- Cost of Living
- Nicaragua
- Switzerland
- Granada
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Granada, Nicaragua compared to Zurich, Switzerland
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Food | - 74% | |||
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Food in Granada (Nicaragua) is 74% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 106 C$ (CHF 3.31) | CHF 25 | - 87% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 100 C$ (CHF 3.12) | CHF 13 | - 76% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 62 C$ (CHF 1.94) | CHF 12 | - 84% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 C$ (CHF 0.50) | CHF 1.75 | - 71% | |
12 eggs, large | 47 C$ (CHF 1.46) | CHF 5.18 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 C$ (CHF 0.84) | CHF 4.04 | - 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 42 C$ (CHF 1.31) | CHF 12 | - 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 125 C$ (CHF 3.89) | CHF 4.04 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 39 C$ (CHF 1.21) | CHF 5.20 | - 77% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 30 C$ (CHF 0.92) | CHF 1.76 | - 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 326 C$ (CHF 10) | CHF 15 | - 32% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 36 C$ (CHF 1.12) | CHF 2.40 | - 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 C$ (CHF 0.88) | CHF 2.85 | - 69% | |
Housing | - 73% | |||
Housing in Granada (Nicaragua) is 73% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 18,278 C$ (CHF 569) | CHF 3,513 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,535 C$ (CHF 484) | CHF 2,538 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,959 C$ (CHF 92) | CHF 161 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 14,000 C$ (CHF 436) | CHF 1,888 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,500 C$ (CHF 327) | CHF 1,357 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,200 C$ (CHF 37) | CHF 81 | - 54% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,471 C$ (CHF 46) | CHF 47 | - 2% | |
40” flat screen TV | 11,999 C$ (CHF 374) | CHF 752 | - 50% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,300 C$ (CHF 72) | CHF 169 | - 58% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 215 C$ (CHF 7) | CHF 19 | - 65% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 C$ (CHF 1.56) | CHF 30 | - 95% | |
Clothes | - 48% | |||
Clothes in Granada (Nicaragua) is 48% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 C$ (CHF 37) | CHF 131 | - 71% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,223 C$ (CHF 38) | CHF 56 | - 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,300 C$ (CHF 72) | CHF 134 | - 46% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,225 C$ (CHF 38) | CHF 151 | - 75% | |
Transportation | - 67% | |||
Transportation in Granada (Nicaragua) is 67% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 530,000 C$ (CHF 16,512) | CHF 28,000 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28 C$ (CHF 0.86) | CHF 1.69 | - 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 300 C$ (CHF 9) | CHF 81 | - 88% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 37 | - | |
Personal Care | - 74% | |||
Personal Care in Granada (Nicaragua) is 74% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 197 C$ (CHF 6) | CHF 21 | - 71% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 29 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 448 C$ (CHF 14) | CHF 140 | - 90% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 120 C$ (CHF 3.74) | CHF 9 | - 57% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 80 C$ (CHF 2.49) | CHF 6 | - 61% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 90 C$ (CHF 2.80) | CHF 5.61 | - 50% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 47 C$ (CHF 1.45) | CHF 2.83 | - 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 45 C$ (CHF 1.40) | CHF 4.05 | - 65% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 73 C$ (CHF 2.27) | CHF 44 | - 95% | |
Entertainment | - 65% | |||
Entertainment in Granada (Nicaragua) is 65% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 474 C$ (CHF 15) | CHF 68 | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 224 C$ (CHF 7) | CHF 37 | - 81% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,400 C$ (CHF 44) | CHF 189 | - 77% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,032 C$ (CHF 32) | CHF 100 | - 68% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 76 C$ (CHF 2.37) | CHF 17 | - 86% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49 C$ (CHF 1.52) | CHF 4.84 | - 69% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 43 C$ (CHF 1.33) | CHF 6 | - 78% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | CHF 526 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 C$ (CHF 0.31) | CHF 0.43 | - 28% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 734 C$ (CHF 23) | CHF 108 | - 79% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 54 C$ (CHF 1.68) | CHF 8 | - 79% | |
TOTAL | - 70% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Granada (Nicaragua) is 70% 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 2,986
(95,847 C$)
in Granada.
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