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Cost of living in Vienna, Austria compared to Shanghai, China
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vienna (Austria) is 40% more expensive than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (元55) | 元30 | + 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6.00 (元47) | 元35 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.08 (元40) | 元14 | + 185% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (元8) | 元19 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.72 (元29) | 元15 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.65 (元21) | 元8 | + 157% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.25 (元33) | 元72 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.34 (元18) | 元14 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.41 (元11) | 元13 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.80 (元6) | 元4.86 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (元64) | 元100 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.05 (元16) | 元8 | + 109% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.55 (元20) | 元17 | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Vienna (Austria) is 5% more expensive than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,067 (元8,361) | 元14,750 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €993 (元7,780) | 元6,655 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €186 (元1,457) | 元418 | + 248% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €896 (元7,020) | 元7,000 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €607 (元4,758) | 元3,058 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €93 (元731) | 元209 | + 250% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (元235) | 元127 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €370 (元2,902) | 元2,591 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (元671) | 元717 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (元55) | 元51 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (元100) | 元33 | + 201% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Vienna (Austria) is 10% more expensive than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (元669) | 元699 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €49 (元384) | 元325 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (元683) | 元799 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 (元1,000) | 元778 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Vienna (Austria) is 46% more expensive than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,204 (元158,373) | 元175,700 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.28 (元10) | 元8 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (元388) | 元200 | + 94% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (元130) | 元54 | + 143% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Vienna (Austria) is 3% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (元69) | 元25 | + 182% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (元51) | 元35 | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €94 (元733) | 元875 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.34 (元42) | 元35 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.20 (元25) | 元35 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.53 (元28) | 元39 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.54 (元12) | 元10 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.16 (元17) | 元19 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (元162) | 元82 | + 98% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Vienna (Austria) is 65% more expensive than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (元305) | 元165 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (元167) | 元160 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €149 (元1,171) | 元1,024 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (元327) | 元200 | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (元80) | 元81 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.93 (元31) | 元30 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.10 (元24) | 元17 | + 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €532 (元4,166) | 元3,219 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (元1.10) | 元0.20 | + 449% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €70 (元548) | 元261 | + 110% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6.00 (元47) | 元15 | + 214% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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