Cost of living in Zurich, Switzerland vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zurich (Switzerland) is 62% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (C$36) | C$20 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (C$19) | C$10 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (C$15) | C$5.78 | + 157% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.55 (C$2.11) | C$1.98 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (C$10) | C$4.18 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.78 (C$5.14) | C$3.04 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (C$13) | C$10 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.53 (C$4.80) | C$4.24 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.24 (C$3.04) | C$3.76 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.52 (C$2.06) | C$3.41 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (C$20) | C$19 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.36 (C$3.21) | C$2.48 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.42 (C$3.29) | C$1.93 | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 90% | |||
| Housing in Zurich (Switzerland) is 90% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,097 (C$4,209) | C$2,136 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,286 (C$3,107) | C$1,241 | + 150% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 140 (C$191) | C$133 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,930 (C$2,623) | C$1,120 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,287 (C$1,750) | C$806 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 142 (C$194) | C$66 | + 192% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 37 (C$50) | C$54 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 429 (C$583) | C$311 | + 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 130 (C$177) | C$97 | + 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 19 (C$26) | C$10 | + 154% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 30 (C$41) | C$25 | + 63% | |
| Clothes | + 122% | |||
| Clothes in Zurich (Switzerland) is 122% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 114 (C$156) | C$60 | + 158% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 63 (C$86) | C$39 | + 120% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 125 (C$170) | C$98 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 186 (C$252) | C$117 | + 115% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Zurich (Switzerland) is 70% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,472 (C$37,344) | C$22,942 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.48 (C$2.01) | C$1.39 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 92 (C$125) | C$67 | + 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 41 (C$56) | - | - | |
| 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 16 (C$21) | C$8 | + 160% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 29 (C$39) | C$22 | + 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 130 (C$176) | C$77 | + 129% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 (C$10) | C$6 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.83 (C$7) | C$3.85 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.57 (C$8) | C$4.28 | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.38 (C$4.60) | C$3.11 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.61 (C$4.91) | C$2.46 | + 100% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 40 (C$54) | C$20 | + 172% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Zurich (Switzerland) is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 73 (C$99) | C$52 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 34 (C$46) | C$26 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 262 (C$356) | C$117 | + 203% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 98 (C$133) | C$96 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (C$24) | C$9 | + 152% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.03 (C$7) | C$5.42 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (C$10) | C$7 | + 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 470 (C$639) | C$647 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.42 (C$0.57) | C$0.83 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 112 (C$152) | C$35 | + 331% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (C$11) | C$11 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 620 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Zurich (Switzerland) is 73% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$10,889 (CHF 8,011) in Zurich to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,300 in Abbotsford.
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