Cost of living in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada compared to Zurich, Switzerland
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| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) is 39% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 (CHF 14) | CHF 25 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (CHF 8) | CHF 13 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (CHF 5.19) | CHF 12 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.34 (CHF 1.78) | CHF 1.71 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.01 (CHF 3.06) | CHF 5.18 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.11 (CHF 3.13) | CHF 4.04 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.13 (CHF 3.15) | CHF 4.04 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.57 (CHF 1.96) | CHF 5.20 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.95 (CHF 3.01) | CHF 1.76 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (CHF 12) | CHF 15 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.25 (CHF 1.72) | CHF 2.53 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.90 (CHF 1.45) | CHF 2.85 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) is 49% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,723 (CHF 1,312) | CHF 3,513 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,482 (CHF 1,128) | CHF 2,538 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$117 (CHF 89) | CHF 161 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,269 (CHF 966) | CHF 1,888 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$952 (CHF 725) | CHF 1,357 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$81 (CHF 62) | CHF 81 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$58 (CHF 44) | CHF 47 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$633 (CHF 482) | CHF 502 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$175 (CHF 133) | CHF 177 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$13 (CHF 10) | CHF 21 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (CHF 18) | CHF 31 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) is 16% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$73 (CHF 55) | CHF 131 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$80 (CHF 61) | CHF 56 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$120 (CHF 91) | CHF 134 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$169 (CHF 128) | CHF 151 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) is 33% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$27,616 (CHF 21,029) | CHF 28,000 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.49 (CHF 1.14) | CHF 1.69 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$66 (CHF 50) | CHF 81 | - 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 39 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) is 20% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 (CHF 10) | CHF 14 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 32 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | CHF 136 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$14 (CHF 11) | CHF 7 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$7 (CHF 5.39) | CHF 6 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.65 (CHF 4.30) | CHF 6 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.11 (CHF 3.13) | CHF 3.04 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.80 (CHF 2.13) | CHF 4.05 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$17 (CHF 13) | CHF 47 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) is 46% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$50 (CHF 38) | CHF 73 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$25 (CHF 19) | CHF 37 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$80 (CHF 61) | CHF 183 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$70 (CHF 53) | CHF 100 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$9 (CHF 7) | CHF 17 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.25 (CHF 4.00) | CHF 4.84 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (CHF 5.03) | CHF 6 | - 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$349 (CHF 265) | CHF 528 | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.43 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$41 (CHF 31) | CHF 108 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$12 (CHF 9) | CHF 8 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
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These prices were last updated on October 16, 2018.
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Cost of living in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) is 41% 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 6,529
(C$8,574)
in Nanaimo, British Columbia.
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