Cost of living in Innsbruck (Austria) is 43% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland)
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Food | - 43% | |||
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Food in Innsbruck (Austria) is 43% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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Innsbruck | Sion | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (CHF 12) | CHF 22 | - 47% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 7) | CHF 16 | - 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.14 (CHF 4.87) | CHF 14 | - 65% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.11 (CHF 1.05) | CHF 1.36 | - 23% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.22 (CHF 4.94) | CHF 5.35 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.97 (CHF 2.81) | CHF 4.05 | - 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.54 (CHF 5.25) | CHF 10 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.61 (CHF 2.47) | CHF 4.29 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.39 (CHF 2.26) | CHF 2.16 | + 4% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.18 (CHF 1.12) | CHF 2.48 | - 55% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.15 (CHF 2.04) | CHF 2.56 | - 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.98 (CHF 1.88) | - | - | |
Housing | - 34% | |||
Housing in Innsbruck (Austria) is 34% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,558 (CHF 1,475) | CHF 1,743 | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,121 (CHF 1,062) | CHF 1,498 | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €181 (CHF 171) | CHF 175 | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €731 (CHF 693) | CHF 1,330 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €586 (CHF 555) | CHF 1,033 | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 (CHF 103) | CHF 106 | - 3% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (CHF 19) | CHF 38 | - 51% | |
40” flat screen tv | €490 (CHF 464) | CHF 421 | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €104 (CHF 99) | CHF 109 | - 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 55% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (CHF 11) | CHF 25 | - 56% | |
Clothes | - 24% | |||
Clothes in Innsbruck (Austria) is 24% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (CHF 86) | CHF 103 | - 17% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (CHF 32) | CHF 50 | - 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (CHF 89) | CHF 101 | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €124 (CHF 118) | CHF 117 | + 1% | |
Transportation | - 57% | |||
Transportation in Innsbruck (Austria) is 57% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,287 (CHF 23,005) | CHF 27,795 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.24 (CHF 1.18) | CHF 1.61 | - 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (CHF 46) | CHF 137 | - 66% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (CHF 21) | CHF 45 | - 54% | |
Personal Care | - 21% | |||
Personal Care in Innsbruck (Austria) is 21% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 11 | - 38% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (CHF 8) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €73 (CHF 69) | CHF 64 | + 8% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.47 (CHF 4.24) | CHF 8 | - 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.25 (CHF 3.08) | CHF 4.16 | - 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.05 (CHF 3.84) | CHF 4.17 | - 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 (CHF 1.42) | CHF 3.05 | - 53% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.41 (CHF 2.29) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (CHF 17) | CHF 30 | - 42% | |
Entertainment | - 34% | |||
Entertainment in Innsbruck (Austria) is 34% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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Innsbruck | Sion | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (CHF 39) | CHF 69 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €20 (CHF 19) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (CHF 67) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (CHF 48) | CHF 97 | - 50% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (CHF 8) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.66 (CHF 2.52) | CHF 4.24 | - 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.65 (CHF 3.45) | CHF 5.90 | - 41% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €556 (CHF 527) | CHF 400 | + 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (CHF 0.14) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (CHF 43) | CHF 100 | - 57% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.12 (CHF 4.85) | CHF 9 | - 47% | |
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TOTAL | - 43% |

These prices were last updated on December 02, 2023.
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