Cost of living in Vaduz (Liechtenstein) is 9% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
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| Food | + 3% | |||
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| Food in Vaduz (Liechtenstein) is about the same as in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Vaduz | Zurich | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 24 | CHF 26 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 | CHF 16 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 | CHF 14 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 2.78 | CHF 1.67 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 6 | CHF 9 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 7 | CHF 3.53 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 14 | CHF 12 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.33 | CHF 3.82 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.52 | CHF 2.07 | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.11 | CHF 2.12 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 18 | CHF 13 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.54 | CHF 3.03 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 3.11 | CHF 2.97 | + 5% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Vaduz (Liechtenstein) is 32% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Vaduz | Zurich | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,039 | CHF 4,113 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,535 | CHF 2,952 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 228 | CHF 156 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,202 | CHF 1,927 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 867 | CHF 1,626 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 307 | CHF 95 | + 224% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 30 | CHF 55 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 1,239 | CHF 412 | + 201% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 249 | CHF 115 | + 117% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 23 | CHF 19 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 40 | CHF 34 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Vaduz (Liechtenstein) is 32% more expensive than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Vaduz | Zurich | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 154 | CHF 124 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 91 | CHF 68 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 166 | CHF 125 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 277 | CHF 200 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Vaduz (Liechtenstein) is 7% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Vaduz | Zurich | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 23,237 | CHF 34,001 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.53 | CHF 1.84 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 86 | CHF 86 | + 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 46 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Vaduz (Liechtenstein) is 17% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Vaduz | Zurich | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 15 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 24 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 80 | CHF 135 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.00 | CHF 7 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 2.80 | CHF 4.58 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.23 | CHF 5.61 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 6 | CHF 3.75 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.96 | CHF 3.16 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 47 | CHF 60 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Vaduz (Liechtenstein) is 10% more expensive than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Vaduz | Zurich | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 70 | CHF 63 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 31 | CHF 38 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 150 | CHF 166 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 140 | CHF 143 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 18 | CHF 18 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.99 | CHF 5.72 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 5.63 | CHF 7 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 799 | CHF 516 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.45 | CHF 0.41 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 146 | CHF 91 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 7 | CHF 10 | - 28% | |
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TOTAL | - 9% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 251 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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