- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 170% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 170% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (9,160 ₦) | 2,400 ₦ | + 282% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (4,924 ₦) | 2,041 ₦ | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 14 (5,174 ₦) | 988 ₦ | + 424% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.70 (621 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (2,719 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 375% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.02 (1,463 ₦) | 634 ₦ | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (4,329 ₦) | 1,900 ₦ | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.86 (1,407 ₦) | 1,171 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.11 (1,134 ₦) | 918 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.39 (871 ₦) | 340 ₦ | + 156% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (5,811 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 143% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.45 (892 ₦) | 369 ₦ | + 142% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.46 (898 ₦) | 374 ₦ | + 140% | |
| Housing | + 221% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 221% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,899 (1,056,267 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,288 (833,674 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | + 214% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 188 (68,477 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,891 (688,992 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,331 (485,159 ₦) | 125,903 ₦ | + 285% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 159 (57,953 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | + 259% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 43 (15,618 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | + 158% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 558 (203,218 ₦) | 115,445 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 164 (59,648 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (6,397 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 481% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (10,577 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 611% | |
| Clothes | + 145% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 145% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 116 (42,222 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 522% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 51 (18,682 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 132 (48,187 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 198% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 188 (68,365 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | + 146% | |
| Transportation | + 167% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 167% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,419 (9,991,265 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.89 (689 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 345% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 89 (32,525 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 219% | |
| Personal Care | + 243% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 243% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (5,525 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | + 246% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 31 (11,430 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | + 491% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 122 (44,274 ₦) | 7,156 ₦ | + 519% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 5.99 (2,182 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.72 (1,721 ₦) | 1,145 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.48 (1,632 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.22 (1,174 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 192% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.46 (1,260 ₦) | 487 ₦ | + 159% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 (16,113 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | + 992% | |
| Entertainment | + 164% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 164% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 75 (27,510 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | + 408% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 38 (13,727 ₦) | 3,209 ₦ | + 328% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 132 (48,127 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 176% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 109 (39,615 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | + 155% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (6,225 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | + 144% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.27 (1,920 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (2,472 ₦) | 562 ₦ | + 340% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 491 (178,810 ₦) | 186,359 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.35 (126 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 191% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 92 (33,583 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | + 126% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (3,017 ₦) | 471 ₦ | + 541% | |
| TOTAL | + 185% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 185% more expensive than in Nigeria
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