Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 210% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 210% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (10,802 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | + 421% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (5,946 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | + 151% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (5,204 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | + 405% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.59 (661 ₦) | 752 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (3,175 ₦) | 708 ₦ | + 348% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.80 (1,582 ₦) | 533 ₦ | + 197% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (4,654 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.85 (1,600 ₦) | 847 ₦ | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.39 (995 ₦) | 961 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.11 (877 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 99% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (6,211 ₦) | 2,826 ₦ | + 120% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.48 (1,033 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 238% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.62 (1,089 ₦) | 361 ₦ | + 201% | |
| Housing | + 225% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 225% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,797 (1,163,910 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,185 (909,236 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | + 436% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 166 (69,021 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,637 (681,049 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 444% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,195 (497,003 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | + 329% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 94 (39,081 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 40 (16,806 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 426 (177,097 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | + 135% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 127 (52,930 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 15 (6,279 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 390% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (12,117 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 1112% | |
| Clothes | + 195% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 195% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 108 (45,076 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 578% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 62 (25,699 ₦) | 11,438 ₦ | + 125% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 128 (53,426 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 216% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 167 (69,540 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 237% | |
| Transportation | + 137% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 137% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,665 (11,510,614 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.48 (617 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 328% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 87 (36,313 ₦) | 12,525 ₦ | + 190% | |
| Personal Care | + 201% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 201% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 16 (6,711 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | + 302% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 (10,015 ₦) | 2,343 ₦ | + 328% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 98 (40,680 ₦) | 15,181 ₦ | + 168% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 6 (2,515 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.74 (1,972 ₦) | 902 ₦ | + 119% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.27 (2,192 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.63 (1,510 ₦) | 354 ₦ | + 327% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.67 (1,945 ₦) | 520 ₦ | + 274% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 39 (16,280 ₦) | 2,337 ₦ | + 596% | |
| Entertainment | + 179% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 179% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 75 (31,114 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 433% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 35 (14,604 ₦) | 3,848 ₦ | + 280% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 251 (104,474 ₦) | 13,722 ₦ | + 661% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 108 (45,016 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (6,610 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | + 169% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.06 (2,105 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (2,972 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 481% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 464 (192,871 ₦) | 163,040 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.33 (137 ₦) | 33 ₦ | + 314% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 99 (41,346 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | + 150% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (3,582 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 562% | |
| TOTAL | + 190% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,187 prices entered by 248 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 190% more expensive than in Nigeria
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