Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 439% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 439% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Switzerland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 28 (₨9,362) | ₨916 | + 922% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (₨5,297) | ₨1,082 | + 390% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (₨3,803) | ₨533 | + 613% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.77 (₨597) | ₨230 | + 159% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (₨2,517) | ₨315 | + 698% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.95 (₨1,328) | ₨170 | + 683% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (₨3,313) | ₨836 | + 296% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.66 (₨1,230) | ₨289 | + 326% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.53 (₨852) | ₨114 | + 646% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.36 (₨793) | ₨391 | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 19 (₨6,373) | ₨2,739 | + 133% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.73 (₨920) | ₨216 | + 325% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.49 (₨839) | ₨144 | + 483% | |
| Housing | + 676% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 676% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Switzerland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,392 (₨1,141,043) | ₨137,741 | + 728% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,380 (₨800,789) | ₨58,708 | + 1264% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 223 (₨75,121) | ₨21,580 | + 248% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,020 (₨679,499) | ₨75,090 | + 805% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,545 (₨519,791) | ₨35,699 | + 1356% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 154 (₨51,707) | ₨17,044 | + 203% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 39 (₨13,008) | ₨2,308 | + 464% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 388 (₨130,499) | ₨58,431 | + 123% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 148 (₨49,864) | ₨29,384 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 19 (₨6,463) | ₨1,281 | + 404% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 30 (₨9,949) | ₨625 | + 1492% | |
| Clothes | + 222% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 222% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Switzerland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 107 (₨35,950) | ₨4,832 | + 644% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 50 (₨16,682) | ₨9,004 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 134 (₨45,206) | ₨13,089 | + 245% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 170 (₨57,023) | ₨13,255 | + 330% | |
| Transportation | + 307% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 307% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Switzerland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 31,964 (₨10,753,181) | ₨2,800,000 | + 284% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.79 (₨603) | ₨272 | + 122% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 80 (₨27,042) | ₨4,030 | + 571% | |
| Personal Care | + 466% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 466% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Switzerland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 12 (₨4,079) | ₨230 | + 1677% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 18 (₨6,090) | ₨838 | + 627% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 105 (₨35,216) | ₨3,307 | + 965% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.34 (₨1,795) | ₨1,222 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.10 (₨1,714) | ₨649 | + 164% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.10 (₨1,715) | ₨557 | + 208% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.57 (₨1,536) | ₨396 | + 288% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.94 (₨1,327) | ₨217 | + 510% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 47 (₨15,883) | ₨495 | + 3110% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 87% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Switzerland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 76 (₨25,420) | ₨3,859 | + 559% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 38 (₨12,826) | ₨1,827 | + 602% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 141 (₨47,365) | ₨6,844 | + 592% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 123 (₨41,428) | ₨8,435 | + 391% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 18 (₨6,081) | ₨2,877 | + 111% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.65 (₨1,901) | ₨566 | + 236% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (₨2,596) | ₨965 | + 169% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 497 (₨167,137) | ₨149,999 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.59 (₨198) | ₨255 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 89 (₨30,084) | ₨5,226 | + 476% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (₨3,066) | ₨637 | + 381% | |
| TOTAL | + 308% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,516 prices entered by 311 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2025.
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 308% more expensive than in Pakistan
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