Cost of living in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 48% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 40% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$24 (CHF 16) | CHF 27 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 (CHF 8) | CHF 16 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (CHF 5.13) | CHF 12 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.19 (CHF 2.13) | CHF 1.67 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.43 (CHF 3.62) | CHF 8 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.84 (CHF 2.56) | CHF 3.66 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$12 (CHF 8) | CHF 11 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.67 (CHF 2.45) | CHF 3.95 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$1.65 (CHF 1.10) | CHF 2.65 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.02 (CHF 2.69) | CHF 2.01 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (CHF 12) | CHF 16 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.28 (CHF 1.52) | CHF 2.61 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.76 (CHF 1.84) | CHF 2.79 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 59% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,681 (CHF 1,122) | CHF 3,991 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,126 (CHF 752) | CHF 3,124 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$223 (CHF 149) | CHF 160 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,180 (CHF 788) | CHF 2,486 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$859 (CHF 574) | CHF 1,680 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | CHF 123 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$81 (CHF 54) | CHF 50 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$330 (CHF 220) | CHF 594 | - 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$153 (CHF 102) | CHF 116 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$9 (CHF 6) | CHF 13 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$18 (CHF 12) | CHF 25 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 39% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island | Geneva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$72 (CHF 48) | CHF 108 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$60 (CHF 40) | CHF 54 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$118 (CHF 79) | CHF 126 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$124 (CHF 83) | CHF 189 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 46% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,694 (CHF 15,152) | CHF 32,454 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.31 (CHF 0.87) | CHF 1.95 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$63 (CHF 42) | CHF 70 | - 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$26 (CHF 17) | CHF 35 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 45% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$9 (CHF 6) | CHF 12 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (CHF 14) | CHF 29 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$75 (CHF 50) | CHF 125 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$7 (CHF 4.63) | CHF 9 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.87 (CHF 3.92) | CHF 4.29 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.31 (CHF 3.55) | CHF 4.96 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.42 (CHF 2.95) | CHF 3.99 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.86 (CHF 1.91) | CHF 3.99 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$19 (CHF 13) | CHF 39 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 42% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$47 (CHF 31) | CHF 88 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (CHF 18) | CHF 38 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$131 (CHF 88) | CHF 119 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$91 (CHF 61) | CHF 110 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$8 (CHF 5.30) | CHF 24 | - 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.59 (CHF 3.07) | CHF 4.87 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6 (CHF 4.13) | CHF 8 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$757 (CHF 505) | CHF 589 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.33 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$66 (CHF 44) | CHF 92 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (CHF 10) | CHF 9 | + 12% | |
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TOTAL | - 48% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 175 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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