Cost of living in Lucerne is 69% higher than in Klagenfurt (without rent).
Rent in Lucerne is 77% more expensive than in Klagenfurt.
Cost of living including rent in Lucerne is 73% higher than in Klagenfurt.
Food in Lucerne is 66% more expensive than in Klagenfurt.
Transport in Lucerne is 97% more expensive than in Klagenfurt.
| Lucerne | Klagenfurt | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Lucerne | Klagenfurt | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
35.7 $ | 16.8 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 115 $ | 66.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 16 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.55 $ | 4.98 $ |
| Capuccino | 6.08 $ | 3.76 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 4.46 $ | 2.96 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.15 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 4.02 $ | 2.52 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.31 $ | 2.54 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 7.83 $ | 4.45 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 24 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 25.9 $ | 13.5 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 43.8 $ | 21.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.76 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.23 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.8 $ | 3.22 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.36 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.43 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.81 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.07 $ | 2.89 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 17.7 $ | 7.86 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.61 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.5 $ | 7.04 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 4.42 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 93.2 $ | 53.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.14 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 45.4 $ | 18.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 142 $ | 68.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 18.8 $ | 16.7 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.29 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.06 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.96 $ | 2.02 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
159 $ | 216 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
245 $ | 334 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
56.1 $ | 36.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,523 $ | 725 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,612 $ | 1,146 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,644 $ | 821 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,149 $ | 1,356 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 12,852 $ | 4,599 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 9,423 $ | 4,935 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 6,597 $ | 2,036 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 2.51 % | 3.47 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 89.1 $ | 34.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 21.1 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Haircut | 42.8 $ | 19.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 135 $ | 89.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 94.3 $ | 96.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 2,770 $ | 275 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 20,482 $ | 13,256 $ |