- Cost of Living
- Austria
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- Graz
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Graz, Austria compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Graz (Austria) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (C$12) | C$14 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.75 (C$7) | C$6 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (C$1.61) | C$2.38 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.56 (C$3.73) | C$4.08 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.43 (C$3.54) | C$2.62 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (C$5.83) | C$10 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (C$2.91) | C$3.73 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.24 (C$3.26) | C$2.90 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.95 (C$1.38) | C$2.89 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.75 (C$7) | C$16 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.82 (C$2.65) | C$2.31 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.69 (C$1.01) | C$1.76 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Graz (Austria) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €870 (C$1,268) | C$1,186 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €717 (C$1,044) | C$982 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €170 (C$248) | C$117 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €443 (C$645) | C$919 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €388 (C$565) | C$695 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €85 (C$124) | C$64 | + 93% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €19 (C$28) | C$39 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €521 (C$759) | C$392 | + 94% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (C$163) | C$111 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (C$13) | C$10 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$15) | C$26 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Graz (Austria) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €73 (C$107) | C$61 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (C$53) | C$41 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €55 (C$80) | C$95 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €70 (C$102) | C$87 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Graz (Austria) is 37% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,950 (C$33,437) | C$22,684 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.21 (C$1.76) | C$1.19 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (C$64) | C$47 | + 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (C$22) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Graz (Austria) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.69 (C$8) | C$8 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (C$9) | C$20 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €72 (C$105) | C$85 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.18 (C$8) | C$7 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.34 (C$4.86) | C$3.90 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.12 (C$4.54) | C$3.90 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.68 (C$2.44) | C$3.21 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.31 (C$3.36) | C$2.46 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (C$29) | C$19 | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Graz (Austria) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (C$42) | C$43 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (C$27) | C$27 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €118 (C$172) | C$84 | + 106% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (C$58) | C$93 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.76 (C$4.02) | C$5.44 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.20 (C$4.66) | C$5.57 | - 16% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €172 (C$251) | C$141 | + 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (C$0.12) | C$2.00 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €20 (C$29) | C$34 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.70 (C$7) | C$10 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 135 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Graz (Austria) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,300
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,821
(€1,936)
in Graz.
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