Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 399% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 399% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Switzerland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 27 (51,587 ₦) | 6,154 ₦ | + 738% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (29,849 ₦) | 5,576 ₦ | + 435% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (20,954 ₦) | 3,175 ₦ | + 560% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.85 (3,563 ₦) | 1,031 ₦ | + 246% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (14,637 ₦) | 2,881 ₦ | + 408% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.08 (7,852 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 425% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (20,060 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 238% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.56 (6,859 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.46 (4,736 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.71 (5,221 ₦) | 933 ₦ | + 460% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 19 (35,718 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 272% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.89 (5,567 ₦) | 1,180 ₦ | + 372% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.49 (4,805 ₦) | 1,208 ₦ | + 298% | |
| Housing | + 374% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 374% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Switzerland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,456 (6,657,490 ₦) | 685,209 ₦ | + 872% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,376 (4,576,156 ₦) | 1,588,820 ₦ | + 188% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 223 (430,152 ₦) | 88,851 ₦ | + 384% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,311 (4,451,156 ₦) | 1,093,320 ₦ | + 307% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,662 (3,201,019 ₦) | 1,091,650 ₦ | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 154 (296,079 ₦) | 79,865 ₦ | + 271% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 37 (72,003 ₦) | 22,448 ₦ | + 221% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 329 (633,810 ₦) | 430,911 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 148 (285,528 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 126% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 19 (37,006 ₦) | 3,480 ₦ | + 963% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 28 (52,985 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 1675% | |
| Clothes | + 588% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 588% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Switzerland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 107 (205,855 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | + 929% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 50 (95,523 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 509% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 134 (258,854 ₦) | 55,435 ₦ | + 367% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 170 (326,522 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 553% | |
| Transportation | + 407% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 407% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Switzerland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 29,589 (56,997,907 ₦) | 7,796,670 ₦ | + 631% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.80 (3,459 ₦) | 1,064 ₦ | + 225% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 80 (154,577 ₦) | 21,356 ₦ | + 624% | |
| Personal Care | + 669% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 669% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Switzerland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 12 (23,358 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 478% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 18 (34,872 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 1873% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 105 (201,649 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 1044% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.34 (10,281 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 130% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.10 (9,816 ₦) | 1,839 ₦ | + 434% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.10 (9,821 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 156% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.57 (8,798 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | + 693% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.94 (7,597 ₦) | 1,362 ₦ | + 458% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 47 (90,947 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | + 2702% | |
| Entertainment | + 359% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 359% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Switzerland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 76 (145,557 ₦) | 17,361 ₦ | + 738% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 38 (73,443 ₦) | 13,113 ₦ | + 460% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 141 (271,217 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 1682% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 123 (237,225 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 464% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (33,602 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 640% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.65 (10,886 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 227% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (14,863 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 946% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 497 (957,048 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 221% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.59 (1,133 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 89 (172,265 ₦) | 16,696 ₦ | + 932% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (17,516 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 601% | |
| TOTAL | + 403% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 923 prices entered by 132 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 07, 2025.
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 403% more expensive than in Nigeria
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