Cost of living in Graz (Austria) is 7% cheaper than in Lexington, Kentucky (United States)
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| Food | - 6% | |||
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| Food in Graz (Austria) is 6% cheaper than in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) | ||||
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| Graz | Lexington, Kentucky | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 ($15) | $15 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 ($11) | $9 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 ($8) | $5.28 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.42 ($1.51) | $0.96 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.65 ($6) | $3.98 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.72 ($5.02) | $4.97 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 ($8) | $11 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.62 ($2.79) | $4.70 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.05 ($2.18) | $1.76 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.11 ($1.18) | $7 | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 ($8) | $13 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.33 ($2.49) | $1.93 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.64 ($1.75) | $2.01 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Graz (Austria) is 12% cheaper than in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) | ||||
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| Graz | Lexington, Kentucky | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,380 ($1,470) | $1,617 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,153 ($1,227) | $1,250 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €227 ($241) | $211 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €817 ($870) | $1,115 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €653 ($696) | $893 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €137 ($146) | $180 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €51 ($54) | $57 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €485 ($516) | $292 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 ($117) | $114 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 ($9) | $12 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 ($14) | $23 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Graz (Austria) is 41% more expensive than in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) | ||||
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| Graz | Lexington, Kentucky | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €95 ($101) | $58 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €67 ($71) | $47 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 ($102) | $98 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 ($112) | $131 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Graz (Austria) is 38% more expensive than in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) | ||||
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| Graz | Lexington, Kentucky | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,125 ($23,555) | $27,823 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 ($1.63) | $0.92 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 ($53) | $31 | + 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €28 ($30) | $22 | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Graz (Austria) is 36% cheaper than in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) | ||||
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| Graz | Lexington, Kentucky | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.58 ($5.94) | $7 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 ($7) | $25 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €80 ($86) | $95 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.99 ($5.31) | $5.78 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.51 ($3.73) | $4.57 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.03 ($3.23) | $8 | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.33 ($1.42) | $3.89 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.48 ($2.64) | $3.07 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 ($20) | $21 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Graz (Austria) is 43% cheaper than in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) | ||||
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| Graz | Lexington, Kentucky | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 ($36) | $42 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 ($22) | $26 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €147 ($156) | $241 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €55 ($59) | $89 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 ($9) | $11 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.15 ($4.41) | $7 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.65 ($3.88) | $5.23 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €482 ($513) | $421 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 ($0.17) | $0.84 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 ($51) | $48 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.87 ($6) | $7 | - 4% | |
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TOTAL | - 7% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 272 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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