Cost of living in Innsbruck (Austria) is 51% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland)
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Food | - 49% | |||
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Food in Innsbruck (Austria) is 49% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Innsbruck | Geneva | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (CHF 12) | CHF 28 | - 57% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.14 (CHF 4.83) | CHF 13 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.11 (CHF 1.04) | CHF 1.74 | - 40% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.22 (CHF 4.90) | CHF 9 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.97 (CHF 2.79) | CHF 3.61 | - 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.54 (CHF 5.21) | CHF 12 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.61 (CHF 2.45) | CHF 4.42 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.39 (CHF 2.24) | CHF 2.93 | - 24% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.18 (CHF 1.11) | CHF 2.44 | - 54% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 14 | - 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.15 (CHF 2.02) | CHF 3.46 | - 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.98 (CHF 1.86) | CHF 2.73 | - 32% | |
Housing | - 62% | |||
Housing in Innsbruck (Austria) is 62% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Innsbruck | Geneva | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,558 (CHF 1,463) | CHF 3,818 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,121 (CHF 1,053) | CHF 3,096 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €181 (CHF 170) | CHF 165 | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €731 (CHF 687) | CHF 2,213 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €586 (CHF 551) | CHF 1,673 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 (CHF 102) | CHF 121 | - 16% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (CHF 19) | CHF 55 | - 66% | |
40” flat screen tv | €490 (CHF 460) | CHF 547 | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €104 (CHF 98) | CHF 180 | - 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CHF 6) | CHF 13 | - 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (CHF 11) | CHF 29 | - 63% | |
Clothes | - 34% | |||
Clothes in Innsbruck (Austria) is 34% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (CHF 85) | CHF 96 | - 12% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (CHF 31) | CHF 58 | - 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (CHF 88) | CHF 123 | - 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €124 (CHF 117) | CHF 193 | - 39% | |
Transportation | - 35% | |||
Transportation in Innsbruck (Austria) is 35% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Innsbruck | Geneva | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,287 (CHF 22,819) | CHF 34,446 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.24 (CHF 1.17) | CHF 1.89 | - 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (CHF 46) | CHF 70 | - 34% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (CHF 20) | CHF 34 | - 40% | |
Personal Care | - 52% | |||
Personal Care in Innsbruck (Austria) is 52% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 40% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (CHF 8) | CHF 29 | - 72% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €73 (CHF 68) | CHF 129 | - 47% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.47 (CHF 4.20) | CHF 9 | - 54% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.25 (CHF 3.05) | CHF 4.29 | - 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.05 (CHF 3.80) | CHF 5.10 | - 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 (CHF 1.41) | CHF 4.48 | - 69% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.41 (CHF 2.27) | CHF 4.59 | - 51% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (CHF 17) | CHF 42 | - 59% | |
Entertainment | - 54% | |||
Entertainment in Innsbruck (Austria) is 54% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Innsbruck | Geneva | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (CHF 39) | CHF 84 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €20 (CHF 19) | CHF 43 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (CHF 66) | CHF 119 | - 45% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (CHF 48) | CHF 130 | - 63% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 23 | - 67% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.66 (CHF 2.50) | CHF 4.90 | - 49% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.65 (CHF 3.43) | CHF 8 | - 55% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €556 (CHF 523) | CHF 589 | - 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (CHF 0.14) | CHF 0.33 | - 59% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (CHF 43) | CHF 110 | - 61% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.12 (CHF 4.81) | CHF 7 | - 35% | |
TOTAL | - 51% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 133 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 06, 2024.
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