- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Switzerland
- Barrie
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Barrie, Canada compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barrie (Canada) is 38% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 (CHF 13) | CHF 25 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$9 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.23 (CHF 2.42) | CHF 1.75 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.05 (CHF 3.03) | CHF 5.18 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.06 (CHF 3.04) | CHF 4.04 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (CHF 8) | CHF 12 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.59 (CHF 2.69) | CHF 4.04 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.61 (CHF 1.95) | CHF 5.20 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.07 (CHF 2.30) | CHF 1.76 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$15 (CHF 12) | CHF 15 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.25 (CHF 1.68) | CHF 2.40 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.25 (CHF 1.68) | CHF 2.85 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Barrie (Canada) is 52% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,548 (CHF 1,160) | CHF 3,513 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,351 (CHF 1,012) | CHF 2,538 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$233 (CHF 175) | CHF 161 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,131 (CHF 847) | CHF 1,888 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$888 (CHF 665) | CHF 1,357 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$231 (CHF 173) | CHF 81 | + 114% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$54 (CHF 41) | CHF 47 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$493 (CHF 370) | CHF 746 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$214 (CHF 160) | CHF 184 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (CHF 9) | CHF 21 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$13 (CHF 10) | CHF 31 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Barrie (Canada) is 32% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$62 (CHF 46) | CHF 131 | - 65% | |
| 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$163 (CHF 122) | CHF 151 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Barrie (Canada) is 29% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$26,242 (CHF 19,661) | CHF 28,000 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.14 (CHF 0.85) | CHF 1.69 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$89 (CHF 67) | CHF 81 | - 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 (CHF 17) | CHF 37 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Barrie (Canada) is 50% 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 29 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$82 (CHF 61) | CHF 140 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$9 (CHF 7) | CHF 9 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.68 (CHF 3.51) | CHF 5.84 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.90 (CHF 3.67) | CHF 5.61 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.33 (CHF 2.50) | CHF 2.83 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.64 (CHF 1.98) | CHF 4.21 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$18 (CHF 14) | CHF 47 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Barrie (Canada) is 25% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$58 (CHF 44) | CHF 71 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$23 (CHF 17) | CHF 37 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$40 (CHF 30) | CHF 189 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$107 (CHF 80) | CHF 100 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$8 (CHF 6) | CHF 18 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.58 (CHF 3.43) | CHF 4.84 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.64 (CHF 4.22) | CHF 6 | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$627 (CHF 469) | CHF 526 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.87 (CHF 0.65) | CHF 0.43 | + 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$60 (CHF 45) | CHF 108 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$11 (CHF 8) | CHF 8 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,054 prices entered by 190 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Barrie (Canada) is 39% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 11,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 6,677
(C$8,912)
in Barrie.
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