- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Canada
- Zurich
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Zurich, Switzerland compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zurich (Switzerland) is 76% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (C$33) | C$15 | + 114% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 13 (C$17) | C$9 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (C$16) | C$5.69 | + 176% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.75 (C$2.28) | C$2.17 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 5.18 (C$7) | C$4.84 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.04 (C$5.26) | C$2.90 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (C$16) | C$10 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.04 (C$5.26) | C$4.00 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 5.20 (C$7) | C$3.31 | + 105% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.76 (C$2.29) | C$3.07 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (C$20) | C$16 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.40 (C$3.13) | C$2.51 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.85 (C$3.71) | C$2.07 | + 79% | |
| Housing | + 139% | |||
| Housing in Zurich (Switzerland) is 139% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 3,513 (C$4,576) | C$1,576 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,538 (C$3,307) | C$1,122 | + 195% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 161 (C$210) | C$109 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,888 (C$2,459) | C$1,019 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,357 (C$1,768) | C$774 | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 81 (C$105) | C$66 | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 47 (C$61) | C$40 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 752 (C$979) | C$377 | + 160% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 169 (C$220) | C$98 | + 123% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 19 (C$25) | C$9 | + 185% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 32 (C$41) | C$23 | + 77% | |
| Clothes | + 104% | |||
| Clothes in Zurich (Switzerland) is 104% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 131 (C$171) | C$59 | + 187% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 56 (C$73) | C$40 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 134 (C$174) | C$93 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 151 (C$197) | C$92 | + 113% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Zurich (Switzerland) is 62% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 28,000 (C$36,477) | C$22,749 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.69 (C$2.20) | C$1.26 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 81 (C$106) | C$65 | + 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 37 (C$48) | C$31 | + 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 106% | |||
| Personal Care in Zurich (Switzerland) is 106% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 21 (C$28) | C$8 | + 262% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 29 (C$37) | C$20 | + 87% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 140 (C$182) | C$96 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 9 (C$11) | C$6 | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 6 (C$8) | C$3.72 | + 122% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.61 (C$7) | C$2.83 | + 158% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.83 (C$3.68) | C$3.09 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.05 (C$5.27) | C$2.46 | + 114% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 45 (C$58) | C$19 | + 202% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Zurich (Switzerland) is 43% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 70 (C$91) | C$46 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (C$48) | C$26 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 189 (C$246) | C$101 | + 144% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 100 (C$130) | C$87 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (C$22) | C$9 | + 156% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.84 (C$6) | C$5.53 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6 (C$8) | C$5.67 | + 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 526 (C$685) | C$549 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.43 (C$0.56) | C$1.04 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 108 (C$140) | C$35 | + 299% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,293 prices entered by 193 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Zurich (Switzerland) is 86% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$9,652
(CHF 7,409)
in Zurich
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,200
in Abbotsford.
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