Cost of living in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 60% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 58% | |||
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| Food in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 58% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| St. Gallen | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 21 (C$32) | C$20 | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (C$21) | C$10 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 (C$14) | C$5.78 | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.45 (C$2.14) | C$1.98 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 5.11 (C$8) | C$4.18 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.67 (C$5.42) | C$3.17 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.35 (C$6) | C$4.24 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.65 (C$5.38) | C$3.76 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.65 (C$2.44) | C$3.41 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14 (C$20) | C$19 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.25 (C$3.32) | C$2.48 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.90 (C$2.81) | C$1.93 | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 43% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| St. Gallen | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,009 (C$2,967) | C$2,136 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,527 (C$2,255) | C$1,257 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 166 (C$245) | C$124 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,004 (C$1,483) | C$1,120 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 791 (C$1,168) | C$805 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 84 (C$124) | C$66 | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 35 (C$52) | C$54 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 500 (C$738) | C$311 | + 137% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 190 (C$281) | C$97 | + 190% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 (C$24) | C$10 | + 139% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 27 (C$40) | C$25 | + 58% | |
| Clothes | + 122% | |||
| Clothes in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 122% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| St. Gallen | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 124 (C$183) | C$60 | + 204% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 55 (C$81) | C$39 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 118 (C$174) | C$98 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 164 (C$242) | C$117 | + 106% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 51% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| St. Gallen | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 24,570 (C$36,287) | C$22,942 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.61 (C$2.37) | C$1.67 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 71 (C$105) | C$67 | + 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 114% | |||
| Personal Care in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 114% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| St. Gallen | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 17 (C$25) | C$8 | + 204% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 (C$35) | C$22 | + 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 135 (C$199) | C$77 | + 159% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 (C$10) | C$6 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.03 (C$5.95) | C$3.85 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.63 (C$7) | C$4.33 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.95 (C$7) | C$3.16 | + 131% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.35 (C$4.95) | C$2.46 | + 101% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 42 (C$61) | C$20 | + 208% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 71% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| St. Gallen | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 47 (C$69) | C$51 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 33 (C$49) | C$27 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 180 (C$266) | C$135 | + 96% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 87 (C$129) | C$96 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 13 (C$19) | C$10 | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.57 (C$7) | C$5.42 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6 (C$9) | C$7 | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 587 (C$867) | C$647 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.41 (C$0.61) | C$0.24 | + 150% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 81 (C$119) | C$37 | + 221% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (C$12) | C$11 | + 13% | |
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TOTAL | + 60% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2023.
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