Cost of living in Zurich (Switzerland) is 91% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 58% | |||
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| Food in Zurich (Switzerland) is 58% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Zurich | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (C$34) | C$20 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 13 (C$18) | C$10 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 9 (C$12) | C$5.78 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.57 (C$2.08) | C$1.98 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (C$9) | C$4.18 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 2.76 (C$3.67) | C$3.17 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (C$15) | C$10 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.57 (C$4.74) | C$4.24 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.40 (C$3.19) | C$3.76 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.64 (C$2.18) | C$3.41 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (C$20) | C$19 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.93 (C$3.89) | C$2.48 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.97 (C$3.95) | C$1.93 | + 105% | |
| Housing | + 100% | |||
| Housing in Zurich (Switzerland) is 100% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Zurich | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,589 (C$4,774) | C$2,136 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,314 (C$3,078) | C$1,233 | + 150% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 146 (C$195) | C$124 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,250 (C$2,992) | C$1,120 | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,272 (C$1,691) | C$805 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 94 (C$126) | C$66 | + 89% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 42 (C$56) | C$54 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 412 (C$548) | C$311 | + 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 115 (C$153) | C$97 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (C$24) | C$10 | + 133% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (C$38) | C$25 | + 53% | |
| Clothes | + 185% | |||
| Clothes in Zurich (Switzerland) is 185% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Zurich | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 131 (C$174) | C$60 | + 189% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 95 (C$126) | C$39 | + 222% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 135 (C$179) | C$98 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 224 (C$298) | C$117 | + 154% | |
| Transportation | + 149% | |||
| Transportation in Zurich (Switzerland) is 149% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Zurich | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 25,652 (C$34,116) | C$22,942 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.84 (C$2.44) | C$1.40 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 157 (C$209) | C$67 | + 213% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 45 (C$60) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Zurich (Switzerland) is 79% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Zurich | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (C$20) | C$8 | + 136% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 (C$32) | C$22 | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 108 (C$144) | C$77 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 (C$10) | C$6 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.50 (C$5.99) | C$3.85 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.61 (C$7) | C$4.33 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.41 (C$4.54) | C$3.16 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.16 (C$4.20) | C$2.46 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 51 (C$68) | C$20 | + 240% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Zurich (Switzerland) is 37% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Zurich | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 63 (C$84) | C$51 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 35 (C$46) | C$27 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 138 (C$183) | C$135 | + 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 106 (C$141) | C$96 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (C$22) | C$10 | + 124% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.26 (C$7) | C$5.42 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (C$9) | C$7 | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 492 (C$654) | C$647 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.41 (C$0.54) | C$0.83 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 121 (C$161) | C$37 | + 332% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (C$12) | C$11 | + 8% | |
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TOTAL | + 91% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 401 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2022.
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