Cost of living in Toronto (Canada) is 20% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland)
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Food | - 34% | |||
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Food in Toronto (Canada) is 34% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Toronto | Geneva | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$31 (CHF 21) | CHF 27 | - 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (CHF 9) | CHF 19 | - 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$10 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$4.03 (CHF 2.70) | CHF 1.66 | + 62% | |
12 eggs, large | C$5.66 (CHF 3.80) | CHF 8 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.73 (CHF 3.18) | CHF 4.18 | - 24% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$15 (CHF 10) | CHF 11 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.31 (CHF 2.89) | CHF 4.80 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.97 (CHF 1.99) | CHF 3.53 | - 44% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.21 (CHF 2.16) | CHF 2.42 | - 11% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$21 (CHF 14) | CHF 12 | + 15% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.39 (CHF 2.27) | CHF 2.79 | - 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.15 (CHF 2.12) | CHF 2.72 | - 22% | |
Housing | - 32% | |||
Housing in Toronto (Canada) is 32% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$3,834 (CHF 2,574) | CHF 4,223 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,946 (CHF 1,978) | CHF 3,273 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$220 (CHF 148) | CHF 202 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,592 (CHF 1,740) | CHF 2,195 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$2,006 (CHF 1,347) | CHF 1,807 | - 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$134 (CHF 90) | CHF 152 | - 40% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$54 (CHF 36) | CHF 56 | - 36% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$563 (CHF 378) | CHF 594 | - 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$189 (CHF 127) | CHF 116 | + 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$13 (CHF 9) | CHF 13 | - 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$27 (CHF 18) | CHF 25 | - 28% | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is 16% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$76 (CHF 51) | CHF 94 | - 46% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$95 (CHF 64) | CHF 60 | + 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$148 (CHF 99) | CHF 117 | - 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$164 (CHF 110) | CHF 184 | - 40% | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is 16% more expensive than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$36,116 (CHF 24,250) | CHF 35,571 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.61 (CHF 1.08) | CHF 1.93 | - 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$154 (CHF 104) | CHF 62 | + 66% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$31 (CHF 21) | CHF 34 | - 39% | |
Personal Care | - 20% | |||
Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is 20% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$17 (CHF 11) | CHF 12 | - 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$48 (CHF 32) | CHF 29 | + 11% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$80 (CHF 54) | CHF 125 | - 57% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$11 (CHF 8) | CHF 9 | - 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$7 (CHF 4.81) | CHF 4.29 | + 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$7 (CHF 4.60) | CHF 4.96 | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.47 (CHF 3.00) | CHF 3.99 | - 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$3.64 (CHF 2.45) | CHF 3.99 | - 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$36 (CHF 24) | CHF 39 | - 38% | |
Entertainment | - 25% | |||
Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is 25% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Toronto | Geneva | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$70 (CHF 47) | CHF 88 | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (CHF 21) | CHF 38 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$366 (CHF 246) | CHF 119 | + 106% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$144 (CHF 97) | CHF 113 | - 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$17 (CHF 12) | CHF 24 | - 53% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.90 (CHF 3.96) | CHF 4.73 | - 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$9 (CHF 6) | CHF 8 | - 19% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$807 (CHF 542) | CHF 589 | - 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.35 (CHF 0.23) | CHF 0.33 | - 31% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$83 (CHF 56) | CHF 81 | - 32% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (CHF 11) | CHF 9 | + 30% | |
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TOTAL | - 20% |
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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