Egypt vs Switzerland
Switzerland is about 84% pricier than Egypt overall, with a price level of 109.4 versus 17.7 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Switzerland scores higher (97 vs 77 of 100).
Metric Egypt Switzerland
Price level (US=100) 17.7 109.4
GDP / capita (PPP) $19,094 $96,498
GNI / capita (PPP) $18,230 $91,110
Inflation (YoY) 28.3% 1.1%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Egypt Switzerland
Housing & utilities 22 287
Food 64 193
Transport 49 170
Restaurants & hotels 29 228
Health 25 225
Communication 44 189
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Egypt Switzerland
Quality-of-life score 77/100 97/100
Life expectancy 72 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.3 0.6
Internet users 75% 97%
Frequently asked
Is Egypt more expensive than Switzerland?
Switzerland is more expensive: about 84% pricier than Egypt overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Switzerland?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Egypt would cost roughly $618,000 in Switzerland, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Egypt or Switzerland?
Switzerland scores higher, 97 vs 77 out of 100.
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