- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in Switzerland compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 87% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (Dirham 94) | Dirham 52 | + 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (Dirham 53) | Dirham 25 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 17 | + 195% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.77 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 6 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 13 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.61 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 8 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 24 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.80 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 9 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.83 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 4.70 | + 127% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.13 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 74 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.75 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 4.77 | + 117% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.45 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 4.19 | + 120% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 25% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,980 (Dirham 11,210) | Dirham 8,307 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,280 (Dirham 8,576) | Dirham 6,426 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 175 (Dirham 658) | Dirham 700 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,004 (Dirham 7,540) | Dirham 6,369 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,531 (Dirham 5,761) | Dirham 4,317 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 146 (Dirham 549) | Dirham 406 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 49 (Dirham 183) | Dirham 316 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 716 (Dirham 2,693) | Dirham 1,659 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 177 (Dirham 665) | Dirham 394 | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 17 (Dirham 66) | Dirham 33 | + 99% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (Dirham 108) | Dirham 38 | + 187% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 9% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 105 (Dirham 396) | Dirham 317 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 57 (Dirham 215) | Dirham 234 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 126 (Dirham 472) | Dirham 366 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 184 (Dirham 692) | Dirham 427 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 50% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 26,511 (Dirham 99,742) | Dirham 84,332 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.53 (Dirham 5.75) | Dirham 1.84 | + 213% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 88 (Dirham 331) | Dirham 218 | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 54% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 12 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 21 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 32 (Dirham 120) | Dirham 82 | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 123 (Dirham 465) | Dirham 255 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 25 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.19 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 17 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.20 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 19 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.24 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 10 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.58 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 13 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 43 (Dirham 163) | Dirham 63 | + 157% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 20% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 69 (Dirham 258) | Dirham 198 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (Dirham 137) | Dirham 76 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 179 (Dirham 674) | Dirham 425 | + 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 112 (Dirham 422) | Dirham 368 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (Dirham 65) | Dirham 71 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.13 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 21 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 42 | - 36% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | CHF 493 (Dirham 1,855) | Dirham 1,831 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.39 (Dirham 1.47) | Dirham 0.80 | + 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 113 (Dirham 426) | Dirham 428 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 11 | + 194% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2017.
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 40% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates
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