Cost of living in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 69% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 83% | |||
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| Food in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 83% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Neuchatel | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 24 (C$38) | C$23 | + 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 17 (C$27) | C$12 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (C$17) | C$6 | + 183% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.55 (C$2.49) | C$2.09 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (C$12) | C$4.37 | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.56 (C$5.71) | C$3.95 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (C$19) | C$11 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.76 (C$6) | C$4.85 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.87 (C$4.61) | C$3.95 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.81 (C$2.90) | C$3.64 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 18 (C$28) | C$21 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.15 (C$3.45) | C$2.77 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 3.17 (C$5.10) | C$2.11 | + 142% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 47% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Neuchatel | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 1,909 (C$3,066) | C$2,417 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,630 (C$2,618) | C$1,456 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 183 (C$293) | C$120 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,153 (C$1,853) | C$1,347 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 964 (C$1,549) | C$985 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 120 (C$193) | C$69 | + 181% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (C$72) | C$63 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 536 (C$862) | C$311 | + 177% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 127 (C$204) | C$140 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 12 (C$19) | C$10 | + 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 26 (C$41) | C$23 | + 82% | |
| Clothes | + 142% | |||
| Clothes in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 142% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Neuchatel | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 107 (C$173) | C$57 | + 203% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 57 (C$92) | C$41 | + 124% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 125 (C$201) | C$105 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 191 (C$307) | C$117 | + 162% | |
| Transportation | + 94% | |||
| Transportation in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 94% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Neuchatel | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 31,241 (C$50,177) | C$24,609 | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.56 (C$2.50) | C$1.65 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 80 (C$128) | C$60 | + 114% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 56% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Neuchatel | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 11 (C$18) | C$8 | + 129% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$22 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 94 (C$150) | C$77 | + 95% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 9 (C$14) | C$6 | + 115% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.50 (C$7) | C$4.17 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.49 (C$7) | C$4.59 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | C$3.11 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 2.98 (C$4.79) | C$3.02 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | C$20 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Neuchatel | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | C$55 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 35 (C$57) | C$26 | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$135 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | C$96 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 13 (C$21) | C$10 | + 119% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | C$4.71 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$6 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 686 (C$1,102) | C$647 | + 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 74 (C$119) | C$37 | + 221% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (C$14) | C$13 | + 10% | |
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TOTAL | + 69% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 67 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2024.
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