Cost of living in Graz, Austria vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Food | + 3% | |||
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Food in Graz (Austria) is about the same as in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (£10) | £10 | - 1% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (£7) | £5.65 | + 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.26 (£4.57) | £4.17 | + 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.17 (£1.01) | £0.73 | + 40% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.54 (£3.08) | £2.75 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.62 (£2.28) | £1.92 | + 19% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (£5.42) | £5.41 | + 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 (£1.80) | £1.89 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.89 (£1.64) | £0.81 | + 103% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.04 (£0.90) | £2.16 | - 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (£7) | £7 | - 9% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.74 (£1.51) | £1.92 | - 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (£1.07) | £0.74 | + 44% | |
Housing | - 34% | |||
Housing in Graz (Austria) is 34% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,002 (£871) | £1,367 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €885 (£769) | £832 | - 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €168 (£146) | £164 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €544 (£472) | £1,029 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €428 (£372) | £915 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €96 (£83) | £156 | - 47% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (£17) | £19 | - 12% | |
40” flat screen tv | €491 (£427) | £340 | + 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (£91) | £71 | + 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (£7) | £5.36 | + 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (£9) | £10 | - 6% | |
Clothes | + 29% | |||
Clothes in Graz (Austria) is 29% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (£73) | £49 | + 49% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €44 (£38) | £32 | + 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (£67) | £54 | + 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (£79) | £55 | + 44% | |
Transportation | - 20% | |||
Transportation in Graz (Austria) is 20% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,374 (£19,440) | £22,837 | - 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.13 (£0.98) | £1.23 | - 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €51 (£44) | £59 | - 25% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 (£14) | £13 | + 5% | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
Personal Care in Graz (Austria) is about the same as in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.56 (£4.83) | £2.90 | + 66% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (£5.49) | £9 | - 37% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €64 (£55) | £75 | - 26% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.85 (£4.22) | £2.74 | + 54% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.41 (£2.97) | £1.35 | + 119% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.98 (£2.59) | £2.57 | + 0% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.46 (£1.27) | £1.80 | - 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.47 (£2.15) | £1.49 | + 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (£17) | £11 | + 61% | |
Entertainment | - 19% | |||
Entertainment in Graz (Austria) is 19% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (£28) | £23 | + 23% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (£16) | £22 | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €131 (£114) | £100 | + 14% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (£44) | £54 | - 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (£5.78) | £8 | - 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.07 (£2.67) | £2.65 | + 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.58 (£3.11) | £3.79 | - 18% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €455 (£396) | £295 | + 34% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (£0.08) | £0.20 | - 61% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €27 (£24) | £35 | - 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.77 (£4.15) | £9 | - 55% | |
TOTAL | - 17% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Graz (Austria) is 17% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
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