Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 383% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 383% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Switzerland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (₨8,287) | ₨972 | + 752% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (₨4,835) | ₨1,004 | + 382% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (₨3,850) | ₨365 | + 953% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.82 (₨573) | ₨170 | + 237% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (₨2,545) | ₨285 | + 794% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.44 (₨1,399) | ₨255 | + 449% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (₨3,734) | ₨1,139 | + 228% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.75 (₨1,183) | ₨290 | + 307% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.41 (₨760) | ₨117 | + 550% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.93 (₨608) | ₨549 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (₨4,632) | ₨2,784 | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.53 (₨799) | ₨289 | + 177% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.69 (₨848) | ₨191 | + 344% | |
| Housing | + 575% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 575% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Switzerland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,140 (₨989,997) | ₨115,670 | + 756% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,419 (₨762,893) | ₨70,950 | + 975% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 200 (₨63,182) | ₨25,995 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,714 (₨540,440) | ₨59,502 | + 808% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,271 (₨400,624) | ₨50,821 | + 688% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 116 (₨36,629) | ₨20,152 | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 55 (₨17,252) | ₨2,097 | + 723% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 472 (₨148,720) | ₨71,636 | + 108% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 123 (₨38,650) | ₨23,262 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 17 (₨5,268) | ₨1,718 | + 207% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 34 (₨10,835) | ₨1,977 | + 448% | |
| Clothes | + 236% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 236% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Switzerland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 104 (₨32,909) | ₨3,426 | + 861% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 46 (₨14,428) | ₨6,254 | + 131% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 117 (₨36,871) | ₨13,199 | + 179% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 157 (₨49,555) | ₨8,569 | + 478% | |
| Transportation | + 232% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 232% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Switzerland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 32,081 (₨10,115,546) | ₨4,456,060 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.97 (₨620) | ₨270 | + 130% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 81 (₨25,458) | ₨4,626 | + 450% | |
| Personal Care | + 374% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 374% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Switzerland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 13 (₨3,942) | ₨1,015 | + 289% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 26 (₨8,311) | ₨1,391 | + 498% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 176 (₨55,441) | ₨3,667 | + 1412% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.29 (₨1,668) | ₨521 | + 220% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.18 (₨1,319) | ₨922 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.42 (₨1,708) | ₨736 | + 132% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.13 (₨988) | ₨249 | + 297% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.28 (₨1,033) | ₨242 | + 327% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 55 (₨17,350) | ₨860 | + 1918% | |
| Entertainment | + 406% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 406% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Switzerland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 76 (₨23,842) | ₨3,545 | + 573% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (₨11,203) | ₨2,089 | + 436% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 85 (₨26,882) | ₨2,959 | + 809% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 123 (₨38,740) | ₨7,109 | + 445% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (₨5,230) | ₨880 | + 495% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.97 (₨1,569) | ₨669 | + 134% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (₨2,100) | ₨745 | + 182% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 679 (₨213,992) | ₨119,622 | + 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.28 (₨90) | ₨3.79 | + 2265% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 89 (₨27,951) | ₨3,764 | + 643% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (₨2,881) | ₨415 | + 594% | |
| TOTAL | + 371% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,677 prices entered by 570 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 371% more expensive than in Pakistan
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