Cost of living in Austria compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 11% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Austria | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (AU$27) | AU$23 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (AU$20) | AU$15 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.37 (AU$9) | AU$8 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.39 (AU$2.28) | AU$2.07 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.80 (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.57 (AU$8) | AU$5.99 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (AU$14) | AU$10 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.43 (AU$4.01) | AU$5.13 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.86 (AU$4.72) | AU$3.82 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 (AU$2.09) | AU$7 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (AU$20) | AU$21 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.48 (AU$5.74) | AU$3.95 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.42 (AU$3.98) | AU$2.90 | + 37% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 34% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Austria | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,555 (AU$2,561) | AU$4,165 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,154 (AU$1,901) | AU$2,882 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €246 (AU$405) | AU$326 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €998 (AU$1,644) | AU$2,685 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €721 (AU$1,188) | AU$2,025 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 (AU$182) | AU$223 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (AU$39) | AU$70 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €482 (AU$794) | AU$673 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (AU$188) | AU$270 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (AU$23) | AU$15 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 (AU$31) | AU$43 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 7% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Austria | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €97 (AU$159) | AU$123 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (AU$75) | AU$94 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €122 (AU$201) | AU$169 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €212 (AU$349) | AU$187 | + 87% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 41% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Austria | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,470 (AU$43,608) | AU$39,497 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (AU$2.55) | AU$1.96 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €42 (AU$68) | AU$167 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 58% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Austria | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €14 (AU$24) | AU$8 | + 178% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (AU$21) | AU$23 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €152 (AU$250) | AU$86 | + 191% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.03 (AU$7) | AU$5.40 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (AU$10) | AU$9 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.01 (AU$3.31) | AU$4.39 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.33 (AU$5.48) | AU$4.31 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €35 (AU$58) | AU$39 | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 34% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Austria | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (AU$77) | AU$74 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (AU$35) | AU$46 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €270 (AU$445) | AU$257 | + 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (AU$104) | AU$127 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (AU$20) | AU$22 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.99 (AU$8) | AU$5.32 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.33 (AU$9) | AU$12 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €689 (AU$1,136) | AU$943 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (AU$0.16) | AU$0.86 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (AU$77) | AU$89 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (AU$10) | AU$46 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,965 prices entered by 356 different people.
Cost of living in Austria is 24% cheaper than in Australia
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