- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 68% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (C$33) | C$18 | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (C$18) | C$10 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 14 (C$18) | C$7 | + 153% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.67 (C$2.22) | C$2.39 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (C$10) | C$4.00 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.13 (C$5.50) | C$3.93 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (C$15) | C$10 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.94 (C$5.25) | C$3.93 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.03 (C$4.04) | C$2.42 | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.18 (C$2.90) | C$3.56 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (C$21) | C$18 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.43 (C$3.24) | C$2.38 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.51 (C$3.34) | C$2.18 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 60% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,862 (C$3,810) | C$2,105 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,234 (C$2,973) | C$1,639 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 190 (C$253) | C$155 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,802 (C$2,399) | C$1,597 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,244 (C$1,656) | C$1,166 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 148 (C$196) | C$100 | + 97% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 46 (C$61) | C$54 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 534 (C$711) | C$458 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 166 (C$221) | C$154 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 17 (C$23) | C$12 | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 28 (C$37) | C$23 | + 60% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 42% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 111 (C$148) | C$73 | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 49 (C$65) | C$58 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 133 (C$177) | C$116 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 192 (C$256) | C$136 | + 88% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 17% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,425 (C$36,509) | C$23,173 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.87 (C$2.49) | C$1.31 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 82 (C$109) | C$109 | - 0% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 61% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 14 (C$19) | C$10 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 31 (C$42) | C$20 | + 105% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 116 (C$155) | C$95 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.54 (C$6) | C$4.79 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.28 (C$5.70) | C$5.49 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.98 (C$3.97) | C$2.87 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.43 (C$4.56) | C$2.63 | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 (C$58) | C$25 | + 135% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 35% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 71 (C$95) | C$54 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (C$50) | C$28 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 121 (C$161) | C$155 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 104 (C$138) | C$98 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (C$23) | C$11 | + 100% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.10 (C$7) | C$5.04 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (C$9) | C$7 | + 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 505 (C$672) | C$600 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (C$0.47) | C$0.53 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 88 (C$118) | C$58 | + 102% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (C$11) | C$14 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 46% more expensive than in Canada
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