Cost of living in Austria compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 6% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Austria | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (C$20) | C$23 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (C$14) | C$13 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.79 (C$8) | C$8 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 (C$1.95) | C$2.82 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.61 (C$8) | C$5.47 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.14 (C$4.60) | C$5.01 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.97 (C$9) | C$9 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.82 (C$4.14) | C$4.90 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.42 (C$3.55) | C$2.86 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (C$1.56) | C$3.42 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$10) | C$17 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.31 (C$3.38) | C$2.79 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.65 (C$2.42) | C$2.94 | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 19% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Austria | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,568 (C$2,297) | C$2,586 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,093 (C$1,601) | C$2,054 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €309 (C$453) | C$236 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €743 (C$1,088) | C$1,683 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €691 (C$1,013) | C$1,357 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €164 (C$241) | C$130 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (C$35) | C$75 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €338 (C$495) | C$447 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (C$223) | C$197 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (C$18) | C$14 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (C$20) | C$28 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 35% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Austria | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €99 (C$144) | C$79 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (C$67) | C$54 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (C$128) | C$115 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (C$185) | C$143 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 19% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Austria | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,513 (C$35,914) | C$29,982 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.86 (C$2.73) | C$1.76 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (C$64) | C$108 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 4% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Austria | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.67 (C$8) | C$13 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (C$10) | C$30 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €152 (C$222) | C$103 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (C$7) | C$9 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.07 (C$4.50) | C$7 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.46 (C$5.07) | C$7 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.12 (C$3.11) | C$4.12 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.07 (C$3.04) | C$3.53 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €34 (C$50) | C$33 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 17% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Austria | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (C$59) | C$68 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (C$33) | C$31 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (C$73) | C$160 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (C$97) | C$106 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (C$14) | C$14 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.67 (C$7) | C$5.22 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.90 (C$5.71) | C$7 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €499 (C$731) | C$722 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (C$0.11) | C$0.42 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €67 (C$99) | C$62 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.84 (C$9) | C$17 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Austria is 11% cheaper than in Canada
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