- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 71% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (C$34) | C$17 | + 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (C$18) | C$10 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 14 (C$18) | C$7 | + 159% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.71 (C$2.30) | C$2.43 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (C$10) | C$4.09 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.12 (C$5.57) | C$3.94 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (C$16) | C$10 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.82 (C$5.16) | C$3.72 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.93 (C$3.96) | C$2.32 | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.41 (C$3.25) | C$3.54 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (C$21) | C$18 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.54 (C$3.43) | C$2.41 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.44 (C$3.29) | C$2.32 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 66% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,901 (C$3,916) | C$2,117 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,313 (C$3,123) | C$1,638 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 180 (C$243) | C$157 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,903 (C$2,568) | C$1,623 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,397 (C$1,886) | C$1,165 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 154 (C$209) | C$100 | + 109% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 46 (C$62) | C$53 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 545 (C$735) | C$487 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 164 (C$222) | C$157 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 17 (C$23) | C$11 | + 101% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (C$39) | C$24 | + 64% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 48% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 115 (C$156) | C$71 | + 120% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 51 (C$69) | C$57 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 131 (C$177) | C$114 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 186 (C$251) | C$139 | + 81% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 24% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,655 (C$37,329) | C$22,804 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.87 (C$2.53) | C$1.29 | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 87 (C$117) | C$110 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 62% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 14 (C$19) | C$10 | + 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 32 (C$43) | C$22 | + 95% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 116 (C$157) | C$97 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 5.33 (C$7) | C$8 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.70 (C$6) | C$4.98 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.54 (C$6) | C$5.56 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.21 (C$4.34) | C$2.84 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.38 (C$4.56) | C$2.75 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 45 (C$61) | C$25 | + 143% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 47% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 70 (C$94) | C$54 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (C$50) | C$27 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 124 (C$168) | C$147 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 109 (C$147) | C$96 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (C$23) | C$12 | + 99% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.26 (C$7) | C$4.94 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (C$10) | C$7 | + 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 525 (C$709) | C$593 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (C$0.48) | C$0.41 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 93 (C$126) | C$62 | + 103% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (C$11) | C$14 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 53% more expensive than in Canada
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