- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 169% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 169% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (9,171 ₦) | 2,350 ₦ | + 290% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (5,032 ₦) | 2,113 ₦ | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 14 (4,970 ₦) | 979 ₦ | + 408% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.67 (614 ₦) | 922 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (2,765 ₦) | 574 ₦ | + 382% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.13 (1,521 ₦) | 646 ₦ | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (4,089 ₦) | 2,189 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.94 (1,450 ₦) | 1,140 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.03 (1,116 ₦) | 942 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.18 (801 ₦) | 321 ₦ | + 149% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (5,901 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 147% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.43 (894 ₦) | 373 ₦ | + 140% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.51 (923 ₦) | 375 ₦ | + 146% | |
| Housing | + 205% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 205% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,862 (1,053,035 ₦) | 371,518 ₦ | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,234 (821,803 ₦) | 235,474 ₦ | + 249% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 190 (69,832 ₦) | 28,635 ₦ | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,802 (663,179 ₦) | 204,970 ₦ | + 224% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,244 (457,736 ₦) | 107,913 ₦ | + 324% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 148 (54,294 ₦) | 18,994 ₦ | + 186% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 46 (16,779 ₦) | 7,060 ₦ | + 138% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 534 (196,582 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 166 (61,176 ₦) | 33,500 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 17 (6,244 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 447% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 28 (10,353 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | + 298% | |
| Clothes | + 129% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 129% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 111 (40,886 ₦) | 6,845 ₦ | + 497% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 49 (18,003 ₦) | 10,919 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 133 (48,835 ₦) | 17,240 ₦ | + 183% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 192 (70,669 ₦) | 29,566 ₦ | + 139% | |
| Transportation | + 142% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 142% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,425 (10,090,520 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.87 (687 ₦) | 150 ₦ | + 359% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 82 (30,020 ₦) | 11,277 ₦ | + 166% | |
| Personal Care | + 221% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 221% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 14 (5,250 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 207% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 31 (11,542 ₦) | 1,740 ₦ | + 563% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 116 (42,715 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | + 460% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (2,398 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.54 (1,671 ₦) | 1,106 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.28 (1,576 ₦) | 1,336 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.98 (1,097 ₦) | 390 ₦ | + 181% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.43 (1,262 ₦) | 478 ₦ | + 164% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 (16,059 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | + 908% | |
| Entertainment | + 148% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 148% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 71 (25,952 ₦) | 5,427 ₦ | + 378% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (13,760 ₦) | 3,246 ₦ | + 324% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 121 (44,611 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 156% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 104 (38,127 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | + 153% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (6,269 ₦) | 2,655 ₦ | + 136% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.10 (1,877 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (2,501 ₦) | 575 ₦ | + 335% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 505 (185,663 ₦) | 178,983 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (131 ₦) | 62 ₦ | + 112% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 88 (32,538 ₦) | 14,751 ₦ | + 121% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (3,112 ₦) | 473 ₦ | + 558% | |
| TOTAL | + 170% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2019.
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 170% more expensive than in Nigeria
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