- Cost of Living
- Sierra Leone
- Switzerland
- Freetown
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Freetown, Sierra Leone compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 50% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 78,262 Leone (CHF 10) | CHF 25 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 40,490 Leone (CHF 5.24) | CHF 14 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 38,645 Leone (CHF 5.00) | CHF 12 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17,155 Leone (CHF 2.22) | CHF 1.81 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12,509 Leone (CHF 1.62) | CHF 5.18 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 32,608 Leone (CHF 4.22) | CHF 4.04 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 31,644 Leone (CHF 4.09) | CHF 12 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 24,714 Leone (CHF 3.20) | CHF 4.04 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 33,020 Leone (CHF 4.27) | CHF 5.20 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,784 Leone (CHF 1.01) | CHF 1.76 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 56,299 Leone (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21,102 Leone (CHF 2.73) | CHF 2.70 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,470 Leone (CHF 0.71) | CHF 2.85 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 52% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,965,210 Leone (CHF 1,289) | CHF 3,513 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,993,460 Leone (CHF 904) | CHF 2,538 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,425,490 Leone (CHF 184) | CHF 161 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,942,990 Leone (CHF 769) | CHF 1,888 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,338,030 Leone (CHF 561) | CHF 1,357 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 778,396 Leone (CHF 101) | CHF 81 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 645,484 Leone (CHF 83) | CHF 47 | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,633,330 Leone (CHF 211) | CHF 836 | - 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400,000 Leone (CHF 52) | CHF 165 | - 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Leone (CHF 1.29) | CHF 18 | - 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,688 Leone (CHF 0.61) | CHF 32 | - 98% | |
| Clothes | - 79% | |||
| Clothes in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 79% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 91,386 Leone (CHF 12) | CHF 131 | - 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 80,000 Leone (CHF 10) | CHF 56 | - 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 363,257 Leone (CHF 47) | CHF 134 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 350,000 Leone (CHF 45) | CHF 151 | - 70% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 68% 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 | 4,916 Leone (CHF 0.64) | CHF 1.69 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 117,476 Leone (CHF 15) | CHF 81 | - 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 12,466 Leone (CHF 1.61) | CHF 38 | - 96% | |
| Personal Care | - 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 82% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,500 Leone (CHF 2.00) | CHF 18 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Leone (CHF 1.29) | CHF 32 | - 96% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 60,000 Leone (CHF 8) | CHF 145 | - 95% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30,000 Leone (CHF 3.88) | CHF 8 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 22,808 Leone (CHF 2.95) | CHF 7 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,500 Leone (CHF 2.00) | CHF 6 | - 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14,627 Leone (CHF 1.89) | CHF 3.11 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10,000 Leone (CHF 1.29) | CHF 3.88 | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28,689 Leone (CHF 3.71) | CHF 47 | - 92% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 68% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 107,573 Leone (CHF 14) | CHF 71 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Leone (CHF 1.29) | CHF 37 | - 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 198 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 257,135 Leone (CHF 33) | CHF 100 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 39,181 Leone (CHF 5.07) | CHF 17 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16,411 Leone (CHF 2.12) | CHF 4.84 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11,025 Leone (CHF 1.43) | CHF 6 | - 76% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 100,000 Leone (CHF 13) | CHF 178 | - 93% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,314 Leone (CHF 0.17) | CHF 0.43 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 439,081 Leone (CHF 57) | CHF 108 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 24,080 Leone (CHF 3.11) | CHF 8 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,406 prices entered by 214 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 60% 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 4,422
(34,195,051 Leone)
in Freetown.
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