- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Switzerland
- Regina
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Regina, Canada compared to Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Regina (Canada) is 33% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 (CHF 13) | CHF 22 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$9 (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$6 (CHF 4.90) | CHF 12 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.05 (CHF 1.57) | CHF 1.91 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.22 (CHF 3.23) | CHF 6 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.48 (CHF 2.66) | CHF 3.16 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (CHF 7) | CHF 11 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.79 (CHF 2.90) | CHF 4.15 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.13 (CHF 2.39) | CHF 3.15 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.24 (CHF 3.24) | CHF 2.01 | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 (CHF 15) | CHF 16 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.61 (CHF 1.99) | CHF 2.40 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.98 (CHF 1.51) | CHF 2.10 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Regina (Canada) is 29% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,814 (CHF 1,388) | CHF 2,316 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,296 (CHF 991) | CHF 1,575 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$227 (CHF 173) | CHF 225 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,326 (CHF 1,014) | CHF 1,369 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,040 (CHF 795) | CHF 1,000 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$135 (CHF 103) | CHF 80 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$51 (CHF 39) | CHF 35 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$434 (CHF 332) | CHF 511 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$130 (CHF 99) | CHF 150 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (CHF 8) | CHF 18 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$21 (CHF 16) | CHF 29 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 59% | |||
| Clothes in Regina (Canada) is 59% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$72 (CHF 55) | CHF 103 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$45 (CHF 34) | CHF 95 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$94 (CHF 72) | CHF 140 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$95 (CHF 73) | CHF 155 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Regina (Canada) is 37% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,231 (CHF 18,534) | CHF 28,963 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.08 (CHF 0.82) | CHF 1.62 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$83 (CHF 63) | CHF 91 | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 (CHF 18) | CHF 41 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Regina (Canada) is 30% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (CHF 8) | CHF 13 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$16 (CHF 12) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$80 (CHF 61) | CHF 93 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$7 (CHF 5.66) | CHF 8 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.21 (CHF 3.22) | CHF 4.38 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.25 (CHF 4.02) | CHF 4.20 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.05 (CHF 2.33) | CHF 2.00 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.31 (CHF 1.77) | CHF 2.60 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$24 (CHF 18) | CHF 53 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Regina (Canada) is 20% more expensive than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$44 (CHF 34) | CHF 53 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (CHF 24) | CHF 31 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$140 (CHF 107) | CHF 113 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$98 (CHF 75) | CHF 98 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$9 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.58 (CHF 3.50) | CHF 5.67 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (CHF 5.49) | CHF 6.00 | - 9% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$561 (CHF 429) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$1.67 (CHF 1.27) | CHF 0.33 | + 292% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$50 (CHF 38) | CHF 79 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (CHF 11) | CHF 8 | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 282 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
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Cost of living in Regina (Canada) is 26% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 6,400
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 4,716
(C$6,166)
in Regina.
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