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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

EURCADUSDCHF

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 3.41 EUR (4.01 USD) in Canada and 3.7 EUR (4.35 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 7.8% lower in Canada.

3.41 EUR
3.70 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.97 EUR (1.14 USD) in Canada and 2.51 EUR (2.95 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 61.4% lower in Canada.

0.97 EUR
2.51 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 13.87 EUR (16.29 USD) in Canada and 44.2 EUR (51.92 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in Canada.

13.87 EUR
44.20 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 11.19 EUR (13.14 USD) in Canada and 12.84 EUR (15.08 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 12.9% lower in Canada.

11.19 EUR
12.84 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 10.86 EUR (12.75 USD) in Canada and 29 EUR (34.07 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 62.6% lower in Canada.

10.86 EUR
29.00 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 12.43 EUR (14.6 USD) in Canada and 9.63 EUR (11.31 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 22.5% lower in Switzerland.

12.43 EUR
9.63 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.34 EUR (2.75 USD) in Canada and 2.3 EUR (2.7 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 1.7% lower in Switzerland.

2.34 EUR
2.30 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.97 EUR (3.49 USD) for 12 eggs in Canada and 6.44 EUR (7.57 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in Canada.

2.97 EUR
6.44 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.78 EUR (3.27 USD) in Canada and 2.87 EUR (3.37 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 3.1% lower in Canada.

2.78 EUR
2.87 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 23.96 EUR (28.14 USD) in Canada and 14.45 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 39.7% lower in Switzerland.

23.96 EUR
14.45 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.03 EUR (2.39 USD) in Canada and 2.18 EUR (2.56 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 6.9% lower in Canada.

2.03 EUR
2.18 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.31 EUR (2.71 USD) in Canada and 3.01 EUR (3.53 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 23.3% lower in Canada.

2.31 EUR
3.01 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 12.1 EUR (14.21 USD) in Canada and 25.72 EUR (30.21 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 53% lower in Canada.

12.10 EUR
25.72 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 2.23 EUR (2.61 USD) in Canada and 1.92 EUR (2.25 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 13.9% lower in Switzerland.

2.23 EUR
1.92 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.39 EUR (2.81 USD) in Canada and 2.03 EUR (2.39 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in Switzerland.

2.39 EUR
2.03 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.86 EUR (3.36 USD) in Canada and 2.66 EUR (3.13 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 7% lower in Switzerland.

2.86 EUR
2.66 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.05 EUR (2.41 USD) in Canada and 2.48 EUR (2.92 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 17.3% lower in Canada.

2.05 EUR
2.48 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.06 EUR (3.59 USD) in Canada and 3.42 EUR (4.02 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 10.5% lower in Canada.

3.06 EUR
3.42 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.59 EUR (20.66 USD) in Canada and 17.12 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 2.7% lower in Switzerland.

17.59 EUR
17.12 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.51 EUR (4.12 USD) in Canada and 4.54 EUR (5.33 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 22.7% lower in Canada.

3.51 EUR
4.54 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.66 EUR (1.95 USD) in Canada and 1.4 EUR (1.65 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in Switzerland.

1.66 EUR
1.40 EUR

Restaurant

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Canada vs. Switzerland - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.77 times less for meals in restaurants in Canada than in Switzerland.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.29 EUR (3.86 USD) in Canada and 5.89 EUR (6.91 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in Canada.

3.29 EUR
5.89 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.83 EUR (2.15 USD) in Canada and 5.16 EUR (6.06 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 64.5% lower in Canada.

1.83 EUR
5.16 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4.97 EUR (5.84 USD) in Canada and 8.56 EUR (10.06 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in Canada.

4.97 EUR
8.56 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.59 EUR (6.57 USD) in Canada and 7.49 EUR (8.8 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 25.4% lower in Canada.

5.59 EUR
7.49 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.32 EUR (10.95 USD) in Canada and 18.19 EUR (21.37 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in Canada.

9.32 EUR
18.19 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 71.47 EUR (83.96 USD) in Canada and 128.42 EUR (150.85 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 44.3% lower in Canada.

71.47 EUR
128.42 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 18.02 EUR (21.17 USD) in Canada and 26.75 EUR (31.43 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 32.6% lower in Canada.

18.02 EUR
26.75 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.4 EUR (1.64 USD) in Canada and 4.54 EUR (5.33 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Canada.

1.40 EUR
4.54 EUR

Fuel

EURCADUSDCHF

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 0.95 EUR (1.12 USD) in Canada and 1.93 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in Canada.

0.95 EUR
1.93 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1 EUR (1.17 USD) in Canada and 1.84 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in Canada.

1.00 EUR
1.84 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in Canada and 1.11 EUR (1.3 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in Canada.

0.79 EUR
1.11 EUR

Transportation

EURCADUSDCHF

Canada vs. Switzerland - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.44 times less for transportation in Canada than in Switzerland.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 96.96 EUR (113.89 USD) in Canada and 93.1 EUR (109.36 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 4% lower in Switzerland.

96.96 EUR
93.10 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.08 EUR (2.45 USD) in Canada and 4.17 EUR (4.9 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 50.1% lower in Canada.

2.08 EUR
4.17 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 21.75 EUR (25.55 USD) in Canada and 73.84 EUR (86.74 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in Canada.

21.75 EUR
73.84 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.24 EUR (1.46 USD) in Canada and 2.78 EUR (3.27 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in Canada.

1.24 EUR
2.78 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.11 EUR (3.65 USD) in Canada and 6.42 EUR (7.54 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 51.6% lower in Canada.

3.11 EUR
6.42 EUR

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 9.94 EUR (11.68 USD) in Canada and 21.4 EUR (25.14 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in Canada.

9.94 EUR
21.40 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 48.29 EUR (56.72 USD) in Canada and 76.6 EUR (89.98 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 37% lower in Canada.

48.29 EUR
76.60 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 17.64 EUR (20.72 USD) in Canada and 43.14 EUR (50.67 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in Canada.

17.64 EUR
43.14 EUR

Flats for rent

EURCADUSDCHF

Canada vs. Switzerland - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.61 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 1535 EUR (1802.73 USD) in Canada and 2393 EUR (2810.43 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in Canada.

1 535 EUR
2 393 EUR

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 1313 EUR (1541.84 USD) in Canada and 1968 EUR (2311.24 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Canada.

1 313 EUR
1 968 EUR

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 2505 EUR (2942.41 USD) in Canada and 4378 EUR (5143.05 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 42.8% lower in Canada.

2 505 EUR
4 378 EUR

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 2108 EUR (2475.9 USD) in Canada and 3257 EUR (3825.7 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in Canada.

2 108 EUR
3 257 EUR

Flats for sale

EURCADUSDCHF

Canada vs. Switzerland - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.59 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 7729 EUR (9079.1 USD) in Canada and 20868 EUR (24512.76 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 63% lower in Canada.

7 729 EUR
20 868 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 6488 EUR (7621.03 USD) in Canada and 15996 EUR (18789.85 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in Canada.

6 488 EUR
15 996 EUR

Salary

EURCADUSDCHF

Canada vs. Switzerland - average salary. The average salary in Canada is 2.49 times lower than in Switzerland.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2732 EUR (3208.57 USD) in Canada and 6791 EUR (7977.43 USD) in Switzerland. The average salary is 59.8% lower in Canada.

2 732 EUR
6 791 EUR

Hotels

EURCADUSDCHF

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

One star

97.6 EUR
119 EUR

Two stars

106 EUR
142 EUR

Three stars

143 EUR
206 EUR

Four stars

175 EUR
292 EUR

Five stars

351 EUR
532 EUR

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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