- Cost of Living
- Sierra Leone
- Switzerland
- Freetown
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Freetown, Sierra Leone compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 51% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 76,699 Leone (CHF 10) | CHF 25 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 34,680 Leone (CHF 4.48) | CHF 14 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 38,645 Leone (CHF 4.99) | CHF 12 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16,317 Leone (CHF 2.11) | CHF 1.80 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12,000 Leone (CHF 1.55) | CHF 5.18 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 33,063 Leone (CHF 4.27) | CHF 4.04 | + 6% | |
| 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 3.19) | CHF 4.04 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 33,020 Leone (CHF 4.26) | CHF 5.20 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,742 Leone (CHF 1.00) | CHF 1.76 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 54,745 Leone (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 17,390 Leone (CHF 2.25) | CHF 2.64 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,470 Leone (CHF 0.71) | CHF 2.85 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 53% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,047,400 Leone (CHF 1,298) | CHF 3,513 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,993,460 Leone (CHF 903) | 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 768) | CHF 1,888 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,338,030 Leone (CHF 560) | 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 | + 78% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,633,330 Leone (CHF 211) | CHF 858 | - 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400,000 Leone (CHF 52) | CHF 164 | - 68% | |
| 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 | - 82% | |||
| Clothes in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 82% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 89,773 Leone (CHF 12) | CHF 131 | - 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 73,182 Leone (CHF 9) | CHF 56 | - 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 314,935 Leone (CHF 41) | CHF 134 | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 350,000 Leone (CHF 45) | CHF 151 | - 70% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 64% 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 | 5,100 Leone (CHF 0.66) | CHF 1.69 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 142,709 Leone (CHF 18) | CHF 81 | - 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 12,466 Leone (CHF 1.61) | CHF 37 | - 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 21 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Leone (CHF 1.29) | CHF 30 | - 96% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 60,000 Leone (CHF 8) | CHF 140 | - 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30,000 Leone (CHF 3.87) | CHF 9 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 22,808 Leone (CHF 2.95) | CHF 6 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,500 Leone (CHF 2.00) | CHF 7 | - 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14,627 Leone (CHF 1.89) | CHF 2.83 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10,000 Leone (CHF 1.29) | CHF 4.03 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28,689 Leone (CHF 3.71) | CHF 46 | - 92% | |
| Entertainment | - 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 67% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 117,861 Leone (CHF 15) | CHF 72 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Leone (CHF 1.29) | CHF 37 | - 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 184 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 279,457 Leone (CHF 36) | CHF 100 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 39,181 Leone (CHF 5.06) | CHF 17 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19,120 Leone (CHF 2.47) | CHF 4.84 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11,666 Leone (CHF 1.51) | CHF 6 | - 75% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 100,000 Leone (CHF 13) | CHF 176 | - 93% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,314 Leone (CHF 0.17) | CHF 0.43 | - 61% | |
| 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 1,366 prices entered by 215 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 23, 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 10,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 4,021
(31,132,627 Leone)
in Freetown.
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