Cost of living in Vienna (Austria) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 29% | |||
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| Food in Vienna (Austria) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Vienna | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (C$29) | C$23 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (C$18) | C$13 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (C$10) | C$6 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.55 (C$2.42) | C$2.41 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.92 (C$8) | C$4.70 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €5.94 (C$9) | C$3.95 | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$11) | C$11 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.17 (C$3.40) | C$4.85 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.22 (C$3.48) | C$3.95 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.17 (C$1.84) | C$3.50 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (C$17) | C$20 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.95 (C$4.62) | C$2.68 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.88 (C$2.94) | C$2.16 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Vienna (Austria) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Vienna | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,052 (C$3,211) | C$2,300 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,199 (C$1,876) | C$1,599 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €266 (C$416) | C$120 | + 247% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,266 (C$1,980) | C$1,347 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €858 (C$1,342) | C$985 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €100 (C$156) | C$69 | + 127% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (C$36) | C$60 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €456 (C$714) | C$311 | + 129% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €187 (C$292) | C$140 | + 109% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (C$19) | C$10 | + 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (C$24) | C$26 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Vienna (Austria) is 69% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €94 (C$147) | C$70 | + 111% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (C$59) | C$41 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (C$157) | C$105 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (C$193) | C$120 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Vienna (Austria) is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Vienna | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,001 (C$42,242) | C$24,609 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (C$2.51) | C$1.69 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €55 (C$86) | C$60 | + 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 (C$25) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Vienna (Austria) is 68% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Vienna | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €15 (C$24) | C$8 | + 198% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (C$14) | C$22 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €149 (C$233) | C$77 | + 202% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €9 (C$13) | C$6 | + 106% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.32 (C$5.19) | C$4.17 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.21 (C$7) | C$4.59 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.72 (C$2.68) | C$3.11 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.18 (C$3.42) | C$3.02 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (C$35) | C$22 | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Vienna (Austria) is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Vienna | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (C$73) | C$61 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (C$36) | C$27 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €133 (C$207) | C$118 | + 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €82 (C$128) | C$97 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (C$20) | C$12 | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.03 (C$8) | C$4.71 | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.08 (C$8) | C$7 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €502 (C$786) | C$647 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.33 (C$0.52) | C$0.24 | + 115% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (C$63) | C$38 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (C$10) | C$13 | - 20% | |
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TOTAL | + 39% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 231 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
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