Cost of living in St. Gallen, Switzerland vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 50% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 21 (C$30) | C$20 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (C$20) | C$10 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 (C$13) | C$5.78 | + 131% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.45 (C$2.03) | C$1.98 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 5.11 (C$7) | C$4.18 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.67 (C$5.14) | C$3.04 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.35 (C$6) | C$4.24 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.65 (C$5.11) | C$3.76 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.65 (C$2.32) | C$3.41 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14 (C$19) | C$19 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.25 (C$3.16) | C$2.48 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.90 (C$2.67) | C$1.93 | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 36% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,009 (C$2,818) | C$2,136 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,527 (C$2,142) | C$1,241 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 166 (C$232) | C$133 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,004 (C$1,409) | C$1,120 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 791 (C$1,109) | C$806 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 84 (C$118) | C$66 | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 35 (C$49) | C$54 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 552 (C$774) | C$311 | + 149% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 205 (C$287) | C$97 | + 197% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 (C$23) | C$10 | + 123% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 27 (C$38) | C$25 | + 50% | |
| Clothes | + 114% | |||
| Clothes in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 114% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 125 (C$175) | C$60 | + 191% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 55 (C$77) | C$39 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 117 (C$164) | C$98 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 164 (C$231) | C$117 | + 97% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 48% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 24,570 (C$34,467) | C$22,935 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.61 (C$2.25) | C$1.39 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 71 (C$100) | C$67 | + 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 109% | |||
| Personal Care in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 109% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 18 (C$25) | C$8 | + 198% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 (C$34) | C$22 | + 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 140 (C$196) | C$77 | + 155% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 (C$9) | C$6 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.33 (C$6) | C$3.85 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.61 (C$6) | C$4.28 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.81 (C$7) | C$3.11 | + 117% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.31 (C$4.64) | C$2.46 | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 42 (C$58) | C$20 | + 193% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 47 (C$65) | C$52 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 33 (C$47) | C$26 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 182 (C$255) | C$117 | + 117% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 85 (C$119) | C$96 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 13 (C$18) | C$9 | + 93% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.57 (C$6) | C$5.42 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6 (C$9) | C$7 | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 587 (C$823) | C$647 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.40 (C$0.56) | C$0.83 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 81 (C$113) | C$35 | + 220% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (C$12) | C$11 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
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These prices were last updated on October 26, 2020.
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Cost of living in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$10,254 (CHF 7,310) in St. Gallen to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$7,000 in Abbotsford.
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