Cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Innsbruck (Austria)
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| Food in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is about the same as in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Charleston, South Carolina (United States) | Innsbruck (Austria) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $17 (€14) | €13 | 11% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $7 (€6) | €8 | 17% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $4.26 (€3.56) | €5.14 | 31% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $0.76 (€0.64) | €1.11 | 43% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $2.34 (€1.95) | €5.46 | 64% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $3.89 (€3.25) | €2.97 | 9% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $5.64 (€4.71) | €5.54 | 15% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $4.12 (€3.44) | €2.61 | 32% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $2.47 (€2.06) | €2.39 | 14% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $3.65 (€3.05) | €1.18 | 158% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $14 (€12) | €8 | 41% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $2.07 (€1.73) | €2.15 | 20% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $2.46 (€2.05) | €1.98 | 4% |
| Housing in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||
| Charleston, South Carolina (United States) | Innsbruck (Austria) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $2,629 (€2,195) | €1,362 | 61% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,608 (€1,343) | €1,121 | 20% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $153 (€128) | €181 | 29% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,580 (€1,320) | €731 | 80% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,113 (€929) | €586 | 58% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $135 (€113) | €108 | 4% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $51 (€43) | €20 | 113% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $348 (€291) | €491 | 41% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $143 (€119) | €104 | 15% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $10 (€8) | €7 | 21% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $24 (€20) | €11 | 71% |
| Clothes in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 29% cheaper than in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||
| Charleston, South Carolina (United States) | Innsbruck (Austria) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $48 (€40) | €90 | 55% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $36 (€30) | €33 | 10% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $80 (€67) | €94 | 29% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $102 (€85) | €124 | 32% |
| Transportation in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 28% cheaper than in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||
| Charleston, South Carolina (United States) | Innsbruck (Austria) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $22,239 (€18,570) | €24,287 | 24% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.61 (€0.51) | €1.21 | 58% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $48 (€40) | €51 | 20% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $17 (€15) | €22 | 33% |
| Personal Care in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||
| Charleston, South Carolina (United States) | Innsbruck (Austria) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $6 (€5.32) | €11 | 51% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $11 (€9) | €9 | 8% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $126 (€105) | €73 | 45% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $9 (€7) | €4.50 | 58% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.13 (€2.61) | €3.25 | 20% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $5.12 (€4.28) | €4.05 | 6% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $3.80 (€3.18) | €1.50 | 112% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $2.03 (€1.70) | €2.41 | 30% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $21 (€18) | €18 | 4% |
| Entertainment in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||
| Charleston, South Carolina (United States) | Innsbruck (Austria) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $50 (€41) | €41 | 0% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $23 (€19) | €20 | 2% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $131 (€109) | €70 | 56% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $73 (€61) | €51 | 19% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $12 (€10) | €8 | 23% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $4.72 (€3.94) | €2.66 | 48% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $4.66 (€3.89) | €3.65 | 7% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $429 (€358) | €556 | 36% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.10 (€0.08) | €0.15 | 43% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $44 (€37) | €43 | 16% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $7 (€5.73) | €5.12 | 12% |
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For example, you would need at least €4,603 ($5,513) in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €4,400 in Innsbruck.