Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 166% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 166% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Switzerland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (13,384 ₦) | 2,666 ₦ | + 402% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (7,809 ₦) | 3,057 ₦ | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (6,218 ₦) | 1,497 ₦ | + 315% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.82 (925 ₦) | 1,447 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (4,111 ₦) | 1,082 ₦ | + 280% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.44 (2,260 ₦) | 1,151 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (6,031 ₦) | 1,257 ₦ | + 380% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.75 (1,910 ₦) | 1,567 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.41 (1,228 ₦) | 1,213 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.93 (982 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 92% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (7,481 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 122% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.53 (1,291 ₦) | 535 ₦ | + 141% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.69 (1,370 ₦) | 568 ₦ | + 141% | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 84% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Switzerland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,140 (1,598,909 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,419 (1,232,122 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 200 (102,044 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,714 (872,845 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,271 (647,033 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 116 (59,158 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 55 (27,864 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 472 (240,192 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 148% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 123 (62,422 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 17 (8,508 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 34 (17,500 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 1067% | |
| Clothes | + 151% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 151% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Switzerland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 104 (53,150 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 528% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 46 (23,303 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 117 (59,549 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 157 (80,034 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 171% | |
| Transportation | + 116% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 116% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Switzerland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 32,081 (16,337,267 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.97 (1,001 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 291% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 81 (41,116 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | + 113% | |
| Personal Care | + 322% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 322% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Switzerland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 13 (6,367 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 1564% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 26 (13,423 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 724% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 176 (89,541 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | + 359% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.29 (2,694 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.18 (2,130 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 155% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.42 (2,758 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.13 (1,596 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 145% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.28 (1,669 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 152% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 55 (28,021 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 1556% | |
| Entertainment | + 256% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 256% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Switzerland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 76 (38,507 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 351% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (18,094 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | + 193% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 85 (43,417 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 392% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 123 (62,568 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 268% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (8,447 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 161% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.97 (2,533 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 136% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (3,391 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 578% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 679 (345,611 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 152% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.28 (145 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 510% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 89 (45,143 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 120% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (4,654 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 797% | |
| TOTAL | + 137% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,237 prices entered by 171 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2023.
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 137% more expensive than in Nigeria
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