Cost of living in Toronto (Canada) is 25% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 37% | |||
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| Food in Toronto (Canada) is 37% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Toronto | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$25 (CHF 16) | CHF 28 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$15 (CHF 9) | CHF 15 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$10 (CHF 6) | CHF 13 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$4.25 (CHF 2.65) | CHF 1.74 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$7 (CHF 4.20) | CHF 9 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.71 (CHF 3.56) | CHF 3.61 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$13 (CHF 8) | CHF 12 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.52 (CHF 3.44) | CHF 4.42 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$4.61 (CHF 2.87) | CHF 2.93 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.19 (CHF 1.99) | CHF 2.44 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$21 (CHF 13) | CHF 14 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.55 (CHF 2.21) | CHF 3.46 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.73 (CHF 1.70) | CHF 2.73 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Toronto (Canada) is 32% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Toronto | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$3,694 (CHF 2,300) | CHF 3,818 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$3,083 (CHF 1,919) | CHF 3,251 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$210 (CHF 131) | CHF 165 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,742 (CHF 1,707) | CHF 2,213 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$2,243 (CHF 1,397) | CHF 1,673 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$138 (CHF 86) | CHF 121 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$64 (CHF 40) | CHF 55 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$488 (CHF 304) | CHF 547 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$172 (CHF 107) | CHF 180 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$15 (CHF 9) | CHF 13 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$30 (CHF 18) | CHF 29 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is 40% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Toronto | Geneva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$70 (CHF 44) | CHF 96 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$56 (CHF 35) | CHF 58 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$156 (CHF 97) | CHF 123 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$205 (CHF 128) | CHF 193 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is about the same as in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Toronto | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$33,085 (CHF 20,596) | CHF 34,446 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.51 (CHF 0.94) | CHF 1.93 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$164 (CHF 102) | CHF 70 | + 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$25 (CHF 15) | CHF 35 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is 24% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Toronto | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$16 (CHF 10) | CHF 12 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$39 (CHF 24) | CHF 29 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$94 (CHF 59) | CHF 129 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$13 (CHF 8) | CHF 9 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$9 (CHF 5.60) | CHF 4.29 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$9 (CHF 5.60) | CHF 5.10 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.56 (CHF 2.84) | CHF 4.48 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$5.11 (CHF 3.18) | CHF 4.59 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$39 (CHF 24) | CHF 42 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is 33% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Toronto | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$81 (CHF 50) | CHF 84 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$35 (CHF 22) | CHF 43 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$315 (CHF 196) | CHF 119 | + 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$162 (CHF 101) | CHF 130 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$17 (CHF 11) | CHF 23 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$7 (CHF 4.42) | CHF 4.90 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$10 (CHF 6) | CHF 8 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$671 (CHF 418) | CHF 589 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.34 (CHF 0.21) | CHF 0.33 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$75 (CHF 47) | CHF 110 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (CHF 10) | CHF 7 | + 41% | |
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TOTAL | - 25% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 930 prices entered by 150 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 14, 2024.
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