Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 178% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 178% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (9,269 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | + 313% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (5,156 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | + 232% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (4,359 ₦) | 939 ₦ | + 364% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.60 (593 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (2,759 ₦) | 551 ₦ | + 401% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.30 (1,593 ₦) | 686 ₦ | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (4,010 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.05 (1,501 ₦) | 1,258 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.52 (933 ₦) | 647 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.87 (693 ₦) | 328 ₦ | + 111% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14 (5,359 ₦) | 2,879 ₦ | + 86% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.72 (1,009 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 180% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.25 (834 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 126% | |
| Housing | + 135% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 135% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,889 (1,069,726 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,100 (777,564 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | + 180% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 201 (74,377 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 254% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,603 (593,509 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,199 (443,978 ₦) | 280,671 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 128 (47,401 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 288% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 39 (14,428 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 650 (240,614 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 184% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 121 (44,711 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (6,755 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 502% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (11,648 ₦) | 1,192 ₦ | + 878% | |
| Clothes | + 172% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 172% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 108 (40,121 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 457% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 59 (21,872 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 128 (47,501 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 233% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 190 (70,316 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | + 222% | |
| Transportation | + 100% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 100% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 25,464 (9,429,665 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 426% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.61 (597 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 304% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 70 (25,969 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 258% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 258% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 18 (6,781 ₦) | 969 ₦ | + 600% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 45 (16,800 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | + 497% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 113 (41,824 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | + 506% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.20 (1,926 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.25 (1,575 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.62 (1,712 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.79 (1,404 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 321% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.53 (1,308 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 168% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 35 (13,067 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | + 434% | |
| Entertainment | + 200% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 200% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 73 (26,891 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 413% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (13,535 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | + 242% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 114 (42,321 ₦) | 16,149 ₦ | + 162% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 114 (42,112 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | + 140% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (6,344 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | + 180% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.96 (1,835 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (2,476 ₦) | 567 ₦ | + 337% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 528 (195,494 ₦) | 68,273 ₦ | + 186% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.37 (137 ₦) | 34 ₦ | + 301% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 90 (33,446 ₦) | 15,931 ₦ | + 110% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (3,092 ₦) | 463 ₦ | + 568% | |
| TOTAL | + 150% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,531 prices entered by 303 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 150% more expensive than in Nigeria
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