- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Austria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 69% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (€22) | €13 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (€12) | €8 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 14 (€12) | €4.91 | + 153% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.70 (€1.49) | €1.10 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (€6) | €3.90 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.02 (€3.52) | €2.73 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (€10) | €7 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.86 (€3.38) | €2.30 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.11 (€2.73) | €1.55 | + 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.47 (€2.16) | €0.98 | + 121% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (€14) | €8 | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.45 (€2.14) | €1.97 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.46 (€2.16) | €1.35 | + 60% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 86% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,909 (€2,548) | €1,332 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,288 (€2,004) | €974 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 188 (€165) | €171 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,871 (€1,639) | €822 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,331 (€1,166) | €591 | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 159 (€139) | €106 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 43 (€38) | €19 | + 93% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 558 (€488) | €340 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 164 (€143) | €94 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (€15) | €7 | + 131% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (€25) | €12 | + 113% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 21% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 116 (€101) | €86 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 51 (€45) | €39 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 133 (€117) | €86 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 188 (€164) | €118 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 43% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,419 (€24,012) | €22,117 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.89 (€1.66) | €1.22 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 89 (€78) | €46 | + 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 46% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (€13) | €14 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 31 (€27) | €10 | + 187% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 122 (€106) | €85 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 5.99 (€5.24) | €5.94 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.72 (€4.14) | €2.65 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.48 (€3.92) | €2.64 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.22 (€2.82) | €1.47 | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.46 (€3.03) | €2.14 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 (€39) | €20 | + 91% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 46% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 75 (€66) | €36 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 38 (€33) | €21 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 132 (€116) | €219 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 109 (€95) | €54 | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (€15) | €9 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.27 (€4.61) | €3.37 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (€5.94) | €3.73 | + 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 491 (€430) | €469 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.34 (€0.30) | €0.25 | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 92 (€81) | €36 | + 124% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (€7) | €5.38 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 60% more expensive than in Austria
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