Cost of living in Salzburg (Austria) is 49% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 48% | |||
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| Food in Salzburg (Austria) is 48% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Salzburg | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (CHF 13) | CHF 27 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 16 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.43 (CHF 4.31) | CHF 12 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.21 (CHF 1.18) | CHF 1.75 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.14 (CHF 4.04) | CHF 8 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.24 (CHF 2.18) | CHF 3.66 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (CHF 5.94) | CHF 11 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.13 (CHF 2.08) | CHF 3.95 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.29 (CHF 2.23) | CHF 2.65 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.93 (CHF 0.91) | CHF 2.01 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (CHF 6) | CHF 16 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.93 (CHF 1.88) | CHF 2.61 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.03 (CHF 1.97) | CHF 2.79 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Salzburg (Austria) is 61% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Salzburg | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,500 (CHF 1,461) | CHF 3,991 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €986 (CHF 960) | CHF 3,124 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €211 (CHF 205) | CHF 160 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €733 (CHF 714) | CHF 2,486 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €631 (CHF 614) | CHF 1,680 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €114 (CHF 111) | CHF 123 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (CHF 19) | CHF 50 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €1,100 (CHF 1,071) | CHF 594 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €107 (CHF 104) | CHF 116 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (CHF 13) | CHF 25 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Salzburg (Austria) is 44% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Salzburg | Geneva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (CHF 77) | CHF 108 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 (CHF 27) | CHF 54 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €67 (CHF 65) | CHF 126 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 (CHF 111) | CHF 189 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Salzburg (Austria) is 32% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Salzburg | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,036 (CHF 19,515) | CHF 32,454 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 (CHF 1.32) | CHF 1.96 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (CHF 51) | CHF 70 | - 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (CHF 20) | CHF 35 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Salzburg (Austria) is 46% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Salzburg | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (CHF 9) | CHF 12 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.38 (CHF 5.24) | CHF 29 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €100 (CHF 98) | CHF 125 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.35 (CHF 3.26) | CHF 9 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.82 (CHF 2.75) | CHF 4.29 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.53 (CHF 2.47) | CHF 4.96 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.64 (CHF 1.60) | CHF 3.99 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.50 (CHF 1.46) | CHF 3.99 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (CHF 25) | CHF 39 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Salzburg (Austria) is 52% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Salzburg | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (CHF 37) | CHF 88 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (CHF 16) | CHF 38 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €149 (CHF 145) | CHF 119 | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (CHF 47) | CHF 117 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (CHF 7) | CHF 24 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.02 (CHF 2.94) | CHF 4.87 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.48 (CHF 3.39) | CHF 8 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €601 (CHF 586) | CHF 589 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (CHF 0.07) | CHF 0.33 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €65 (CHF 63) | CHF 92 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.69 (CHF 4.57) | CHF 9 | - 50% | |
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TOTAL | - 49% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 143 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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