- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Austria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 64% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (€22) | €13 | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (€12) | €8 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 14 (€12) | €4.95 | + 142% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.67 (€1.48) | €1.15 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (€7) | €4.24 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.13 (€3.66) | €2.63 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (€10) | €7 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.94 (€3.49) | €2.36 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.03 (€2.69) | €1.47 | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.18 (€1.93) | €0.98 | + 97% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (€14) | €8 | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.43 (€2.15) | €1.97 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.51 (€2.22) | €1.60 | + 39% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 82% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,862 (€2,536) | €1,369 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,234 (€1,979) | €956 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 190 (€168) | €162 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,802 (€1,597) | €840 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,244 (€1,102) | €602 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 148 (€131) | €99 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 46 (€40) | €18 | + 129% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 534 (€473) | €334 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 166 (€147) | €98 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 17 (€15) | €8 | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 28 (€25) | €13 | + 99% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 19% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 111 (€98) | €89 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 49 (€43) | €38 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 133 (€118) | €88 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 192 (€170) | €115 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 34% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,425 (€24,302) | €22,746 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.87 (€1.66) | €1.23 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 82 (€72) | €47 | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 35% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 14 (€13) | €14 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 31 (€28) | €10 | + 193% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 116 (€103) | €102 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (€5.78) | €5.94 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.54 (€4.02) | €2.63 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.28 (€3.80) | €2.64 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.98 (€2.64) | €1.45 | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.43 (€3.04) | €2.16 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 (€39) | €19 | + 100% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 49% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 71 (€63) | €33 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (€33) | €21 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 121 (€107) | €90 | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 104 (€92) | €56 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (€15) | €9 | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.10 (€4.52) | €3.42 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (€6) | €3.59 | + 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 505 (€447) | €469 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (€0.32) | €0.25 | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 88 (€78) | €49 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (€7) | €5.34 | + 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 57% more expensive than in Austria
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