- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in Switzerland compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 62% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (Dirham 94) | Dirham 55 | + 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 27 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 14 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 20 | + 149% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.71 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 7 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 13 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.10 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 7 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 26 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.91 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 9 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.00 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 5.07 | + 120% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.45 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 14 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 99 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.57 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 7 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.41 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 4.53 | + 98% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 18% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,910 (Dirham 10,827) | Dirham 8,188 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,314 (Dirham 8,610) | Dirham 6,184 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 185 (Dirham 689) | Dirham 755 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,923 (Dirham 7,155) | Dirham 6,216 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,399 (Dirham 5,206) | Dirham 4,228 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 154 (Dirham 574) | Dirham 529 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (Dirham 169) | Dirham 302 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 558 (Dirham 2,075) | Dirham 1,453 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 170 (Dirham 634) | Dirham 429 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (Dirham 66) | Dirham 38 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (Dirham 109) | Dirham 38 | + 182% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 13% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 115 (Dirham 429) | Dirham 249 | + 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 51 (Dirham 191) | Dirham 213 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 131 (Dirham 487) | Dirham 390 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 187 (Dirham 696) | Dirham 459 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 39% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,410 (Dirham 101,978) | Dirham 79,039 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.86 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 2.26 | + 207% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 87 (Dirham 323) | Dirham 254 | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 46% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (Dirham 55) | Dirham 23 | + 145% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 31 (Dirham 116) | Dirham 65 | + 78% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 120 (Dirham 446) | Dirham 288 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 6 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 28 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.72 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 16 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.62 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 19 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.27 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 11 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.47 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 13 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 45 (Dirham 167) | Dirham 58 | + 186% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 9% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 70 (Dirham 262) | Dirham 194 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (Dirham 139) | Dirham 77 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 132 (Dirham 491) | Dirham 285 | + 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 110 (Dirham 409) | Dirham 357 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (Dirham 64) | Dirham 66 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.26 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 22 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 42 | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 518 (Dirham 1,928) | Dirham 2,162 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.34 (Dirham 1.27) | Dirham 0.81 | + 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 93 (Dirham 346) | Dirham 459 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 21 | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 29% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates
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