Cost of living in Vienna, Austria vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vienna (Austria) is 25% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (£13) | £10 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £6 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.70 (£4.94) | £3.36 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.12 (£0.97) | £1.01 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.24 (£4.54) | £2.86 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.63 (£2.28) | £1.28 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (£5.89) | £5.47 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 (£1.80) | £1.94 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.88 (£1.63) | £0.85 | + 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.03 (£0.89) | £1.71 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (£7) | £8 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.09 (£1.81) | £1.78 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.81 (£1.57) | £0.90 | + 74% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Vienna (Austria) is 21% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,308 (£1,134) | £1,801 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,017 (£882) | £1,197 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €150 (£130) | £138 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €956 (£829) | £981 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €665 (£576) | £609 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 (£70) | £131 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (£20) | £17 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €333 (£288) | £331 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (£84) | £66 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (£10) | £5.73 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (£11) | £11 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Vienna (Austria) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 (£79) | £81 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (£30) | £29 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (£66) | £67 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 (£93) | £63 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Vienna (Austria) is 14% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,068 (£19,998) | £17,216 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.09 (£0.95) | £1.21 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (£39) | £52 | - 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (£14) | £13 | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Vienna (Austria) is 23% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (£8) | £3.90 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (£7) | £7 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €106 (£92) | £80 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.09 (£4.41) | £3.07 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.61 (£2.26) | £1.41 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.04 (£2.64) | £3.30 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.41 (£1.22) | £1.51 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.12 (£1.84) | £1.20 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (£21) | £12 | + 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Vienna (Austria) is 7% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (£31) | £32 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (£18) | £23 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €164 (£143) | £89 | + 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €55 (£47) | £51 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (£10) | £7 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.69 (£3.20) | £3.62 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.69 (£3.20) | £4.40 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €499 (£433) | £401 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (£0.10) | £0.17 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (£36) | £27 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.54 (£4.81) | £9 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 449 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £4,900 in Southampton you would need to make just about £4,623 (€5,333) in Vienna.
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