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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 1.57 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Canada.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 4.14 USD in Switzerland and 3.38 USD in Canada. The price of this product is 18.4% lower in Canada.

4.14 USD
3.38 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 3 USD in Switzerland and 1.15 USD in Canada. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Canada.

3.00 USD
1.15 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 57.01 USD in Switzerland and 12.75 USD in Canada. The price of this product is 77.6% lower in Canada.

57.01 USD
12.75 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 14.7 USD in Switzerland and 11.35 USD in Canada. The price of this product is 22.8% lower in Canada.

14.70 USD
11.35 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.83 USD in Switzerland and 11.09 USD in Canada. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in Canada.

29.83 USD
11.09 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 10.18 USD in Switzerland and 11.99 USD in Canada. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in Switzerland.

10.18 USD
11.99 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.32 USD in Switzerland and 2.15 USD in Canada. The price of this product is 7.3% lower in Canada.

2.32 USD
2.15 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.79 USD for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 3.02 USD in Canada. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Canada.

6.79 USD
3.02 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.08 USD in Switzerland and 2.56 USD in Canada. The price of this product is 16.9% lower in Canada.

3.08 USD
2.56 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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

16.97 USD
28.14 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.53 USD in Switzerland and 2.31 USD in Canada. The price of this product is 8.7% lower in Canada.

2.53 USD
2.31 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.39 USD in Switzerland and 2.36 USD in Canada. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in Canada.

3.39 USD
2.36 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 29.18 USD in Switzerland and 10.83 USD in Canada. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in Canada.

29.18 USD
10.83 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.9 USD in Switzerland and 2.51 USD in Canada. The price of this product is 24.3% lower in Switzerland.

1.90 USD
2.51 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.56 USD in Switzerland and 2.48 USD in Canada. The price of this product is 3.1% lower in Canada.

2.56 USD
2.48 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.42 USD in Switzerland and 3.11 USD in Canada. The price of this product is 9.1% lower in Canada.

3.42 USD
3.11 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.74 USD in Switzerland and 2.48 USD in Canada. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in Canada.

2.74 USD
2.48 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.74 USD in Switzerland and 2.84 USD in Canada. The price of this product is 24.1% lower in Canada.

3.74 USD
2.84 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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

20.11 USD
20.66 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.87 USD in Switzerland and 3.5 USD in Canada. The price of this product is 28.1% lower in Canada.

4.87 USD
3.50 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.5 USD in Switzerland and 1.56 USD in Canada. The price of this product is 3.8% lower in Switzerland.

1.50 USD
1.56 USD

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Canada - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.68 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Canada.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 6.02 USD in Switzerland and 3.4 USD in Canada. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in Canada.

6.02 USD
3.40 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.03 USD in Switzerland and 1.86 USD in Canada. The price of this product is 63% lower in Canada.

5.03 USD
1.86 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 9.05 USD in Switzerland and 5.56 USD in Canada. The price of this product is 38.6% lower in Canada.

9.05 USD
5.56 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.92 USD in Switzerland and 6.26 USD in Canada. The price of this product is 21% lower in Canada.

7.92 USD
6.26 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 16.97 USD in Switzerland and 9.04 USD in Canada. The price of this product is 46.7% lower in Canada.

16.97 USD
9.04 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 135.73 USD in Switzerland and 83.4 USD in Canada. The price of this product is 38.6% lower in Canada.

135.73 USD
83.40 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 28.28 USD in Switzerland and 15.99 USD in Canada. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in Canada.

28.28 USD
15.99 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.68 USD in Switzerland and 1.48 USD in Canada. The price of this product is 68.4% lower in Canada.

4.68 USD
1.48 USD

Fuel

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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 2.12 USD in Switzerland and 1.19 USD in Canada. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in Canada.

2.12 USD
1.19 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 2.05 USD in Switzerland and 1.26 USD in Canada. The price of this product is 38.5% lower in Canada.

2.05 USD
1.26 USD

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.31 USD in Switzerland and 0.94 USD in Canada. The price of this product is 28.2% lower in Canada.

1.31 USD
0.94 USD

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Canada - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.55 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Canada.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 102.93 USD in Switzerland and 108.42 USD in Canada. The price of this product is 5.1% lower in Switzerland.

102.93 USD
108.42 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.98 USD in Switzerland and 2.26 USD in Canada. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in Canada.

4.98 USD
2.26 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 90.48 USD in Switzerland and 21.55 USD in Canada. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in Canada.

90.48 USD
21.55 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.66 USD in Switzerland and 1.22 USD in Canada. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in Canada.

5.66 USD
1.22 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.63 USD in Switzerland and 3.11 USD in Canada. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in Canada.

7.63 USD
3.11 USD

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 22.62 USD in Switzerland and 10.43 USD in Canada. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in Canada.

22.62 USD
10.43 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 98.72 USD in Switzerland and 43.65 USD in Canada. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Canada.

98.72 USD
43.65 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 45.24 USD in Switzerland and 16.52 USD in Canada. The price of this product is 63.5% lower in Canada.

45.24 USD
16.52 USD

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Canada - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.46 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 2361 USD in Switzerland and 1688 USD in Canada. The price of this product is 28.5% lower in Canada.

2 361 USD
1 688 USD

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 1807 USD in Switzerland and 1418 USD in Canada. The price of this product is 21.5% lower in Canada.

1 807 USD
1 418 USD

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 4383 USD in Switzerland and 2699 USD in Canada. The price of this product is 38.4% lower in Canada.

4 383 USD
2 699 USD

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 3127 USD in Switzerland and 2197 USD in Canada. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in Canada.

3 127 USD
2 197 USD

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Canada - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.18 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 21735 USD in Switzerland and 8867 USD in Canada. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in Canada.

21 735 USD
8 867 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 12770 USD in Switzerland and 6954 USD in Canada. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in Canada.

12 770 USD
6 954 USD

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Canada - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 2.45 times higher than in Canada.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 7190 USD in Switzerland and 2939 USD in Canada. The average salary is 59.1% lower in Canada.

7 190 USD
2 939 USD

Hotels

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

One star

139 USD
115 USD

Two stars

166 USD
124 USD

Three stars

242 USD
168 USD

Four stars

343 USD
206 USD

Five stars

625 USD
412 USD

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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