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Switzerland vs United Arab Emirates

Switzerland is about 41% pricier than United Arab Emirates overall, with a price level of 109.4 versus 64.4 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in communication. Quality of life is similar, around 97 of 100 for both.

Metric Switzerland United Arab Emirates
Price level (US=100) 109.4 64.4
GDP / capita (PPP) $96,498 $79,229
GNI / capita (PPP) $91,110 $81,530
Inflation (YoY) 1.1% 1.7%

What's different, by category

Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.

Category Switzerland United Arab Emirates
Housing & utilities 287 102
Food 193 138
Transport 170 77
Restaurants & hotels 228 111
Health 225 115
Communication 189 212

Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).

Quality of life

Metric Switzerland United Arab Emirates
Quality-of-life score 97/100 97/100
Life expectancy 84 yrs 83 yrs
Safety ยท homicide /100k 0.6 0.7
Internet users 97% 100%

Frequently asked

Is Switzerland more expensive than United Arab Emirates?

Switzerland is more expensive: about 41% pricier than United Arab Emirates overall.

What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in United Arab Emirates?

Living the way $100,000 buys in Switzerland would cost roughly $59,000 in United Arab Emirates, based on overall price levels.

Which has the better quality of life, Switzerland or United Arab Emirates?

They score similarly, 97 and 97 out of 100 on our index.

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A $100,000 lifestyle in Switzerland would cost about

$59,000

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