Cost of living in Vaduz (Liechtenstein) is 60% more expensive than in Düsseldorf (Germany)
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| Food | + 95% | |||
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| Food in Vaduz (Liechtenstein) is 95% more expensive than in Düsseldorf (Germany) | ||||
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| Vaduz | Düsseldorf | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 24 (€25) | €14 | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (€17) | €9 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (€12) | €5.05 | + 131% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 2.78 (€2.88) | €1.21 | + 138% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 6 (€6) | €3.34 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 7 (€7) | €2.97 | + 140% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 14 (€14) | €3.99 | + 258% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.33 (€4.47) | €2.81 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.52 (€3.63) | €1.92 | + 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.11 (€2.18) | €1.43 | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 18 (€18) | €11 | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.54 (€3.66) | €2.23 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 3.11 (€3.22) | €1.65 | + 95% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Vaduz (Liechtenstein) is 46% more expensive than in Düsseldorf (Germany) | ||||
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| Vaduz | Düsseldorf | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,039 (€2,107) | €1,358 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,535 (€1,587) | €1,421 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 228 (€236) | €182 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,202 (€1,243) | €1,084 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 867 (€896) | €692 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 307 (€318) | €126 | + 153% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 30 (€31) | €32 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 1,239 (€1,281) | €341 | + 276% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 249 (€258) | €166 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 23 (€23) | €4.43 | + 425% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 40 (€41) | €17 | + 148% | |
| Clothes | + 84% | |||
| Clothes in Vaduz (Liechtenstein) is 84% more expensive than in Düsseldorf (Germany) | ||||
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| Vaduz | Düsseldorf | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 154 (€159) | €84 | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 91 (€94) | €53 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 166 (€172) | €92 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 277 (€286) | €139 | + 105% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Vaduz (Liechtenstein) is 21% more expensive than in Düsseldorf (Germany) | ||||
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| Vaduz | Düsseldorf | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 23,237 (€24,020) | €19,670 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.53 (€1.58) | €1.85 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 86 (€89) | €67 | + 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €20 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Vaduz (Liechtenstein) is 63% more expensive than in Düsseldorf (Germany) | ||||
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| Vaduz | Düsseldorf | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €5.69 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €9 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 80 (€83) | €58 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.00 (€5.17) | €3.27 | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 2.80 (€2.90) | €2.70 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.23 (€5.41) | €2.49 | + 117% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 6 (€6) | €2.09 | + 202% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.96 (€4.09) | €1.42 | + 189% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 47 (€49) | €19 | + 161% | |
| Entertainment | + 112% | |||
| Entertainment in Vaduz (Liechtenstein) is 112% more expensive than in Düsseldorf (Germany) | ||||
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| Vaduz | Düsseldorf | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 70 (€72) | €43 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 31 (€32) | €25 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 150 (€155) | €112 | + 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 140 (€145) | €65 | + 124% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 18 (€18) | €10 | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.99 (€6) | €3.73 | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 5.63 (€5.82) | €3.82 | + 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 799 (€826) | €496 | + 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.45 (€0.47) | €0.13 | + 255% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 146 (€150) | €36 | + 315% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 7 (€7) | €7 | + 0% | |
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TOTAL | + 60% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 148 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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