Cost of living in Innsbruck, Austria vs Newark, New Jersey, United States
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Food | + 13% | |||
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Food in Innsbruck (Austria) is 13% more expensive than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($15) | $15 | - 0% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $9 | + 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.14 ($6) | $4.38 | + 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.11 ($1.34) | $1.04 | + 30% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.46 ($7) | $3.13 | + 111% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.97 ($3.58) | $3.28 | + 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.54 ($7) | $5.24 | + 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.61 ($3.15) | $3.10 | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.39 ($2.88) | $1.07 | + 169% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.18 ($1.43) | $3.23 | - 56% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 ($10) | $14 | - 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.15 ($2.60) | $1.98 | + 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.98 ($2.39) | $2.08 | + 15% | |
Housing | - 30% | |||
Housing in Innsbruck (Austria) is 30% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,362 ($1,644) | $2,036 | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,121 ($1,353) | $1,507 | - 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €181 ($218) | $185 | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €731 ($883) | $1,512 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €586 ($708) | $1,164 | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 ($131) | $132 | - 1% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 ($24) | $67 | - 64% | |
40” flat screen tv | €491 ($593) | $402 | + 47% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €104 ($126) | $100 | + 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($8) | $16 | - 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($14) | $16 | - 15% | |
Clothes | + 52% | |||
Clothes in Innsbruck (Austria) is 52% more expensive than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 ($109) | $45 | + 141% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 ($40) | $34 | + 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 ($113) | $79 | + 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €124 ($150) | $97 | + 55% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in Innsbruck (Austria) is 6% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,287 ($29,320) | $22,280 | + 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.21 ($1.46) | $0.64 | + 126% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €51 ($61) | $83 | - 26% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 ($26) | $32 | - 19% | |
Personal Care | - 26% | |||
Personal Care in Innsbruck (Austria) is 26% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 ($13) | $11 | + 23% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 ($11) | $22 | - 53% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €73 ($88) | $101 | - 13% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.50 ($5.43) | $15 | - 63% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.25 ($3.92) | $3.49 | + 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.05 ($4.89) | $7 | - 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 ($1.81) | $5.32 | - 66% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.41 ($2.91) | $2.27 | + 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 ($22) | $25 | - 9% | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in Innsbruck (Austria) is 6% more expensive than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 ($50) | $52 | - 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €20 ($24) | $27 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 ($85) | $168 | - 50% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 ($62) | $65 | - 5% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 ($10) | $10 | - 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.66 ($3.21) | $4.12 | - 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.65 ($4.40) | $5.24 | - 16% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €556 ($672) | $430 | + 56% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 ($0.18) | $0.10 | + 81% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 ($52) | $33 | + 61% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.12 ($6) | $9 | - 33% | |
TOTAL | - 9% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Innsbruck (Austria) is 9% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $5,900 in Newark, New Jersey you would need to make just about $5,385 (€4,461) in Innsbruck.
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