- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in Switzerland compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 70% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (Dirham 93) | Dirham 54 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 26 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 14 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 19 | + 171% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.71 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 7 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 13 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.52 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 7 | + 143% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 26 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.80 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 9 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.92 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 5.18 | + 108% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.45 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 13 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (Dirham 61) | Dirham 92 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.50 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 7 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.42 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 4.33 | + 106% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 17% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,886 (Dirham 10,642) | Dirham 8,101 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,384 (Dirham 8,792) | Dirham 6,204 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 178 (Dirham 656) | Dirham 757 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,899 (Dirham 7,002) | Dirham 6,456 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,490 (Dirham 5,495) | Dirham 4,334 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 137 (Dirham 506) | Dirham 498 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 46 (Dirham 169) | Dirham 306 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 554 (Dirham 2,043) | Dirham 1,450 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 186 (Dirham 687) | Dirham 388 | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (Dirham 66) | Dirham 38 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (Dirham 108) | Dirham 39 | + 178% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 11% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 116 (Dirham 429) | Dirham 277 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 52 (Dirham 190) | Dirham 212 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 132 (Dirham 486) | Dirham 376 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 181 (Dirham 669) | Dirham 459 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 36% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 28,020 (Dirham 103,324) | Dirham 79,150 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.83 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 2.20 | + 208% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 87 (Dirham 319) | Dirham 258 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 51% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 13 (Dirham 47) | Dirham 21 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 34 (Dirham 126) | Dirham 70 | + 82% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 124 (Dirham 457) | Dirham 266 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 26 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.67 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 17 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.28 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 20 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.97 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 9 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.33 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 13 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 (Dirham 169) | Dirham 57 | + 196% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 11% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 70 (Dirham 257) | Dirham 191 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (Dirham 136) | Dirham 77 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 124 (Dirham 458) | Dirham 268 | + 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 112 (Dirham 415) | Dirham 367 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (Dirham 63) | Dirham 64 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.27 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 21 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 44 | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 532 (Dirham 1,963) | Dirham 2,124 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.38 (Dirham 1.39) | Dirham 0.79 | + 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 91 (Dirham 337) | Dirham 443 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 21 | + 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 30% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates
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