Australia vs Switzerland
Switzerland is about 17% pricier than Australia overall, with a price level of 109.4 versus 90.9 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in housing & utilities. On quality of life, Switzerland scores higher (97 vs 96 of 100).
Metric Australia Switzerland
Price level (US=100) 90.9 109.4
GDP / capita (PPP) $72,111 $96,498
GNI / capita (PPP) $69,600 $91,110
Inflation (YoY) 3.2% 1.1%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Australia Switzerland
Housing & utilities 257 287
Food 148 193
Transport 136 170
Restaurants & hotels 187 228
Health 194 225
Communication 115 189
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Australia Switzerland
Quality-of-life score 96/100 97/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.9 0.6
Internet users 96% 97%
Frequently asked
Is Australia more expensive than Switzerland?
Switzerland is more expensive: about 17% pricier than Australia overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Switzerland?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Australia would cost roughly $120,500 in Switzerland, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Australia or Switzerland?
Switzerland scores higher, 97 vs 96 out of 100.
Salary check
A $100,000 lifestyle in Australia would cost about
$120,500
in Switzerland. Run your real salary →