Germany vs Switzerland
Switzerland is about 29% pricier than Germany overall, with a price level of 109.4 versus 77.4 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, Switzerland scores higher (97 vs 95 of 100).
Metric Germany Switzerland
Price level (US=100) 77.4 109.4
GDP / capita (PPP) $73,552 $96,498
GNI / capita (PPP) $76,180 $91,110
Inflation (YoY) 2.3% 1.1%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Germany Switzerland
Housing & utilities 169 287
Food 122 193
Transport 152 170
Restaurants & hotels 149 228
Health 118 225
Communication 140 189
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Germany Switzerland
Quality-of-life score 95/100 97/100
Life expectancy 81 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.9 0.6
Internet users 93% 97%
Frequently asked
Is Germany more expensive than Switzerland?
Switzerland is more expensive: about 29% pricier than Germany overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Switzerland?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Germany would cost roughly $141,500 in Switzerland, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Germany or Switzerland?
Switzerland scores higher, 97 vs 95 out of 100.
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