- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 65% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (C$32) | C$17 | + 86% | |
| 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 | + 142% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.78 (C$2.33) | C$2.46 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (C$10) | C$4.10 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.55 (C$5.96) | C$4.11 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (C$16) | C$11 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.84 (C$5.02) | C$3.69 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.90 (C$3.79) | C$2.39 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.50 (C$3.27) | C$3.54 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (C$21) | C$19 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.62 (C$3.43) | C$2.40 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.33 (C$3.05) | C$2.33 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 62% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,940 (C$3,844) | C$2,125 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,407 (C$3,147) | C$1,655 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 172 (C$224) | C$161 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,872 (C$2,448) | C$1,661 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,528 (C$1,998) | C$1,219 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 129 (C$168) | C$107 | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 48 (C$62) | C$53 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 540 (C$706) | C$488 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 172 (C$224) | C$159 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (C$24) | C$11 | + 106% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (C$38) | C$24 | + 62% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 48% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 109 (C$143) | C$71 | + 103% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 55 (C$72) | C$57 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 127 (C$166) | C$116 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 191 (C$249) | C$141 | + 77% | |
| 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 26,060 (C$34,070) | C$22,650 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.77 (C$2.31) | C$1.24 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 86 (C$113) | C$111 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 66% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 13 (C$16) | C$10 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 35 (C$46) | C$21 | + 116% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 116 (C$152) | C$93 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.12 (C$7) | C$4.94 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.42 (C$7) | C$5.54 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.28 (C$4.28) | C$2.95 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.87 (C$5.06) | C$2.88 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 (C$58) | C$25 | + 133% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 46% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 73 (C$95) | C$53 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 38 (C$49) | C$28 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 133 (C$174) | C$153 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 113 (C$148) | C$95 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (C$22) | C$12 | + 93% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.25 (C$7) | C$4.86 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (C$9) | C$7 | + 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 534 (C$699) | C$587 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.34 (C$0.44) | C$0.45 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 94 (C$122) | C$61 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (C$11) | C$14 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 49% more expensive than in Canada
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