Why Switzerland is so expensive?


Why Switzerland is so expensive? The residents of Switzerland are paid very high wages compared to other countries, even bordering countries like France or Germany. This is somewhat as a result of the high quality of living. But due to the high wages, Swiss people have more money to spend, which naturally leads to higher prices.


Why is food so expensive in Switzerland?

A known reason for some price differences is geographically discriminatory wholesale pricing, a scenario where product owners charge Swiss retailers higher wholesale prices than those they charge retailers in other markets. Sometimes this is done via local wholesalers that are given exclusivity to sell in Switzerland.


How much is a pizza in Switzerland?

Pizza can be a good choice, but not necessarily super cheap. Expect to pay about CHF 18-28 per 30cm pizza. We end up ordering a lot of pizza on our Swiss holidays to avoid sitting in a restaurant for two hours.


Is Italy or Dubai more expensive?

Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 8% more expensive than in Milan (Italy)


Is Italy very expensive?

In fact, Italy is the 4th cheapest country in Western Europe. So how much does it cost to live in Italy? To answer this question, let's take a quick look at the average basic living expenses in Italy per month. Based on this, we can say that the average cost of living in Italy per month is around €1,600 (US$1,730).