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 14) | CHF 26 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 14 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.42 (CHF 5.87) | CHF 13 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (CHF 1.14) | CHF 1.50 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.92 (CHF 5.33) | CHF 8 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.42 (CHF 2.62) | CHF 3.85 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 11 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.26 (CHF 2.44) | CHF 3.86 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.86 (CHF 2.02) | CHF 2.46 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.02 (CHF 1.10) | CHF 1.89 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 14 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.02 (CHF 2.19) | CHF 2.36 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.67 (CHF 1.81) | CHF 2.42 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 43% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,268 (CHF 1,373) | CHF 2,846 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,012 (CHF 1,095) | CHF 2,181 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €174 (CHF 189) | CHF 144 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €854 (CHF 925) | CHF 1,635 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €670 (CHF 725) | CHF 1,250 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €98 (CHF 106) | CHF 92 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (CHF 23) | CHF 41 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €367 (CHF 397) | CHF 465 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (CHF 93) | CHF 118 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.25 (CHF 5.69) | CHF 16 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (CHF 13) | CHF 29 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 27% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €96 (CHF 104) | CHF 109 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (CHF 38) | CHF 60 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (CHF 82) | CHF 126 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (CHF 125) | CHF 173 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 22% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,056 (CHF 23,881) | CHF 27,071 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.16 (CHF 1.25) | CHF 1.52 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (CHF 56) | CHF 78 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 41% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 14 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 46 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €102 (CHF 111) | CHF 83 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.15 (CHF 3.41) | CHF 5.10 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.63 (CHF 2.85) | CHF 4.41 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.58 (CHF 2.80) | CHF 4.76 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.24 (CHF 1.35) | CHF 3.28 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.85 (CHF 2.00) | CHF 4.12 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (CHF 27) | CHF 35 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 46% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (CHF 32) | CHF 76 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (CHF 21) | CHF 36 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €163 (CHF 176) | CHF 159 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 (CHF 45) | CHF 109 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (CHF 11) | CHF 17 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.11 (CHF 3.36) | CHF 5.03 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.78 (CHF 4.09) | CHF 7 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €504 (CHF 545) | CHF 455 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (CHF 0.12) | CHF 0.36 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (CHF 45) | CHF 102 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.89 (CHF 5.30) | CHF 9 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Austria is 38% cheaper than in Switzerland
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