- Cost of Living
- Nigeria
- Switzerland
- Lagos
- Geneva
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Lagos (Nigeria) and Geneva (Switzerland)
| Food | 25% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lagos (Nigeria) is 25% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 3,529 ₦ (CHF 22) | CHF 23 | 8% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,738 ₦ (CHF 10.61) | CHF 13.54 | 22% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 846 ₦ (CHF 5.17) | CHF 9.60 | 46% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 568 ₦ (CHF 3.47) | CHF 1.81 | 92% |
| 12 eggs, large | 556 ₦ (CHF 3.40) | CHF 5.96 | 43% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 320 ₦ (CHF 1.95) | CHF 3.97 | 51% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,280 ₦ (CHF 7.82) | CHF 8.20 | 5% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 533 ₦ (CHF 3.26) | CHF 3.90 | 16% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 500 ₦ (CHF 3.05) | CHF 4.30 | 29% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 148 ₦ (CHF 0.90) | CHF 1.58 | 43% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,500 ₦ (CHF 15.27) | CHF 12.11 | 26% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 564 ₦ (CHF 3.44) | CHF 2.84 | 21% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 204 ₦ (CHF 1.25) | CHF 3.05 | 59% |
| Housing | 48% | ||
| Housing in Lagos (Nigeria) is 48% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 231,667 ₦ (CHF 1,415) | CHF 3,417 | 59% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 32,000 ₦ (CHF 195) | CHF 181 | 8% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 15,500 ₦ (CHF 95) | CHF 59 | 61% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 222,000 ₦ (CHF 1,356) | CHF 808 | 68% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | CHF 210 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,750 ₦ (CHF 29) | CHF 10.21 | 184% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 625 ₦ (CHF 3.82) | CHF 25 | 85% |
| Clothes | 11% | ||
| Clothes in Lagos (Nigeria) is 11% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 9,900 ₦ (CHF 60) | CHF 133 | 55% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 14,000 ₦ (CHF 86) | CHF 67 | 28% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 14,750 ₦ (CHF 90) | CHF 128 | 29% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 14,750 ₦ (CHF 90) | CHF 161 | 44% |
| Transportation | 56% | ||
| Transportation in Lagos (Nigeria) is 56% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 ₦ (CHF 24,431) | CHF 28,557 | 14% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 102 ₦ (CHF 0.62) | CHF 1.85 | 67% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 3,000 ₦ (CHF 18.32) | CHF 68 | 73% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 4,467 ₦ (CHF 27) | CHF 36 | 23% |
| Personal Care | 62% | ||
| Personal Care in Lagos (Nigeria) is 62% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 150 ₦ (CHF 0.92) | CHF 17.23 | 95% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,500 ₦ (CHF 27) | CHF 7.14 | 285% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 350 ₦ (CHF 2.14) | CHF 5.14 | 58% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | CHF 5.79 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 400 ₦ (CHF 2.44) | CHF 4 | 39% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 170 ₦ (CHF 1.04) | CHF 4.90 | 79% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,400 ₦ (CHF 8.55) | CHF 41 | 79% |
| Entertainment | 19% | ||
| Entertainment in Lagos (Nigeria) is 19% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,800 ₦ (CHF 35) | CHF 64 | 44% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,333 ₦ (CHF 14.25) | CHF 36 | 61% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 ₦ (CHF 183) | CHF 144 | 27% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 25,333 ₦ (CHF 155) | CHF 120 | 29% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,450 ₦ (CHF 8.86) | CHF 19.20 | 54% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 1,200 ₦ (CHF 7.33) | CHF 4.85 | 51% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 480 ₦ (CHF 2.93) | CHF 6.67 | 56% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 25,000 ₦ (CHF 153) | CHF 167 | 9% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 33 ₦ (CHF 0.20) | CHF 0.54 | 62% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 31,667 ₦ (CHF 193) | CHF 171 | 13% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 238 ₦ (CHF 1.45) | CHF 7.76 | 81% |
| TOTAL | 39% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,075 prices entered by 194 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2013.
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Dallas is 6% cheaper than in Las Vegas
- Cost of living in London is 9% more expensive than in New York City
- Cost of living in Santiago is 92% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Santiago is 93% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Singapore is 8% more expensive than in Paris
- Cost of living in London is 9% more expensive than in New York City
- Cost of living in London is 9% more expensive than in New York City
- Cost of living in Sydney is 8% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in London is 15% more expensive than in Paris
- Cost of living in Johannesburg is 10% cheaper than in Lisbon
Cost of living in Lagos (Nigeria) is 39% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 18,750
in Geneva
you would need to make just about CHF 11,443
(1,873,609 ₦)
in Lagos.