- Cost of Living
- Austria
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- Vienna
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vienna, Austria vs Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vienna (Austria) is 30% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (CHF 16) | CHF 21 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 14 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.09 (CHF 5.75) | CHF 12 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 (CHF 1.33) | CHF 1.86 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.54 (CHF 5.13) | CHF 6 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.68 (CHF 3.02) | CHF 3.20 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 10 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.39 (CHF 2.70) | CHF 3.92 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.57 (CHF 1.77) | CHF 2.96 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 (CHF 1.09) | CHF 1.93 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 15 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.02 (CHF 2.28) | CHF 2.50 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.54 (CHF 1.73) | CHF 2.16 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Vienna (Austria) is 32% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,424 (CHF 1,607) | CHF 2,233 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €969 (CHF 1,094) | CHF 1,550 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €171 (CHF 193) | CHF 263 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €936 (CHF 1,056) | CHF 1,316 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €618 (CHF 697) | CHF 766 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €106 (CHF 120) | CHF 340 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €16 (CHF 18) | CHF 33 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €316 (CHF 356) | CHF 533 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (CHF 116) | CHF 163 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 18 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (CHF 14) | CHF 27 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Vienna (Austria) is 19% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €94 (CHF 106) | CHF 103 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €41 (CHF 46) | CHF 63 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (CHF 108) | CHF 143 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (CHF 135) | CHF 168 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Vienna (Austria) is 32% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,839 (CHF 24,645) | CHF 27,566 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.23 (CHF 1.39) | CHF 1.64 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (CHF 54) | CHF 90 | - 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 (CHF 18) | CHF 36 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Vienna (Austria) is 27% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 13 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 40 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €92 (CHF 104) | CHF 93 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.34 (CHF 6) | CHF 6 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.90 (CHF 3.27) | CHF 4.22 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.57 (CHF 4.03) | CHF 3.90 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.41 (CHF 1.59) | CHF 2.00 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.40 (CHF 2.71) | CHF 2.45 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (CHF 22) | CHF 43 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Vienna (Austria) is 31% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (CHF 35) | CHF 55 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (CHF 23) | CHF 34 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €154 (CHF 174) | CHF 135 | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (CHF 60) | CHF 108 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (CHF 14) | CHF 15 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.78 (CHF 4.26) | CHF 5.50 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.86 (CHF 4.36) | CHF 5.80 | - 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €516 (CHF 582) | CHF 800 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (CHF 0.28) | CHF 0.55 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €65 (CHF 73) | CHF 79 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.29 (CHF 5.97) | CHF 8 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,116 prices entered by 208 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vienna (Austria) is 31% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 6,300
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 4,362
(€3,865)
in Vienna.
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