Japan vs Switzerland
Switzerland is about 42% pricier than Japan overall, with a price level of 109.4 versus 63.4 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Switzerland scores higher (97 vs 96 of 100).
Metric Japan Switzerland
Price level (US=100) 63.4 109.4
GDP / capita (PPP) $52,039 $96,498
GNI / capita (PPP) $55,490 $91,110
Inflation (YoY) 2.7% 1.1%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Japan Switzerland
Housing & utilities 177 287
Food 191 193
Transport 150 170
Restaurants & hotels 148 228
Health 97 225
Communication 227 189
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Japan Switzerland
Quality-of-life score 96/100 97/100
Life expectancy 84 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.2 0.6
Internet users 86% 97%
Frequently asked
Is Japan more expensive than Switzerland?
Switzerland is more expensive: about 42% pricier than Japan overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Switzerland?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Japan would cost roughly $172,500 in Switzerland, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Japan or Switzerland?
Switzerland scores higher, 97 vs 96 out of 100.
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