Cost of living in Austria compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 76% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (111元) | 56元 | + 98% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (62元) | 37元 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.91 (46元) | 16元 | + 182% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.20 (9元) | 13元 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.64 (44元) | 14元 | + 214% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.72 (29元) | 8元 | + 243% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (59元) | 56元 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (17元) | 13元 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.11 (16元) | 7元 | + 135% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 (9元) | 6元 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (70元) | 119元 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 (14元) | 9元 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.71 (13元) | 10元 | + 39% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 60% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,376 (10,744元) | 7,672元 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,078 (8,417元) | 4,517元 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €152 (1,185元) | 412元 | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,081 (8,440元) | 7,031元 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €638 (4,982元) | 4,064元 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €98 (763元) | 279元 | + 174% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (205元) | 88元 | + 134% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (3,124元) | 2,091元 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (884元) | 619元 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €16 (125元) | 43元 | + 187% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (116元) | 41元 | + 180% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 46% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (723元) | 415元 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (295元) | 211元 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (695元) | 590元 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (953元) | 663元 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 54% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,226 (189,150元) | 159,594元 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.08 (8元) | 6元 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (368元) | 176元 | + 110% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 37% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (63元) | 30元 | + 112% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (75元) | 36元 | + 108% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €107 (836元) | 440元 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.49 (43元) | 35元 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.75 (21元) | 38元 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.32 (26元) | 36元 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.81 (14元) | 10元 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.20 (17元) | 11元 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (174元) | 80元 | + 118% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 64% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (331元) | 206元 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (161元) | 97元 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €129 (1,007元) | 743元 | + 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (511元) | 429元 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (82元) | 67元 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.99 (31元) | 35元 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.77 (29元) | 32元 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €507 (3,955元) | 3,535元 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.75 (5.83元) | 0.68元 | + 752% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (321元) | 481元 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.92 (46元) | 23元 | + 103% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Austria is 60% more expensive than in China
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