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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 4.05 USD in Switzerland and 1.46 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 64% lower in South Africa.

4.05 USD
1.46 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.93 USD in Switzerland and 1.4 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 52.2% lower in South Africa.

2.93 USD
1.40 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 55.74 USD in Switzerland and 7.17 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 87.1% lower in South Africa.

55.74 USD
7.17 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 14.38 USD in Switzerland and 4.33 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 69.9% lower in South Africa.

14.38 USD
4.33 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.17 USD in Switzerland and 4.41 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 84.9% lower in South Africa.

29.17 USD
4.41 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.95 USD in Switzerland and 2.71 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 72.8% lower in South Africa.

9.95 USD
2.71 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.27 USD in Switzerland and 1.28 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in South Africa.

2.27 USD
1.28 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.64 USD for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 1.93 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in South Africa.

6.64 USD
1.93 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.01 USD in Switzerland and 1.58 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in South Africa.

3.01 USD
1.58 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 2.48 USD in Switzerland and 0.97 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in South Africa.

2.48 USD
0.97 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.32 USD in Switzerland and 0.88 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in South Africa.

3.32 USD
0.88 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 28.54 USD in Switzerland and 6.48 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in South Africa.

28.54 USD
6.48 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.86 USD in Switzerland and 1.01 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in South Africa.

1.86 USD
1.01 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.5 USD in Switzerland and 1.19 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 52.4% lower in South Africa.

2.50 USD
1.19 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.34 USD in Switzerland and 1.39 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 58.4% lower in South Africa.

3.34 USD
1.39 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.68 USD in Switzerland and 1.23 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 54.1% lower in South Africa.

2.68 USD
1.23 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.66 USD in Switzerland and 1.39 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 62% lower in South Africa.

3.66 USD
1.39 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 4.77 USD in Switzerland and 1.39 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in South Africa.

4.77 USD
1.39 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.47 USD in Switzerland and 0.9 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 38.8% lower in South Africa.

1.47 USD
0.90 USD

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. South Africa - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.56 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 USD in Switzerland and 1.75 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in South Africa.

5.88 USD
1.75 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.92 USD in Switzerland and 0.87 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 82.3% lower in South Africa.

4.92 USD
0.87 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.85 USD in Switzerland and 2.06 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in South Africa.

8.85 USD
2.06 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.74 USD in Switzerland and 2.17 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 72% lower in South Africa.

7.74 USD
2.17 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 16.59 USD in Switzerland and 4.33 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 73.9% lower in South Africa.

16.59 USD
4.33 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 132.72 USD in Switzerland and 37.91 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 71.4% lower in South Africa.

132.72 USD
37.91 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 27.65 USD in Switzerland and 8.94 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in South Africa.

27.65 USD
8.94 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.58 USD in Switzerland and 0.65 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in South Africa.

4.58 USD
0.65 USD

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. South Africa - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.73 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in South Africa.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 2.22 USD in Switzerland and 1.25 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in South Africa.

2.22 USD
1.25 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 2.02 USD in Switzerland and 1.2 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 40.6% lower in South Africa.

2.02 USD
1.20 USD

LPG 1L

1.29 USD
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. South Africa - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.68 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in South Africa.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 100.65 USD in Switzerland and 70.41 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 30% lower in South Africa.

100.65 USD
70.41 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.87 USD in Switzerland and 1.68 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in South Africa.

4.87 USD
1.68 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 88.48 USD in Switzerland and 2.91 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 96.7% lower in South Africa.

88.48 USD
2.91 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.53 USD in Switzerland and 0.99 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 82.1% lower in South Africa.

5.53 USD
0.99 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.47 USD in Switzerland and 1.35 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 81.9% lower in South Africa.

7.47 USD
1.35 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 22.12 USD in Switzerland and 5.82 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in South Africa.

22.12 USD
5.82 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 96.54 USD in Switzerland and 31.1 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in South Africa.

96.54 USD
31.10 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 44.24 USD in Switzerland and 9.15 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in South Africa.

44.24 USD
9.15 USD

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. South Africa - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.29 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 2308 USD in Switzerland and 377.57 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in South Africa.

2 308 USD
377.57 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 1767 USD in Switzerland and 345.55 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in South Africa.

1 767 USD
345.55 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 4286 USD in Switzerland and 731.3 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 82.9% lower in South Africa.

4 286 USD
731.30 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 3058 USD in Switzerland and 704.67 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 77% lower in South Africa.

3 058 USD
704.67 USD

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. South Africa - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 23.07 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 21255 USD in Switzerland and 783.33 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 96.3% lower in South Africa.

21 255 USD
783.33 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 12487 USD in Switzerland and 679.09 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 94.6% lower in South Africa.

12 487 USD
679.09 USD

Salary

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Switzerland vs. South Africa - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 4.94 times higher than in South Africa.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 7031 USD in Switzerland and 1423 USD in South Africa. The average salary is 79.8% lower in South Africa.

7 031 USD
1 423 USD

Hotels

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

One star

166 USD
37.8 USD

Two stars

186 USD
52.6 USD

Three stars

248 USD
82 USD

Four stars

355 USD
102 USD

Five stars

658 USD
244 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 1 Jul 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 15 Jul 2024) • Switzerland: 19 cities, 405 hotels • South Africa: 20 cities, 1061 hotels

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