Cost of living in Vienna (Austria) is 39% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 40% | |||
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| Food in Vienna (Austria) is 40% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Vienna | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (CHF 13) | CHF 28 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (CHF 9) | CHF 15 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (CHF 6) | CHF 10 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.47 (CHF 1.43) | CHF 1.52 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.97 (CHF 4.83) | CHF 8 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.21 (CHF 3.12) | CHF 3.97 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 9 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.74 (CHF 1.70) | CHF 3.96 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.14 (CHF 2.08) | CHF 2.04 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.24 (CHF 1.21) | CHF 2.37 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.87 (CHF 5.71) | CHF 12 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.30 (CHF 2.24) | CHF 2.54 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.70 (CHF 1.65) | CHF 2.44 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Vienna (Austria) is 33% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Vienna | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,915 (CHF 1,862) | CHF 2,710 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,281 (CHF 1,246) | CHF 1,916 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €492 (CHF 478) | CHF 205 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €965 (CHF 938) | CHF 1,767 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €662 (CHF 644) | CHF 1,201 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €85 (CHF 83) | CHF 90 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (CHF 27) | CHF 46 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €364 (CHF 354) | CHF 660 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €102 (CHF 99) | CHF 160 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (CHF 10) | CHF 18 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (CHF 14) | CHF 35 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Vienna (Austria) is 42% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €98 (CHF 96) | CHF 123 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (CHF 35) | CHF 67 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (CHF 75) | CHF 152 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (CHF 110) | CHF 207 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Vienna (Austria) is 36% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,769 (CHF 24,092) | CHF 28,154 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 (CHF 1.66) | CHF 1.81 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 (CHF 43) | CHF 81 | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (CHF 17) | CHF 32 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Vienna (Austria) is 45% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Vienna | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 19 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 38 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €128 (CHF 124) | CHF 102 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.27 (CHF 5.12) | CHF 8 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.99 (CHF 2.91) | CHF 4.59 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.13 (CHF 3.05) | CHF 5.62 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.47 (CHF 1.43) | CHF 2.90 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.89 (CHF 1.83) | CHF 3.79 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (CHF 20) | CHF 46 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Vienna (Austria) is 50% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Vienna | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (CHF 42) | CHF 74 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (CHF 21) | CHF 39 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €102 (CHF 99) | CHF 147 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (CHF 63) | CHF 112 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (CHF 11) | CHF 19 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.12 (CHF 4.01) | CHF 5.04 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (CHF 3.89) | CHF 8 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €478 (CHF 465) | CHF 708 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (CHF 0.07) | CHF 0.36 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (CHF 34) | CHF 79 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.93 (CHF 5.77) | CHF 8 | - 31% | |
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TOTAL | - 39% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 400 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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