Cost of living comparison
Liechtenstein is 36.9% more expensive than United States overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 85.4% more in Liechtenstein
- Groceries
-
pay 49.7% more in Liechtenstein
- Transportation
-
pay 82.9% more in Liechtenstein
- Housing
-
pay 8.1% less in Liechtenstein
- Childcare
-
pay 70.9% less in Liechtenstein
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 35.3% more in Liechtenstein
- Clothing
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pay 84.0% more in Liechtenstein
The cost of restaurants, clothing, transportation, groceries, and entertainment and sports in Liechtenstein are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including childcare and housing are lower in Liechtenstein. Notably, restaurants, clothing, and transportation are significantly more expensive in Liechtenstein.
If you lived in Liechtenstein instead of United States, you would:
pay 85.4% more for restaurants
|
United States
|
Liechtenstein
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.59
|
$39.92
CHF35.16
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.47
|
$17.11
CHF15.07
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.50
|
$3.99
CHF3.52
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.96
|
$3.99
CHF3.52
|
|
pay 49.7% more for groceries
|
United States
|
Liechtenstein
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.49
|
$3.83
CHF3.37
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.33
|
$12.83
CHF11.30
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.91
|
$10.32
CHF9.09
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.56
|
$9.92
CHF8.74
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.16
|
$10.35
CHF9.11
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.33
|
$1.55
CHF1.37
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$1.72
CHF1.52
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.00
|
$1.81
CHF1.59
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.16
|
$1.16
CHF1.03
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.34
|
$1.16
CHF1.03
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.38
|
$0.98
CHF0.86
|
|
pay 82.9% more for transportation
|
United States
|
Liechtenstein
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.61
|
$8.35
CHF7.35
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$65.15
|
$85.54
CHF75.34
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,583.67
|
$32,446.74
CHF28,578.09
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.81
|
$47.44
CHF41.79
|
|
pay 8.1% less for housing
|
United States
|
Liechtenstein
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$67.50
|
$68.05
CHF59.94
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,655.99
|
$1,273.56
CHF1,121.71
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,423.40
|
$1,216.54
CHF1,071.49
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$148.34
|
$154.81
CHF136.35
|
|
pay 70.9% less for childcare
|
United States
|
Liechtenstein
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,351.84
|
$285.13
CHF251.13
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$22,265.44
|
$8,257.24
CHF7,272.72
|
|
pay 35.3% more for entertainment and sports
|
United States
|
Liechtenstein
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.78
|
$6.84
CHF6.03
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.04
|
$6.01
CHF5.29
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.68
|
$11.41
CHF10.05
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$50.84
|
$76.16
CHF67.08
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.30
|
$22.81
CHF20.09
|
|
pay 84.0% more for clothing
|
United States
|
Liechtenstein
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$50.38
|
$119.75
CHF105.47
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.66
|
$48.47
CHF42.69
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$85.52
|
$163.47
CHF143.98
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$111.08
|
$209.09
CHF184.16
|
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