- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Austria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 67% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (€22) | €13 | + 66% | |
| 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 13 (€11) | €5.13 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.76 (€1.53) | €1.12 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (€6) | €3.57 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.67 (€4.05) | €2.61 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (€10) | €7 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.86 (€3.35) | €2.30 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.90 (€2.52) | €1.37 | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.53 (€2.20) | €0.97 | + 127% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 17 (€15) | €8 | + 83% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.52 (€2.19) | €2.04 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.37 (€2.06) | €1.38 | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 83% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,947 (€2,561) | €1,312 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,451 (€2,129) | €965 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 182 (€158) | €177 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,815 (€1,577) | €904 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,528 (€1,328) | €615 | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 129 (€112) | €103 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (€39) | €19 | + 106% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 540 (€469) | €374 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 172 (€149) | €112 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 19 (€17) | €6 | + 168% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (€25) | €13 | + 94% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 10% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 109 (€95) | €89 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 52 (€45) | €45 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 127 (€110) | €84 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 191 (€166) | €112 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 40% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,784 (€24,139) | €21,856 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.81 (€1.57) | €1.16 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 86 (€75) | €46 | + 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 61% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 13 (€11) | €9 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 35 (€30) | €7 | + 348% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 115 (€100) | €77 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (€7) | €5.22 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.37 (€4.67) | €3.38 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.28 (€4.58) | €2.75 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.28 (€2.85) | €1.37 | + 108% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.87 (€3.36) | €2.23 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 45 (€39) | €21 | + 89% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 39% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 71 (€62) | €40 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 38 (€33) | €21 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 133 (€116) | €144 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 114 (€99) | €55 | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (€15) | €11 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.32 (€4.62) | €3.64 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (€6) | €3.74 | + 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 531 (€461) | €519 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.33 (€0.29) | €0.20 | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 93 (€81) | €60 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (€7) | €5.39 | + 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 57% more expensive than in Austria
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