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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Canada

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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Switzerland vs. Canada - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.63 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Canada.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.88 EUR (4.42 USD) in Switzerland and 3.07 EUR (3.5 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 20.9% lower in Canada.

3.88 EUR
3.07 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.81 EUR (3.2 USD) in Switzerland and 1.05 EUR (1.2 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 62.6% lower in Canada.

2.81 EUR
1.05 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 53.38 EUR (60.86 USD) in Switzerland and 11.58 EUR (13.21 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 78.3% lower in Canada.

53.38 EUR
11.58 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.77 EUR (15.7 USD) in Switzerland and 10.31 EUR (11.76 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 25.1% lower in Canada.

13.77 EUR
10.31 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 27.93 EUR (31.84 USD) in Switzerland and 10.07 EUR (11.49 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in Canada.

27.93 EUR
10.07 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.53 EUR (10.87 USD) in Switzerland and 10.9 EUR (12.42 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 12.6% lower in Switzerland.

9.53 EUR
10.90 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.17 EUR (2.48 USD) in Switzerland and 1.96 EUR (2.23 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 9.7% lower in Canada.

2.17 EUR
1.96 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.35 EUR (7.25 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 2.75 EUR (3.13 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in Canada.

6.35 EUR
2.75 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.88 EUR (3.28 USD) in Switzerland and 2.32 EUR (2.65 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 19.4% lower in Canada.

2.88 EUR
2.32 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 14.88 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 24.68 EUR (28.14 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 39.7% lower in Switzerland.

14.88 EUR
24.68 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.37 EUR (2.7 USD) in Switzerland and 2.1 EUR (2.39 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 11.4% lower in Canada.

2.37 EUR
2.10 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.18 EUR (3.62 USD) in Switzerland and 2.15 EUR (2.45 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 32.4% lower in Canada.

3.18 EUR
2.15 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 27.33 EUR (31.15 USD) in Switzerland and 9.84 EUR (11.22 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 64% lower in Canada.

27.33 EUR
9.84 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.78 EUR (2.03 USD) in Switzerland and 2.28 EUR (2.6 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 21.9% lower in Switzerland.

1.78 EUR
2.28 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.39 EUR (2.73 USD) in Switzerland and 2.25 EUR (2.57 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 5.9% lower in Canada.

2.39 EUR
2.25 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.2 EUR (3.65 USD) in Switzerland and 2.82 EUR (3.22 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 11.9% lower in Canada.

3.20 EUR
2.82 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.56 EUR (2.92 USD) in Switzerland and 2.25 EUR (2.57 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 12.1% lower in Canada.

2.56 EUR
2.25 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.51 EUR (4 USD) in Switzerland and 2.58 EUR (2.95 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 26.5% lower in Canada.

3.51 EUR
2.58 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.64 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 18.12 EUR (20.66 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 2.6% lower in Switzerland.

17.64 EUR
18.12 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.56 EUR (5.2 USD) in Switzerland and 3.18 EUR (3.63 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 30.3% lower in Canada.

4.56 EUR
3.18 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.41 EUR (1.61 USD) in Switzerland and 1.41 EUR (1.61 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 0% lower in Canada.

1.41 EUR
1.41 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Canada - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.73 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Canada.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.63 EUR (6.42 USD) in Switzerland and 3.09 EUR (3.52 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in Canada.

5.63 EUR
3.09 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.71 EUR (5.37 USD) in Switzerland and 1.69 EUR (1.93 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Canada.

4.71 EUR
1.69 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.47 EUR (9.66 USD) in Switzerland and 5.05 EUR (5.76 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in Canada.

8.47 EUR
5.05 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.41 EUR (8.45 USD) in Switzerland and 5.68 EUR (6.48 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 23.3% lower in Canada.

7.41 EUR
5.68 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 15.89 EUR (18.11 USD) in Switzerland and 8.21 EUR (9.36 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 48.3% lower in Canada.

15.89 EUR
8.21 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 127.09 EUR (144.9 USD) in Switzerland and 75.79 EUR (86.41 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in Canada.

127.09 EUR
75.79 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.48 EUR (30.19 USD) in Switzerland and 14.53 EUR (16.56 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in Canada.

26.48 EUR
14.53 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.38 EUR (5 USD) in Switzerland and 1.35 EUR (1.53 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Canada.

4.38 EUR
1.35 EUR

Fuel

EURCHFCADUSD

Switzerland vs. Canada - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.62 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Canada.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.86 EUR (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 1.04 EUR (1.19 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in Canada.

1.86 EUR
1.04 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.8 EUR (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 1.11 EUR (1.26 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 38.3% lower in Canada.

1.80 EUR
1.11 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.15 EUR (1.31 USD) in Switzerland and 0.82 EUR (0.94 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 28.7% lower in Canada.

1.15 EUR
0.82 EUR

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Canada - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.6 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Canada.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 96.38 EUR (109.89 USD) in Switzerland and 98.53 EUR (112.34 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 2.2% lower in Switzerland.

96.38 EUR
98.53 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.66 EUR (5.31 USD) in Switzerland and 2.05 EUR (2.34 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 56% lower in Canada.

4.66 EUR
2.05 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 84.73 EUR (96.6 USD) in Switzerland and 19.58 EUR (22.32 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Canada.

84.73 EUR
19.58 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.3 EUR (6.04 USD) in Switzerland and 1.11 EUR (1.26 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Canada.

5.30 EUR
1.11 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.15 EUR (8.15 USD) in Switzerland and 2.82 EUR (3.22 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 60.6% lower in Canada.

7.15 EUR
2.82 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 21.18 EUR (24.15 USD) in Switzerland and 9.47 EUR (10.8 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in Canada.

21.18 EUR
9.47 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 92.44 EUR (105.39 USD) in Switzerland and 39.67 EUR (45.22 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 57.1% lower in Canada.

92.44 EUR
39.67 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 42.36 EUR (48.3 USD) in Switzerland and 15.01 EUR (17.12 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in Canada.

42.36 EUR
15.01 EUR

Flats for rent

EURCHFCADUSD

Switzerland vs. Canada - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.5 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Canada.

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 2210 EUR (2520.22 USD) in Switzerland and 1534 EUR (1749.3 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 30.6% lower in Canada.

2 210 EUR
1 534 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 1692 EUR (1929.03 USD) in Switzerland and 1289 EUR (1469.17 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 23.8% lower in Canada.

1 692 EUR
1 289 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 4104 EUR (4679.49 USD) in Switzerland and 2453 EUR (2796.46 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in Canada.

4 104 EUR
2 453 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 2928 EUR (3338.66 USD) in Switzerland and 1997 EUR (2276.59 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in Canada.

2 928 EUR
1 997 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Canada - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.25 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Canada.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 20353 EUR (23204.83 USD) in Switzerland and 8058 EUR (9187.05 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 60.4% lower in Canada.

20 353 EUR
8 058 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 11957 EUR (13632.87 USD) in Switzerland and 6320 EUR (7205.56 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in Canada.

11 957 EUR
6 320 EUR

Salary

EURCHFCADUSD

Switzerland vs. Canada - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 2.52 times higher than in Canada.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6733 EUR (7676.32 USD) in Switzerland and 2671 EUR (3044.73 USD) in Canada. The average salary is 60.3% lower in Canada.

6 733 EUR
2 671 EUR

Hotels

EURCHFCADUSD

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

One star

122 EUR
101 EUR

Two stars

146 EUR
109 EUR

Three stars

212 EUR
148 EUR

Four stars

301 EUR
180 EUR

Five stars

548 EUR
361 EUR

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

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