Cost of living in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 73% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 62% | |||
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| Food in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 62% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| St. Gallen | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 24 (C$41) | C$23 | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 13 (C$22) | C$13 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 (C$16) | C$6 | + 169% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.56 (C$2.68) | C$2.41 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 5.41 (C$9) | C$4.70 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.66 (C$6) | C$3.95 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 8 (C$14) | C$11 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.35 (C$7) | C$4.85 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.64 (C$6) | C$3.95 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.65 (C$2.83) | C$3.50 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 13 (C$23) | C$20 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.25 (C$3.85) | C$2.68 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.79 (C$3.07) | C$2.16 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| St. Gallen | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 1,959 (C$3,357) | C$2,300 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,527 (C$2,617) | C$1,599 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 164 (C$281) | C$120 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,005 (C$1,722) | C$1,347 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 791 (C$1,355) | C$985 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 84 (C$145) | C$69 | + 111% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 35 (C$60) | C$60 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 556 (C$952) | C$311 | + 206% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 191 (C$327) | C$140 | + 134% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 (C$28) | C$10 | + 175% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 28 (C$47) | C$26 | + 81% | |
| Clothes | + 148% | |||
| Clothes in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 148% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| St. Gallen | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 124 (C$213) | C$70 | + 205% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 55 (C$94) | C$41 | + 128% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 118 (C$202) | C$105 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 164 (C$281) | C$120 | + 134% | |
| Transportation | + 81% | |||
| Transportation in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 81% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| St. Gallen | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 24,579 (C$42,120) | C$24,609 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.61 (C$2.76) | C$1.69 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 70 (C$120) | C$60 | + 100% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 143% | |||
| Personal Care in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 143% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| St. Gallen | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 17 (C$29) | C$8 | + 266% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 (C$41) | C$22 | + 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 135 (C$232) | C$77 | + 201% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 (C$11) | C$6 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.03 (C$7) | C$4.17 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.62 (C$8) | C$4.59 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.94 (C$8) | C$3.11 | + 173% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.35 (C$5.73) | C$3.02 | + 90% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 42 (C$71) | C$22 | + 223% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 86% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| St. Gallen | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 45 (C$76) | C$61 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 33 (C$57) | C$27 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 180 (C$309) | C$118 | + 161% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 89 (C$153) | C$97 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 12 (C$21) | C$12 | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.57 (C$8) | C$4.71 | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6 (C$11) | C$7 | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 587 (C$1,006) | C$647 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.41 (C$0.70) | C$0.24 | + 190% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 81 (C$138) | C$38 | + 263% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (C$14) | C$13 | + 14% | |
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TOTAL | + 73% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 58 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2024.
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