Cost of living in Austria compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 6% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Austria | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (AU$22) | AU$20 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (AU$14) | AU$13 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.53 (AU$8) | AU$6 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (AU$1.87) | AU$1.60 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.22 (AU$6) | AU$5.79 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.03 (AU$4.66) | AU$6 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.57 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (AU$3.38) | AU$4.19 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.72 (AU$2.64) | AU$3.19 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.02 (AU$1.57) | AU$6 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (AU$10) | AU$18 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.14 (AU$3.28) | AU$3.08 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.70 (AU$2.61) | AU$2.65 | - 1% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 12% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Austria | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,796 (AU$2,756) | AU$3,000 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,332 (AU$2,044) | AU$2,081 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €486 (AU$746) | AU$243 | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €882 (AU$1,355) | AU$1,932 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €686 (AU$1,053) | AU$1,523 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 (AU$165) | AU$167 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (AU$49) | AU$74 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (AU$614) | AU$500 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (AU$174) | AU$205 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (AU$20) | AU$13 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (AU$19) | AU$38 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Austria | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €96 (AU$148) | AU$111 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (AU$52) | AU$66 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (AU$145) | AU$148 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 (AU$197) | AU$165 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 34% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Austria | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,527 (AU$36,116) | AU$31,266 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 (AU$2.61) | AU$1.94 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (AU$72) | AU$156 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 37% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Austria | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (AU$12) | AU$9 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (AU$14) | AU$15 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €118 (AU$182) | AU$76 | + 140% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.49 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.50 (AU$5.38) | AU$4.36 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.52 (AU$3.87) | AU$4.96 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.74 (AU$2.67) | AU$2.88 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.20 (AU$3.37) | AU$3.23 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (AU$43) | AU$37 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 26% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Austria | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (AU$66) | AU$60 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (AU$34) | AU$41 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €182 (AU$280) | AU$241 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (AU$91) | AU$106 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (AU$16) | AU$19 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.57 (AU$5.48) | AU$4.85 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (AU$6) | AU$10 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €507 (AU$778) | AU$736 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (AU$0.12) | AU$0.25 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (AU$46) | AU$76 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.72 (AU$9) | AU$40 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2022.
Exchange rate:
1.535
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,314 prices entered by 373 different people.
Cost of living in Austria is 17% cheaper than in Australia
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