Cost of living in Switzerland compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 86% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 86% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (Dirham 109) | Dirham 46 | + 137% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 28 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 18 | + 176% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.54 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 7 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 15 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.60 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 7 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 23 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.84 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 9 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.35 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 4.54 | + 114% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.96 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 13 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (Dirham 61) | Dirham 76 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.40 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.60 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 4.56 | + 136% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 31% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,790 (Dirham 11,539) | Dirham 7,712 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,135 (Dirham 8,828) | Dirham 5,741 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 157 (Dirham 651) | Dirham 667 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,589 (Dirham 6,572) | Dirham 4,876 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,203 (Dirham 4,977) | Dirham 3,526 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 89 (Dirham 368) | Dirham 359 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 41 (Dirham 170) | Dirham 281 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 465 (Dirham 1,924) | Dirham 947 | + 103% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 120 (Dirham 497) | Dirham 407 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 17 (Dirham 69) | Dirham 37 | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (Dirham 120) | Dirham 32 | + 275% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 45% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 110 (Dirham 456) | Dirham 229 | + 99% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 59 (Dirham 242) | Dirham 210 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 127 (Dirham 524) | Dirham 333 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 176 (Dirham 727) | Dirham 344 | + 111% | |
| Transportation | + 126% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 126% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,830 (Dirham 115,100) | Dirham 84,651 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.48 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 2.12 | + 190% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 83 (Dirham 343) | Dirham 112 | + 207% | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 84% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 17 (Dirham 69) | Dirham 18 | + 276% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 54 (Dirham 221) | Dirham 50 | + 343% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 92 (Dirham 379) | Dirham 260 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.70 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 30 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.51 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 17 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.58 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 18 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.46 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 12 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.46 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 12 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 37 (Dirham 152) | Dirham 75 | + 101% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 42% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 76 (Dirham 312) | Dirham 181 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 35 (Dirham 145) | Dirham 79 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 222 (Dirham 917) | Dirham 595 | + 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 109 (Dirham 451) | Dirham 273 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (Dirham 68) | Dirham 73 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.09 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 21 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 46 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 455 (Dirham 1,881) | Dirham 2,187 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.37 (Dirham 1.53) | Dirham 0.64 | + 141% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 102 (Dirham 421) | Dirham 307 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 20 | + 77% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 61% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates
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