Cost of living in Zurich, Switzerland vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zurich (Switzerland) is 72% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 28 (C$37) | C$19 | + 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (C$19) | C$10 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (C$17) | C$5.84 | + 197% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.65 (C$2.22) | C$1.85 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (C$11) | C$4.50 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.89 (C$5.23) | C$3.04 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (C$15) | C$10 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.89 (C$5.23) | C$4.24 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.69 (C$3.62) | C$3.76 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.56 (C$2.10) | C$3.41 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (C$22) | C$18 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.85 (C$3.83) | C$2.48 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.13 (C$2.86) | C$1.93 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 107% | |||
| Housing in Zurich (Switzerland) is 107% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,235 (C$4,353) | C$2,136 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,219 (C$2,986) | C$1,241 | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 239 (C$321) | C$133 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,962 (C$2,640) | C$1,120 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,478 (C$1,988) | C$806 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 150 (C$202) | C$66 | + 205% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (C$61) | C$50 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 506 (C$681) | C$322 | + 112% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 157 (C$211) | C$96 | + 119% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 22 (C$30) | C$10 | + 195% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (C$42) | C$25 | + 66% | |
| Clothes | + 137% | |||
| Clothes in Zurich (Switzerland) is 137% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 126 (C$169) | C$61 | + 175% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 67 (C$90) | C$38 | + 135% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 138 (C$186) | C$96 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 182 (C$245) | C$112 | + 118% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Zurich (Switzerland) is 54% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 23,542 (C$31,675) | C$22,935 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.67 (C$2.24) | C$1.39 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 81 (C$109) | C$67 | + 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 39 (C$53) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 98% | |||
| Personal Care in Zurich (Switzerland) is 98% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 14 (C$18) | C$8 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 28 (C$38) | C$22 | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 137 (C$185) | C$77 | + 140% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 (C$10) | C$6 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.95 (C$7) | C$3.78 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 6 (C$9) | C$4.28 | + 99% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.39 (C$4.56) | C$3.11 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.79 (C$5.10) | C$2.46 | + 107% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 38 (C$51) | C$20 | + 155% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Zurich (Switzerland) is 44% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 70 (C$95) | C$50 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 39 (C$53) | C$27 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 218 (C$293) | C$117 | + 149% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 125 (C$168) | C$94 | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 18 (C$24) | C$9 | + 166% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.77 (C$8) | C$5.25 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (C$10) | C$6 | + 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 538 (C$724) | C$647 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.37 (C$0.50) | C$0.83 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 102 (C$138) | C$36 | + 284% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (C$11) | C$11 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 695 prices entered by 90 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Zurich (Switzerland) is 75% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$11,395 (CHF 8,469) in Zurich to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,500 in Abbotsford.
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