- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Canada
- St. Gallen
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in St. Gallen, Switzerland compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 37% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 15 (C$20) | C$15 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 18 (C$23) | C$9 | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 9 (C$12) | C$5.69 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.43 (C$1.88) | C$2.17 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 3.84 (C$5.04) | C$4.84 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.90 (C$5.12) | C$2.90 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 8 (C$10) | C$10 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 6.00 (C$8) | C$4.00 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 4.00 (C$5.25) | C$3.31 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.80 (C$2.36) | C$3.07 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 8 (C$10) | C$16 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.23 (C$2.92) | C$2.51 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.10 (C$1.44) | C$2.07 | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 41% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,800 (C$2,361) | C$1,576 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,600 (C$2,099) | C$1,122 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 126 (C$165) | C$109 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 900 (C$1,181) | C$1,019 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 750 (C$984) | C$774 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 63 (C$82) | C$66 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 30 (C$39) | C$40 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 552 (C$724) | C$377 | + 92% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 205 (C$269) | C$98 | + 173% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 (C$21) | C$9 | + 143% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 26 (C$34) | C$23 | + 47% | |
| Clothes | + 96% | |||
| Clothes in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 96% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 130 (C$171) | C$59 | + 187% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 50 (C$66) | C$40 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 120 (C$157) | C$93 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 180 (C$236) | C$92 | + 156% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 50% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 20,000 (C$26,235) | C$22,749 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.80 (C$2.36) | C$1.27 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 80 (C$105) | C$65 | + 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 97% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 18 (C$23) | C$8 | + 202% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 (C$31) | C$20 | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 140 (C$183) | C$96 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (C$9) | C$6 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.33 (C$5.68) | C$3.72 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.61 (C$6) | C$2.83 | + 114% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.81 (C$6) | C$3.09 | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.31 (C$4.34) | C$2.46 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 42 (C$55) | C$19 | + 185% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 48 (C$64) | C$46 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (C$47) | C$26 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 182 (C$239) | C$101 | + 136% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 70 (C$92) | C$87 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 13 (C$17) | C$9 | + 99% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.25 (C$5.58) | C$5.53 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (C$9) | C$5.67 | + 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 499 (C$655) | C$549 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.35 (C$0.46) | C$1.04 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 60 (C$79) | C$35 | + 124% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (C$10) | C$10 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 218 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 41% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,506
(CHF 4,960)
in St. Gallen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,600
in Abbotsford.
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