- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 67% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (C$32) | C$17 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (C$18) | C$10 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (C$17) | C$7 | + 146% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.77 (C$2.27) | C$2.48 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (C$9) | C$3.95 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.61 (C$5.91) | C$3.91 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (C$14) | C$10 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.80 (C$4.87) | C$3.64 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.83 (C$3.63) | C$2.37 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.13 (C$2.72) | C$3.27 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (C$20) | C$18 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.75 (C$3.52) | C$2.34 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.45 (C$3.13) | C$2.30 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 69% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,969 (C$3,803) | C$2,047 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,280 (C$2,920) | C$1,617 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 175 (C$224) | C$158 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,004 (C$2,567) | C$1,511 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,531 (C$1,961) | C$1,107 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 146 (C$187) | C$115 | + 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 49 (C$62) | C$55 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 716 (C$917) | C$460 | + 99% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 177 (C$226) | C$167 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 17 (C$22) | C$11 | + 101% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (C$37) | C$22 | + 65% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 52% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 105 (C$135) | C$69 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 57 (C$73) | C$53 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 126 (C$161) | C$113 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 184 (C$235) | C$142 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 12% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 26,511 (C$33,959) | C$24,142 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.53 (C$1.96) | C$1.16 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 88 (C$113) | C$115 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 71% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 12 (C$15) | C$10 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 32 (C$41) | C$21 | + 93% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 123 (C$158) | C$80 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.19 (C$7) | C$4.91 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.20 (C$7) | C$5.21 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.24 (C$4.15) | C$3.10 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.58 (C$4.58) | C$2.64 | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 43 (C$55) | C$24 | + 128% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 58% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 69 (C$88) | C$52 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (C$47) | C$27 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 179 (C$230) | C$150 | + 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 112 (C$144) | C$92 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (C$22) | C$11 | + 109% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.13 (C$7) | C$4.68 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (C$9) | C$7 | + 39% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | CHF 493 (C$632) | C$533 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.39 (C$0.50) | C$0.35 | + 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 113 (C$145) | C$59 | + 147% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (C$11) | C$13 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 52% more expensive than in Canada
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