Cost of living in Austria compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 63% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (107元) | 42元 | + 155% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (60元) | 34元 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.21 (41元) | 15元 | + 167% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (9元) | 15元 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.92 (39元) | 13元 | + 194% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.42 (19元) | 8元 | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (50元) | 53元 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.99 (16元) | 14元 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.79 (14元) | 5.82元 | + 144% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.02 (8元) | 5.36元 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (56元) | 103元 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.10 (17元) | 8元 | + 118% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.67 (13元) | 15元 | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 46% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,168 (9,260元) | 8,839元 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,007 (7,984元) | 4,621元 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €154 (1,222元) | 386元 | + 217% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €835 (6,619元) | 5,293元 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €669 (5,303元) | 3,034元 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €78 (618元) | 280元 | + 120% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (164元) | 87元 | + 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €367 (2,905元) | 2,283元 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (682元) | 525元 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.25 (42元) | 38元 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (106元) | 50元 | + 113% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 40% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €96 (762元) | 447元 | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (308元) | 235元 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (598元) | 608元 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (919元) | 568元 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 78% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,459 (162,156元) | 129,883元 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.24 (10元) | 7元 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €51 (404元) | 151元 | + 169% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 17% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (56元) | 32元 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (55元) | 34元 | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €102 (810元) | 357元 | + 127% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.15 (25元) | 40元 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.63 (21元) | 50元 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.46 (19元) | 33元 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.24 (10元) | 8元 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.85 (15元) | 11元 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (199元) | 74元 | + 169% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (231元) | 179元 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (152元) | 96元 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €163 (1,292元) | 1,203元 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 (327元) | 359元 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (75元) | 67元 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.11 (25元) | 32元 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.91 (31元) | 28元 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €479 (3,798元) | 3,283元 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.05 (0.44元) | 0.28元 | + 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (270元) | 312元 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.32 (42元) | 20元 | + 111% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,033 prices entered by 393 different people.
Cost of living in Austria is 48% more expensive than in China
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