Cost of living in Vienna (Austria) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food in Vienna (Austria) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vienna (Austria) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €14 (C$21) | C$20 | 5% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €7 (C$11) | C$10 | 11% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €5.70 (C$9) | C$5.78 | 48% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €1.14 (C$1.70) | C$1.98 | 14% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €6 (C$9) | C$4.18 | 116% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €2.63 (C$3.94) | C$3.04 | 30% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €7 (C$10) | C$10 | 3% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €1.98 (C$2.97) | C$4.24 | 30% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.88 (C$2.82) | C$3.76 | 25% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €1.03 (C$1.54) | C$3.41 | 55% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €8 (C$12) | C$19 | 36% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €2.13 (C$3.19) | C$2.48 | 29% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €1.81 (C$2.72) | C$1.93 | 41% |
| Housing in Vienna (Austria) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Vienna (Austria) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,308 (C$1,959) | C$2,136 | 8% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €1,017 (C$1,524) | C$1,241 | 23% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €150 (C$224) | C$133 | 68% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,025 (C$1,536) | C$1,120 | 37% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €665 (C$996) | C$806 | 24% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €81 (C$121) | C$66 | 83% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €24 (C$36) | C$54 | 33% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €333 (C$498) | C$311 | 60% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €97 (C$145) | C$97 | 50% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €12 (C$17) | C$10 | 71% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €13 (C$20) | C$25 | 21% |
| Clothes in Vienna (Austria) is 51% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Vienna (Austria) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €91 (C$136) | C$60 | 126% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €34 (C$52) | C$39 | 31% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €77 (C$115) | C$98 | 17% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €107 (C$161) | C$117 | 37% |
| Transportation in Vienna (Austria) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Vienna (Austria) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €23,068 (C$34,565) | C$22,942 | 51% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.09 (C$1.63) | C$1.39 | 17% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €44 (C$67) | C$67 | 0% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €17 (C$25) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Vienna (Austria) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Vienna (Austria) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €9 (C$13) | C$8 | 61% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €8 (C$12) | C$22 | 44% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €118 (C$178) | C$77 | 131% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €5.09 (C$8) | C$6 | 18% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €2.61 (C$3.90) | C$3.85 | 1% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €3.04 (C$4.56) | C$4.28 | 7% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.41 (C$2.11) | C$3.11 | 32% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €2.12 (C$3.18) | C$2.46 | 29% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €24 (C$36) | C$20 | 80% |
| Entertainment in Vienna (Austria) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Vienna (Austria) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €36 (C$54) | C$52 | 3% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €21 (C$31) | C$26 | 18% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €164 (C$246) | C$117 | 110% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €55 (C$82) | C$96 | 15% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €11 (C$17) | C$9 | 83% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €3.69 (C$5.53) | C$5.42 | 2% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €3.69 (C$5.53) | C$7 | 17% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €499 (C$748) | C$647 | 16% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.11 (C$0.17) | C$0.83 | 80% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €41 (C$62) | C$35 | 75% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €5.54 (C$8) | C$11 | 24% |
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For example, you would need at least C$6,247 (€4,169) in Vienna to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$5,800 in Abbotsford.