- 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$17 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (C$18) | C$10 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 14 (C$18) | C$7 | + 152% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.76 (C$2.31) | C$2.48 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (C$10) | C$4.12 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.65 (C$6) | C$3.99 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (C$16) | C$10 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.82 (C$5.01) | C$3.69 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.89 (C$3.80) | C$2.33 | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.48 (C$3.25) | C$3.54 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 17 (C$22) | C$18 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.43 (C$3.19) | C$2.39 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.46 (C$3.23) | C$2.30 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 63% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,960 (C$3,888) | C$2,106 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,441 (C$3,206) | C$1,644 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 182 (C$239) | C$157 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,802 (C$2,366) | C$1,630 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,518 (C$1,994) | C$1,177 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 129 (C$169) | C$104 | + 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (C$59) | C$53 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 540 (C$709) | C$485 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 181 (C$238) | C$156 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 19 (C$25) | C$11 | + 122% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (C$38) | C$24 | + 62% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 46% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 117 (C$153) | C$70 | + 118% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 52 (C$68) | C$57 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 132 (C$173) | C$115 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 191 (C$250) | C$139 | + 80% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 20% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 28,134 (C$36,952) | C$22,835 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.84 (C$2.42) | C$1.27 | + 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 86 (C$113) | C$111 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 67% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 13 (C$17) | C$10 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 34 (C$45) | C$21 | + 112% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 130 (C$170) | C$99 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.84 (C$6) | C$4.92 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.82 (C$6) | C$5.58 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.28 (C$4.30) | C$2.90 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.74 (C$4.92) | C$2.78 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 47 (C$61) | C$25 | + 147% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 42% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 70 (C$92) | C$54 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (C$49) | C$28 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 133 (C$174) | C$155 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 112 (C$147) | C$96 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (C$22) | C$12 | + 93% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.29 (C$7) | C$4.91 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (C$9) | C$7 | + 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 531 (C$697) | C$591 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.33 (C$0.43) | C$0.43 | + 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 92 (C$121) | C$61 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (C$11) | C$14 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 50% more expensive than in Canada
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