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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54) | 元30 | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6.00 (元46) | 元36 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.77 (元45) | 元14 | + 218% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (元8) | 元18 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.51 (元27) | 元15 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.70 (元21) | 元8 | + 157% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.25 (元33) | 元72 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.40 (元19) | 元14 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.03 (元16) | 元13 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.80 (元6) | 元4.86 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (元66) | 元100 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.03 (元16) | 元9 | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.55 (元20) | 元17 | + 18% | |
| 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8,235) | 元14,750 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €996 (元7,688) | 元6,655 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €185 (元1,429) | 元418 | + 242% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €813 (元6,275) | 元7,000 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €579 (元4,468) | 元3,058 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €182 (元1,402) | 元209 | + 570% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (元232) | 元127 | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €370 (元2,859) | 元2,613 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €87 (元671) | 元740 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (元56) | 元56 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (元103) | 元29 | + 251% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Vienna (Austria) is 9% more expensive than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €98 (元759) | 元699 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €47 (元365) | 元325 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (元755) | 元799 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (元892) | 元778 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Vienna (Austria) is 47% more expensive than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,912 (元176,894) | 元175,700 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.28 (元10) | 元8 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (元382) | 元200 | + 91% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (元128) | 元53 | + 140% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Vienna (Austria) is 4% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (元68) | 元27 | + 151% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (元50) | 元35 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €92 (元713) | 元875 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.89 (元38) | 元35 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.80 (元29) | 元35 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.71 (元29) | 元39 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 (元12) | 元10 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.34 (元18) | 元20 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (元150) | 元79 | + 89% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Vienna (Austria) is 55% more expensive than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (元257) | 元174 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (元167) | 元160 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €144 (元1,109) | 元899 | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (元322) | 元200 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (元84) | 元80 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.63 (元28) | 元30 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.10 (元24) | 元17 | + 44% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €532 (元4,103) | 元3,265 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (元1.08) | 元0.20 | + 440% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €69 (元534) | 元261 | + 105% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6.00 (元46) | 元15 | + 209% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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