Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 200% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 200% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (10,641 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | + 413% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (5,898 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (5,125 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 368% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.61 (667 ₦) | 691 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (3,053 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 308% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.73 (1,551 ₦) | 598 ₦ | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (4,599 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.83 (1,591 ₦) | 847 ₦ | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.34 (973 ₦) | 849 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.06 (855 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (6,251 ₦) | 3,002 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.52 (1,049 ₦) | 332 ₦ | + 216% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.55 (1,060 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 187% | |
| Housing | + 220% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 220% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,736 (1,136,434 ₦) | 354,156 ₦ | + 221% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,168 (900,555 ₦) | 190,331 ₦ | + 373% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 167 (69,554 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,619 (672,529 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 437% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,180 (490,119 ₦) | 212,528 ₦ | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 94 (39,014 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 40 (16,618 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 400 (166,173 ₦) | 82,434 ₦ | + 102% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 137 (57,042 ₦) | 32,387 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 15 (6,269 ₦) | 1,607 ₦ | + 290% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 30 (12,306 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 1131% | |
| Clothes | + 160% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 160% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 111 (46,104 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 594% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 60 (25,035 ₦) | 13,358 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 128 (53,335 ₦) | 20,347 ₦ | + 162% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 167 (69,422 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 237% | |
| Transportation | + 115% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 115% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 28,438 (11,812,063 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.50 (621 ₦) | 154 ₦ | + 304% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 84 (35,054 ₦) | 14,469 ₦ | + 142% | |
| Personal Care | + 189% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 189% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 16 (6,699 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | + 301% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 (9,998 ₦) | 2,713 ₦ | + 269% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 106 (44,023 ₦) | 17,133 ₦ | + 157% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 6 (2,511 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.74 (1,969 ₦) | 920 ₦ | + 114% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.27 (2,189 ₦) | 1,753 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.91 (1,623 ₦) | 441 ₦ | + 268% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.67 (1,942 ₦) | 510 ₦ | + 281% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 39 (16,252 ₦) | 2,472 ₦ | + 557% | |
| Entertainment | + 183% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 183% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 77 (32,071 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 449% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 35 (14,365 ₦) | 4,450 ₦ | + 223% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 246 (102,255 ₦) | 17,051 ₦ | + 500% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 107 (44,355 ₦) | 29,667 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (6,599 ₦) | 2,510 ₦ | + 163% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.06 (2,100 ₦) | 1,843 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (2,967 ₦) | 400 ₦ | + 643% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 464 (192,541 ₦) | 141,264 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.39 (161 ₦) | 35 ₦ | + 358% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 110 (45,586 ₦) | 17,955 ₦ | + 154% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (3,564 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 559% | |
| TOTAL | + 179% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,042 prices entered by 244 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 179% more expensive than in Nigeria
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