- Cost of Living
- Austria
- Switzerland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Austria compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 42% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (CHF 15) | CHF 25 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 14 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.10 (CHF 5.80) | CHF 14 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.12 (CHF 1.27) | CHF 1.70 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.68 (CHF 4.18) | CHF 8 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.57 (CHF 2.92) | CHF 4.24 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 12 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.38 (CHF 2.71) | CHF 3.83 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.44 (CHF 1.64) | CHF 2.96 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.93 (CHF 1.06) | CHF 2.50 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 16 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.06 (CHF 2.34) | CHF 2.51 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.43 (CHF 1.62) | CHF 2.47 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 44% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,347 (CHF 1,532) | CHF 2,876 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €994 (CHF 1,130) | CHF 2,348 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €186 (CHF 211) | CHF 178 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €934 (CHF 1,063) | CHF 1,922 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €646 (CHF 734) | CHF 1,470 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €98 (CHF 111) | CHF 137 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €21 (CHF 23) | CHF 45 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €388 (CHF 441) | CHF 550 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €108 (CHF 122) | CHF 184 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 18 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (CHF 14) | CHF 29 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 17% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €90 (CHF 103) | CHF 116 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (CHF 44) | CHF 52 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (CHF 94) | CHF 130 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (CHF 127) | CHF 174 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 30% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,449 (CHF 24,396) | CHF 28,020 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.19 (CHF 1.36) | CHF 1.84 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (CHF 53) | CHF 87 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 34% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (CHF 10) | CHF 13 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (CHF 11) | CHF 34 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (CHF 97) | CHF 124 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.94 (CHF 7) | CHF 7 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.87 (CHF 3.27) | CHF 4.67 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.80 (CHF 3.18) | CHF 4.28 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.42 (CHF 1.61) | CHF 2.97 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.31 (CHF 2.62) | CHF 3.33 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (CHF 24) | CHF 46 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 29% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (CHF 44) | CHF 70 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (CHF 24) | CHF 37 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €201 (CHF 229) | CHF 124 | + 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €55 (CHF 62) | CHF 111 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (CHF 12) | CHF 17 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.38 (CHF 3.84) | CHF 5.27 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.72 (CHF 4.23) | CHF 7 | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €519 (CHF 590) | CHF 532 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (CHF 0.22) | CHF 0.37 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (CHF 59) | CHF 91 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.48 (CHF 6) | CHF 8 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Austria is 37% cheaper than in Switzerland
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