- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Canada
- St. Gallen
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in St. Gallen, Switzerland compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 15 (C$20) | C$15 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 18 (C$24) | C$9 | + 154% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 9 (C$12) | C$5.69 | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.43 (C$1.92) | C$2.05 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 3.84 (C$5.16) | C$4.81 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.90 (C$5.24) | C$2.90 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 6.00 (C$8) | C$4.00 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 4.00 (C$5.37) | C$3.34 | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.80 (C$2.42) | C$3.36 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 8 (C$11) | C$16 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.23 (C$2.99) | C$2.41 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.10 (C$1.48) | C$2.01 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 44% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,800 (C$2,418) | C$1,651 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,600 (C$2,150) | C$1,142 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 126 (C$169) | C$102 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 900 (C$1,209) | C$1,038 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 750 (C$1,008) | C$779 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 63 (C$84) | C$66 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 30 (C$40) | C$39 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 552 (C$741) | C$351 | + 111% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 205 (C$275) | C$86 | + 219% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 (C$22) | C$9 | + 149% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 27 (C$36) | C$22 | + 62% | |
| Clothes | + 101% | |||
| Clothes in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 101% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 130 (C$175) | C$59 | + 194% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 50 (C$67) | C$40 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 120 (C$161) | C$93 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 180 (C$242) | C$92 | + 162% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 51% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 20,000 (C$26,869) | C$22,749 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.80 (C$2.42) | C$1.27 | + 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 80 (C$107) | C$67 | + 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 114% | |||
| Personal Care in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 114% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 18 (C$24) | C$8 | + 209% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 (C$32) | C$20 | + 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 140 (C$188) | C$82 | + 129% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (C$9) | C$6 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.33 (C$5.81) | C$3.72 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.61 (C$6) | C$2.83 | + 119% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.81 (C$6) | C$3.09 | + 109% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.31 (C$4.45) | C$2.46 | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 (C$58) | C$19 | + 203% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 48 (C$65) | C$46 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (C$48) | C$26 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 182 (C$244) | C$101 | + 142% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 70 (C$94) | C$85 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 13 (C$18) | C$8 | + 108% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.25 (C$5.71) | C$5.34 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (C$9) | C$5.67 | + 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 499 (C$670) | C$549 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.35 (C$0.47) | C$1.04 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 60 (C$81) | C$35 | + 129% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (C$10) | C$11 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 248 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,669
(CHF 5,709)
in St. Gallen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,400
in Abbotsford.
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