- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in Switzerland compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 54% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (Dirham 91) | Dirham 57 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 13 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 27 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 21 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.68 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 7 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 13 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.00 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 7 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 26 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.87 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 10 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.00 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 5.08 | + 118% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.21 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 14 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (Dirham 57) | Dirham 112 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.47 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 7 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.50 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 4.51 | + 105% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 15% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,894 (Dirham 10,712) | Dirham 7,971 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,232 (Dirham 8,264) | Dirham 6,105 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 199 (Dirham 736) | Dirham 735 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,809 (Dirham 6,695) | Dirham 6,106 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,300 (Dirham 4,811) | Dirham 4,379 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 152 (Dirham 563) | Dirham 527 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 46 (Dirham 169) | Dirham 302 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 534 (Dirham 1,978) | Dirham 1,496 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 166 (Dirham 615) | Dirham 460 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 17 (Dirham 62) | Dirham 39 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (Dirham 106) | Dirham 39 | + 171% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 8% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 114 (Dirham 421) | Dirham 269 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 48 (Dirham 179) | Dirham 213 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 135 (Dirham 499) | Dirham 412 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 185 (Dirham 686) | Dirham 475 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 40% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,425 (Dirham 101,516) | Dirham 78,944 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.88 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 2.30 | + 203% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 88 (Dirham 327) | Dirham 251 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 37% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 13 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 24 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 33 (Dirham 121) | Dirham 69 | + 76% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 115 (Dirham 424) | Dirham 284 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 5.98 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 27 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.61 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 16 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.25 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 20 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.13 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 11 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.34 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 13 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 (Dirham 163) | Dirham 62 | + 162% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 6% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 70 (Dirham 260) | Dirham 196 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 38 (Dirham 139) | Dirham 79 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 149 (Dirham 553) | Dirham 344 | + 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 106 (Dirham 392) | Dirham 361 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (Dirham 61) | Dirham 67 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.05 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 22 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 43 | - 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 497 (Dirham 1,841) | Dirham 2,057 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (Dirham 1.32) | Dirham 0.89 | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 91 (Dirham 338) | Dirham 463 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 21 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 26% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates
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