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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

PLNEURCHFCADUSD

Switzerland vs. Canada - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.62 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Canada.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 16.71 PLN (4.37 USD) in Switzerland and 13.3 PLN (3.48 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 20.4% lower in Canada.

16.71 PLN
13.30 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 12.1 PLN (3.16 USD) in Switzerland and 4.54 PLN (1.19 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in Canada.

12.10 PLN
4.54 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 230.05 PLN (60.15 USD) in Switzerland and 50.2 PLN (13.13 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 78.2% lower in Canada.

230.05 PLN
50.20 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 59.34 PLN (15.52 USD) in Switzerland and 44.7 PLN (11.69 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 24.7% lower in Canada.

59.34 PLN
44.70 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 120.36 PLN (31.47 USD) in Switzerland and 43.66 PLN (11.42 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in Canada.

120.36 PLN
43.66 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 41.08 PLN (10.74 USD) in Switzerland and 47.22 PLN (12.35 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 13% lower in Switzerland.

41.08 PLN
47.22 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.36 PLN (2.45 USD) in Switzerland and 8.49 PLN (2.22 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 9.3% lower in Canada.

9.36 PLN
8.49 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.39 PLN (7.16 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 11.91 PLN (3.11 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in Canada.

27.39 PLN
11.91 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.42 PLN (3.25 USD) in Switzerland and 10.07 PLN (2.63 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in Canada.

12.42 PLN
10.07 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 64.9 PLN (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 107.61 PLN (28.14 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 39.7% lower in Switzerland.

64.90 PLN
107.61 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.22 PLN (2.67 USD) in Switzerland and 9.09 PLN (2.38 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 11.1% lower in Canada.

10.22 PLN
9.09 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 13.69 PLN (3.58 USD) in Switzerland and 9.31 PLN (2.43 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 32% lower in Canada.

13.69 PLN
9.31 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 117.76 PLN (30.79 USD) in Switzerland and 42.65 PLN (11.15 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in Canada.

117.76 PLN
42.65 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 7.67 PLN (2.01 USD) in Switzerland and 9.88 PLN (2.58 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 22.4% lower in Switzerland.

7.67 PLN
9.88 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 10.32 PLN (2.7 USD) in Switzerland and 9.77 PLN (2.56 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 5.3% lower in Canada.

10.32 PLN
9.77 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 13.78 PLN (3.6 USD) in Switzerland and 12.24 PLN (3.2 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 11.2% lower in Canada.

13.78 PLN
12.24 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 11.05 PLN (2.89 USD) in Switzerland and 9.77 PLN (2.56 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 11.6% lower in Canada.

11.05 PLN
9.77 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 15.11 PLN (3.95 USD) in Switzerland and 11.2 PLN (2.93 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 25.9% lower in Canada.

15.11 PLN
11.20 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 76.91 PLN (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 79.01 PLN (20.66 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 2.7% lower in Switzerland.

76.91 PLN
79.01 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.67 PLN (5.14 USD) in Switzerland and 13.8 PLN (3.61 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in Canada.

19.67 PLN
13.80 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.07 PLN (1.59 USD) in Switzerland and 6.13 PLN (1.6 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 1% lower in Switzerland.

6.07 PLN
6.13 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Canada - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.72 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Canada.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 24.28 PLN (6.35 USD) in Switzerland and 13.39 PLN (3.5 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in Canada.

24.28 PLN
13.39 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 20.31 PLN (5.31 USD) in Switzerland and 7.34 PLN (1.92 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in Canada.

20.31 PLN
7.34 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.52 PLN (9.55 USD) in Switzerland and 21.9 PLN (5.73 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 40% lower in Canada.

36.52 PLN
21.90 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 31.95 PLN (8.35 USD) in Switzerland and 24.64 PLN (6.44 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 22.9% lower in Canada.

31.95 PLN
24.64 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 68.47 PLN (17.9 USD) in Switzerland and 35.59 PLN (9.31 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 48% lower in Canada.

68.47 PLN
35.59 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 547.73 PLN (143.22 USD) in Switzerland and 328.49 PLN (85.9 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 40% lower in Canada.

547.73 PLN
328.49 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 114.11 PLN (29.84 USD) in Switzerland and 62.96 PLN (16.46 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 44.8% lower in Canada.

114.11 PLN
62.96 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 18.9 PLN (4.94 USD) in Switzerland and 5.83 PLN (1.52 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Canada.

18.90 PLN
5.83 PLN

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 8.1 PLN (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 4.55 PLN (1.19 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in Canada.

8.10 PLN
4.55 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.83 PLN (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 4.82 PLN (1.26 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 38.4% lower in Canada.

7.83 PLN
4.82 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 5.01 PLN (1.31 USD) in Switzerland and 3.59 PLN (0.94 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 28.3% lower in Canada.

5.01 PLN
3.59 PLN

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Canada - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.59 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Canada.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 415.36 PLN (108.61 USD) in Switzerland and 427.03 PLN (111.66 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 2.7% lower in Switzerland.

415.36 PLN
427.03 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 20.08 PLN (5.25 USD) in Switzerland and 8.9 PLN (2.33 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in Canada.

20.08 PLN
8.90 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 365.15 PLN (95.48 USD) in Switzerland and 84.86 PLN (22.19 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Canada.

365.15 PLN
84.86 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 22.82 PLN (5.97 USD) in Switzerland and 4.79 PLN (1.25 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 79% lower in Canada.

22.82 PLN
4.79 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 30.81 PLN (8.06 USD) in Switzerland and 12.24 PLN (3.2 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in Canada.

30.81 PLN
12.24 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 91.29 PLN (23.87 USD) in Switzerland and 41.06 PLN (10.74 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 55% lower in Canada.

91.29 PLN
41.06 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 398.38 PLN (104.17 USD) in Switzerland and 171.91 PLN (44.95 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 56.8% lower in Canada.

398.38 PLN
171.91 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 182.58 PLN (47.74 USD) in Switzerland and 65.07 PLN (17.01 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in Canada.

182.58 PLN
65.07 PLN

Flats for rent

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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 9526 PLN (2491.02 USD) in Switzerland and 6650 PLN (1738.79 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 30.2% lower in Canada.

9 526 PLN
6 650 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 7292 PLN (1906.68 USD) in Switzerland and 5585 PLN (1460.33 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 23.4% lower in Canada.

7 292 PLN
5 585 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 17688 PLN (4625.27 USD) in Switzerland and 10630 PLN (2779.64 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 39.9% lower in Canada.

17 688 PLN
10 630 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 12620 PLN (3299.98 USD) in Switzerland and 8654 PLN (2262.9 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in Canada.

12 620 PLN
8 654 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Canada - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.23 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 87713 PLN (22935.99 USD) in Switzerland and 34922 PLN (9131.81 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 60.2% lower in Canada.

87 713 PLN
34 922 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 51531 PLN (13474.93 USD) in Switzerland and 27390 PLN (7162.23 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in Canada.

51 531 PLN
27 390 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Canada - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 2.51 times higher than in Canada.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 29016 PLN (7587.38 USD) in Switzerland and 11574 PLN (3026.43 USD) in Canada. The average salary is 60.1% lower in Canada.

29 016 PLN
11 574 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

532 PLN
438 PLN

Two stars

637 PLN
475 PLN

Three stars

925 PLN
643 PLN

Four stars

1 313 PLN
786 PLN

Five stars

2 390 PLN
1 575 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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