Cost of living in Austria compared to Bahamas
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 18% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Austria | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (B$20) | B$22 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (B$13) | B$12 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (B$8) | B$9 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.88 (B$2.17) | B$5.00 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.83 (B$7) | B$3.90 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €6 (B$7) | B$4.07 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (B$9) | B$5.04 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.62 (B$4.18) | B$8 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.20 (B$3.68) | B$10 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 (B$1.48) | B$4.19 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (B$17) | B$15 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.35 (B$3.86) | B$4.33 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.23 (B$2.57) | B$3.85 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 6% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Austria | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,467 (B$1,692) | B$2,781 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,046 (B$1,206) | B$1,345 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €236 (B$272) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,230 (B$1,418) | B$900 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €827 (B$953) | B$450 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €210 (B$242) | B$219 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (B$30) | B$49 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €489 (B$563) | B$716 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €378 (B$436) | B$256 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (B$14) | B$11 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (B$19) | B$15 | + 24% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 16% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Austria | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (B$90) | B$100 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €48 (B$55) | B$74 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (B$116) | B$150 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (B$137) | B$110 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 6% more expensive than in Bahamas | ||||
| Austria | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,337 (B$38,429) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (B$1.84) | B$1.56 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (B$60) | B$56 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is about the same as in Bahamas | ||||
| Austria | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €27 (B$32) | B$5.71 | + 455% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (B$9) | B$23 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €149 (B$172) | B$97 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €13 (B$15) | B$8 | + 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.11 (B$4.74) | B$10 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €8 (B$9) | B$14 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.92 (B$2.22) | B$6.00 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.52 (B$2.90) | B$8 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (B$32) | B$20 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 21% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Austria | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €57 (B$65) | B$92 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (B$26) | B$60 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €176 (B$203) | B$43 | + 369% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €103 (B$119) | B$150 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €15 (B$18) | B$24 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €6 (B$7) | B$4.88 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.15 (B$5.94) | B$7 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €899 (B$1,037) | B$1,200 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.59 (B$0.68) | B$0.73 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (B$52) | B$113 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (B$7) | B$12 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 259 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 16, 2025.
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Cost of living in Austria is 11% cheaper than in Bahamas
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