Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 14% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| United Kingdom | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £14 (€16) | €14 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (€7) | €10 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.21 (€3.67) | €5.79 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.00 (€1.14) | €1.33 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.15 (€3.60) | €5.61 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.00 (€2.29) | €3.14 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.79 (€4.34) | €5.97 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.96 (€2.24) | €2.82 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.90 (€1.03) | €2.42 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.69 (€1.93) | €1.07 | + 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€9) | €7 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.11 (€2.42) | €2.31 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.00 (€1.14) | €1.65 | - 31% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 27% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| United Kingdom | Austria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,883 (€2,153) | €1,568 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,339 (€1,531) | €1,093 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £196 (€224) | €309 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,056 (€1,208) | €743 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £864 (€988) | €691 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £123 (€140) | €164 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £27 (€30) | €24 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £292 (€334) | €338 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £82 (€93) | €152 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (€7) | €12 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £14 (€15) | €13 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 24% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| United Kingdom | Austria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £62 (€71) | €99 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 (€36) | €46 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £69 (€79) | €87 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £71 (€81) | €126 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 70% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| United Kingdom | Austria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £24,823 (€28,381) | €24,513 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.65 (€1.89) | €1.86 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £89 (€102) | €44 | + 133% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 16% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| United Kingdom | Austria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.06 (€4.64) | €5.67 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £10 (€12) | €7 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £99 (€114) | €152 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.95 (€3.38) | €5.00 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.68 (€1.92) | €3.07 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.69 (€4.22) | €3.46 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.21 (€2.53) | €2.12 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.58 (€1.81) | €2.07 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (€16) | €34 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 9% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| United Kingdom | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £36 (€41) | €40 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (€23) | €23 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £125 (€143) | €50 | + 187% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £60 (€68) | €66 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (€11) | €10 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.22 (€3.68) | €4.67 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.81 (€5.49) | €3.90 | + 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £432 (€494) | €499 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.10 (€0.12) | €0.08 | + 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £34 (€39) | €67 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £13 (€14) | €5.84 | + 148% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,434 prices entered by 772 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 19% more expensive than in Austria
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