- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Canada
- St. Gallen
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in St. Gallen, Switzerland compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| 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 15 (C$19) | C$14 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 18 (C$22) | C$8 | + 179% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 9 (C$12) | C$5.67 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.43 (C$1.83) | C$2.40 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 3.84 (C$4.90) | C$4.13 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.90 (C$4.98) | C$2.54 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 8 (C$10) | C$9 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 6.00 (C$8) | C$3.55 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 4.00 (C$5.10) | C$3.02 | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.80 (C$2.30) | C$2.26 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 8 (C$10) | C$15 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.23 (C$2.84) | C$2.18 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.10 (C$1.40) | C$1.87 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 56% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,800 (C$2,297) | C$1,186 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,600 (C$2,041) | C$982 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 126 (C$160) | C$104 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 900 (C$1,148) | C$919 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 750 (C$957) | C$695 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 63 (C$80) | C$64 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 30 (C$38) | C$39 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 552 (C$704) | C$393 | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 205 (C$261) | C$111 | + 136% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 (C$20) | C$10 | + 114% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 26 (C$33) | C$25 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | + 92% | |||
| Clothes in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 92% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 130 (C$166) | C$61 | + 174% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 50 (C$64) | C$41 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 120 (C$153) | C$95 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 180 (C$230) | C$87 | + 165% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 73% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 20,000 (C$25,518) | C$23,851 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.80 (C$2.30) | C$1.19 | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 80 (C$102) | C$47 | + 115% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 101% | |||
| Personal Care in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 101% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 18 (C$22) | C$7 | + 199% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 (C$31) | C$20 | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 140 (C$178) | C$85 | + 110% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (C$8) | C$6 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.33 (C$5.52) | C$2.88 | + 92% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.61 (C$5.89) | C$3.82 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.81 (C$6) | C$3.16 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.31 (C$4.22) | C$2.53 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 42 (C$53) | C$19 | + 183% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 48 (C$62) | C$45 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (C$46) | C$26 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 182 (C$232) | C$84 | + 178% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 70 (C$89) | C$89 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 13 (C$17) | C$9 | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.25 (C$5.42) | C$5.72 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (C$9) | C$5.43 | + 65% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | CHF 499 (C$637) | C$850 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.35 (C$0.45) | C$1.04 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 60 (C$77) | C$34 | + 123% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (C$10) | C$10 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 158 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 47% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,004
(CHF 3,922)
in St. Gallen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,400
in Abbotsford.
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