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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Zambia

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. Zambia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 3.89 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Zambia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 4.29 USD in Switzerland and 2.38 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 44.5% lower in Zambia.

4.29 USD
2.38 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.92 USD in Switzerland and 1.56 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in Zambia.

2.92 USD
1.56 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 51.26 USD in Switzerland and 4.68 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 90.9% lower in Zambia.

51.26 USD
4.68 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 14.89 USD in Switzerland and 6.47 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in Zambia.

14.89 USD
6.47 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 33.64 USD in Switzerland and 3.81 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 88.7% lower in Zambia.

33.64 USD
3.81 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 11.17 USD in Switzerland and 2.38 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in Zambia.

11.17 USD
2.38 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.67 USD in Switzerland and 0.82 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 69.3% lower in Zambia.

2.67 USD
0.82 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 7.47 USD for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 1.47 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 80.3% lower in Zambia.

7.47 USD
1.47 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.33 USD in Switzerland and 1.3 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 61% lower in Zambia.

3.33 USD
1.30 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 8.2 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in Zambia.

16.97 USD
8.20 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.53 USD in Switzerland and 0.96 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 62.1% lower in Zambia.

2.53 USD
0.96 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.49 USD in Switzerland and 0.82 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in Zambia.

3.49 USD
0.82 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 29.83 USD in Switzerland and 7.09 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in Zambia.

29.83 USD
7.09 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 2.22 USD in Switzerland and 1.24 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in Zambia.

2.22 USD
1.24 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.36 USD in Switzerland and 1.43 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 39.4% lower in Zambia.

2.36 USD
1.43 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.09 USD in Switzerland and 2.53 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in Zambia.

3.09 USD
2.53 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.88 USD in Switzerland and 2.12 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 26.4% lower in Zambia.

2.88 USD
2.12 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.97 USD in Switzerland and 1.91 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in Zambia.

3.97 USD
1.91 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

20.11 USD
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.26 USD in Switzerland and 1.17 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in Zambia.

5.26 USD
1.17 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.63 USD in Switzerland and 0.58 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in Zambia.

1.63 USD
0.58 USD

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Zambia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 6.08 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Zambia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 6.83 USD in Switzerland and 1.95 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 71.4% lower in Zambia.

6.83 USD
1.95 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.98 USD in Switzerland and 0.65 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 89.1% lower in Zambia.

5.98 USD
0.65 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 9.93 USD in Switzerland and 0.9 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 90.9% lower in Zambia.

9.93 USD
0.90 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.69 USD in Switzerland and 1.47 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 83.1% lower in Zambia.

8.69 USD
1.47 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 21.1 USD in Switzerland and 3.67 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in Zambia.

21.10 USD
3.67 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 148.95 USD in Switzerland and 23.06 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 84.5% lower in Zambia.

148.95 USD
23.06 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 31.03 USD in Switzerland and 7.09 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in Zambia.

31.03 USD
7.09 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 5.26 USD in Switzerland and 0.34 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 93.5% lower in Zambia.

5.26 USD
0.34 USD

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Zambia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.07 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Zambia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 2.27 USD in Switzerland and 0.97 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in Zambia.

2.27 USD
0.97 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 2.16 USD in Switzerland and 1.17 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in Zambia.

2.16 USD
1.17 USD

LPG 1L

1.30 USD
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Zambia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.89 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Zambia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 107.99 USD in Switzerland and 40 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 63% lower in Zambia.

107.99 USD
40.00 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.84 USD in Switzerland and 0.99 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Zambia.

4.84 USD
0.99 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 85.65 USD in Switzerland and 9.2 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in Zambia.

85.65 USD
9.20 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 3.23 USD in Switzerland and 1.05 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 67.5% lower in Zambia.

3.23 USD
1.05 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.45 USD in Switzerland and 2.51 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in Zambia.

7.45 USD
2.51 USD

Sports & entertainment

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Switzerland vs. Zambia - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 24.82 USD in Switzerland and 4.18 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 83.2% lower in Zambia.

24.82 USD
4.18 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 88.85 USD in Switzerland and 43.91 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Zambia.

88.85 USD
43.91 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 50.03 USD in Switzerland and 13.82 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 72.4% lower in Zambia.

50.03 USD
13.82 USD

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Zambia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 7.19 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Zambia.

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 2775 USD in Switzerland and 211.15 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 92.4% lower in Zambia.

2 775 USD
211.15 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 2282 USD in Switzerland and 120.63 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 94.7% lower in Zambia.

2 282 USD
120.63 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 5078 USD in Switzerland and 859.94 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 83.1% lower in Zambia.

5 078 USD
859.94 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 3778 USD in Switzerland and 744.57 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 80.3% lower in Zambia.

3 778 USD
744.57 USD

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Zambia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.37 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Zambia.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 24204 USD in Switzerland and 3461 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Zambia.

24 204 USD
3 461 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 18553 USD in Switzerland and 6333 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Zambia.

18 553 USD
6 333 USD

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Zambia - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 28.15 times higher than in Zambia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 7877 USD in Switzerland and 279.82 USD in Zambia. The average salary is 96.4% lower in Zambia.

7 877 USD
279.82 USD

Hotels

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

One star

139 USD
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Two stars

166 USD
61.1 USD

Three stars

242 USD
83.8 USD

Four stars

343 USD
241 USD

Five stars

625 USD
174 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 • Zambia: 4 cities, 93 hotels

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