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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 15.66 PLN (4.29 USD) in Switzerland and 14.59 PLN (3.99 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 6.8% lower in Canada.

15.66 PLN
14.59 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 10.64 PLN (2.91 USD) in Switzerland and 4.15 PLN (1.13 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 61% lower in Canada.

10.64 PLN
4.15 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 186.91 PLN (51.15 USD) in Switzerland and 59.32 PLN (16.23 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in Canada.

186.91 PLN
59.32 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 54.31 PLN (14.86 USD) in Switzerland and 47.84 PLN (13.09 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 11.9% lower in Canada.

54.31 PLN
47.84 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 122.65 PLN (33.56 USD) in Switzerland and 46.43 PLN (12.7 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 62.1% lower in Canada.

122.65 PLN
46.43 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 40.73 PLN (11.15 USD) in Switzerland and 53.15 PLN (14.54 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 23.4% lower in Switzerland.

40.73 PLN
53.15 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.73 PLN (2.66 USD) in Switzerland and 10.02 PLN (2.74 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 2.9% lower in Switzerland.

9.73 PLN
10.02 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.24 PLN (7.46 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 12.7 PLN (3.48 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in Canada.

27.24 PLN
12.70 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.13 PLN (3.32 USD) in Switzerland and 11.91 PLN (3.26 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 1.8% lower in Canada.

12.13 PLN
11.91 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 62.01 PLN (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 102.83 PLN (28.14 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 39.7% lower in Switzerland.

62.01 PLN
102.83 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 9.23 PLN (2.53 USD) in Switzerland and 8.69 PLN (2.38 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 5.9% lower in Canada.

9.23 PLN
8.69 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 12.72 PLN (3.48 USD) in Switzerland and 9.86 PLN (2.7 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 22.5% lower in Canada.

12.72 PLN
9.86 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 108.75 PLN (29.76 USD) in Switzerland and 51.74 PLN (14.16 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 52.4% lower in Canada.

108.75 PLN
51.74 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 8.1 PLN (2.22 USD) in Switzerland and 9.51 PLN (2.6 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 14.8% lower in Switzerland.

8.10 PLN
9.51 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.6 PLN (2.35 USD) in Switzerland and 10.23 PLN (2.8 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in Switzerland.

8.60 PLN
10.23 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.27 PLN (3.08 USD) in Switzerland and 12.22 PLN (3.35 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 7.8% lower in Switzerland.

11.27 PLN
12.22 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 10.5 PLN (2.87 USD) in Switzerland and 8.77 PLN (2.4 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in Canada.

10.50 PLN
8.77 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 14.48 PLN (3.96 USD) in Switzerland and 13.07 PLN (3.58 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 9.7% lower in Canada.

14.48 PLN
13.07 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 73.49 PLN (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 75.5 PLN (20.66 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 2.7% lower in Switzerland.

73.49 PLN
75.50 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.19 PLN (5.25 USD) in Switzerland and 15.01 PLN (4.11 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 21.8% lower in Canada.

19.19 PLN
15.01 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 5.93 PLN (1.62 USD) in Switzerland and 7.1 PLN (1.94 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in Switzerland.

5.93 PLN
7.10 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Canada - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.75 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Canada.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 24.89 PLN (6.81 USD) in Switzerland and 14.06 PLN (3.85 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in Canada.

24.89 PLN
14.06 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 21.81 PLN (5.97 USD) in Switzerland and 7.84 PLN (2.15 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Canada.

21.81 PLN
7.84 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.21 PLN (9.91 USD) in Switzerland and 21.26 PLN (5.82 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 41.3% lower in Canada.

36.21 PLN
21.26 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 31.68 PLN (8.67 USD) in Switzerland and 23.92 PLN (6.55 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in Canada.

31.68 PLN
23.92 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 76.94 PLN (21.05 USD) in Switzerland and 39.86 PLN (10.91 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 48.2% lower in Canada.

76.94 PLN
39.86 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 543.09 PLN (148.62 USD) in Switzerland and 305.61 PLN (83.63 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in Canada.

543.09 PLN
305.61 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 113.14 PLN (30.96 USD) in Switzerland and 77.07 PLN (21.09 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 31.9% lower in Canada.

113.14 PLN
77.07 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 19.19 PLN (5.25 USD) in Switzerland and 5.98 PLN (1.64 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in Canada.

19.19 PLN
5.98 PLN

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 8.28 PLN (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 4.07 PLN (1.12 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in Canada.

8.28 PLN
4.07 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.9 PLN (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 4.29 PLN (1.17 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in Canada.

7.90 PLN
4.29 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.75 PLN (1.3 USD) in Switzerland and 3.38 PLN (0.93 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in Canada.

4.75 PLN
3.38 PLN

Transportation

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

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 393.74 PLN (107.75 USD) in Switzerland and 414.57 PLN (113.45 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 5% lower in Switzerland.

393.74 PLN
414.57 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 17.65 PLN (4.83 USD) in Switzerland and 8.9 PLN (2.44 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 49.6% lower in Canada.

17.65 PLN
8.90 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 312.28 PLN (85.45 USD) in Switzerland and 93.01 PLN (25.45 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Canada.

312.28 PLN
93.01 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 11.77 PLN (3.22 USD) in Switzerland and 5.32 PLN (1.45 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in Canada.

11.77 PLN
5.32 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 27.15 PLN (7.43 USD) in Switzerland and 13.29 PLN (3.64 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 51% lower in Canada.

27.15 PLN
13.29 PLN

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 90.51 PLN (24.77 USD) in Switzerland and 42.52 PLN (11.64 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 53% lower in Canada.

90.51 PLN
42.52 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 323.95 PLN (88.65 USD) in Switzerland and 206.46 PLN (56.5 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 36.3% lower in Canada.

323.95 PLN
206.46 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 182.43 PLN (49.92 USD) in Switzerland and 75.42 PLN (20.64 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 58.7% lower in Canada.

182.43 PLN
75.42 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Canada - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.59 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 10118 PLN (2768.87 USD) in Switzerland and 6562 PLN (1795.75 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 35.1% lower in Canada.

10 118 PLN
6 562 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 8321 PLN (2277.06 USD) in Switzerland and 5612 PLN (1535.86 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 32.6% lower in Canada.

8 321 PLN
5 612 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 18516 PLN (5066.99 USD) in Switzerland and 10711 PLN (2931.01 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in Canada.

18 516 PLN
10 711 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 13773 PLN (3769.12 USD) in Switzerland and 9013 PLN (2466.3 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 34.6% lower in Canada.

13 773 PLN
9 013 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Canada - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.56 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 88252 PLN (24150.22 USD) in Switzerland and 33049 PLN (9043.92 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 62.6% lower in Canada.

88 252 PLN
33 049 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 67648 PLN (18511.95 USD) in Switzerland and 27741 PLN (7591.5 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 59% lower in Canada.

67 648 PLN
27 741 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Canada - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 2.46 times higher than in Canada.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 28721 PLN (7859.45 USD) in Switzerland and 11680 PLN (3196.14 USD) in Canada. The average salary is 59.3% lower in Canada.

28 721 PLN
11 680 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

509 PLN
419 PLN

Two stars

608 PLN
454 PLN

Three stars

883 PLN
615 PLN

Four stars

1 254 PLN
751 PLN

Five stars

2 284 PLN
1 505 PLN

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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