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Cost of living in Vienna, Austria compared to Shanghai, China
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vienna (Austria) is 43% more expensive than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (56元) | 30元 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6.00 (48元) | 37元 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.02 (40元) | 14元 | + 187% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (8元) | 19元 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.14 (33元) | 15元 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.72 (22元) | 8元 | + 168% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.25 (34元) | 72元 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.47 (20元) | 14元 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.63 (13元) | 13元 | - 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.80 (6元) | 4.86元 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (66元) | 100元 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.11 (17元) | 8元 | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.55 (20元) | 17元 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Vienna (Austria) is 16% more expensive than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,067 (8,525元) | 14,750元 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €986 (7,882元) | 6,655元 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €191 (1,528元) | 418元 | + 265% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,138 (9,092元) | 7,000元 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €691 (5,526元) | 3,058元 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €105 (839元) | 209元 | + 301% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (240元) | 127元 | + 89% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €350 (2,794元) | 2,149元 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €99 (794元) | 724元 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (51元) | 44元 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (103元) | 35元 | + 191% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Vienna (Austria) is 7% more expensive than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €91 (729元) | 699元 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €44 (354元) | 325元 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (659元) | 799元 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 (1,027元) | 778元 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Vienna (Austria) is 45% more expensive than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,477 (147,664元) | 175,700元 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.28 (10元) | 8元 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (396元) | 200元 | + 98% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (134元) | 56元 | + 138% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Vienna (Austria) is 7% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (64元) | 25元 | + 161% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (52元) | 35元 | + 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €94 (748元) | 875元 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.34 (43元) | 35元 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.41 (27元) | 45元 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.56 (28元) | 38元 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.54 (12元) | 11元 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.24 (18元) | 20元 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (160元) | 96元 | + 66% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Vienna (Austria) is 66% more expensive than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (279元) | 143元 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (169元) | 160元 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €149 (1,194元) | 1,074元 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (333元) | 200元 | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (81元) | 84元 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.82 (31元) | 30元 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.10 (25元) | 17元 | + 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €516 (4,121元) | 3,127元 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (1.12元) | 0.20元 | + 459% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €70 (558元) | 261元 | + 114% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6.00 (48元) | 15元 | + 220% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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