- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 66% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (C$33) | C$18 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (C$18) | C$10 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 14 (C$18) | C$7 | + 159% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.70 (C$2.23) | C$2.41 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (C$10) | C$4.04 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.94 (C$5.17) | C$3.97 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (C$16) | C$11 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.83 (C$5.02) | C$3.83 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.08 (C$4.04) | C$2.39 | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.41 (C$3.17) | C$3.51 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (C$21) | C$18 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.45 (C$3.21) | C$2.40 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.45 (C$3.21) | C$2.26 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 58% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,884 (C$3,783) | C$2,127 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,284 (C$2,996) | C$1,654 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 188 (C$246) | C$155 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,850 (C$2,426) | C$1,630 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,296 (C$1,700) | C$1,177 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 159 (C$209) | C$100 | + 108% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 44 (C$57) | C$53 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 558 (C$732) | C$474 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 164 (C$215) | C$156 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (C$23) | C$12 | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (C$38) | C$24 | + 59% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 43% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 116 (C$152) | C$72 | + 112% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 51 (C$67) | C$58 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 133 (C$175) | C$115 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 188 (C$246) | C$138 | + 78% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 22% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,419 (C$35,965) | C$22,939 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.89 (C$2.48) | C$1.30 | + 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 89 (C$117) | C$109 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 64% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (C$20) | C$10 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 31 (C$41) | C$21 | + 97% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 122 (C$159) | C$95 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 5.99 (C$8) | C$8 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.72 (C$6) | C$4.90 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.48 (C$5.87) | C$5.54 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.22 (C$4.23) | C$2.84 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.46 (C$4.53) | C$2.67 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 (C$58) | C$25 | + 134% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 41% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 75 (C$98) | C$54 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 38 (C$49) | C$27 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 132 (C$173) | C$143 | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 108 (C$142) | C$98 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (C$22) | C$11 | + 97% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.25 (C$7) | C$5.02 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (C$9) | C$7 | + 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 491 (C$644) | C$599 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.34 (C$0.45) | C$0.45 | - 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 93 (C$121) | C$63 | + 93% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (C$11) | C$14 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 48% more expensive than in Canada
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