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Cost of living in Austria compared to China
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| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 54% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (95元) | 49元 | + 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (56元) | 34元 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.83 (36元) | 14元 | + 166% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.17 (9元) | 15元 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.67 (35元) | 15元 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.49 (19元) | 8元 | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (51元) | 60元 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.34 (18元) | 13元 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.47 (11元) | 6元 | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (7元) | 5.60元 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (57元) | 111元 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.97 (15元) | 7元 | + 106% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.57 (12元) | 11元 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 43% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,379 (10,402元) | 8,829元 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €962 (7,254元) | 4,290元 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €162 (1,225元) | 428元 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €870 (6,561元) | 5,203元 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €625 (4,712元) | 3,294元 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €102 (768元) | 264元 | + 191% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €18 (138元) | 90元 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €345 (2,606元) | 2,101元 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (733元) | 714元 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (58元) | 36元 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (91元) | 54元 | + 69% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €88 (665元) | 508元 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (287元) | 276元 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (660元) | 627元 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €97 (730元) | 658元 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 62% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,367 (168,704元) | 141,996元 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.22 (9元) | 7元 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (367元) | 152元 | + 141% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 42% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €14 (103元) | 29元 | + 256% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (72元) | 36元 | + 101% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €102 (767元) | 281元 | + 173% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.53 (42元) | 46元 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 (19元) | 39元 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.61 (20元) | 36元 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 (10元) | 10元 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.12 (16元) | 14元 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (156元) | 56元 | + 181% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (242元) | 163元 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (158元) | 89元 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €113 (855元) | 966元 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (428元) | 393元 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (71元) | 60元 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.42 (26元) | 34元 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.60 (27元) | 31元 | - 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €469 (3,541元) | 3,300元 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (0.95元) | 1.02元 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (327元) | 321元 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.37 (41元) | 21元 | + 92% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,504 prices entered by 744 different people.
Cost of living in Austria is 40% more expensive than in China
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