Cost of living in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 48% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 72% | |||
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| Food in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 72% 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$35) | C$20 | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (C$24) | C$10 | + 143% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (C$17) | C$5.78 | + 188% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.64 (C$2.42) | C$1.98 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (C$11) | C$4.18 | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | C$3.17 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | C$10 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.89 (C$5.74) | C$4.24 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.88 (C$4.25) | C$3.76 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.64 (C$2.42) | C$3.41 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (C$24) | C$19 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.20 (C$3.25) | C$2.48 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.84 (C$4.19) | C$1.93 | + 117% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 53% 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 1,935 (C$2,852) | C$2,136 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,613 (C$2,378) | C$1,257 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 209 (C$308) | C$124 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,122 (C$1,654) | C$1,120 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,004 (C$1,480) | C$805 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 117 (C$173) | C$66 | + 161% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 44 (C$64) | C$54 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 536 (C$791) | C$311 | + 154% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 127 (C$187) | C$97 | + 93% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 14 (C$20) | C$10 | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 26 (C$38) | C$25 | + 50% | |
| Clothes | + 125% | |||
| Clothes in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 125% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Neuchatel | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 117 (C$172) | C$60 | + 186% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 55 (C$80) | C$39 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 120 (C$177) | C$98 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 200 (C$295) | C$117 | + 151% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 24% 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 | - | C$22,942 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | C$1.67 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 67 (C$98) | C$67 | + 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 50% 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$17) | C$8 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$22 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 94 (C$138) | C$77 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 9 (C$13) | C$6 | + 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.50 (C$7) | C$3.85 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.49 (C$7) | C$4.33 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | C$3.16 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 2.98 (C$4.39) | C$2.46 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | C$20 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 34% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Neuchatel | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | C$51 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 35 (C$52) | C$27 | + 95% | |
| 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$20) | C$10 | + 101% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | C$5.42 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$7 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 686 (C$1,012) | C$647 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 74 (C$109) | C$37 | + 194% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (C$13) | C$11 | + 17% | |
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TOTAL | + 48% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 35 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2023.
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