- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Switzerland
- Barrie
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Barrie, Canada compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barrie (Canada) is 39% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$16 (CHF 13) | CHF 25 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$9 (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$9 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.19 (CHF 2.51) | CHF 1.78 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.25 (CHF 2.56) | CHF 5.18 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.04 (CHF 3.18) | CHF 4.04 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.59 (CHF 2.83) | CHF 4.04 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.25 (CHF 1.77) | CHF 5.20 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.79 (CHF 2.19) | CHF 1.76 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$15 (CHF 12) | CHF 15 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.28 (CHF 1.79) | CHF 2.64 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.26 (CHF 1.78) | CHF 2.85 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Barrie (Canada) is 51% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,541 (CHF 1,212) | CHF 3,513 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,247 (CHF 981) | CHF 2,538 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$247 (CHF 194) | CHF 161 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,131 (CHF 890) | CHF 1,888 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$888 (CHF 698) | CHF 1,357 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$231 (CHF 181) | CHF 81 | + 125% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$53 (CHF 42) | CHF 47 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$481 (CHF 379) | CHF 858 | - 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$236 (CHF 186) | CHF 164 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (CHF 10) | CHF 18 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$14 (CHF 11) | CHF 32 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Barrie (Canada) is 28% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$66 (CHF 52) | CHF 131 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$62 (CHF 49) | CHF 56 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$109 (CHF 86) | CHF 134 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$164 (CHF 129) | CHF 151 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Barrie (Canada) is 25% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$26,706 (CHF 21,009) | CHF 28,000 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.15 (CHF 0.90) | CHF 1.69 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$89 (CHF 70) | CHF 81 | - 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 (CHF 18) | CHF 37 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Barrie (Canada) is 51% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$9 (CHF 7) | CHF 21 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (CHF 17) | CHF 30 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$77 (CHF 61) | CHF 140 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$9 (CHF 7) | CHF 9 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.27 (CHF 3.36) | CHF 6 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.07 (CHF 3.99) | CHF 7 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.08 (CHF 2.42) | CHF 2.83 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.73 (CHF 2.15) | CHF 4.05 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$17 (CHF 13) | CHF 46 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Barrie (Canada) is 19% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$58 (CHF 45) | CHF 74 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$22 (CHF 18) | CHF 37 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$40 (CHF 31) | CHF 184 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$103 (CHF 81) | CHF 100 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$10 (CHF 8) | CHF 17 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.57 (CHF 3.60) | CHF 4.84 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.82 (CHF 4.58) | CHF 6 | - 24% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | C$677 (CHF 533) | CHF 614 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.87 (CHF 0.69) | CHF 0.43 | + 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$68 (CHF 53) | CHF 108 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$11 (CHF 9) | CHF 8 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
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These prices were last updated on September 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 11,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 6,825
(C$8,675)
in Barrie.
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