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 26 (Dirham 109) | Dirham 55 | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (Dirham 58) | Dirham 27 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 19 | + 169% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.48 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 7 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 15 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.81 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 7 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (Dirham 47) | Dirham 26 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.79 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 9 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.37 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 5.36 | + 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.82 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 15 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 97 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.32 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 7 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.40 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 4.13 | + 139% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 32% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,835 (Dirham 11,686) | Dirham 7,505 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,155 (Dirham 8,883) | Dirham 4,951 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 144 (Dirham 593) | Dirham 666 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,621 (Dirham 6,684) | Dirham 5,140 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,255 (Dirham 5,173) | Dirham 3,517 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 92 (Dirham 379) | Dirham 365 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 41 (Dirham 169) | Dirham 300 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 465 (Dirham 1,917) | Dirham 897 | + 114% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 118 (Dirham 487) | Dirham 355 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 (Dirham 67) | Dirham 37 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (Dirham 119) | Dirham 34 | + 252% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 35% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 109 (Dirham 450) | Dirham 229 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 60 (Dirham 247) | Dirham 233 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 126 (Dirham 521) | Dirham 345 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 173 (Dirham 714) | Dirham 372 | + 92% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 58% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,071 (Dirham 111,604) | Dirham 85,825 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.51 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 2.11 | + 195% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 80 (Dirham 329) | Dirham 208 | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 67% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 14 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 18 | + 220% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 46 (Dirham 189) | Dirham 50 | + 278% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 85 (Dirham 352) | Dirham 262 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.10 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 23 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.41 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 17 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.76 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 18 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.28 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 12 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.12 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 12 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 35 (Dirham 146) | Dirham 81 | + 81% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 32% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 77 (Dirham 319) | Dirham 175 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (Dirham 150) | Dirham 79 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 159 (Dirham 654) | Dirham 595 | + 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 110 (Dirham 451) | Dirham 366 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (Dirham 68) | Dirham 75 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.05 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 24 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 51 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 455 (Dirham 1,875) | Dirham 1,756 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (Dirham 1.48) | Dirham 0.71 | + 108% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 102 (Dirham 420) | Dirham 336 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 21 | + 72% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2020.
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 46% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates
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