- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Switzerland
- Barrie
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Barrie, Canada compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barrie (Canada) is 43% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$16 (CHF 12) | CHF 25 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$9 (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$9 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.19 (CHF 2.41) | CHF 1.80 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.25 (CHF 2.45) | CHF 5.18 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.04 (CHF 3.04) | CHF 4.04 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.59 (CHF 2.71) | CHF 4.04 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.25 (CHF 1.69) | CHF 5.20 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.79 (CHF 2.10) | CHF 1.76 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$15 (CHF 11) | CHF 15 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.28 (CHF 1.72) | CHF 2.70 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.26 (CHF 1.71) | CHF 2.85 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Barrie (Canada) is 48% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,591 (CHF 1,199) | CHF 3,513 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,398 (CHF 1,054) | CHF 2,538 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$238 (CHF 179) | CHF 161 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,293 (CHF 974) | CHF 1,888 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,048 (CHF 790) | CHF 1,357 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$319 (CHF 240) | CHF 81 | + 198% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$61 (CHF 46) | CHF 47 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$474 (CHF 357) | CHF 825 | - 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$236 (CHF 178) | CHF 164 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (CHF 9) | CHF 18 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$14 (CHF 11) | CHF 32 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Barrie (Canada) is 32% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$66 (CHF 50) | CHF 131 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$62 (CHF 47) | CHF 56 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$109 (CHF 82) | CHF 134 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$164 (CHF 124) | CHF 151 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Barrie (Canada) is 24% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$27,326 (CHF 20,592) | CHF 28,000 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.15 (CHF 0.87) | CHF 1.69 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$98 (CHF 74) | CHF 81 | - 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 (CHF 17) | CHF 38 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Barrie (Canada) is 54% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$9 (CHF 7) | CHF 21 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (CHF 16) | CHF 30 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$75 (CHF 56) | CHF 143 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$9 (CHF 7) | CHF 9 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.27 (CHF 3.22) | CHF 6 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.07 (CHF 3.82) | CHF 7 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.08 (CHF 2.32) | CHF 3.05 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.73 (CHF 2.06) | CHF 4.03 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$17 (CHF 13) | CHF 45 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Barrie (Canada) is 19% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$58 (CHF 43) | CHF 71 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$22 (CHF 17) | CHF 37 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$67 (CHF 50) | CHF 198 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$103 (CHF 78) | CHF 100 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$10 (CHF 8) | CHF 17 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.57 (CHF 3.45) | CHF 4.84 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.82 (CHF 4.38) | CHF 6 | - 28% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | C$257 (CHF 194) | CHF 176 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.87 (CHF 0.66) | CHF 0.43 | + 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$68 (CHF 51) | CHF 108 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$11 (CHF 8) | CHF 8 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,492 prices entered by 214 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Barrie (Canada) is 38% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 12,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 7,481
(C$9,927)
in Barrie.
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