Cost of living in Austria compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 48% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Austria | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (89元) | 43元 | + 106% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (60元) | 37元 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (43元) | 17元 | + 156% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (9元) | 14元 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.96 (35元) | 16元 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.57 (25元) | 9元 | + 187% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.98 (42元) | 48元 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.30 (16元) | 13元 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.05 (14元) | 6元 | + 139% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.20 (8元) | 7元 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (73元) | 97元 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.14 (15元) | 9元 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.57 (11元) | 13元 | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Austria | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,447 (10,222元) | 13,898元 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,134 (8,011元) | 8,379元 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €486 (3,432元) | 462元 | + 643% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €885 (6,252元) | 6,525元 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €616 (4,350元) | 4,376元 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 (760元) | 516元 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (186元) | 140元 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (2,827元) | 1,829元 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (800元) | 546元 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (93元) | 50元 | + 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (89元) | 66元 | + 35% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is about the same as in China | ||||
| Austria | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (654元) | 511元 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (246元) | 288元 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (724元) | 654元 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €144 (1,018元) | 844元 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 22% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Austria | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,170 (135,429元) | 148,501元 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.58 (11元) | 8元 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €41 (293元) | 206元 | + 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 40% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Austria | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (57元) | 28元 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (64元) | 27元 | + 138% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €118 (837元) | 386元 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.49 (39元) | 30元 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.50 (25元) | 19元 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.52 (18元) | 44元 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.74 (12元) | 21元 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.20 (16元) | 16元 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (196元) | 82元 | + 139% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 16% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Austria | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (303元) | 260元 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (159元) | 122元 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €182 (1,289元) | 417元 | + 209% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (486元) | 319元 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (74元) | 90元 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.80 (27元) | 31元 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (28元) | 19元 | + 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €507 (3,579元) | 2,968元 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.24元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (363元) | 410元 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.66 (40元) | 38元 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,388 prices entered by 182 different people.
Cost of living in Austria is 21% more expensive than in China
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