- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Canada
- Zurich
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Zurich, Switzerland compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 104% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zurich (Switzerland) is 104% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (C$34) | C$14 | + 145% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (C$19) | C$8 | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (C$17) | C$6 | + 170% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.80 (C$2.46) | C$2.38 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 5.18 (C$7) | C$4.08 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.04 (C$5.54) | C$2.62 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (C$17) | C$10 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.04 (C$5.54) | C$3.73 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 5.20 (C$7) | C$2.90 | + 146% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.76 (C$2.41) | C$2.89 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (C$21) | C$16 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.69 (C$3.68) | C$2.31 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.85 (C$3.91) | C$1.76 | + 122% | |
| Housing | + 182% | |||
| Housing in Zurich (Switzerland) is 182% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 3,513 (C$4,818) | C$1,186 | + 306% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,538 (C$3,482) | C$982 | + 255% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 161 (C$221) | C$117 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,888 (C$2,589) | C$919 | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,357 (C$1,862) | C$695 | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 81 (C$111) | C$64 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 47 (C$64) | C$39 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 825 (C$1,131) | C$392 | + 189% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 164 (C$225) | C$111 | + 103% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (C$25) | C$10 | + 155% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 32 (C$43) | C$26 | + 65% | |
| Clothes | + 111% | |||
| Clothes in Zurich (Switzerland) is 111% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 131 (C$180) | C$61 | + 197% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 56 (C$76) | C$41 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 134 (C$184) | C$95 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 151 (C$207) | C$87 | + 140% | |
| Transportation | + 101% | |||
| Transportation in Zurich (Switzerland) is 101% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 28,000 (C$38,409) | C$22,684 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.69 (C$2.32) | C$1.19 | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 81 (C$111) | C$47 | + 134% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 38 (C$52) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 126% | |||
| Personal Care in Zurich (Switzerland) is 126% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 21 (C$29) | C$8 | + 269% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 30 (C$41) | C$20 | + 103% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 143 (C$197) | C$85 | + 132% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 9 (C$12) | C$7 | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 6 (C$9) | C$3.90 | + 120% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 7 (C$9) | C$3.90 | + 137% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.05 (C$4.19) | C$3.21 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.03 (C$5.53) | C$2.46 | + 125% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 45 (C$61) | C$19 | + 228% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Zurich (Switzerland) is 2% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 71 (C$97) | C$43 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (C$51) | C$27 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 198 (C$271) | C$84 | + 225% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 100 (C$137) | C$93 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (C$23) | C$9 | + 153% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.84 (C$7) | C$5.44 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6 (C$8) | C$5.57 | + 49% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | CHF 176 (C$241) | C$141 | + 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.43 (C$0.59) | C$2.00 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 108 (C$148) | C$34 | + 334% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 92% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,363 prices entered by 205 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2017.
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Cost of living in Zurich (Switzerland) is 92% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,495
(CHF 5,464)
in Zurich
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,900
in Abbotsford.
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