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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 3.66 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Zambia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 4.09 USD in Switzerland and 2.46 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 39.9% lower in Zambia.

4.09 USD
2.46 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.96 USD in Switzerland and 1.45 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 51% lower in Zambia.

2.96 USD
1.45 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 56.33 USD in Switzerland and 5.61 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 90% lower in Zambia.

56.33 USD
5.61 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 14.53 USD in Switzerland and 4.67 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Zambia.

14.53 USD
4.67 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.47 USD in Switzerland and 4.51 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in Zambia.

29.47 USD
4.51 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 10.06 USD in Switzerland and 2.57 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 74.5% lower in Zambia.

10.06 USD
2.57 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.29 USD in Switzerland and 0.93 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in Zambia.

2.29 USD
0.93 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.71 USD for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 1.58 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in Zambia.

6.71 USD
1.58 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.04 USD in Switzerland and 1.3 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 57.2% lower in Zambia.

3.04 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 2.5 USD in Switzerland and 1.14 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in Zambia.

2.50 USD
1.14 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.35 USD in Switzerland and 0.98 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 70.7% lower in Zambia.

3.35 USD
0.98 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 28.84 USD in Switzerland and 9.11 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 68.4% lower in Zambia.

28.84 USD
9.11 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.88 USD in Switzerland and 1.19 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 36.7% lower in Zambia.

1.88 USD
1.19 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.53 USD in Switzerland and 1.62 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 36% lower in Zambia.

2.53 USD
1.62 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.38 USD in Switzerland and 2.37 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 29.9% lower in Zambia.

3.38 USD
2.37 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.7 USD in Switzerland and 1.47 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in Zambia.

2.70 USD
1.47 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.7 USD in Switzerland and 1.83 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in Zambia.

3.70 USD
1.83 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

20.11 USD
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.82 USD in Switzerland and 1.12 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Zambia.

4.82 USD
1.12 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.49 USD in Switzerland and 0.98 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 34.2% lower in Zambia.

1.49 USD
0.98 USD

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Zambia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 5.01 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Zambia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.95 USD in Switzerland and 1.75 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 70.6% lower in Zambia.

5.95 USD
1.75 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.97 USD in Switzerland and 0.83 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Zambia.

4.97 USD
0.83 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.94 USD in Switzerland and 1.13 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 87.4% lower in Zambia.

8.94 USD
1.13 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.82 USD in Switzerland and 1.49 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 80.9% lower in Zambia.

7.82 USD
1.49 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 16.77 USD in Switzerland and 3.41 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 79.7% lower in Zambia.

16.77 USD
3.41 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 134.13 USD in Switzerland and 29.4 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 78.1% lower in Zambia.

134.13 USD
29.40 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 27.94 USD in Switzerland and 3.67 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 86.9% lower in Zambia.

27.94 USD
3.67 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.63 USD in Switzerland and 0.46 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 90.1% lower in Zambia.

4.63 USD
0.46 USD

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 2.12 USD in Switzerland and 1.09 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 48.6% lower in Zambia.

2.12 USD
1.09 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 2.05 USD in Switzerland and 1.23 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 40% lower in Zambia.

2.05 USD
1.23 USD

LPG 1L

1.31 USD
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Zambia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.79 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Zambia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 101.71 USD in Switzerland and 40 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in Zambia.

101.71 USD
40.00 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.92 USD in Switzerland and 1.45 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in Zambia.

4.92 USD
1.45 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 89.42 USD in Switzerland and 10.08 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 88.7% lower in Zambia.

89.42 USD
10.08 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.59 USD in Switzerland and 0.72 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 87.1% lower in Zambia.

5.59 USD
0.72 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.54 USD in Switzerland and 3 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 60.2% lower in Zambia.

7.54 USD
3.00 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 22.35 USD in Switzerland and 3.06 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 86.3% lower in Zambia.

22.35 USD
3.06 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 97.55 USD in Switzerland and 28.16 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 71.1% lower in Zambia.

97.55 USD
28.16 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 44.71 USD in Switzerland and 9.18 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Zambia.

44.71 USD
9.18 USD

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Zambia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 6.31 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 2333 USD in Switzerland and 274.41 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 88.2% lower in Zambia.

2 333 USD
274.41 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 1786 USD in Switzerland and 193.01 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 89.2% lower in Zambia.

1 786 USD
193.01 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 4331 USD in Switzerland and 924.31 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in Zambia.

4 331 USD
924.31 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 3090 USD in Switzerland and 438.29 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in Zambia.

3 090 USD
438.29 USD

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Zambia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.47 times less 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 21479 USD in Switzerland and 10764 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 49.9% lower in Zambia.

21 479 USD
10 764 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 12619 USD in Switzerland and 39212 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in Switzerland.

12 619 USD
39 212 USD

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Zambia - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 17.9 times higher than in Zambia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 7105 USD in Switzerland and 396.94 USD in Zambia. The average salary is 94.4% lower in Zambia.

7 105 USD
396.94 USD

Hotels

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

One star

170 USD
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Two stars

180 USD
62.5 USD

Three stars

220 USD
82.9 USD

Four stars

314 USD
233 USD

Five stars

515 USD
199 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Nov 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Nov 2024) • Switzerland: 19 cities, 362 hotels • Zambia: 4 cities, 89 hotels

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