Cost of living in Zurich (Switzerland) is 182% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania)
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| Food | + 174% | |||
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| Food in Zurich (Switzerland) is 174% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Zurich | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (1,201 UM) | 525 UM | + 129% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (756 UM) | 175 UM | + 331% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (587 UM) | 114 UM | + 414% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.84 (89 UM) | 54 UM | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (397 UM) | 61 UM | + 549% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.06 (195 UM) | 39 UM | + 398% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 9 (426 UM) | 82 UM | + 419% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.30 (159 UM) | 70 UM | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.49 (120 UM) | 31 UM | + 286% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.94 (94 UM) | 122 UM | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14 (697 UM) | 400 UM | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.05 (147 UM) | 89 UM | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.82 (88 UM) | 25 UM | + 250% | |
| Housing | + 284% | |||
| Housing in Zurich (Switzerland) is 284% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Zurich | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,773 (181,790 UM) | 28,229 UM | + 544% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,282 (109,937 UM) | 19,426 UM | + 466% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 187 (9,020 UM) | 3,964 UM | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,376 (114,493 UM) | 19,612 UM | + 484% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,457 (70,183 UM) | 10,000 UM | + 602% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 104 (5,012 UM) | 3,501 UM | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 34 (1,624 UM) | 1,735 UM | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 327 (15,738 UM) | 14,657 UM | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 76 (3,664 UM) | 5,032 UM | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 12 (568 UM) | 265 UM | + 114% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 30 (1,429 UM) | 241 UM | + 493% | |
| Clothes | + 281% | |||
| Clothes in Zurich (Switzerland) is 281% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Zurich | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 104 (4,991 UM) | 892 UM | + 460% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 50 (2,430 UM) | 749 UM | + 224% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 89 (4,287 UM) | 1,151 UM | + 273% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 132 (6,354 UM) | 2,545 UM | + 150% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Zurich (Switzerland) is 72% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Zurich | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 26,830 (1,292,671 UM) | 994,388 UM | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.75 (84 UM) | 45 UM | + 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 91 (4,388 UM) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 54 (2,610 UM) | 164 UM | + 1494% | |
| Personal Care | + 292% | |||
| Personal Care in Zurich (Switzerland) is 292% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Zurich | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (714 UM) | 158 UM | + 352% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 21 (1,008 UM) | 120 UM | + 740% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 115 (5,519 UM) | 800 UM | + 590% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.38 (259 UM) | 379 UM | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.24 (204 UM) | 101 UM | + 101% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.67 (225 UM) | 118 UM | + 91% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.69 (178 UM) | 62 UM | + 186% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.55 (171 UM) | 70 UM | + 145% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 54 (2,581 UM) | 260 UM | + 892% | |
| Entertainment | + 160% | |||
| Entertainment in Zurich (Switzerland) is 160% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Zurich | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 57 (2,731 UM) | 498 UM | + 448% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 32 (1,547 UM) | 306 UM | + 406% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 185 (8,893 UM) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 93 (4,482 UM) | 1,532 UM | + 193% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (763 UM) | 139 UM | + 450% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.70 (275 UM) | 79 UM | + 247% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (371 UM) | 200 UM | + 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 541 (26,063 UM) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.49 (23 UM) | 8 UM | + 176% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 60 (2,907 UM) | 1,079 UM | + 169% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (420 UM) | 63 UM | + 566% | |
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TOTAL | + 182% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 364 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2025.
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