Cost of living in Zurich (Switzerland) is 333% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania)
We need your help!
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
Do you know the prices in Mwanza or in Zurich? You can help!
Improve the prices for Mwanza! Improve the prices for Zurich!
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 285 prices entered by 65 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
| Food | + 379% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zurich (Switzerland) is 379% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Zurich | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 28 (88,719 Shilling) | 7,834 Shilling | + 1032% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 17 (54,602 Shilling) | 14,559 Shilling | + 275% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 (30,506 Shilling) | 6,492 Shilling | + 370% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.63 (5,211 Shilling) | 3,321 Shilling | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 9 (27,905 Shilling) | 6,341 Shilling | + 340% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.26 (13,590 Shilling) | 1,320 Shilling | + 930% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (30,999 Shilling) | 20,500 Shilling | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.45 (11,012 Shilling) | 3,667 Shilling | + 200% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.48 (7,910 Shilling) | 1,218 Shilling | + 549% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.00 (6,376 Shilling) | 2,122 Shilling | + 200% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 18 (56,166 Shilling) | 19,416 Shilling | + 189% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.78 (8,881 Shilling) | 2,506 Shilling | + 254% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.15 (6,842 Shilling) | 1,154 Shilling | + 493% | |
| Housing | + 301% | |||
| Housing in Zurich (Switzerland) is 301% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Zurich | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,823 (12,191,953 Shilling) | 1,562,440 Shilling | + 680% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,466 (7,866,361 Shilling) | 822,500 Shilling | + 856% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 323 (1,029,722 Shilling) | 164,626 Shilling | + 525% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,172 (6,925,834 Shilling) | 2,200,000 Shilling | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,486 (4,739,756 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | + 848% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 81 (259,855 Shilling) | 350,000 Shilling | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 48 (153,805 Shilling) | 80,000 Shilling | + 92% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 336 (1,070,749 Shilling) | 800,000 Shilling | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 94 (298,562 Shilling) | 250,000 Shilling | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 14 (46,009 Shilling) | 20,861 Shilling | + 121% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (99,244 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 454% | |||
| Clothes in Zurich (Switzerland) is 454% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Zurich | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 119 (378,146 Shilling) | 42,500 Shilling | + 790% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 64 (205,700 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 311% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 114 (364,720 Shilling) | 66,852 Shilling | + 446% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 171 (545,974 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 992% | |
| Transportation | + 400% | |||
| Transportation in Zurich (Switzerland) is 400% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Zurich | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 34,006 (108,454,917 Shilling) | 30,000,000 Shilling | + 262% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.89 (6,035 Shilling) | 2,215 Shilling | + 173% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 85 (271,829 Shilling) | 26,701 Shilling | + 918% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 54 (171,725 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 135% | |||
| Personal Care in Zurich (Switzerland) is 135% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Zurich | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (48,283 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 383% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 22 (71,350 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 132 (419,659 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.93 (18,905 Shilling) | 15,000 Shilling | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.62 (14,747 Shilling) | 6,430 Shilling | + 129% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.23 (16,671 Shilling) | 4,490 Shilling | + 271% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.25 (10,358 Shilling) | 3,320 Shilling | + 212% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.24 (10,324 Shilling) | 1,700 Shilling | + 507% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 51 (161,309 Shilling) | 14,845 Shilling | + 987% | |
| Entertainment | + 324% | |||
| Entertainment in Zurich (Switzerland) is 324% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Zurich | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 61 (194,837 Shilling) | 23,080 Shilling | + 744% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 35 (112,861 Shilling) | 13,500 Shilling | + 736% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 160 (510,834 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 137 (437,551 Shilling) | 60,965 Shilling | + 618% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (52,716 Shilling) | 11,000 Shilling | + 379% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.72 (18,227 Shilling) | 4,112 Shilling | + 343% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (23,590 Shilling) | 2,798 Shilling | + 743% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 516 (1,644,349 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.54 (1,714 Shilling) | 250 Shilling | + 586% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 90 (287,328 Shilling) | 74,694 Shilling | + 285% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (28,433 Shilling) | 3,500 Shilling | + 712% | |
 |
TOTAL | + 333% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 285 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 14, 2024.
Exchange rate:
3189.306
TZS
/
CHF
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Jerusalem is about the same as in Indianapolis, Indiana
- Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in Madrid is about the same as in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Dublin is 29% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Panama City is 35% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Paris is 32% cheaper than in New York City
- Cost of living in Rio de Janeiro is 37% cheaper than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in London is 38% more expensive than in Paris
- Cost of living in Marbella is 17% more expensive than in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 30% cheaper than in Santiago, Chile
Compare other countries
For example, you would need at least 19,636,941 Shilling (CHF 6,157) in Zurich to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 4,540,000 Shilling in Mwanza.
Do you live in Mwanza? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Bratislava (Slovakia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Tel Aviv (Israel)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Bilbao (Spain)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Thessaloniki (Greece)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Valletta (Malta)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Bologna (Italy)
Prices recently added
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Recife costs R$ 25 (about 2 hours ago)
- 1 pack of marlboro cigarettes in Kuala Lumpur costs RM17 (about 3 hours ago)
- 1 pack of marlboro cigarettes in Sofia costs 7 лв (about 4 hours ago)
- 1 us gal of gasoline in Phoenix, Arizona costs $1.06 (about 7 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Victoria costs C$19 (about 7 hours ago)
- Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) in The Hague costs €11 (about 10 hours ago)