Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Botswana
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Food | + 175% | |||
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Food in Switzerland is 175% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
Switzerland | Botswana | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 27 (P409) | P134 | + 206% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (P244) | P84 | + 190% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (P165) | P46 | + 263% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.81 (P28) | P21 | + 30% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (P130) | P48 | + 170% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.50 (P69) | P25 | + 175% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (P156) | P41 | + 278% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.33 (P67) | P26 | + 152% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.27 (P35) | P13 | + 158% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.33 (P36) | P27 | + 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 13 (P195) | P90 | + 117% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.87 (P44) | P21 | + 110% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.35 (P36) | P10 | + 263% | |
Housing | + 228% | |||
Housing in Switzerland is 228% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
Switzerland | Botswana | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,527 (P54,181) | P10,975 | + 394% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,866 (P44,029) | P6,470 | + 581% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 205 (P3,151) | P713 | + 342% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,179 (P33,466) | P9,246 | + 262% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,557 (P23,918) | P5,000 | + 378% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 94 (P1,444) | P825 | + 75% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 53 (P820) | P638 | + 29% | |
40” flat screen tv | CHF 305 (P4,690) | P3,393 | + 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 116 (P1,779) | P1,500 | + 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 17 (P261) | P97 | + 170% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 30 (P458) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 130% | |||
Clothes in Switzerland is 130% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
Switzerland | Botswana | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 111 (P1,707) | P612 | + 179% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 64 (P977) | P354 | + 176% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 118 (P1,819) | P1,763 | + 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 184 (P2,833) | P1,087 | + 161% | |
Transportation | + 132% | |||
Transportation in Switzerland is 132% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
Switzerland | Botswana | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 36,492 (P560,554) | P375,383 | + 49% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.84 (P28) | P16 | + 79% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 78 (P1,205) | P350 | + 244% | |
Personal Care | + 259% | |||
Personal Care in Switzerland is 259% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
Switzerland | Botswana | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 13 (P192) | P150 | + 28% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 26 (P405) | P149 | + 172% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 211 (P3,242) | P250 | + 1197% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.94 (P91) | P33 | + 178% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.15 (P64) | P31 | + 104% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 7 (P105) | P56 | + 88% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.35 (P67) | P20 | + 227% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.98 (P76) | P34 | + 124% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 58 (P896) | P61 | + 1362% | |
Entertainment | + 178% | |||
Entertainment in Switzerland is 178% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
Switzerland | Botswana | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 71 (P1,086) | P306 | + 254% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 39 (P598) | P215 | + 178% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 101 (P1,557) | P250 | + 523% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 125 (P1,927) | P354 | + 445% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (P266) | P34 | + 680% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.21 (P80) | P46 | + 73% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (P105) | P33 | + 219% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 434 (P6,661) | P8,500 | - 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.33 (P5.07) | P1.80 | + 181% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 88 (P1,352) | P506 | + 167% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (P134) | P48 | + 179% | |
TOTAL | + 184% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 832 prices entered by 148 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 184% more expensive than in Botswana
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