Cost of living in Innsbruck (Austria) is 44% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 44% | |||
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| Food in Innsbruck (Austria) is 44% 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 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 7) | CHF 16 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.14 (CHF 4.82) | CHF 14 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.11 (CHF 1.04) | CHF 1.36 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.22 (CHF 4.90) | CHF 5.35 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.97 (CHF 2.79) | CHF 4.05 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.54 (CHF 5.20) | CHF 10 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.61 (CHF 2.45) | CHF 4.29 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.39 (CHF 2.24) | CHF 2.16 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.18 (CHF 1.11) | CHF 2.48 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.15 (CHF 2.02) | CHF 2.56 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.98 (CHF 1.86) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Innsbruck (Austria) is 34% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Innsbruck | Sion | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,558 (CHF 1,463) | CHF 1,743 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,121 (CHF 1,053) | CHF 1,498 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €181 (CHF 170) | CHF 175 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €731 (CHF 687) | CHF 1,330 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €586 (CHF 551) | CHF 1,033 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 (CHF 102) | CHF 106 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (CHF 19) | CHF 38 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €490 (CHF 460) | CHF 421 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €104 (CHF 98) | CHF 109 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CHF 6) | CHF 14 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (CHF 11) | CHF 25 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Innsbruck (Austria) is 23% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Innsbruck | Sion | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (CHF 85) | CHF 103 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (CHF 31) | CHF 50 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (CHF 88) | CHF 101 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €124 (CHF 117) | CHF 117 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Innsbruck (Austria) is 57% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Innsbruck | Sion | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,287 (CHF 22,810) | CHF 27,795 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.24 (CHF 1.17) | CHF 1.70 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (CHF 46) | CHF 137 | - 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (CHF 20) | CHF 45 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Innsbruck (Austria) is 22% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Innsbruck | Sion | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 11 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (CHF 8) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €73 (CHF 68) | CHF 64 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.47 (CHF 4.20) | CHF 8 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.25 (CHF 3.05) | CHF 4.16 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.05 (CHF 3.80) | CHF 4.17 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 (CHF 1.41) | CHF 3.05 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.41 (CHF 2.27) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (CHF 17) | CHF 30 | - 43% | |
| 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 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (CHF 19) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (CHF 66) | - | - | |
| 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 2.50) | CHF 4.24 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.65 (CHF 3.42) | CHF 5.90 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €556 (CHF 522) | CHF 400 | + 31% | |
| 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 | €5.31 (CHF 4.99) | CHF 9 | - 46% | |
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TOTAL | - 44% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2025.
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