Switzerland: Housing and utilities prices

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 Switzerland

Housing and utilities price index, world average = 100

 Latest value 286.560
 Year 2021
 Measure index points
 Data availability 2017 - 2021
 Average 276.743
 Min - Max 266.926 - 286.560
 Source World Bank International Comparison Program
The index measures the cost of housing and utilities in Switzerland compared to other countries. Higher values mean more expensive housing, gas, electricity and other heating fuels. The data are from the 2021 edition of the International Comparison Program of the World Bank which updates the series every four years. The housing and utilities price information for Switzerland and other countries remains valid for a few years as relative prices change slowly over time. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Switzerland - Housing and utilities prices - Recent values chart




Definition: The index reflects the cost of housing, gas, electricity and other fuels. The world average price level is set at 100. Higher values indicate more expensive housing and utilities prices relative to the world average and other countries.

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