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Cost of Living & Prices:
Canada vs. Switzerland

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Canada vs. Switzerland - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.42 times less for grocery shopping in Canada than in Switzerland.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 14.53 PLN (4.03 USD) in Canada and 15.7 PLN (4.36 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 7.5% lower in Canada.

14.53 PLN
15.70 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 4.13 PLN (1.15 USD) in Canada and 10.66 PLN (2.96 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in Canada.

4.13 PLN
10.66 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 59.08 PLN (16.4 USD) in Canada and 187.36 PLN (52 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 68.5% lower in Canada.

59.08 PLN
187.36 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 47.64 PLN (13.22 USD) in Canada and 54.44 PLN (15.11 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 12.5% lower in Canada.

47.64 PLN
54.44 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 46.24 PLN (12.83 USD) in Canada and 122.94 PLN (34.12 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 62.4% lower in Canada.

46.24 PLN
122.94 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 52.94 PLN (14.69 USD) in Canada and 40.83 PLN (11.33 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 22.9% lower in Switzerland.

52.94 PLN
40.83 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.98 PLN (2.77 USD) in Canada and 9.75 PLN (2.71 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 2.3% lower in Switzerland.

9.98 PLN
9.75 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 12.65 PLN (3.51 USD) for 12 eggs in Canada and 27.31 PLN (7.58 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Canada.

12.65 PLN
27.31 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 11.86 PLN (3.29 USD) in Canada and 12.16 PLN (3.37 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 2.5% lower in Canada.

11.86 PLN
12.16 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 101.39 PLN (28.14 USD) in Canada and 61.14 PLN (16.97 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 39.7% lower in Switzerland.

101.39 PLN
61.14 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 8.66 PLN (2.4 USD) in Canada and 9.25 PLN (2.57 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 6.4% lower in Canada.

8.66 PLN
9.25 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 9.82 PLN (2.73 USD) in Canada and 12.75 PLN (3.54 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 23% lower in Canada.

9.82 PLN
12.75 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 51.53 PLN (14.3 USD) in Canada and 109.01 PLN (30.26 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in Canada.

51.53 PLN
109.01 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 9.48 PLN (2.63 USD) in Canada and 8.12 PLN (2.25 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 14.3% lower in Switzerland.

9.48 PLN
8.12 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 10.19 PLN (2.83 USD) in Canada and 8.62 PLN (2.39 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in Switzerland.

10.19 PLN
8.62 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 12.18 PLN (3.38 USD) in Canada and 11.3 PLN (3.14 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 7.2% lower in Switzerland.

12.18 PLN
11.30 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 8.73 PLN (2.42 USD) in Canada and 10.52 PLN (2.92 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 17% lower in Canada.

8.73 PLN
10.52 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 13.02 PLN (3.61 USD) in Canada and 14.52 PLN (4.03 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 10.3% lower in Canada.

13.02 PLN
14.52 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 74.44 PLN (20.66 USD) in Canada and 72.46 PLN (20.11 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 2.7% lower in Switzerland.

74.44 PLN
72.46 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 14.95 PLN (4.15 USD) in Canada and 19.23 PLN (5.34 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 22.3% lower in Canada.

14.95 PLN
19.23 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 7.07 PLN (1.96 USD) in Canada and 5.94 PLN (1.65 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 16% lower in Switzerland.

7.07 PLN
5.94 PLN

Restaurant

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Canada vs. Switzerland - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.76 times less for meals in restaurants in Canada than in Switzerland.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 14 PLN (3.89 USD) in Canada and 24.95 PLN (6.92 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in Canada.

14.00 PLN
24.95 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 7.81 PLN (2.17 USD) in Canada and 21.87 PLN (6.07 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in Canada.

7.81 PLN
21.87 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 21.17 PLN (5.88 USD) in Canada and 36.29 PLN (10.07 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in Canada.

21.17 PLN
36.29 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 23.82 PLN (6.61 USD) in Canada and 31.76 PLN (8.81 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 25% lower in Canada.

23.82 PLN
31.76 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 39.7 PLN (11.02 USD) in Canada and 77.12 PLN (21.4 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 48.5% lower in Canada.

39.70 PLN
77.12 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 304.39 PLN (84.48 USD) in Canada and 544.37 PLN (151.09 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in Canada.

304.39 PLN
544.37 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 76.76 PLN (21.3 USD) in Canada and 113.41 PLN (31.48 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 32.3% lower in Canada.

76.76 PLN
113.41 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 5.96 PLN (1.65 USD) in Canada and 19.23 PLN (5.34 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 69% lower in Canada.

5.96 PLN
19.23 PLN

Fuel

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Canada vs. Switzerland - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.78 times less for fuel in Canada than in Switzerland.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 4.02 PLN (1.12 USD) in Canada and 8.16 PLN (2.27 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 50.7% lower in Canada.

4.02 PLN
8.16 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.23 PLN (1.17 USD) in Canada and 7.79 PLN (2.16 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in Canada.

4.23 PLN
7.79 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 3.33 PLN (0.93 USD) in Canada and 4.68 PLN (1.3 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in Canada.

3.33 PLN
4.68 PLN

Transportation

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Canada vs. Switzerland - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.43 times less for transportation in Canada than in Switzerland.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 412.91 PLN (114.6 USD) in Canada and 394.67 PLN (109.54 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in Switzerland.

412.91 PLN
394.67 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 8.87 PLN (2.46 USD) in Canada and 17.69 PLN (4.91 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 49.9% lower in Canada.

8.87 PLN
17.69 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 92.64 PLN (25.71 USD) in Canada and 313.02 PLN (86.88 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in Canada.

92.64 PLN
313.02 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.29 PLN (1.47 USD) in Canada and 11.79 PLN (3.27 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in Canada.

5.29 PLN
11.79 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 13.23 PLN (3.67 USD) in Canada and 27.22 PLN (7.55 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in Canada.

13.23 PLN
27.22 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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Canada vs. Switzerland - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 42.35 PLN (11.75 USD) in Canada and 90.73 PLN (25.18 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in Canada.

42.35 PLN
90.73 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 205.64 PLN (57.07 USD) in Canada and 324.72 PLN (90.12 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 36.7% lower in Canada.

205.64 PLN
324.72 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 75.12 PLN (20.85 USD) in Canada and 182.86 PLN (50.75 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Canada.

75.12 PLN
182.86 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNCHFCADUSDEUR

Canada vs. Switzerland - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.6 times less for renting an apartment in Canada than in Switzerland.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 6536 PLN (1813.99 USD) in Canada and 10142 PLN (2814.89 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 35.6% lower in Canada.

6 536 PLN
10 142 PLN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 5590 PLN (1551.46 USD) in Canada and 8341 PLN (2314.91 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 33% lower in Canada.

5 590 PLN
8 341 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 10668 PLN (2960.79 USD) in Canada and 18560 PLN (5151.22 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 42.5% lower in Canada.

10 668 PLN
18 560 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 8976 PLN (2491.36 USD) in Canada and 13806 PLN (3831.77 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 35% lower in Canada.

8 976 PLN
13 806 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNCHFCADUSDEUR

Canada vs. Switzerland - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.58 times less for buying an apartment in Canada than in Switzerland.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 32917 PLN (9135.79 USD) in Canada and 88461 PLN (24551.68 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in Canada.

32 917 PLN
88 461 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 27630 PLN (7668.61 USD) in Canada and 67808 PLN (18819.68 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in Canada.

27 630 PLN
67 808 PLN

Salary

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Canada vs. Switzerland - average salary. The average salary in Canada is 2.47 times lower than in Switzerland.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 11633 PLN (3228.61 USD) in Canada and 28789 PLN (7990.1 USD) in Switzerland. The average salary is 59.6% lower in Canada.

11 633 PLN
28 789 PLN

Hotels

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Canada vs. Switzerland - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

413 PLN
502 PLN

Two stars

448 PLN
600 PLN

Three stars

606 PLN
871 PLN

Four stars

741 PLN
1 237 PLN

Five stars

1 484 PLN
2 252 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Canada: 20 cities, 1032 hotels • Switzerland: 15 cities, 303 hotels

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