- Cost of Living
- Austria
- Switzerland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Austria compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 39% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (CHF 15) | CHF 25 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 14 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.26 (CHF 6) | CHF 13 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (CHF 1.29) | CHF 1.78 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.55 (CHF 4.17) | CHF 7 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.70 (CHF 3.17) | CHF 4.55 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 12 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.29 (CHF 2.70) | CHF 3.84 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.41 (CHF 1.65) | CHF 2.90 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.94 (CHF 1.11) | CHF 2.50 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 16 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.05 (CHF 2.41) | CHF 2.62 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 (CHF 1.59) | CHF 2.33 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 45% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,300 (CHF 1,528) | CHF 2,965 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €939 (CHF 1,103) | CHF 2,407 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €183 (CHF 215) | CHF 172 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €870 (CHF 1,022) | CHF 1,872 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €609 (CHF 715) | CHF 1,528 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €103 (CHF 121) | CHF 129 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €19 (CHF 23) | CHF 48 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €386 (CHF 453) | CHF 540 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €117 (CHF 137) | CHF 172 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 18 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (CHF 16) | CHF 29 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 9% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €88 (CHF 104) | CHF 109 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €46 (CHF 54) | CHF 55 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (CHF 105) | CHF 127 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 (CHF 142) | CHF 191 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 25% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,876 (CHF 26,879) | CHF 26,060 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.15 (CHF 1.35) | CHF 1.77 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €46 (CHF 54) | CHF 86 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 28% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (CHF 11) | CHF 13 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 35 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €96 (CHF 113) | CHF 116 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.33 (CHF 5.08) | CHF 7 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.38 (CHF 3.97) | CHF 5.12 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.44 (CHF 4.05) | CHF 5.42 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.39 (CHF 1.63) | CHF 3.28 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.40 (CHF 2.82) | CHF 3.87 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (CHF 27) | CHF 44 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 23% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (CHF 48) | CHF 73 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (CHF 24) | CHF 38 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €144 (CHF 169) | CHF 133 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €55 (CHF 64) | CHF 113 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (CHF 11) | CHF 17 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.60 (CHF 4.23) | CHF 5.25 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.78 (CHF 4.44) | CHF 7 | - 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €519 (CHF 609) | CHF 528 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.35 (CHF 0.41) | CHF 0.34 | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (CHF 70) | CHF 94 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.25 (CHF 6) | CHF 8 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Austria is 34% cheaper than in Switzerland
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