Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 68% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (€24) | €13 | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (€13) | €7 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (€11) | €4.87 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.60 (€1.51) | €1.19 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (€7) | €4.48 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.30 (€4.04) | €2.30 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (€10) | €6 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.05 (€3.81) | €1.91 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.52 (€2.37) | €1.63 | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.87 (€1.76) | €0.99 | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14 (€14) | €7 | + 104% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.72 (€2.56) | €2.12 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.25 (€2.12) | €1.62 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 85% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,889 (€2,715) | €1,187 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,100 (€1,974) | €952 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 201 (€189) | €164 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,603 (€1,507) | €894 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,199 (€1,127) | €710 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 128 (€120) | €80 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 39 (€37) | €24 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 650 (€611) | €350 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 121 (€113) | €82 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (€17) | €8 | + 107% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (€30) | €12 | + 137% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 67% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 108 (€102) | €75 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 59 (€56) | €30 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 128 (€121) | €78 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 190 (€178) | €100 | + 78% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 22% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 25,464 (€23,936) | €21,789 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.61 (€1.51) | €1.24 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 70 (€66) | €51 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 87% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 18 (€17) | €8 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 45 (€43) | €4.00 | + 966% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 113 (€106) | €104 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.20 (€4.89) | €3.15 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.25 (€4.00) | €2.51 | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.62 (€4.35) | €2.38 | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.79 (€3.56) | €1.16 | + 206% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.53 (€3.32) | €1.73 | + 92% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 35 (€33) | €24 | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 98% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 73 (€68) | €32 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (€34) | €20 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 114 (€107) | €191 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 114 (€107) | €48 | + 123% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (€16) | €9 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.96 (€4.66) | €3.45 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (€6) | €3.67 | + 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 528 (€496) | €389 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.37 (€0.35) | €0.05 | + 619% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 90 (€85) | €39 | + 119% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (€8) | €5.35 | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 64% more expensive than in Austria
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