Cost of living in Innsbruck, Austria vs Melbourne, Australia
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Food | + 4% | |||
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Food in Innsbruck (Austria) is about the same as in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (AU$19) | AU$18 | + 10% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (AU$12) | AU$12 | - 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.14 (AU$8) | AU$5.27 | + 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.11 (AU$1.72) | AU$1.48 | + 16% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.46 (AU$8) | AU$5.06 | + 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.97 (AU$4.60) | AU$4.83 | - 5% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.54 (AU$9) | AU$6 | + 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.61 (AU$4.05) | AU$4.57 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.39 (AU$3.70) | AU$3.19 | + 16% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.18 (AU$1.83) | AU$5.70 | - 68% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (AU$13) | AU$17 | - 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.15 (AU$3.34) | AU$2.80 | + 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.98 (AU$3.07) | AU$2.67 | + 15% | |
Housing | - 26% | |||
Housing in Innsbruck (Austria) is 26% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,362 (AU$2,113) | AU$2,894 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,121 (AU$1,739) | AU$2,147 | - 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €181 (AU$281) | AU$238 | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €731 (AU$1,135) | AU$1,809 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €586 (AU$910) | AU$1,422 | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 (AU$168) | AU$159 | + 6% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (AU$31) | AU$46 | - 33% | |
40” flat screen tv | €491 (AU$761) | AU$354 | + 115% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €104 (AU$162) | AU$212 | - 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$12 | - 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (AU$18) | AU$28 | - 36% | |
Clothes | + 9% | |||
Clothes in Innsbruck (Austria) is 9% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (AU$140) | AU$101 | + 39% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (AU$52) | AU$59 | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (AU$146) | AU$129 | + 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €124 (AU$193) | AU$131 | + 47% | |
Transportation | - 27% | |||
Transportation in Innsbruck (Austria) is 27% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,287 (AU$37,676) | AU$27,303 | + 38% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.21 (AU$1.87) | AU$1.38 | + 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €51 (AU$79) | AU$160 | - 51% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (AU$34) | AU$21 | + 59% | |
Personal Care | + 15% | |||
Personal Care in Innsbruck (Austria) is 15% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (AU$17) | AU$7 | + 135% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (AU$14) | AU$24 | - 44% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €73 (AU$113) | AU$72 | + 57% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.50 (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.25 (AU$5.04) | AU$4.31 | + 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.05 (AU$6) | AU$5.32 | + 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 (AU$2.32) | AU$2.55 | - 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.41 (AU$3.74) | AU$3.01 | + 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (AU$29) | AU$36 | - 20% | |
Entertainment | - 15% | |||
Entertainment in Innsbruck (Austria) is 15% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (AU$64) | AU$51 | + 25% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €20 (AU$31) | AU$39 | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (AU$109) | AU$226 | - 52% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (AU$79) | AU$78 | + 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (AU$12) | AU$16 | - 21% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.66 (AU$4.13) | AU$4.40 | - 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.65 (AU$5.66) | AU$10 | - 43% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €556 (AU$863) | AU$634 | + 36% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (AU$0.23) | AU$0.25 | - 7% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (AU$67) | AU$72 | - 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.12 (AU$8) | AU$33 | - 76% | |
TOTAL | - 16% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$9,200 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$7,745 (€4,992) in Innsbruck.
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