Cost of Living Comparison Between Vancouver and Zurich 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Zurich are 47.4% higher than in Vancouver (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Zurich are 32.9% higher than in Vancouver | |
| Rent Prices in Zurich are 10.5% higher than in Vancouver | |
| Restaurant Prices in Zurich are 52.4% higher than in Vancouver | |
| Groceries Prices in Zurich are 37.2% higher than in Vancouver | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Zurich is 78.1% higher than in Vancouver | |
Restaurants | Vancouver Edit |
Zurich Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
25.00 C$ (16.70 Fr.) |
37.42 C$ (25.00 Fr.) |
+49.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
120.00 C$ (80.17 Fr.) |
179.63 C$ (120.00 Fr.) |
+49.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
14.45 C$ (9.65 Fr.) |
23.95 C$ (16.00 Fr.) |
+65.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
8.00 C$ (5.34 Fr.) |
11.98 C$ (8.00 Fr.) |
+49.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
9.00 C$ (6.01 Fr.) |
10.48 C$ (7.00 Fr.) |
+16.4 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
5.43 C$ (3.62 Fr.) |
8.04 C$ (5.37 Fr.) |
+48.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
2.94 C$ (1.96 Fr.) |
7.21 C$ (4.82 Fr.) |
+145.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
2.64 C$ (1.76 Fr.) |
6.55 C$ (4.38 Fr.) |
+148.7 % |
Markets | Vancouver Edit |
Zurich Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
11.69 C$ (7.81 Fr.) |
9.64 C$ (6.44 Fr.) |
-17.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
3.81 C$ (2.55 Fr.) |
4.52 C$ (3.02 Fr.) |
+18.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
2.80 C$ (1.87 Fr.) |
2.19 C$ (1.47 Fr.) |
-21.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
5.95 C$ (3.97 Fr.) |
9.56 C$ (6.39 Fr.) |
+60.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
9.33 C$ (6.23 Fr.) |
16.62 C$ (11.10 Fr.) |
+78.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
9.53 C$ (6.37 Fr.) |
15.25 C$ (10.19 Fr.) |
+60.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
11.16 C$ (7.46 Fr.) |
34.03 C$ (22.73 Fr.) |
+204.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.91 C$ (1.94 Fr.) |
2.37 C$ (1.59 Fr.) |
-18.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.83 C$ (0.55 Fr.) |
1.59 C$ (1.06 Fr.) |
+91.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.39 C$ (1.60 Fr.) |
1.99 C$ (1.33 Fr.) |
-16.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
2.98 C$ (1.99 Fr.) |
2.52 C$ (1.68 Fr.) |
-15.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
2.05 C$ (1.37 Fr.) |
1.50 C$ (1.00 Fr.) |
-26.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.77 C$ (1.18 Fr.) |
1.70 C$ (1.13 Fr.) |
-4.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
3.59 C$ (2.40 Fr.) |
3.14 C$ (2.10 Fr.) |
-12.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
2.58 C$ (1.72 Fr.) |
2.09 C$ (1.40 Fr.) |
-18.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
20.00 C$ (13.36 Fr.) |
17.96 C$ (12.00 Fr.) |
-10.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
4.70 C$ (3.14 Fr.) |
3.12 C$ (2.08 Fr.) |
-33.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
4.71 C$ (3.15 Fr.) |
4.07 C$ (2.72 Fr.) |
-13.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
20.57 C$ (13.75 Fr.) |
13.47 C$ (9.00 Fr.) |
-34.5 % |
Transportation | Vancouver Edit |
Zurich Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.15 C$ (2.10 Fr.) |
6.59 C$ (4.40 Fr.) |
+109.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
140.00 C$ (93.53 Fr.) |
130.23 C$ (87.00 Fr.) |
-7.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
3.88 C$ (2.59 Fr.) |
11.98 C$ (8.00 Fr.) |
+209.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
3.64 C$ (2.43 Fr.) |
12.05 C$ (8.05 Fr.) |
+231.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
36.29 C$ (24.24 Fr.) |
119.75 C$ (80.00 Fr.) |
+230.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
7.46 C$ (4.98 Fr.) |
10.55 C$ (7.05 Fr.) |
+41.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
33,978.00 C$ (22,698.90 Fr.) |
49,098.34 C$ (32,800.00 Fr.) |
+44.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
28,345.04 C$ (18,935.82 Fr.) |
50,136.33 C$ (33,493.43 Fr.) |
+76.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Vancouver Edit |
Zurich Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
160.85 C$ (107.46 Fr.) |
391.30 C$ (261.40 Fr.) |
+143.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
67.00 C$ (44.76 Fr.) |
42.84 C$ (28.62 Fr.) |
-36.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
81.78 C$ (54.63 Fr.) |
69.29 C$ (46.29 Fr.) |
-15.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Vancouver Edit |
Zurich Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
59.43 C$ (39.70 Fr.) |
120.27 C$ (80.35 Fr.) |
+102.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
18.08 C$ (12.08 Fr.) |
62.30 C$ (41.62 Fr.) |
+244.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
18.00 C$ (12.02 Fr.) |
29.94 C$ (20.00 Fr.) |
+66.3 % |
Childcare | Vancouver Edit |
Zurich Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
1,478.95 C$ (988.01 Fr.) |
4,198.59 C$ (2,804.86 Fr.) |
+183.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
20,100.00 C$ (13,427.74 Fr.) |
48,616.01 C$ (32,477.78 Fr.) |
+141.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Vancouver Edit |
Zurich Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
89.27 C$ (59.64 Fr.) |
181.96 C$ (121.56 Fr.) |
+103.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
60.59 C$ (40.48 Fr.) |
98.19 C$ (65.60 Fr.) |
+62.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
138.20 C$ (92.32 Fr.) |
184.07 C$ (122.97 Fr.) |
+33.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
177.84 C$ (118.81 Fr.) |
300.70 C$ (200.88 Fr.) |
+69.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Vancouver Edit |
Zurich Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
2,792.84 C$ (1,865.75 Fr.) |
3,377.43 C$ (2,256.28 Fr.) |
+20.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
2,323.65 C$ (1,552.31 Fr.) |
2,377.58 C$ (1,588.33 Fr.) |
+2.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
5,056.88 C$ (3,378.23 Fr.) |
5,662.37 C$ (3,782.73 Fr.) |
+12.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
3,831.97 C$ (2,559.94 Fr.) |
4,058.22 C$ (2,711.08 Fr.) |
+5.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Vancouver Edit |
Zurich Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1,471.02 C$ (982.71 Fr.) |
3,456.37 C$ (2,309.02 Fr.) |
+135.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
965.19 C$ (644.79 Fr.) |
2,285.60 C$ (1,526.89 Fr.) |
+136.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Vancouver Edit |
Zurich Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
4,408.47 C$ (2,945.07 Fr.) |
10,433.17 C$ (6,969.85 Fr.) |
+136.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.56 | 2.49 | -62.1 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 552 | 296 |
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