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Cost of Living & Prices:
South Africa vs. Switzerland

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

EURZARUSDCHF

South Africa vs. Switzerland - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 3.03 times less for grocery shopping in South Africa than in Switzerland.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.43 EUR (1.68 USD) in South Africa and 3.7 EUR (4.34 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 61.4% lower in South Africa.

1.43 EUR
3.70 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.31 EUR (1.54 USD) in South Africa and 2.51 EUR (2.95 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 47.8% lower in South Africa.

1.31 EUR
2.51 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 5.77 EUR (6.77 USD) in South Africa and 44.18 EUR (51.84 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 86.9% lower in South Africa.

5.77 EUR
44.18 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 4.9 EUR (5.75 USD) in South Africa and 12.84 EUR (15.06 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in South Africa.

4.90 EUR
12.84 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.12 EUR (4.84 USD) in South Africa and 28.99 EUR (34.01 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in South Africa.

4.12 EUR
28.99 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 2.7 EUR (3.16 USD) in South Africa and 9.63 EUR (11.3 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 72% lower in South Africa.

2.70 EUR
9.63 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.15 EUR (1.35 USD) in South Africa and 2.3 EUR (2.7 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 50% lower in South Africa.

1.15 EUR
2.30 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.18 EUR (2.56 USD) for 12 eggs in South Africa and 6.44 EUR (7.56 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in South Africa.

2.18 EUR
6.44 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.38 EUR (1.61 USD) in South Africa and 2.87 EUR (3.36 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in South Africa.

1.38 EUR
2.87 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 13.54 EUR (15.89 USD) in South Africa and 14.46 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 6.4% lower in South Africa.

13.54 EUR
14.46 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.93 EUR (1.1 USD) in South Africa and 2.18 EUR (2.56 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in South Africa.

0.93 EUR
2.18 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.94 EUR (1.11 USD) in South Africa and 3.01 EUR (3.53 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in South Africa.

0.94 EUR
3.01 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.23 EUR (8.48 USD) in South Africa and 25.7 EUR (30.16 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in South Africa.

7.23 EUR
25.70 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.03 EUR (1.21 USD) in South Africa and 1.91 EUR (2.25 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in South Africa.

1.03 EUR
1.91 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.27 EUR (1.49 USD) in South Africa and 2.03 EUR (2.38 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in South Africa.

1.27 EUR
2.03 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.33 EUR (1.56 USD) in South Africa and 2.66 EUR (3.13 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 50% lower in South Africa.

1.33 EUR
2.66 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.28 EUR (1.5 USD) in South Africa and 2.48 EUR (2.91 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in South Africa.

1.28 EUR
2.48 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.44 EUR (1.69 USD) in South Africa and 3.42 EUR (4.02 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in South Africa.

1.44 EUR
3.42 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.89 EUR (9.26 USD) in South Africa and 17.14 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 54% lower in South Africa.

7.89 EUR
17.14 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.43 EUR (1.68 USD) in South Africa and 4.54 EUR (5.32 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 68.5% lower in South Africa.

1.43 EUR
4.54 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.8 EUR (0.94 USD) in South Africa and 1.4 EUR (1.64 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 42.9% lower in South Africa.

0.80 EUR
1.40 EUR

Restaurant

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South Africa vs. Switzerland - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.33 times less for meals in restaurants in South Africa than in Switzerland.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.96 EUR (2.3 USD) in South Africa and 5.88 EUR (6.9 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in South Africa.

1.96 EUR
5.88 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.94 EUR (1.1 USD) in South Africa and 5.16 EUR (6.05 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in South Africa.

0.94 EUR
5.16 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.45 EUR (2.88 USD) in South Africa and 8.56 EUR (10.04 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 71.4% lower in South Africa.

2.45 EUR
8.56 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.21 EUR (2.59 USD) in South Africa and 7.49 EUR (8.79 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in South Africa.

2.21 EUR
7.49 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 4.26 EUR (5 USD) in South Africa and 18.18 EUR (21.34 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in South Africa.

4.26 EUR
18.18 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 39.21 EUR (46.01 USD) in South Africa and 128.36 EUR (150.62 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in South Africa.

39.21 EUR
128.36 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 9.8 EUR (11.5 USD) in South Africa and 26.74 EUR (31.38 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in South Africa.

9.80 EUR
26.74 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.71 EUR (0.83 USD) in South Africa and 4.54 EUR (5.32 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 84.4% lower in South Africa.

0.71 EUR
4.54 EUR

Fuel

EURZARUSDCHF

South Africa vs. Switzerland - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.8 times less for fuel in South Africa than in Switzerland.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.06 EUR (1.25 USD) in South Africa and 1.93 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in South Africa.

1.06 EUR
1.93 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.04 EUR (1.22 USD) in South Africa and 1.84 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in South Africa.

1.04 EUR
1.84 EUR

LPG 1L

-
1.11 EUR

Transportation

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South Africa vs. Switzerland - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.24 times less for transportation in South Africa than in Switzerland.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 73.52 EUR (86.27 USD) in South Africa and 93.06 EUR (109.2 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 21% lower in South Africa.

73.52 EUR
93.06 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.57 EUR (1.84 USD) in South Africa and 4.17 EUR (4.9 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 62.4% lower in South Africa.

1.57 EUR
4.17 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 3.53 EUR (4.14 USD) in South Africa and 73.81 EUR (86.61 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 95.2% lower in South Africa.

3.53 EUR
73.81 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.78 EUR (0.92 USD) in South Africa and 2.78 EUR (3.26 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in South Africa.

0.78 EUR
2.78 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.98 EUR (1.15 USD) in South Africa and 6.42 EUR (7.53 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in South Africa.

0.98 EUR
6.42 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURZARUSDCHF

South Africa vs. Switzerland - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 6.37 EUR (7.48 USD) in South Africa and 21.39 EUR (25.1 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in South Africa.

6.37 EUR
21.39 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 29.88 EUR (35.06 USD) in South Africa and 76.57 EUR (89.84 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 61% lower in South Africa.

29.88 EUR
76.57 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 11.72 EUR (13.75 USD) in South Africa and 43.12 EUR (50.6 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 72.8% lower in South Africa.

11.72 EUR
43.12 EUR

Flats for rent

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South Africa vs. Switzerland - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.51 times less for renting an apartment in South Africa than in Switzerland.

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 374.62 EUR (439.58 USD) in South Africa and 2391 EUR (2806.18 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 84.3% lower in South Africa.

374.62 EUR
2 391 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 335.87 EUR (394.11 USD) in South Africa and 1967 EUR (2307.74 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 82.9% lower in South Africa.

335.87 EUR
1 967 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 833.2 EUR (977.68 USD) in South Africa and 4376 EUR (5135.27 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 81% lower in South Africa.

833.20 EUR
4 376 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 632.7 EUR (742.41 USD) in South Africa and 3255 EUR (3819.91 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 80.6% lower in South Africa.

632.70 EUR
3 255 EUR

Flats for sale

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South Africa vs. Switzerland - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 25.58 times less for buying an apartment in South Africa than in Switzerland.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 869.96 EUR (1020.81 USD) in South Africa and 20859 EUR (24475.66 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 95.8% lower in South Africa.

869.96 EUR
20 859 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 570.5 EUR (669.42 USD) in South Africa and 15989 EUR (18761.41 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 96.4% lower in South Africa.

570.50 EUR
15 989 EUR

Salary

EURZARUSDCHF

South Africa vs. Switzerland - average salary. The average salary in South Africa is 5.61 times lower than in Switzerland.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1211 EUR (1421.33 USD) in South Africa and 6788 EUR (7965.36 USD) in Switzerland. The average salary is 82.2% lower in South Africa.

1 211 EUR
6 788 EUR

Hotels

EURZARUSDCHF

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

One star

44.2 EUR
119 EUR

Two stars

47 EUR
142 EUR

Three stars

83 EUR
206 EUR

Four stars

137 EUR
293 EUR

Five stars

316 EUR
533 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • South Africa: 20 cities, 700 hotels • Switzerland: 15 cities, 303 hotels

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