- Cost of Living
- Austria
- Switzerland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Austria compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 40% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (CHF 15) | CHF 25 | - 40% | |
| 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 | €5.17 (CHF 5.87) | CHF 14 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (CHF 1.25) | CHF 1.70 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.86 (CHF 4.38) | CHF 7 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.79 (CHF 3.17) | CHF 3.94 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 12 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 (CHF 2.63) | CHF 3.83 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.59 (CHF 1.81) | CHF 3.08 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (CHF 1.11) | CHF 2.41 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 16 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.99 (CHF 2.25) | CHF 2.45 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 (CHF 1.53) | CHF 2.45 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 43% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,339 (CHF 1,520) | CHF 2,884 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €982 (CHF 1,115) | CHF 2,284 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €189 (CHF 214) | CHF 188 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €976 (CHF 1,108) | CHF 1,850 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €651 (CHF 739) | CHF 1,296 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €108 (CHF 123) | CHF 159 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €19 (CHF 22) | CHF 44 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €357 (CHF 406) | CHF 558 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €99 (CHF 112) | CHF 164 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 18 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (CHF 14) | CHF 29 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 17% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €87 (CHF 99) | CHF 116 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (CHF 45) | CHF 51 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (CHF 99) | CHF 133 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (CHF 134) | CHF 188 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 31% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,940 (CHF 24,902) | CHF 27,419 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.22 (CHF 1.39) | CHF 1.89 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €46 (CHF 52) | CHF 89 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 34% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (CHF 12) | CHF 15 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (CHF 11) | CHF 31 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (CHF 96) | CHF 122 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.94 (CHF 7) | CHF 5.99 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.75 (CHF 3.12) | CHF 4.72 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.64 (CHF 3.00) | CHF 4.48 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.47 (CHF 1.67) | CHF 3.22 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.14 (CHF 2.43) | CHF 3.46 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (CHF 23) | CHF 44 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 30% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (CHF 41) | CHF 75 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (CHF 24) | CHF 38 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €224 (CHF 254) | CHF 132 | + 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €55 (CHF 62) | CHF 108 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (CHF 11) | CHF 17 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.40 (CHF 3.86) | CHF 5.25 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.75 (CHF 4.26) | CHF 7 | - 37% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €469 (CHF 532) | CHF 491 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (CHF 0.28) | CHF 0.34 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (CHF 47) | CHF 93 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.42 (CHF 6) | CHF 8 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Austria is 36% cheaper than in Switzerland
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