Cost of living in Liechtenstein compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liechtenstein is 46% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Liechtenstein | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 24 ($29) | $22 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 18 ($22) | $12 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 9 ($11) | $5.83 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.90 ($2.33) | $1.11 | + 109% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 9 ($11) | $5.42 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 5.30 ($6) | $4.89 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 ($12) | $7 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.00 ($3.67) | $4.34 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.00 ($2.45) | $2.34 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.50 ($1.84) | $3.49 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 20 ($24) | $18 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.00 ($2.45) | $2.94 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 5.00 ($6) | $3.15 | + 94% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Liechtenstein is 30% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Liechtenstein | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 1,808 ($2,213) | $3,256 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,200 ($1,469) | $2,478 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 200 ($245) | $233 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 900 ($1,102) | $2,283 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 700 ($857) | $1,675 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 100 ($122) | $172 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 40 ($49) | $62 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 1,200 ($1,469) | $252 | + 482% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 300 ($367) | $151 | + 143% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 23 ($28) | $15 | + 88% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 30 ($37) | $34 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | + 167% | |||
| Clothes in Liechtenstein is 167% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Liechtenstein | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 100 ($122) | $59 | + 107% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 150 ($184) | $51 | + 261% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 150 ($184) | $104 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 200 ($245) | $142 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Liechtenstein is 8% 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 ($30,399) | $31,010 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.59 ($1.95) | $0.95 | + 106% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 72 ($88) | $87 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Liechtenstein is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Liechtenstein | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 24 ($29) | $9 | + 225% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $22 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 80 ($98) | $170 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.00 ($6) | $9 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 3.75 ($4.59) | $5.35 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 7 ($9) | $7 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.00 ($2.45) | $5.22 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 5.00 ($6) | $2.41 | + 154% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 47 ($58) | $31 | + 85% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Liechtenstein is 10% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Liechtenstein | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 70 ($86) | $61 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 30 ($37) | $31 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 150 ($184) | $231 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 100 ($122) | $104 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 15 ($18) | $15 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 7 ($9) | $5.90 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 5.00 ($6) | $8 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 799 ($978) | $502 | + 95% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.30 ($0.37) | $0.54 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 90 ($110) | $73 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 7 ($9) | $11 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,376 prices entered by 1,928 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Liechtenstein is 6% more expensive than in United States
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