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| Food in Salzburg (Austria) is 50% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Salzburg (Austria) | Geneva (Switzerland) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €12 (CHF 14) | CHF 28 | 52% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | 50% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €4.30 (CHF 4.71) | CHF 16 | 71% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €1.17 (CHF 1.28) | CHF 1.72 | 25% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €3.92 (CHF 4.29) | CHF 9 | 52% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €2.35 (CHF 2.57) | CHF 4.56 | 44% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 10 | 30% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €2.03 (CHF 2.22) | CHF 5.06 | 56% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €2.24 (CHF 2.45) | CHF 3.70 | 34% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €0.87 (CHF 0.96) | CHF 1.89 | 50% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €4.78 (CHF 5.23) | CHF 17 | 69% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €2.00 (CHF 2.19) | CHF 2.67 | 18% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €1.97 (CHF 2.16) | CHF 3.26 | 34% |
| Housing in Salzburg (Austria) is 47% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||
| Salzburg (Austria) | Geneva (Switzerland) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,368 (CHF 1,498) | CHF 3,201 | 53% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €1,024 (CHF 1,122) | CHF 2,520 | 55% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €216 (CHF 236) | CHF 182 | 30% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €707 (CHF 774) | CHF 1,790 | 57% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €620 (CHF 679) | CHF 1,328 | 49% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €109 (CHF 119) | CHF 163 | 27% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €20 (CHF 22) | CHF 49 | 56% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €1,113 (CHF 1,219) | CHF 715 | 70% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €124 (CHF 136) | CHF 126 | 8% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €9 (CHF 10) | CHF 13 | 23% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €12 (CHF 13) | CHF 24 | 46% |
| Clothes in Salzburg (Austria) is 36% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||
| Salzburg (Austria) | Geneva (Switzerland) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €79 (CHF 86) | CHF 116 | 26% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €28 (CHF 31) | CHF 51 | 40% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €70 (CHF 77) | CHF 119 | 35% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €99 (CHF 108) | CHF 183 | 41% |
| Transportation in Salzburg (Austria) is 13% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||
| Salzburg (Austria) | Geneva (Switzerland) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €20,234 (CHF 22,160) | CHF 26,629 | 17% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.38 (CHF 1.51) | CHF 1.71 | 12% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €49 (CHF 54) | CHF 61 | 12% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | CHF 36 | - |
| Personal Care in Salzburg (Austria) is 37% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||
| Salzburg (Austria) | Geneva (Switzerland) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €11 (CHF 12) | CHF 12 | 1% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €5.86 (CHF 6) | CHF 29 | 78% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €68 (CHF 74) | CHF 122 | 39% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €4.00 (CHF 4.38) | CHF 9 | 52% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €3.19 (CHF 3.49) | CHF 4.29 | 19% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €3.33 (CHF 3.65) | CHF 4.77 | 24% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.83 (CHF 2.01) | CHF 3.52 | 43% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €1.83 (CHF 2.01) | CHF 3.79 | 47% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €29 (CHF 31) | CHF 35 | 12% |
| Entertainment in Salzburg (Austria) is 48% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||
| Salzburg (Austria) | Geneva (Switzerland) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €39 (CHF 43) | CHF 74 | 42% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €16 (CHF 18) | CHF 36 | 50% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €104 (CHF 114) | CHF 141 | 20% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €51 (CHF 55) | CHF 126 | 56% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 17 | 50% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €2.94 (CHF 3.22) | CHF 5.22 | 38% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €3.45 (CHF 3.77) | CHF 7 | 43% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| - | CHF 589 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.07 (CHF 0.08) | CHF 0.57 | 87% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €64 (CHF 70) | CHF 94 | 25% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €4.70 (CHF 5.14) | CHF 9 | 40% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require CHF 10,000 in Geneva you would need to make just about CHF 5,824 (€5,317) in Salzburg.