- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Canada
- St. Gallen
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in St. Gallen, Switzerland compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 51% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 15 (C$20) | C$14 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 18 (C$23) | C$8 | + 197% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 9 (C$12) | C$6 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.43 (C$1.89) | C$2.38 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 3.84 (C$5.07) | C$4.08 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.90 (C$5.15) | C$2.62 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 6.00 (C$8) | C$3.73 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 4.00 (C$5.28) | C$2.90 | + 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.80 (C$2.38) | C$2.89 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 8 (C$11) | C$16 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.23 (C$2.94) | C$2.31 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.10 (C$1.45) | C$1.76 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 59% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,800 (C$2,376) | C$1,186 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,600 (C$2,112) | C$982 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 126 (C$166) | C$117 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 900 (C$1,188) | C$919 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 750 (C$990) | C$695 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 63 (C$83) | C$64 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 30 (C$40) | C$39 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 552 (C$728) | C$392 | + 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 205 (C$270) | C$111 | + 144% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 (C$21) | C$10 | + 114% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 26 (C$34) | C$26 | + 30% | |
| Clothes | + 100% | |||
| Clothes in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 100% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 130 (C$172) | C$61 | + 183% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 50 (C$66) | C$41 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 120 (C$158) | C$95 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 180 (C$238) | C$87 | + 175% | |
| Transportation | + 81% | |||
| Transportation in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 81% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 20,000 (C$26,394) | C$22,684 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.80 (C$2.38) | C$1.19 | + 100% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 80 (C$106) | C$47 | + 122% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 102% | |||
| Personal Care in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 102% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 18 (C$23) | C$8 | + 194% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 (C$32) | C$20 | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 140 (C$185) | C$85 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (C$9) | C$7 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.33 (C$5.71) | C$3.90 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.61 (C$6) | C$3.90 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.81 (C$6) | C$3.21 | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.31 (C$4.37) | C$2.46 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 42 (C$55) | C$19 | + 196% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 48 (C$64) | C$43 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (C$48) | C$27 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 182 (C$240) | C$84 | + 188% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 70 (C$92) | C$93 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 13 (C$17) | C$9 | + 91% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.25 (C$5.61) | C$5.44 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (C$9) | C$5.57 | + 66% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | CHF 177 (C$234) | C$141 | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.35 (C$0.46) | C$2.00 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 60 (C$79) | C$34 | + 133% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (C$10) | C$10 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 110 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2017.
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Cost of living in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,238
(CHF 3,969)
in St. Gallen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,800
in Abbotsford.
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