Cost of living in Vienna (Austria) is 46% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 3% | |||
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| Food in Vienna (Austria) is about the same as in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Vienna | London | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (£13) | £16 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (£8) | £8 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (£6) | £5.00 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.50 (£1.29) | £1.16 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.61 (£4.82) | £3.86 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.77 (£3.24) | £2.64 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (£6) | £5.70 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.05 (£2.62) | £1.89 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.38 (£2.05) | £0.97 | + 110% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.18 (£1.01) | £2.03 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (£5.89) | £10 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.46 (£2.11) | £2.37 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.30 (£1.98) | £1.45 | + 36% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Vienna (Austria) is 53% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,624 (£1,394) | £3,646 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,154 (£991) | £2,577 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €313 (£269) | £236 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €957 (£822) | £2,182 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €672 (£577) | £1,710 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €103 (£88) | £153 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (£25) | £32 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €528 (£453) | £270 | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €108 (£93) | £67 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (£10) | £5.85 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (£12) | £16 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Vienna (Austria) is 15% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (£77) | £81 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (£31) | £39 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (£70) | £88 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €101 (£87) | £102 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Vienna (Austria) is 65% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,674 (£23,761) | £29,475 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 (£1.48) | £1.44 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (£40) | £177 | - 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (£15) | £21 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Vienna (Austria) is 9% more expensive than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (£9) | £5.25 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (£9) | £10 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €120 (£103) | £82 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.13 (£4.40) | £3.78 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.90 (£2.49) | £1.64 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.99 (£2.57) | £4.23 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.56 (£1.34) | £2.44 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.01 (£1.73) | £2.10 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (£17) | £16 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Vienna (Austria) is 37% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Vienna | London | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (£33) | £43 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (£19) | £28 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €116 (£99) | £169 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (£53) | £77 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (£9) | £13 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.32 (£3.71) | £3.68 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.50 (£3.87) | £6 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €455 (£391) | £543 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (£0.05) | £0.10 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (£27) | £58 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (£5.15) | £15 | - 65% | |
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TOTAL | - 46% | ||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2023.
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