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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

EURCADUSDCHF

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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.7 EUR (4.32 USD) in Switzerland and 3.42 EUR (3.99 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 7.6% lower in Canada.

3.70 EUR
3.42 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.51 EUR (2.93 USD) in Switzerland and 0.97 EUR (1.13 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 61.4% lower in Canada.

2.51 EUR
0.97 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 44.12 EUR (51.53 USD) in Switzerland and 13.89 EUR (16.23 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 68.5% lower in Canada.

44.12 EUR
13.89 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12.82 EUR (14.97 USD) in Switzerland and 11.21 EUR (13.09 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 12.6% lower in Canada.

12.82 EUR
11.21 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 28.95 EUR (33.81 USD) in Switzerland and 10.88 EUR (12.7 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 62.4% lower in Canada.

28.95 EUR
10.88 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.61 EUR (11.23 USD) in Switzerland and 12.45 EUR (14.54 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 22.8% lower in Switzerland.

9.61 EUR
12.45 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.3 EUR (2.68 USD) in Switzerland and 2.35 EUR (2.74 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 2.1% lower in Switzerland.

2.30 EUR
2.35 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.43 EUR (7.51 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 2.98 EUR (3.48 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Canada.

6.43 EUR
2.98 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.86 EUR (3.34 USD) in Switzerland and 2.79 EUR (3.26 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 2.4% lower in Canada.

2.86 EUR
2.79 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 14.53 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 24.09 EUR (28.14 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 39.7% lower in Switzerland.

14.53 EUR
24.09 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.18 EUR (2.55 USD) in Switzerland and 2.04 EUR (2.38 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 6.4% lower in Canada.

2.18 EUR
2.04 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3 EUR (3.51 USD) in Switzerland and 2.31 EUR (2.7 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 23% lower in Canada.

3.00 EUR
2.31 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 25.67 EUR (29.98 USD) in Switzerland and 12.12 EUR (14.16 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 52.8% lower in Canada.

25.67 EUR
12.12 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.91 EUR (2.23 USD) in Switzerland and 2.23 EUR (2.6 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 14.3% lower in Switzerland.

1.91 EUR
2.23 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.03 EUR (2.37 USD) in Switzerland and 2.4 EUR (2.8 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in Switzerland.

2.03 EUR
2.40 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.66 EUR (3.11 USD) in Switzerland and 2.86 EUR (3.34 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 7% lower in Switzerland.

2.66 EUR
2.86 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.48 EUR (2.89 USD) in Switzerland and 2.05 EUR (2.4 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 17.3% lower in Canada.

2.48 EUR
2.05 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.42 EUR (3.99 USD) in Switzerland and 3.06 EUR (3.58 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 10.5% lower in Canada.

3.42 EUR
3.06 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.22 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 17.69 EUR (20.66 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 2.7% lower in Switzerland.

17.22 EUR
17.69 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.53 EUR (5.29 USD) in Switzerland and 3.52 EUR (4.11 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 22.3% lower in Canada.

4.53 EUR
3.52 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.4 EUR (1.63 USD) in Switzerland and 1.66 EUR (1.94 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in Switzerland.

1.40 EUR
1.66 EUR

Restaurant

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

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.87 EUR (6.86 USD) in Switzerland and 3.29 EUR (3.85 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 44% lower in Canada.

5.87 EUR
3.29 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.15 EUR (6.01 USD) in Switzerland and 1.84 EUR (2.14 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in Canada.

5.15 EUR
1.84 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.55 EUR (9.98 USD) in Switzerland and 4.98 EUR (5.82 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in Canada.

8.55 EUR
4.98 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.48 EUR (8.73 USD) in Switzerland and 5.6 EUR (6.54 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 25.1% lower in Canada.

7.48 EUR
5.60 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.16 EUR (21.21 USD) in Switzerland and 9.34 EUR (10.91 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 48.6% lower in Canada.

18.16 EUR
9.34 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 128.18 EUR (149.71 USD) in Switzerland and 71.59 EUR (83.62 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in Canada.

128.18 EUR
71.59 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.7 EUR (31.19 USD) in Switzerland and 18.05 EUR (21.09 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 32.4% lower in Canada.

26.70 EUR
18.05 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.53 EUR (5.29 USD) in Switzerland and 1.4 EUR (1.64 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 69.1% lower in Canada.

4.53 EUR
1.40 EUR

Fuel

EURCADUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Canada - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.79 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Canada.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.94 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 0.95 EUR (1.12 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 51% lower in Canada.

1.94 EUR
0.95 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.85 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 1 EUR (1.17 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Canada.

1.85 EUR
1.00 EUR

LPG 1L

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

1.11 EUR
0.79 EUR

Transportation

EURCADUSDCHF

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

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 92.93 EUR (108.54 USD) in Switzerland and 97.12 EUR (113.43 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 4.3% lower in Switzerland.

92.93 EUR
97.12 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.17 EUR (4.87 USD) in Switzerland and 2.09 EUR (2.44 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 49.9% lower in Canada.

4.17 EUR
2.09 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 73.7 EUR (86.09 USD) in Switzerland and 21.79 EUR (25.45 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in Canada.

73.70 EUR
21.79 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.78 EUR (3.24 USD) in Switzerland and 1.25 EUR (1.45 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 55% lower in Canada.

2.78 EUR
1.25 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.41 EUR (7.49 USD) in Switzerland and 3.11 EUR (3.64 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in Canada.

6.41 EUR
3.11 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 21.36 EUR (24.95 USD) in Switzerland and 9.96 EUR (11.63 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in Canada.

21.36 EUR
9.96 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 76.46 EUR (89.3 USD) in Switzerland and 48.36 EUR (56.49 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in Canada.

76.46 EUR
48.36 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 43.06 EUR (50.29 USD) in Switzerland and 17.67 EUR (20.64 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 59% lower in Canada.

43.06 EUR
17.67 EUR

Flats for rent

EURCADUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Canada - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.6 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 2388 EUR (2789.3 USD) in Switzerland and 1537 EUR (1795.44 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 35.6% lower in Canada.

2 388 EUR
1 537 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 1964 EUR (2293.86 USD) in Switzerland and 1315 EUR (1535.6 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 33% lower in Canada.

1 964 EUR
1 315 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 4370 EUR (5104.38 USD) in Switzerland and 2509 EUR (2930.51 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in Canada.

4 370 EUR
2 509 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 3251 EUR (3796.93 USD) in Switzerland and 2111 EUR (2465.88 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 35.1% lower in Canada.

3 251 EUR
2 111 EUR

Flats for sale

EURCADUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Canada - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.58 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 20830 EUR (24328.41 USD) in Switzerland and 7742 EUR (9042.38 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in Canada.

20 830 EUR
7 742 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 15967 EUR (18648.54 USD) in Switzerland and 6499 EUR (7590.2 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in Canada.

15 967 EUR
6 499 EUR

Salary

EURCADUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Canada - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 2.48 times higher than in Canada.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6779 EUR (7917.44 USD) in Switzerland and 2736 EUR (3195.59 USD) in Canada. The average salary is 59.6% lower in Canada.

6 779 EUR
2 736 EUR

Hotels

EURCADUSDCHF

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

One star

119 EUR
98.1 EUR

Two stars

143 EUR
106 EUR

Three stars

207 EUR
144 EUR

Four stars

294 EUR
176 EUR

Five stars

535 EUR
353 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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