- Cost of Living
- Nicaragua
- Switzerland
- Granada
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Granada, Nicaragua vs Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Granada (Nicaragua) is 71% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 148 C$ (CHF 4.53) | CHF 24 | - 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 150 C$ (CHF 4.60) | CHF 13 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 62 C$ (CHF 1.91) | CHF 12 | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 C$ (CHF 0.49) | CHF 1.74 | - 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 47 C$ (CHF 1.44) | CHF 8 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 C$ (CHF 0.82) | CHF 3.96 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 42 C$ (CHF 1.29) | CHF 11 | - 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 125 C$ (CHF 3.84) | CHF 3.72 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 39 C$ (CHF 1.20) | CHF 2.80 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 30 C$ (CHF 0.91) | CHF 2.30 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 326 C$ (CHF 10) | CHF 15 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 36 C$ (CHF 1.10) | CHF 2.44 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 C$ (CHF 0.87) | CHF 2.27 | - 62% | |
| 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 561) | CHF 3,001 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,535 C$ (CHF 477) | CHF 2,329 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,959 C$ (CHF 91) | CHF 152 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 14,000 C$ (CHF 430) | CHF 2,245 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,500 C$ (CHF 322) | CHF 1,715 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,200 C$ (CHF 37) | CHF 101 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,471 C$ (CHF 45) | CHF 38 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 11,999 C$ (CHF 368) | CHF 512 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,300 C$ (CHF 71) | CHF 178 | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 215 C$ (CHF 7) | CHF 21 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 C$ (CHF 1.53) | CHF 31 | - 95% | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in Granada (Nicaragua) is 53% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 C$ (CHF 37) | CHF 124 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,223 C$ (CHF 38) | CHF 61 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,300 C$ (CHF 71) | CHF 145 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,225 C$ (CHF 38) | CHF 193 | - 81% | |
| Transportation | - 74% | |||
| Transportation in Granada (Nicaragua) is 74% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 530,000 C$ (CHF 16,263) | CHF 26,863 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28 C$ (CHF 0.85) | CHF 2.28 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 300 C$ (CHF 9) | CHF 100 | - 91% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 39 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Granada (Nicaragua) is 68% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 197 C$ (CHF 6) | CHF 13 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 32 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 448 C$ (CHF 14) | CHF 120 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 120 C$ (CHF 3.68) | CHF 7 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 80 C$ (CHF 2.45) | CHF 5.97 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 90 C$ (CHF 2.76) | CHF 6 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 47 C$ (CHF 1.43) | CHF 3.04 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 45 C$ (CHF 1.38) | CHF 4.05 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 73 C$ (CHF 2.24) | CHF 46 | - 95% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Granada (Nicaragua) is 63% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 474 C$ (CHF 15) | CHF 75 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 205 C$ (CHF 6) | CHF 38 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,400 C$ (CHF 43) | CHF 240 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,032 C$ (CHF 32) | CHF 111 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 76 C$ (CHF 2.34) | CHF 17 | - 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49 C$ (CHF 1.50) | CHF 5.35 | - 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 43 C$ (CHF 1.31) | CHF 7 | - 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 20,000 C$ (CHF 614) | CHF 512 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 C$ (CHF 0.31) | CHF 0.33 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 734 C$ (CHF 23) | CHF 103 | - 78% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 48 C$ (CHF 1.47) | CHF 8 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 70% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 854 prices entered by 140 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 14, 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 8,900
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 2,664
(86,816 C$)
in Granada.
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