- Cost of Living
- Austria
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Austria compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 3% 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 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.95 (AU$8) | AU$6 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (AU$1.81) | AU$1.30 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.14 (AU$7) | AU$5.74 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.75 (AU$4.34) | AU$5.08 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (AU$11) | AU$9 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.36 (AU$3.72) | AU$4.22 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.48 (AU$2.33) | AU$3.37 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (AU$1.57) | AU$5.32 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (AU$13) | AU$20 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.95 (AU$3.08) | AU$3.27 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.43 (AU$2.26) | AU$2.27 | - 1% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 29% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,339 (AU$2,111) | AU$2,644 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €953 (AU$1,502) | AU$2,026 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €177 (AU$279) | AU$284 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €824 (AU$1,299) | AU$1,986 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €602 (AU$949) | AU$1,408 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €105 (AU$165) | AU$265 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €19 (AU$30) | AU$59 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €342 (AU$538) | AU$560 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (AU$154) | AU$189 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (AU$12) | AU$13 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (AU$20) | AU$29 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 0% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €89 (AU$140) | AU$104 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (AU$61) | AU$71 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (AU$139) | AU$144 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (AU$181) | AU$149 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 26% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,838 (AU$35,998) | AU$26,851 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.23 (AU$1.93) | AU$1.47 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (AU$74) | AU$139 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 29% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €14 (AU$22) | AU$10 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (AU$15) | AU$16 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €102 (AU$160) | AU$70 | + 130% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.94 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.63 (AU$4.15) | AU$5.18 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.64 (AU$4.16) | AU$7 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.45 (AU$2.29) | AU$3.27 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.18 (AU$3.43) | AU$3.82 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (AU$31) | AU$29 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 20% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (AU$53) | AU$54 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (AU$33) | AU$36 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (AU$141) | AU$202 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (AU$89) | AU$102 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (AU$16) | AU$18 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.42 (AU$5.38) | AU$4.61 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.77 (AU$5.94) | AU$9 | - 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €469 (AU$740) | AU$583 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (AU$0.37) | AU$0.58 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (AU$77) | AU$74 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.37 (AU$8) | AU$31 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.576
AUD
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 15,623 prices entered by 2,430 different people.
Cost of living in Austria is 19% cheaper than in Australia
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