Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 60% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (€24) | €14 | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (€13) | €8 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (€11) | €5.46 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.60 (€1.46) | €1.09 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (€7) | €5.33 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.80 (€3.48) | €2.76 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (€10) | €7 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.85 (€3.52) | €2.22 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.39 (€2.19) | €1.86 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.11 (€1.93) | €1.07 | + 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (€13) | €9 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.48 (€2.27) | €2.00 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.62 (€2.40) | €1.52 | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 52% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,797 (€2,560) | €1,441 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,185 (€2,000) | €1,108 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 166 (€152) | €157 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,637 (€1,498) | €1,132 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,195 (€1,093) | €657 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 94 (€86) | €102 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 40 (€37) | €24 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 426 (€390) | €499 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 127 (€116) | €90 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 15 (€14) | €17 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (€27) | €14 | + 89% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 36% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 107 (€98) | €93 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 62 (€57) | €35 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 128 (€117) | €85 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 167 (€153) | €127 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 42% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,665 (€25,321) | €22,332 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.48 (€1.36) | €1.10 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 87 (€80) | €48 | + 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 62% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 16 (€15) | €8 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 (€22) | €9 | + 142% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 98 (€89) | €78 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 6 (€5.53) | €5.93 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.74 (€4.34) | €2.75 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.27 (€4.82) | €3.15 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.63 (€3.32) | €1.38 | + 140% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.67 (€4.28) | €1.87 | + 129% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 39 (€36) | €23 | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 89% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 89% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 78 (€71) | €35 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 35 (€32) | €19 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 251 (€230) | €89 | + 160% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 108 (€99) | €54 | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (€15) | €10 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.06 (€4.63) | €3.56 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (€7) | €3.63 | + 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 464 (€424) | €493 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.33 (€0.30) | €0.08 | + 259% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 99 (€91) | €37 | + 146% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (€8) | €5.62 | + 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 56% more expensive than in Austria
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