Cost of living in Paris, France vs Vienna, Austria
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| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paris (France) is 18% more expensive than in Vienna (Austria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 | €12 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 | €7 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.73 | €4.91 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 | €1.18 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.93 | €4.28 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.83 | €2.33 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €7 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.90 | €1.96 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.08 | €1.57 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.02 | €1.01 | + 99% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 | €7 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 | €2.20 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.28 | €1.56 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Paris (France) is 73% more expensive than in Vienna (Austria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,568 | €1,198 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,150 | €944 | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €187 | €134 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,680 | €893 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,196 | €679 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €95 | €87 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 | €20 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €396 | €323 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 | €101 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €8 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 | €12 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Paris (France) is 5% more expensive than in Vienna (Austria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €94 | €82 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 | €37 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €111 | €91 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 | €105 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Paris (France) is 32% more expensive than in Vienna (Austria) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,052 | €22,164 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 | €1.24 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €75 | €51 | + 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 | €16 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Paris (France) is 14% cheaper than in Vienna (Austria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.49 | €8 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 | €7 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 | €100 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.10 | €5.25 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.76 | €3.14 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 | €2.76 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 | €1.39 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.24 | €2.15 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 | €20 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Paris (France) is 12% more expensive than in Vienna (Austria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 | €29 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 | €19 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €82 | €196 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €55 | €55 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 | €11 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.83 | €3.70 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 | €3.87 | + 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €417 | €516 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 | €0.06 | + 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 | €44 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 | €5.33 | + 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 31, 2020.
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