Cost of living in Liechtenstein compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liechtenstein is 44% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Liechtenstein | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 28 ($31) | $19 | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 ($15) | $10 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 9 ($10) | $5.78 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.90 ($2.10) | $1.08 | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 9 ($10) | $4.96 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 5.30 ($5.86) | $4.69 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 ($11) | $7 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.00 ($3.32) | $4.68 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.00 ($2.21) | $2.52 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.50 ($1.66) | $3.05 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 20 ($22) | $16 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.00 ($2.21) | $2.76 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 5.00 ($5.53) | $3.00 | + 84% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Liechtenstein is 28% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Liechtenstein | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 1,808 ($1,998) | $2,844 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,200 ($1,326) | $2,149 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 200 ($221) | $222 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 900 ($995) | $1,889 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 700 ($774) | $1,445 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 100 ($111) | $150 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 40 ($44) | $64 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 1,200 ($1,326) | $299 | + 344% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 300 ($332) | $137 | + 143% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 23 ($25) | $14 | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 30 ($33) | $31 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | + 192% | |||
| Clothes in Liechtenstein is 192% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Liechtenstein | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 100 ($111) | $54 | + 106% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 150 ($166) | $45 | + 269% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 150 ($166) | $93 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 200 ($221) | $119 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Liechtenstein is 6% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Liechtenstein | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 24,836 ($27,445) | $27,977 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.59 ($1.76) | $1.05 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 72 ($80) | $79 | + 0% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Liechtenstein is 7% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Liechtenstein | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 24 ($27) | $8 | + 223% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $21 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 80 ($88) | $139 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.00 ($5.53) | $8 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 3.75 ($4.14) | $4.83 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 7 ($8) | $6 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.00 ($2.21) | $4.78 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 5.00 ($5.53) | $2.24 | + 147% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 50 ($55) | $27 | + 103% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Liechtenstein is 34% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Liechtenstein | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 70 ($77) | $55 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 30 ($33) | $28 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 150 ($166) | $200 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 100 ($111) | $89 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 15 ($17) | $14 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 7 ($8) | $5.19 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 5.00 ($5.53) | $6 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 799 ($883) | $563 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.30 ($0.33) | $0.20 | + 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 90 ($99) | $55 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 5.68 ($6) | $10 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 21,894 prices entered by 2,813 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Liechtenstein is 12% more expensive than in United States
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