Cost of living in Zurich (Switzerland) is 74% more expensive than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada)
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| Food in Zurich (Switzerland) is 52% more expensive than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Zurich (Switzerland) | Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| CHF 26 (C$36) | C$20 | 79% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| CHF 14 (C$19) | C$11 | 81% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| CHF 11 (C$15) | C$7 | 122% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| CHF 1.55 (C$2.11) | C$2.54 | 17% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| CHF 7 (C$10) | C$3.95 | 155% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| CHF 3.78 (C$5.13) | C$4.50 | 14% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| CHF 10 (C$13) | C$11 | 26% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| CHF 3.53 (C$4.79) | C$3.70 | 29% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| CHF 2.24 (C$3.04) | C$1.89 | 61% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| CHF 1.52 (C$2.06) | C$4.03 | 49% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| CHF 15 (C$20) | C$18 | 10% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| CHF 2.36 (C$3.21) | C$2.41 | 33% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| CHF 2.42 (C$3.29) | C$2.59 | 27% |
| Housing in Zurich (Switzerland) is 84% more expensive than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||
| Zurich (Switzerland) | Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| CHF 3,097 (C$4,208) | C$1,585 | 166% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| CHF 2,286 (C$3,106) | C$1,071 | 190% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| CHF 140 (C$191) | C$229 | 17% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| CHF 1,930 (C$2,623) | C$1,130 | 132% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| CHF 1,287 (C$1,749) | C$843 | 107% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| CHF 142 (C$194) | C$156 | 24% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| CHF 37 (C$50) | C$79 | 36% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| CHF 429 (C$583) | C$377 | 55% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CHF 130 (C$177) | C$156 | 13% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| CHF 19 (C$26) | C$9 | 187% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| CHF 30 (C$41) | C$18 | 134% |
| Clothes in Zurich (Switzerland) is 63% more expensive than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||
| Zurich (Switzerland) | Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| CHF 114 (C$155) | C$72 | 117% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| CHF 63 (C$86) | C$60 | 43% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CHF 125 (C$170) | C$118 | 44% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| CHF 186 (C$252) | C$124 | 104% |
| Transportation in Zurich (Switzerland) is 81% more expensive than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||
| Zurich (Switzerland) | Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| CHF 27,472 (C$37,333) | C$26,886 | 39% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| CHF 1.48 (C$2.01) | C$1.22 | 64% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| CHF 92 (C$125) | C$63 | 97% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| CHF 41 (C$56) | C$26 | 118% |
| Personal Care in Zurich (Switzerland) is 89% more expensive than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||
| Zurich (Switzerland) | Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CHF 16 (C$21) | C$9 | 126% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| CHF 29 (C$39) | C$21 | 83% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| CHF 130 (C$176) | C$75 | 135% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| CHF 7 (C$10) | C$7 | 35% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| CHF 4.83 (C$7) | C$4.96 | 32% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| CHF 5.57 (C$8) | C$5.31 | 43% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| CHF 3.38 (C$4.60) | C$2.57 | 79% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| CHF 3.61 (C$4.91) | C$2.73 | 80% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| CHF 40 (C$54) | C$19 | 179% |
| Entertainment in Zurich (Switzerland) is 74% more expensive than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||
| Zurich (Switzerland) | Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| CHF 73 (C$99) | C$47 | 112% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| CHF 34 (C$46) | C$27 | 70% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| CHF 262 (C$356) | C$131 | 171% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| CHF 98 (C$133) | C$91 | 46% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| CHF 17 (C$24) | C$8 | 196% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| CHF 5.03 (C$7) | C$4.59 | 49% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| CHF 7 (C$10) | C$6 | 60% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| CHF 470 (C$639) | C$757 | 16% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| CHF 0.42 (C$0.57) | C$0.25 | 129% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| CHF 112 (C$152) | C$66 | 132% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| CHF 8 (C$11) | C$15 | 26% |
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For example, you would need at least C$8,503 (CHF 6,257) in Zurich to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$4,900 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.