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| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 60% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (Dirham 95) | Dirham 59 | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (Dirham 53) | Dirham 28 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 17 | + 166% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.66 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 6 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 14 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.35 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 6 | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 26 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.21 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 8 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.64 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 4.14 | + 138% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.95 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 18 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (Dirham 57) | Dirham 90 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.77 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 7 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.39 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 4.24 | + 110% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 24% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,802 (Dirham 10,446) | Dirham 7,617 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,121 (Dirham 7,906) | Dirham 5,447 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 213 (Dirham 796) | Dirham 745 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,599 (Dirham 5,961) | Dirham 5,485 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,183 (Dirham 4,409) | Dirham 3,364 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 186 (Dirham 693) | Dirham 500 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 39 (Dirham 145) | Dirham 305 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 670 (Dirham 2,500) | Dirham 1,247 | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 121 (Dirham 450) | Dirham 379 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (Dirham 68) | Dirham 35 | + 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (Dirham 115) | Dirham 34 | + 234% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 36% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 108 (Dirham 401) | Dirham 231 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 58 (Dirham 214) | Dirham 180 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 125 (Dirham 466) | Dirham 388 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 179 (Dirham 668) | Dirham 333 | + 101% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 19% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 25,028 (Dirham 93,310) | Dirham 89,220 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.62 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 2.19 | + 175% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 70 (Dirham 262) | Dirham 238 | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 52% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 19 (Dirham 71) | Dirham 24 | + 198% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 31 (Dirham 116) | Dirham 72 | + 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 113 (Dirham 421) | Dirham 287 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 6 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 23 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.41 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 14 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.30 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 20 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.45 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 9 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.36 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 10 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 36 (Dirham 133) | Dirham 52 | + 157% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 26% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 68 (Dirham 252) | Dirham 173 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (Dirham 136) | Dirham 82 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 131 (Dirham 489) | Dirham 338 | + 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 120 (Dirham 447) | Dirham 333 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (Dirham 63) | Dirham 65 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.02 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 24 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 42 | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 530 (Dirham 1,977) | Dirham 1,648 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.37 (Dirham 1.38) | Dirham 0.68 | + 101% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 95 (Dirham 356) | Dirham 331 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 21 | + 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2019.
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 32% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates
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