- Cost of Living
- Austria
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Austria compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 2% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (AU$21) | AU$17 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (AU$13) | AU$11 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.12 (AU$8) | AU$6 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.11 (AU$1.79) | AU$1.32 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.79 (AU$6) | AU$5.82 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.67 (AU$4.31) | AU$5.02 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (AU$12) | AU$9 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.40 (AU$3.88) | AU$4.24 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.57 (AU$2.53) | AU$3.33 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.95 (AU$1.53) | AU$5.23 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (AU$13) | AU$20 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.07 (AU$3.34) | AU$3.27 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.41 (AU$2.27) | AU$2.24 | + 1% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 27% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,349 (AU$2,177) | AU$2,749 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €977 (AU$1,577) | AU$2,103 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €189 (AU$305) | AU$297 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €934 (AU$1,508) | AU$2,126 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €624 (AU$1,008) | AU$1,473 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €105 (AU$170) | AU$244 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €19 (AU$31) | AU$59 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €365 (AU$589) | AU$674 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €99 (AU$159) | AU$210 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$13 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (AU$20) | AU$30 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 0% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €90 (AU$146) | AU$108 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €41 (AU$66) | AU$76 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (AU$134) | AU$148 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (AU$190) | AU$157 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 27% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,900 (AU$33,740) | AU$26,262 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.19 (AU$1.93) | AU$1.44 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (AU$75) | AU$141 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 22% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (AU$17) | AU$10 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (AU$15) | AU$17 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (AU$137) | AU$70 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.94 (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.79 (AU$4.50) | AU$5.27 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.80 (AU$4.52) | AU$7 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.47 (AU$2.37) | AU$3.48 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.14 (AU$3.45) | AU$3.84 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (AU$34) | AU$30 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 17% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (AU$61) | AU$54 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (AU$35) | AU$36 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €201 (AU$325) | AU$217 | + 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (AU$92) | AU$106 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (AU$15) | AU$18 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.42 (AU$5.53) | AU$4.52 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.72 (AU$6) | AU$9 | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €506 (AU$817) | AU$602 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (AU$0.32) | AU$0.69 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (AU$84) | AU$80 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.48 (AU$9) | AU$30 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.614
AUD
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,088 prices entered by 2,567 different people.
Cost of living in Austria is 18% cheaper than in Australia
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