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Cost of living in Vienna, Austria compared to Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
Food | - 31% | |||
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Food in Vienna (Austria) is 31% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 22 | - 62% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6.00 (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.77 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (CHF 1.25) | CHF 1.91 | - 34% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.51 (CHF 4.20) | CHF 6 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.70 (CHF 3.23) | CHF 3.16 | + 2% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.25 (CHF 5.08) | CHF 11 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.40 (CHF 2.87) | CHF 4.15 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.03 (CHF 2.42) | CHF 3.15 | - 23% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.80 (CHF 0.96) | CHF 2.01 | - 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (CHF 10) | CHF 16 | - 35% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.03 (CHF 2.42) | CHF 2.40 | + 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.55 (CHF 3.05) | CHF 2.10 | + 45% | |
Housing | - 28% | |||
Housing in Vienna (Austria) is 28% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,067 (CHF 1,274) | CHF 2,316 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €996 (CHF 1,189) | CHF 1,575 | - 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €185 (CHF 221) | CHF 225 | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €813 (CHF 971) | CHF 1,323 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €579 (CHF 691) | CHF 1,000 | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €182 (CHF 217) | CHF 80 | + 171% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (CHF 36) | CHF 35 | + 2% | |
40” flat screen TV | €370 (CHF 442) | CHF 511 | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €87 (CHF 104) | CHF 150 | - 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CHF 9) | CHF 18 | - 52% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (CHF 16) | CHF 29 | - 45% | |
Clothes | - 27% | |||
Clothes in Vienna (Austria) is 27% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €98 (CHF 117) | CHF 103 | + 14% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €47 (CHF 56) | CHF 95 | - 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (CHF 117) | CHF 140 | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (CHF 138) | CHF 155 | - 11% | |
Transportation | - 29% | |||
Transportation in Vienna (Austria) is 29% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,912 (CHF 27,365) | CHF 30,950 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.28 (CHF 1.53) | CHF 1.62 | - 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (CHF 59) | CHF 91 | - 35% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (CHF 20) | CHF 41 | - 51% | |
Personal Care | - 5% | |||
Personal Care in Vienna (Austria) is 5% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (CHF 11) | CHF 13 | - 18% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (CHF 8) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €92 (CHF 110) | CHF 93 | + 18% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.89 (CHF 5.84) | CHF 8 | - 22% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.80 (CHF 4.54) | CHF 4.38 | + 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.71 (CHF 4.43) | CHF 4.20 | + 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 (CHF 1.79) | CHF 2.00 | - 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.34 (CHF 2.80) | CHF 2.60 | + 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (CHF 23) | CHF 53 | - 56% | |
Entertainment | - 17% | |||
Entertainment in Vienna (Austria) is 17% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (CHF 40) | CHF 53 | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 (CHF 26) | CHF 31 | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €144 (CHF 172) | CHF 113 | + 51% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (CHF 50) | CHF 98 | - 49% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (CHF 13) | CHF 15 | - 15% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.63 (CHF 4.34) | CHF 5.67 | - 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.10 (CHF 3.70) | CHF 6.00 | - 38% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €532 (CHF 635) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (CHF 0.17) | CHF 0.33 | - 49% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €69 (CHF 83) | CHF 54 | + 52% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6.00 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 13% | |
TOTAL | - 26% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vienna (Austria) is 26% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 7,400
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 5,478
(€4,587)
in Vienna.
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