- Cost of Living
- Sudan
- Switzerland
- Al-Fashir
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Al-Fashir, Sudan compared to Zurich, Switzerland

Currency:
Food | ||||
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Food in Al-Fashir (Sudan) is in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | CHF 25 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | CHF 13 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | CHF 12 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | CHF 1.74 | - | |
12 eggs, large | - | CHF 5.18 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | CHF 4.04 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | CHF 12 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | CHF 4.04 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | CHF 5.20 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | CHF 1.76 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | CHF 15 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | CHF 2.40 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | CHF 2.85 | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Al-Fashir (Sudan) is in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | CHF 3,513 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | CHF 2,538 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | CHF 161 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | CHF 1,888 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | CHF 1,357 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | CHF 81 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | CHF 47 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | - | CHF 752 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 169 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | CHF 21 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | CHF 32 | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Al-Fashir (Sudan) is in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | CHF 131 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | CHF 56 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 134 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | CHF 151 | - | |
Transportation | - 57% | |||
Transportation in Al-Fashir (Sudan) is 57% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | CHF 28,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | CHF 1.69 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Pound (CHF 5.44) | CHF 81 | - 93% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 37 | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Al-Fashir (Sudan) is in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 21 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 29 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | CHF 140 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | CHF 9 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | CHF 5.84 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | CHF 5.61 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | CHF 2.83 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | CHF 4.05 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | CHF 45 | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Al-Fashir (Sudan) is in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | CHF 71 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | CHF 37 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 189 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | CHF 100 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | CHF 17 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | CHF 4.84 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | CHF 6 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | CHF 526 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.43 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | CHF 108 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | CHF 8 | - | |
TOTAL | - 57% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Al-Fashir (Sudan) is 57% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 11,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 4,728
(86,970 Pound)
in Al-Fashir.
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