Cost of living in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is about the same as in Abobo (Ivory Coast)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 74 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
| Food in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 50% more expensive than in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Neuchatel (Switzerland) | Abobo (Ivory Coast) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| CHF 19 (11,037 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | 452% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| CHF 14 (7,893 Franc) | - | - |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| CHF 11 (6,237 Franc) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| CHF 1.54 (890 Franc) | - | - |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| CHF 7 (4,216 Franc) | - | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| CHF 3.99 (2,302 Franc) | - | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| CHF 12 (6,930 Franc) | - | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| CHF 4.00 (2,310 Franc) | - | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| CHF 3.15 (1,819 Franc) | - | - |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| CHF 1.62 (934 Franc) | - | - |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| CHF 18 (10,203 Franc) | - | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| CHF 2.25 (1,299 Franc) | - | - |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| CHF 3.14 (1,815 Franc) | - | - |
| Housing in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||
| Neuchatel (Switzerland) | Abobo (Ivory Coast) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| CHF 1,913 (1,104,521 Franc) | - | - |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| CHF 1,567 (904,795 Franc) | - | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| CHF 220 (127,056 Franc) | - | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| CHF 1,213 (700,252 Franc) | - | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| CHF 1,040 (600,629 Franc) | - | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| CHF 133 (76,522 Franc) | - | - |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| CHF 40 (22,812 Franc) | - | - |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| CHF 613 (353,736 Franc) | - | - |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CHF 165 (95,292 Franc) | - | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| CHF 15 (8,663 Franc) | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| CHF 26 (15,016 Franc) | - | - |
| Clothes in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||
| Neuchatel (Switzerland) | Abobo (Ivory Coast) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| CHF 110 (63,413 Franc) | - | - |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| CHF 63 (36,471 Franc) | - | - |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CHF 115 (66,416 Franc) | - | - |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| CHF 187 (107,805 Franc) | - | - |
| Transportation in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 29% cheaper than in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||
| Neuchatel (Switzerland) | Abobo (Ivory Coast) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| CHF 31,975 (18,466,444 Franc) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| CHF 1.59 (920 Franc) | 2,378 Franc | 61% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| CHF 64 (36,962 Franc) | - | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Personal Care in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||
| Neuchatel (Switzerland) | Abobo (Ivory Coast) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CHF 11 (6,555 Franc) | - | - |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| CHF 26 (15,016 Franc) | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| CHF 111 (64,250 Franc) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| CHF 12 (7,132 Franc) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| CHF 4.75 (2,741 Franc) | - | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| CHF 4.99 (2,884 Franc) | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| CHF 3.38 (1,949 Franc) | - | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| CHF 3.20 (1,848 Franc) | - | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| CHF 33 (18,987 Franc) | - | - |
| Entertainment in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||
| Neuchatel (Switzerland) | Abobo (Ivory Coast) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| CHF 56 (32,424 Franc) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| CHF 34 (19,471 Franc) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| CHF 153 (88,073 Franc) | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| CHF 88 (50,534 Franc) | - | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| CHF 14 (7,854 Franc) | - | - |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| CHF 4.17 (2,406 Franc) | - | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| CHF 7 (3,960 Franc) | - | - |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| CHF 800 (462,022 Franc) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| CHF 0.24 (140 Franc) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| CHF 75 (43,315 Franc) | - | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| CHF 9 (4,928 Franc) | - | - |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
3,360,000 Franc
in Abobo
you would need to make just about 3,279,113 Franc
(CHF 5,678)
in Neuchatel.