- Cost of Living
- Sierra Leone
- Switzerland
- Freetown
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Freetown, Sierra Leone compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 54% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 73,825 Leone (CHF 9) | CHF 25 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 36,544 Leone (CHF 4.65) | CHF 13 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34,698 Leone (CHF 4.42) | CHF 12 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17,104 Leone (CHF 2.18) | CHF 1.75 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,011 Leone (CHF 1.66) | CHF 5.18 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25,336 Leone (CHF 3.23) | CHF 4.04 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 64,089 Leone (CHF 8) | CHF 12 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 24,570 Leone (CHF 3.13) | CHF 4.04 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 22,308 Leone (CHF 2.84) | CHF 5.20 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,619 Leone (CHF 1.10) | CHF 1.76 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 60,910 Leone (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 19,173 Leone (CHF 2.44) | CHF 2.40 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,517 Leone (CHF 0.70) | CHF 2.85 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 47% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,297,620 Leone (CHF 1,184) | CHF 3,513 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,102,570 Leone (CHF 905) | CHF 2,538 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,544,080 Leone (CHF 197) | CHF 161 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,916,130 Leone (CHF 626) | CHF 1,888 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,740,720 Leone (CHF 476) | CHF 1,357 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 571,592 Leone (CHF 73) | CHF 81 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 754,800 Leone (CHF 96) | CHF 47 | + 106% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,637,500 Leone (CHF 209) | CHF 752 | - 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 558,333 Leone (CHF 71) | CHF 169 | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27,340 Leone (CHF 3.48) | CHF 19 | - 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | CHF 32 | - | |
| Clothes | - 79% | |||
| Clothes in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 79% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 87,699 Leone (CHF 11) | CHF 131 | - 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 108,378 Leone (CHF 14) | CHF 56 | - 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 311,165 Leone (CHF 40) | CHF 134 | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 316,667 Leone (CHF 40) | CHF 151 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 53% 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 | 6,000 Leone (CHF 0.76) | CHF 1.69 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 161,775 Leone (CHF 21) | CHF 81 | - 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 37 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 78% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20,333 Leone (CHF 2.59) | CHF 21 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,000 Leone (CHF 1.91) | CHF 29 | - 93% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 57,500 Leone (CHF 7) | CHF 140 | - 95% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 38,357 Leone (CHF 4.89) | CHF 9 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 26,517 Leone (CHF 3.38) | CHF 6 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,333 Leone (CHF 3.23) | CHF 5.61 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 16,000 Leone (CHF 2.04) | CHF 2.83 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18,333 Leone (CHF 2.34) | CHF 4.05 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29,986 Leone (CHF 3.82) | CHF 45 | - 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 62% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 114,833 Leone (CHF 15) | CHF 70 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Leone (CHF 1.27) | CHF 37 | - 97% | |
| 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 | 283,021 Leone (CHF 36) | CHF 100 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 47,695 Leone (CHF 6) | CHF 17 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,816 Leone (CHF 3.03) | CHF 4.84 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11,450 Leone (CHF 1.46) | CHF 6 | - 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | CHF 526 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 700 Leone (CHF 0.09) | CHF 0.43 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 462,778 Leone (CHF 59) | CHF 108 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9,973 Leone (CHF 1.27) | CHF 8 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,260 prices entered by 205 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 55% 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 4,911
(38,558,165 Leone)
in Freetown.
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