Cost of living in Vaduz (Liechtenstein) is 23% more expensive than in Austin, Texas (United States)
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| Food | + 34% | |||
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| Food in Vaduz (Liechtenstein) is 34% more expensive than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Vaduz | Austin, Texas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 24 ($26) | $19 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 ($18) | $10 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 ($12) | $5.82 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 2.78 ($3.02) | $1.08 | + 179% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 6 ($7) | $5.42 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 7 ($7) | $3.11 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 14 ($15) | $8 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.33 ($4.70) | $5.07 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.52 ($3.82) | $2.65 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.11 ($2.29) | $7 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 18 ($19) | $18 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.54 ($3.85) | $3.28 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 3.11 ($3.38) | $2.89 | + 17% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Vaduz (Liechtenstein) is 23% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Vaduz | Austin, Texas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,039 ($2,214) | $3,130 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,535 ($1,667) | $2,090 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 228 ($247) | $211 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,202 ($1,305) | $2,330 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 867 ($941) | $1,613 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 307 ($334) | $158 | + 111% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 30 ($32) | $69 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 1,239 ($1,346) | $273 | + 393% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 249 ($271) | $197 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 23 ($24) | $13 | + 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 40 ($43) | $39 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | + 116% | |||
| Clothes in Vaduz (Liechtenstein) is 116% more expensive than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Vaduz | Austin, Texas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 154 ($167) | $62 | + 170% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 91 ($99) | $49 | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 166 ($180) | $97 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 277 ($300) | $143 | + 110% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Vaduz (Liechtenstein) is 70% more expensive than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Vaduz | Austin, Texas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 23,237 ($25,232) | $24,897 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.53 ($1.66) | $0.83 | + 101% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 86 ($94) | $47 | + 98% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $25 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Vaduz (Liechtenstein) is about the same as in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Vaduz | Austin, Texas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $5.08 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $32 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 80 ($87) | $146 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.00 ($5.43) | $7 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 2.80 ($3.04) | $3.74 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.23 ($5.68) | $5.38 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 6 ($7) | $4.09 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.96 ($4.30) | $1.43 | + 201% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 47 ($51) | $28 | + 85% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Vaduz (Liechtenstein) is 55% more expensive than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Vaduz | Austin, Texas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 70 ($76) | $61 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 31 ($34) | $26 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 150 ($163) | $215 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 140 ($152) | $130 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 18 ($19) | $14 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.99 ($7) | $5.90 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 5.63 ($6) | $7 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 799 ($868) | $430 | + 102% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.45 ($0.49) | $0.15 | + 227% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 146 ($158) | $50 | + 217% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 7 ($7) | $9 | - 19% | |
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TOTAL | + 23% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 492 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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