- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Switzerland
- Regina
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Regina, Canada compared to Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Regina (Canada) is 44% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$16 (CHF 12) | CHF 26 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$7 (CHF 5.66) | CHF 15 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (CHF 5.38) | CHF 12 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.91 (CHF 1.47) | CHF 2.23 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.62 (CHF 2.78) | CHF 7 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.62 (CHF 2.77) | CHF 2.94 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (CHF 7) | CHF 10 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.81 (CHF 2.93) | CHF 4.21 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.91 (CHF 3.00) | CHF 3.20 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.95 (CHF 3.03) | CHF 2.08 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (CHF 13) | CHF 17 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.18 (CHF 1.67) | CHF 2.33 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.26 (CHF 0.97) | CHF 2.15 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Regina (Canada) is 35% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,669 (CHF 1,280) | CHF 2,200 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,287 (CHF 987) | CHF 1,564 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$160 (CHF 123) | CHF 225 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$995 (CHF 763) | CHF 1,278 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$988 (CHF 758) | CHF 1,000 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$97 (CHF 75) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$43 (CHF 33) | CHF 33 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$423 (CHF 325) | CHF 496 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$112 (CHF 86) | CHF 150 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (CHF 8) | CHF 18 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$21 (CHF 16) | CHF 25 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 58% | |||
| Clothes in Regina (Canada) is 58% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$68 (CHF 52) | CHF 103 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$47 (CHF 36) | CHF 95 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$100 (CHF 77) | CHF 140 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$90 (CHF 69) | CHF 155 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Regina (Canada) is 38% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,733 (CHF 19,733) | CHF 29,047 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.08 (CHF 0.83) | CHF 1.64 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$77 (CHF 59) | CHF 87 | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 (CHF 17) | CHF 41 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Regina (Canada) is 18% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$20 (CHF 15) | CHF 13 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$11 (CHF 8) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | CHF 93 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (CHF 5.76) | CHF 8 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$3.81 (CHF 2.92) | CHF 4.38 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.32 (CHF 4.08) | CHF 4.20 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.15 (CHF 2.42) | CHF 2.00 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.44 (CHF 1.87) | CHF 2.60 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$24 (CHF 18) | CHF 53 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Regina (Canada) is 14% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$43 (CHF 33) | CHF 51 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$26 (CHF 20) | CHF 31 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$118 (CHF 90) | CHF 113 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$91 (CHF 70) | CHF 100 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$9 (CHF 7) | CHF 16 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.38 (CHF 3.36) | CHF 5.67 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (CHF 5.12) | CHF 5.88 | - 13% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | C$169 (CHF 130) | CHF 215 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.70 (CHF 0.53) | CHF 0.33 | + 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$54 (CHF 41) | CHF 54 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (CHF 10) | CHF 8 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 155 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Regina (Canada) is 35% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 6,500
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 4,202
(C$5,479)
in Regina.
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