91 USD
2.30 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 6.06 USD in Switzerland and 1.1 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in South Africa.

6.06 USD
1.10 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 10.05 USD in Switzerland and 2.87 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 71.4% lower in South Africa.

10.05 USD
2.87 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.8 USD in Switzerland and 2.58 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 70.7% lower in South Africa.

8.80 USD
2.58 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 21.37 USD in Switzerland and 5 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in South Africa.

21.37 USD
5.00 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 150.82 USD in Switzerland and 45.95 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in South Africa.

150.82 USD
45.95 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 31.42 USD in Switzerland and 11.49 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in South Africa.

31.42 USD
11.49 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 5.33 USD in Switzerland and 0.83 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 84.4% lower in South Africa.

5.33 USD
0.83 USD

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. South Africa - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.79 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in South Africa.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 2.27 USD in Switzerland and 1.25 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in South Africa.

2.27 USD
1.25 USD

Gasoline 1L

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

2.16 USD
1.22 USD

LPG 1L

1.30 USD
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. South Africa - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.25 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in South Africa.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 109.35 USD in Switzerland and 86.16 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 21.2% lower in South Africa.

109.35 USD
86.16 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.9 USD in Switzerland and 1.84 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 62.4% lower in South Africa.

4.90 USD
1.84 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 86.72 USD in Switzerland and 4.14 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 95.2% lower in South Africa.

86.72 USD
4.14 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 3.27 USD in Switzerland and 0.92 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in South Africa.

3.27 USD
0.92 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.54 USD in Switzerland and 1.15 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in South Africa.

7.54 USD
1.15 USD

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 25.14 USD in Switzerland and 7.47 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 70.3% lower in South Africa.

25.14 USD
7.47 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 89.97 USD in Switzerland and 35.02 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in South Africa.

89.97 USD
35.02 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 50.66 USD in Switzerland and 13.73 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in South Africa.

50.66 USD
13.73 USD

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. South Africa - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.52 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 2810 USD in Switzerland and 439.05 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 84.4% lower in South Africa.

2 810 USD
439.05 USD

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 2311 USD in Switzerland and 393.64 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 83% lower in South Africa.

2 311 USD
393.64 USD

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 5142 USD in Switzerland and 976.5 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 81% lower in South Africa.

5 142 USD
976.50 USD

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 3825 USD in Switzerland and 741.52 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 80.6% lower in South Africa.

3 825 USD
741.52 USD

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. South Africa - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 25.64 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 24509 USD in Switzerland and 1020 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 95.8% lower in South Africa.

24 509 USD
1 020 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 18787 USD in Switzerland and 668.62 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 96.4% lower in South Africa.

18 787 USD
668.62 USD

Salary

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Switzerland vs. South Africa - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 5.62 times higher than in South Africa.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 7976 USD in Switzerland and 1420 USD in South Africa. The average salary is 82.2% lower in South Africa.

7 976 USD
1 420 USD

Hotels

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

One star

139 USD
51.9 USD

Two stars

166 USD
55.2 USD

Three stars

242 USD
97.4 USD

Four stars

343 USD
161 USD

Five stars

625 USD
371 USD

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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