Cost of living in Innsbruck, Austria vs San Francisco, California, United States
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Food | - 22% | |||
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Food in Innsbruck (Austria) is 22% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($15) | $18 | - 16% | |
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) | $5.20 | + 18% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.11 ($1.32) | $1.16 | + 14% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.46 ($7) | $5.18 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.97 ($3.54) | $4.92 | - 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.54 ($7) | $12 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.61 ($3.11) | $4.15 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.39 ($2.84) | $2.18 | + 30% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.18 ($1.41) | $5.54 | - 75% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 ($10) | $18 | - 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.15 ($2.57) | $2.51 | + 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.98 ($2.36) | $3.82 | - 38% | |
Housing | - 58% | |||
Housing in Innsbruck (Austria) is 58% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,362 ($1,623) | $3,960 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,121 ($1,335) | $3,733 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €181 ($216) | $128 | + 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €731 ($872) | $2,888 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €586 ($699) | $2,294 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 ($129) | $101 | + 28% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 ($24) | $48 | - 51% | |
40” flat screen tv | €491 ($585) | $518 | + 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €104 ($124) | $139 | - 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($8) | $11 | - 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($14) | $42 | - 68% | |
Clothes | + 6% | |||
Clothes in Innsbruck (Austria) is 6% more expensive than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 ($108) | $62 | + 72% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 ($40) | $46 | - 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 ($112) | $105 | + 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €124 ($148) | $171 | - 13% | |
Transportation | - 11% | |||
Transportation in Innsbruck (Austria) is 11% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,287 ($28,941) | $23,115 | + 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.21 ($1.44) | $0.95 | + 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €51 ($60) | $92 | - 34% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 ($26) | $19 | + 40% | |
Personal Care | - 28% | |||
Personal Care in Innsbruck (Austria) is 28% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 ($13) | $9 | + 47% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 ($10) | $12 | - 13% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €73 ($86) | $132 | - 35% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.50 ($5.36) | $7 | - 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.25 ($3.87) | $4.80 | - 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.05 ($4.82) | $8 | - 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 ($1.78) | $4.63 | - 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.41 ($2.88) | $2.49 | + 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 ($22) | $32 | - 32% | |
Entertainment | - 36% | |||
Entertainment in Innsbruck (Austria) is 36% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 ($49) | $61 | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €20 ($23) | $31 | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 ($84) | $263 | - 68% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 ($61) | $109 | - 44% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 ($10) | $15 | - 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.66 ($3.17) | $5.19 | - 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.65 ($4.35) | $8 | - 48% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €556 ($663) | $405 | + 64% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 ($0.18) | $0.35 | - 50% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 ($52) | $111 | - 54% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.12 ($6) | $11 | - 45% | |
TOTAL | - 36% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Innsbruck (Austria) is 36% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $11,000 in San Francisco, California you would need to make just about $7,020 (€5,891) in Innsbruck.
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