- 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 (€23) | €13 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (€12) | €8 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 14 (€12) | €5.12 | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.71 (€1.52) | €1.12 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (€6) | €3.72 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.13 (€3.67) | €2.67 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (€10) | €8 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.79 (€3.36) | €2.40 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.90 (€2.57) | €1.57 | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.39 (€2.12) | €0.94 | + 126% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (€14) | €8 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.50 (€2.22) | €2.07 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.42 (€2.15) | €1.41 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 81% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,888 (€2,565) | €1,352 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,296 (€2,039) | €984 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 181 (€161) | €189 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,886 (€1,676) | €941 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,416 (€1,258) | €629 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 143 (€127) | €105 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (€40) | €19 | + 108% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 545 (€484) | €365 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 176 (€156) | €99 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 17 (€15) | €7 | + 131% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (€26) | €13 | + 103% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 17% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 116 (€103) | €91 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 51 (€45) | €41 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 130 (€116) | €82 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 180 (€160) | €118 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 45% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,655 (€24,564) | €20,900 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.84 (€1.63) | €1.19 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 87 (€77) | €47 | + 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 50% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 13 (€12) | €10 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 32 (€28) | €10 | + 198% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 122 (€109) | €85 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 5.68 (€5.05) | €5.94 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.70 (€4.18) | €2.79 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.27 (€3.79) | €2.80 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.08 (€2.73) | €1.47 | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.38 (€3.00) | €2.14 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 45 (€40) | €21 | + 89% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 42% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 70 (€62) | €38 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (€33) | €21 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 124 (€110) | €201 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 109 (€97) | €57 | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (€15) | €10 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.25 (€4.67) | €3.42 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (€6) | €3.72 | + 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 529 (€470) | €506 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (€0.32) | €0.20 | + 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 93 (€82) | €52 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (€7) | €5.48 | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 58% more expensive than in Austria
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