- Cost of Living
- Sierra Leone
- Switzerland
- Freetown
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Freetown, Sierra Leone vs Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 57% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 77,646 Leone (CHF 9) | CHF 24 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 36,544 Leone (CHF 4.24) | CHF 13 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34,698 Leone (CHF 4.03) | CHF 12 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16,909 Leone (CHF 1.96) | CHF 1.74 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,905 Leone (CHF 1.61) | CHF 8 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22,738 Leone (CHF 2.64) | CHF 3.96 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 64,089 Leone (CHF 7) | CHF 11 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 24,570 Leone (CHF 2.85) | CHF 3.72 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 22,308 Leone (CHF 2.59) | CHF 2.80 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,733 Leone (CHF 1.01) | CHF 2.30 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 59,343 Leone (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 19,292 Leone (CHF 2.24) | CHF 2.44 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,506 Leone (CHF 0.64) | CHF 2.27 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 48% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,297,620 Leone (CHF 1,079) | CHF 3,001 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,102,570 Leone (CHF 824) | CHF 2,329 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,544,080 Leone (CHF 179) | CHF 152 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,916,130 Leone (CHF 571) | CHF 2,245 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,740,720 Leone (CHF 434) | CHF 1,715 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 571,592 Leone (CHF 66) | CHF 101 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 852,454 Leone (CHF 99) | CHF 38 | + 158% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,637,500 Leone (CHF 190) | CHF 512 | - 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 558,333 Leone (CHF 65) | CHF 178 | - 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27,340 Leone (CHF 3.17) | CHF 21 | - 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | CHF 31 | - | |
| Clothes | - 82% | |||
| Clothes in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 82% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 87,699 Leone (CHF 10) | CHF 124 | - 92% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 108,378 Leone (CHF 13) | CHF 61 | - 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 311,165 Leone (CHF 36) | CHF 145 | - 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 316,667 Leone (CHF 37) | CHF 193 | - 81% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 63% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | CHF 26,863 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,228 Leone (CHF 0.72) | CHF 2.28 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 179,671 Leone (CHF 21) | CHF 100 | - 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 39 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 76% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20,333 Leone (CHF 2.36) | CHF 13 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,000 Leone (CHF 1.74) | CHF 32 | - 95% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 57,500 Leone (CHF 7) | CHF 120 | - 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 38,357 Leone (CHF 4.45) | CHF 7 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 26,458 Leone (CHF 3.07) | CHF 5.97 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,144 Leone (CHF 2.92) | CHF 6 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14,779 Leone (CHF 1.72) | CHF 3.04 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13,659 Leone (CHF 1.59) | CHF 4.05 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 39,091 Leone (CHF 4.54) | CHF 46 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 65% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 122,059 Leone (CHF 14) | CHF 75 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Leone (CHF 1.16) | CHF 38 | - 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 240 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 263,479 Leone (CHF 31) | CHF 111 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 47,695 Leone (CHF 5.54) | CHF 17 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25,827 Leone (CHF 3.00) | CHF 5.35 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11,577 Leone (CHF 1.34) | CHF 7 | - 81% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | CHF 512 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 700 Leone (CHF 0.08) | CHF 0.33 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 462,778 Leone (CHF 54) | CHF 103 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20,748 Leone (CHF 2.41) | CHF 8 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 903 prices entered by 159 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
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Cost of living in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 59% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 9,200
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 3,794
(32,686,869 Leone)
in Freetown.
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