Cost of Living Comparison Between Canada and Switzerland Reverse

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Cost of Living in Switzerland is 78.7% higher than in Canada (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in Switzerland is 74.8% higher than in Canada
Rent Prices in Switzerland are 64.9% higher than in Canada
Restaurant Prices in Switzerland are 77.8% higher than in Canada
Groceries Prices in Switzerland are 60.5% higher than in Canada
Local Purchasing Power in Switzerland is 43.9% higher than in Canada
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Restaurants
 Canada Edit Switzerland Edit Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 25.00 C$
(14.18 Fr.)		 44.08 C$
(25.00 Fr.)		      +76.3 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 100.00 C$
(56.72 Fr.)		 178.07 C$
(101.00 Fr.)		      +78.1 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 15.00 C$
(8.51 Fr.)		 26.45 C$
(15.00 Fr.)		      +76.3 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 8.00 C$
(4.54 Fr.)		 13.05 C$
(7.40 Fr.)		      +63.1 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 8.00 C$
(4.54 Fr.)		 10.58 C$
(6.00 Fr.)		      +32.2 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 5.26 C$
(2.99 Fr.)		 8.81 C$
(5.00 Fr.)		      +67.5 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 2.91 C$
(1.65 Fr.)		 7.94 C$
(4.50 Fr.)		      +172.9 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) 2.37 C$
(1.35 Fr.)		 7.14 C$
(4.05 Fr.)		      +201.1 %
Markets
 Canada Edit Switzerland Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 3.10 C$
(1.76 Fr.)		 3.19 C$
(1.81 Fr.)		      +2.9 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 3.33 C$
(1.89 Fr.)		 4.88 C$
(2.77 Fr.)		      +46.4 %
White Rice (1 lb) 2.29 C$
(1.30 Fr.)		 2.59 C$
(1.47 Fr.)		      +13.2 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) 4.87 C$
(2.76 Fr.)		 10.86 C$
(6.16 Fr.)		      +123.1 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) 6.87 C$
(3.90 Fr.)		 17.24 C$
(9.78 Fr.)		      +150.8 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 7.60 C$
(4.31 Fr.)		 19.13 C$
(10.85 Fr.)		      +151.7 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 9.50 C$
(5.39 Fr.)		 28.56 C$
(16.20 Fr.)		      +200.5 %
Apples (1 lb) 2.59 C$
(1.47 Fr.)		 2.34 C$
(1.33 Fr.)		      -9.7 %
Bananas (1 lb) 0.91 C$
(0.52 Fr.)		 1.42 C$
(0.80 Fr.)		      +55.1 %
Oranges (1 lb) 2.43 C$
(1.38 Fr.)		 1.86 C$
(1.06 Fr.)		      -23.4 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) 2.55 C$
(1.44 Fr.)		 3.74 C$
(2.12 Fr.)		      +47.0 %
Potatoes (1 lb) 1.70 C$
(0.97 Fr.)		 1.42 C$
(0.81 Fr.)		      -16.6 %
Onions (1 lb) 1.64 C$
(0.93 Fr.)		 1.43 C$
(0.81 Fr.)		      -12.9 %
Lettuce (1 Head) 3.62 C$
(2.05 Fr.)		 3.40 C$
(1.93 Fr.)		      -6.1 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) 2.46 C$
(1.40 Fr.)		 1.96 C$
(1.11 Fr.)		      -20.3 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 18.00 C$
(10.21 Fr.)		 19.39 C$
(11.00 Fr.)		      +7.7 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 4.05 C$
(2.30 Fr.)		 3.85 C$
(2.18 Fr.)		      -5.0 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 4.54 C$
(2.57 Fr.)		 4.33 C$
(2.46 Fr.)		      -4.5 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 20.00 C$
(11.34 Fr.)		 15.87 C$
(9.00 Fr.)		      -20.7 %
Transportation
 Canada Edit Switzerland Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 3.50 C$
(1.99 Fr.)		 6.17 C$
(3.50 Fr.)		      +76.3 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 104.00 C$
(58.99 Fr.)		 142.81 C$
(81.00 Fr.)		      +37.3 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 4.50 C$
(2.55 Fr.)		 11.46 C$
(6.50 Fr.)		      +154.7 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 3.38 C$
(1.92 Fr.)		 10.78 C$
(6.12 Fr.)		      +219.0 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 38.00 C$
(21.55 Fr.)		 123.77 C$
(70.20 Fr.)		      +225.7 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) 1.53 C$
(0.87 Fr.)		 3.15 C$
(1.79 Fr.)		      +105.5 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 39,580.00 C$
(22,449.06 Fr.)		 57,829.76 C$
(32,800.00 Fr.)		      +46.1 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 27,204.15 C$
(15,429.71 Fr.)		 57,308.10 C$
(32,504.12 Fr.)		      +110.7 %
Utilities (Monthly)
 Canada Edit Switzerland Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 210.13 C$
(119.18 Fr.)		 383.95 C$
(217.77 Fr.)		      +82.7 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 60.61 C$
(34.38 Fr.)		 57.84 C$
(32.81 Fr.)		      -4.6 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 85.57 C$
(48.53 Fr.)		 84.13 C$
(47.72 Fr.)		      -1.7 %
Sports And Leisure
 Canada Edit Switzerland Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership 58.29 C$
(33.06 Fr.)		 125.19 C$
(71.00 Fr.)		      +114.8 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 27.84 C$
(15.79 Fr.)		 71.87 C$
(40.76 Fr.)		      +158.2 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 15.99 C$
(9.07 Fr.)		 35.26 C$
(20.00 Fr.)		      +120.5 %
Childcare
 Canada Edit Switzerland Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 1,082.88 C$
(614.19 Fr.)		 4,237.99 C$
(2,403.71 Fr.)		      +291.4 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 20,058.05 C$
(11,376.57 Fr.)		 50,578.72 C$
(28,687.34 Fr.)		      +152.2 %
Clothing And Shoes
 Canada Edit Switzerland Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 76.14 C$
(43.19 Fr.)		 193.13 C$
(109.54 Fr.)		      +153.7 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 56.83 C$
(32.23 Fr.)		 94.82 C$
(53.78 Fr.)		      +66.8 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 121.04 C$
(68.65 Fr.)		 220.22 C$
(124.90 Fr.)		      +81.9 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes 146.59 C$
(83.15 Fr.)		 278.52 C$
(157.97 Fr.)		      +90.0 %
Rent Per Month
 Canada Edit Switzerland Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,817.63 C$
(1,030.93 Fr.)		 2,879.84 C$
(1,633.40 Fr.)		      +58.4 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,597.37 C$
(906.00 Fr.)		 2,347.70 C$
(1,331.57 Fr.)		      +47.0 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,871.19 C$
(1,628.48 Fr.)		 5,155.46 C$
(2,924.08 Fr.)		      +79.6 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 2,487.20 C$
(1,410.70 Fr.)		 4,116.63 C$
(2,334.88 Fr.)		      +65.5 %
Buy Apartment Price
 Canada Edit Switzerland Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 634.05 C$
(359.62 Fr.)		 2,434.71 C$
(1,380.92 Fr.)		      +284.0 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 507.82 C$
(288.03 Fr.)		 1,763.88 C$
(1,000.44 Fr.)		      +247.3 %
Salaries And Financing
 Canada Edit Switzerland Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 4,148.56 C$
(2,352.99 Fr.)		 10,434.74 C$
(5,918.40 Fr.)		      +151.5 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 5.40 2.13      -60.6 %
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