Liechtenstein (LI)
Liechtenstein is a tiny constitutional principality nestled between Switzerland and Austria — one of only two doubly landlocked countries in the world — yet it punches far above its 39,000-person weight as one of the wealthiest nations on earth per capita.
Capital: Vaduz
Region: Europe
Language: German
Currency: CHF (Fr)
Cost of living: Very expensive (index 92)
Emergency: 112
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Cost of Living
Real prices in Liechtenstein — 2026 data in CHF.
92
Cost of living index
(100 = NYC reference)
High cost of living. One of the more expensive destinations for expats.
Rent
1-bedroom apartment, Vaduz/Schaan centre CHF 1,800–2,800
2-bedroom apartment, Vaduz/Schaan centre CHF 2,500–3,800
3-bedroom apartment, Vaduz/Schaan CHF 3,200–5,000
1-bedroom apartment, smaller municipalities (Mauren, Ruggell) CHF 1,400–2,000
Studio apartment CHF 1,200–1,800
Single room in shared accommodation (WG) CHF 700–1,100
Food & Groceries
Loaf of bread (700g) CHF 3.50–5.50
Milk (1 litre) CHF 1.60–2.20
Eggs (12, free-range) CHF 5.80–8.00
Chicken breast (1 kg) CHF 18–26
Beef (sirloin, 1 kg) CHF 45–70
Rice (1 kg) CHF 2.50–4.50
Pasta (500g) CHF 1.80–3.50
Local cheese (Emmental, 200g) CHF 4.00–6.00
Fresh vegetables (mixed 1 kg) CHF 4.00–8.00
Bananas (1 kg) CHF 2.00–3.00
Weekly groceries for 2 people CHF 140–220
Dining Out
Lunch menu (Mittagsmenu) at a restaurant CHF 18–28
Dinner for two at a mid-range restaurant (incl. wine) CHF 90–150
Pizza at a casual restaurant CHF 20–32
Käsknöpfle (national dish) at a restaurant CHF 22–32
Coffee (espresso) CHF 4.20–5.50
Beer at a bar (0.5L) CHF 5.50–8.00
Glass of Liechtenstein Princely wine CHF 8–16
Fast food meal (burger + drink) CHF 15–22
Transport
LIECHTENSTEINbus day pass CHF 8
LIECHTENSTEINbus monthly pass CHF 60
Taxi within Liechtenstein (typical journey) CHF 20–50
Petrol (super 95, 1 litre) CHF 1.85–2.05
Swiss motorway vignette (annual) CHF 40
Car service/MOT (TÜV) CHF 100–200
Train Vaduz–Zurich (SBB, second class) CHF 35–55
Swiss Half-Fare Card (Halbtax, annual) CHF 185
Health & Insurance
Krankenkasse (health insurance) monthly premium — basic (Grundversicherung) CHF 380–520/month
Krankenkasse — premium with supplementary insurance CHF 550–800/month
GP visit (Grundversicherung deductible applies) CHF 0–300/year deductible, then 10% copay
Annual deductible (Franchise — standard) CHF 300
Dental check-up (adult — not insured) CHF 120–200
Dental filling (adult) CHF 200–500
Prescription drugs (generic), per item CHF 10–50
Physiotherapy session (with supplementary insurance) CHF 0–50 copay
Leisure
Gym membership (monthly) CHF 80–120
Malbun ski day pass (adult) CHF 38–48
Ski rental (full day, Malbun) CHF 35–50
Cinema ticket CHF 18–24
Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein entrance CHF 12–16
Sports club annual membership (football, tennis, etc.) CHF 150–400
Liechtenstein Princely Winery wine tasting CHF 25–60
Childcare
Kinderkrippe (full-time, before subsidy) CHF 1,200–1,800/month
Public school (Volksschule) Free
Gymnasium (Liechtensteinisches Gymnasium) Free
Universität Liechtenstein (annual fees) CHF 3,000–8,000/year
Private language course (German, per course) CHF 300–800
Utilities
Monthly utilities (electricity, heating, water) CHF 250–450
Internet (fibre, 100 Mbit/s, monthly) CHF 45–60
Mobile phone plan (data + calls, monthly) CHF 25–60
Household contents insurance (Hausratversicherung, monthly) CHF 15–35
TV / streaming subscription (monthly) CHF 20–45
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