Cost of living in Paris (France) is 36% more expensive than in Vienna (Austria)
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| Food | + 1% | |||
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| Food in Paris (France) is about the same as in Vienna (Austria) | ||||
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| Paris | Vienna | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 | €16 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 | €8 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 | €5.88 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.43 | €1.22 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.62 | €5.51 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.33 | €2.97 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.99 | €7 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.23 | €2.15 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.94 | €1.99 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.12 | €1.02 | + 107% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 | €10 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 | €2.13 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.54 | €1.97 | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Paris (France) is 77% more expensive than in Vienna (Austria) | ||||
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| Paris | Vienna | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,937 | €1,365 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,289 | €1,129 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €279 | €223 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,749 | €888 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,371 | €636 | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €112 | €85 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 | €25 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €305 | €333 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €96 | €97 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €11 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 | €15 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Paris (France) is 5% more expensive than in Vienna (Austria) | ||||
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| Paris | Vienna | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 | €91 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 | €34 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 | €83 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €137 | €117 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Paris (France) is 48% more expensive than in Vienna (Austria) | ||||
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| Paris | Vienna | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,293 | €23,068 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.66 | €1.18 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €79 | €45 | + 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 | €17 | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Paris (France) is 23% cheaper than in Vienna (Austria) | ||||
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| Paris | Vienna | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.98 | €9 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 | €8 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €27 | €122 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.02 | €5.09 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.01 | €2.55 | + 96% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.97 | €2.76 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.32 | €1.41 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.83 | €2.12 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 | €26 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Paris (France) is 26% more expensive than in Vienna (Austria) | ||||
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| Paris | Vienna | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €52 | €39 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 | €22 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €120 | €166 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €78 | €65 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 | €11 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.94 | €3.62 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 | €3.69 | + 98% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €477 | €499 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 | €0.07 | + 246% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 | €45 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 | €6 | + 63% | |
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TOTAL | + 36% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 842 prices entered by 191 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2022.
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