Israel vs Switzerland
Switzerland is about 12% pricier than Israel overall, with a price level of 109.4 versus 96.1 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, Switzerland scores higher (97 vs 95 of 100).
Metric Israel Switzerland
Price level (US=100) 96.1 109.4
GDP / capita (PPP) $57,236 $96,498
GNI / capita (PPP) $56,790 $91,110
Inflation (YoY) 3.1% 1.1%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Israel Switzerland
Housing & utilities 269 287
Food 190 193
Transport 170 170
Restaurants & hotels 215 228
Health 204 225
Communication 107 189
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Israel Switzerland
Quality-of-life score 95/100 97/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.6 0.6
Internet users 88% 97%
Frequently asked
Is Israel more expensive than Switzerland?
Switzerland is more expensive: about 12% pricier than Israel overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Switzerland?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Israel would cost roughly $114,000 in Switzerland, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Israel or Switzerland?
Switzerland scores higher, 97 vs 95 out of 100.
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