Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Armenia
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Food | + 94% | |||
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Food in Switzerland is 94% more expensive than in Armenia | ||||
Switzerland | Armenia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 27 (12,117Dram) | 5,597Dram | + 116% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (7,222Dram) | 2,953Dram | + 145% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (4,902Dram) | 1,765Dram | + 178% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.81 (824Dram) | 823Dram | + 0% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (3,848Dram) | 1,861Dram | + 107% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.50 (2,048Dram) | 918Dram | + 123% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (4,624Dram) | 2,999Dram | + 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.33 (1,971Dram) | 925Dram | + 113% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.27 (1,032Dram) | 647Dram | + 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.33 (1,059Dram) | 668Dram | + 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 13 (5,764Dram) | 5,718Dram | + 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.87 (1,308Dram) | 1,641Dram | - 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.35 (1,070Dram) | 457Dram | + 134% | |
Housing | + 157% | |||
Housing in Switzerland is 157% more expensive than in Armenia | ||||
Switzerland | Armenia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,527 (1,605,528Dram) | 597,160Dram | + 169% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,866 (1,304,699Dram) | 432,631Dram | + 202% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 205 (93,367Dram) | 57,219Dram | + 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,179 (991,702Dram) | 450,581Dram | + 120% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,557 (708,752Dram) | 228,829Dram | + 210% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 94 (42,787Dram) | 27,489Dram | + 56% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 53 (24,312Dram) | 6,746Dram | + 260% | |
40” flat screen tv | CHF 305 (138,986Dram) | 191,466Dram | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 116 (52,726Dram) | 73,375Dram | - 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 17 (7,725Dram) | 7,681Dram | + 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 30 (13,570Dram) | 2,500Dram | + 443% | |
Clothes | + 19% | |||
Clothes in Switzerland is 19% more expensive than in Armenia | ||||
Switzerland | Armenia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 111 (50,598Dram) | 51,110Dram | - 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 64 (28,960Dram) | 22,183Dram | + 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 118 (53,891Dram) | 55,047Dram | - 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 184 (83,943Dram) | 50,000Dram | + 68% | |
Transportation | + 210% | |||
Transportation in Switzerland is 210% more expensive than in Armenia | ||||
Switzerland | Armenia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 36,492 (16,610,796Dram) | 2,000,000Dram | + 731% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.84 (837Dram) | 522Dram | + 60% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 78 (35,714Dram) | 9,800Dram | + 264% | |
Personal Care | + 213% | |||
Personal Care in Switzerland is 213% more expensive than in Armenia | ||||
Switzerland | Armenia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 13 (5,691Dram) | 1,446Dram | + 294% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 26 (11,998Dram) | 3,004Dram | + 299% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 211 (96,058Dram) | 14,006Dram | + 586% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.94 (2,703Dram) | 1,668Dram | + 62% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.15 (1,888Dram) | 1,615Dram | + 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 7 (3,116Dram) | 1,291Dram | + 141% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.35 (1,981Dram) | 1,166Dram | + 70% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.98 (2,265Dram) | 1,502Dram | + 51% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 58 (26,552Dram) | 5,271Dram | + 404% | |
Entertainment | + 82% | |||
Entertainment in Switzerland is 82% more expensive than in Armenia | ||||
Switzerland | Armenia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 71 (32,181Dram) | 13,403Dram | + 140% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 39 (17,732Dram) | 7,317Dram | + 142% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 101 (46,127Dram) | 35,512Dram | + 30% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 125 (57,097Dram) | 29,872Dram | + 91% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (7,880Dram) | 3,230Dram | + 144% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.21 (2,374Dram) | 1,378Dram | + 72% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (3,100Dram) | 1,229Dram | + 152% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 434 (197,371Dram) | 450,000Dram | - 56% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.33 (150Dram) | 15Dram | + 901% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 88 (40,065Dram) | 30,320Dram | + 32% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (3,975Dram) | 1,768Dram | + 125% | |
TOTAL | + 132% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 989 prices entered by 170 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 132% more expensive than in Armenia
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