Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 110% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Switzerland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (10,945 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 216% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (6,166 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (4,388 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | + 247% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.54 (643 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (3,134 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 288% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.11 (1,296 ₦) | 989 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (4,281 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.39 (1,411 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.05 (855 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.92 (801 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 118% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (6,369 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.14 (1,309 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.71 (1,129 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 114% | |
| Housing | + 127% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 127% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Switzerland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,549 (1,477,967 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,529 (1,053,098 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | + 205% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 193 (80,234 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 274% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,038 (848,580 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,654 (688,789 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | + 273% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 82 (34,223 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 347% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 54 (22,503 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 509 (211,885 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 116 (48,504 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 10 (3,983 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 119% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (12,833 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 91% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 91% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Switzerland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 115 (47,787 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 402% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 54 (22,684 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 118 (48,942 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 204 (84,756 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | + 123% | |
| Transportation | + 167% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 167% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Switzerland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 29,425 (12,253,069 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.81 (753 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 313% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 76 (31,783 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 282% | |
| Personal Care | + 192% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 192% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Switzerland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 14 (5,732 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 990% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 (10,123 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 466% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 99 (41,126 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | + 171% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.14 (2,140 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.16 (1,733 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 3.77 (1,569 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.18 (907 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.27 (1,362 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 157% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 55 (22,802 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 1298% | |
| Entertainment | + 220% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 220% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Switzerland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 65 (26,972 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 407% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (15,386 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | + 188% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 177 (73,686 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | + 275% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 115 (47,963 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 387% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (7,195 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 641% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.90 (2,041 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 242% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (2,984 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 415% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 623 (259,488 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.40 (167 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 578% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 82 (33,949 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (3,691 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 637% | |
| TOTAL | + 141% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 907 prices entered by 172 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2022.
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 141% more expensive than in Nigeria
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