Cost of living in Austria compared to Switzerland
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| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 38% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Austria | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (CHF 14) | CHF 25 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (CHF 9) | CHF 15 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.72 (CHF 5.75) | CHF 13 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 (CHF 1.34) | CHF 1.66 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.61 (CHF 5.64) | CHF 7 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.14 (CHF 3.16) | CHF 3.99 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.97 (CHF 6.00) | CHF 12 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (CHF 2.24) | CHF 3.53 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.42 (CHF 2.44) | CHF 2.30 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (CHF 1.08) | CHF 1.90 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.31 (CHF 2.32) | CHF 2.31 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.65 (CHF 1.66) | CHF 2.56 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 42% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Austria | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,592 (CHF 1,600) | CHF 3,365 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,017 (CHF 1,021) | CHF 2,532 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €543 (CHF 546) | CHF 189 | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €832 (CHF 836) | CHF 1,896 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €691 (CHF 695) | CHF 1,449 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €164 (CHF 165) | CHF 97 | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (CHF 31) | CHF 50 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €338 (CHF 339) | CHF 479 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (CHF 153) | CHF 106 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (CHF 12) | CHF 12 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (CHF 13) | CHF 33 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 12% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Austria | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €99 (CHF 99) | CHF 105 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (CHF 46) | CHF 50 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (CHF 92) | CHF 115 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (CHF 127) | CHF 182 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 32% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Austria | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,513 (CHF 24,628) | CHF 31,210 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.87 (CHF 1.88) | CHF 2.05 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (CHF 44) | CHF 79 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 38% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Austria | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.67 (CHF 5.70) | CHF 15 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 35 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €152 (CHF 153) | CHF 130 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (CHF 5.02) | CHF 5.29 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.07 (CHF 3.09) | CHF 4.05 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.03 (CHF 3.05) | CHF 4.98 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.12 (CHF 2.13) | CHF 2.69 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.07 (CHF 2.08) | CHF 3.07 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (CHF 20) | CHF 50 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 46% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Austria | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (CHF 45) | CHF 67 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (CHF 22) | CHF 39 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (CHF 50) | CHF 85 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (CHF 59) | CHF 113 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (CHF 11) | CHF 17 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.14 (CHF 4.16) | CHF 5.13 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.02 (CHF 4.04) | CHF 7 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €499 (CHF 501) | CHF 813 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (CHF 0.08) | CHF 0.22 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (CHF 31) | CHF 81 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.84 (CHF 5.87) | CHF 9 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2023.
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Cost of living in Austria is 37% cheaper than in Switzerland
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