Cost of living in Austria compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Austria | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (AU$24) | AU$23 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (AU$16) | AU$15 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (AU$12) | AU$7 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.48 (AU$2.43) | AU$1.92 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.45 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.77 (AU$6) | AU$6 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (AU$12) | AU$10 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.22 (AU$3.63) | AU$5.17 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.38 (AU$3.90) | AU$3.83 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.20 (AU$1.97) | AU$6 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (AU$11) | AU$22 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.92 (AU$4.78) | AU$3.66 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.03 (AU$3.32) | AU$2.84 | + 17% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 27% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Austria | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,616 (AU$2,647) | AU$3,599 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,124 (AU$1,841) | AU$2,554 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €268 (AU$440) | AU$241 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €941 (AU$1,541) | AU$2,494 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €675 (AU$1,105) | AU$1,929 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €110 (AU$180) | AU$173 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (AU$47) | AU$73 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €411 (AU$673) | AU$572 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (AU$187) | AU$247 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (AU$18) | AU$16 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (AU$26) | AU$41 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 15% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Austria | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (AU$147) | AU$129 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (AU$65) | AU$84 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (AU$136) | AU$193 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (AU$167) | AU$227 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 30% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Austria | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,674 (AU$45,316) | AU$37,442 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.71 (AU$2.80) | AU$1.98 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (AU$78) | AU$154 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 30% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Austria | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (AU$15) | AU$7 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (AU$21) | AU$20 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €130 (AU$214) | AU$85 | + 151% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (AU$8) | AU$11 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.99 (AU$4.89) | AU$5.23 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.36 (AU$5.50) | AU$7 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.17 (AU$3.56) | AU$4.31 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.09 (AU$3.42) | AU$4.72 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (AU$31) | AU$36 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 43% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Austria | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (AU$64) | AU$67 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (AU$37) | AU$44 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €142 (AU$232) | AU$369 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (AU$101) | AU$127 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (AU$16) | AU$21 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.68 (AU$6) | AU$5.58 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.69 (AU$8) | AU$11 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €495 (AU$810) | AU$946 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.04 (AU$0.07) | AU$0.65 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (AU$51) | AU$73 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (AU$10) | AU$42 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1.637
AUD
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EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,035 prices entered by 449 different people.
Cost of living in Austria is 22% cheaper than in Australia
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