- Cost of Living
- Austria
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Austria compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 53% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (105元) | 53元 | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (63元) | 34元 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.95 (39元) | 15元 | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (9元) | 15元 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.14 (32元) | 16元 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.75 (22元) | 8元 | + 167% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (55元) | 59元 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.36 (18元) | 13元 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.48 (12元) | 7元 | + 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (8元) | 5.79元 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (64元) | 113元 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.95 (15元) | 8元 | + 98% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.43 (11元) | 12元 | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 37% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,339 (10,464元) | 9,794元 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €953 (7,446元) | 4,472元 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €177 (1,381元) | 440元 | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €824 (6,440元) | 5,656元 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €602 (4,704元) | 3,586元 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €105 (817元) | 322元 | + 153% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €19 (148元) | 84元 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €342 (2,668元) | 2,213元 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (764元) | 663元 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (58元) | 39元 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (98元) | 39元 | + 152% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 18% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €89 (694元) | 560元 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (301元) | 268元 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (689元) | 606元 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (897元) | 676元 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 64% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,567 (176,295元) | 143,546元 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.23 (10元) | 7元 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (367元) | 151元 | + 142% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 50% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €14 (107元) | 27元 | + 302% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (74元) | 33元 | + 127% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €102 (794元) | 364元 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.94 (46元) | 27元 | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.63 (21元) | 36元 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.64 (21元) | 37元 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.45 (11元) | 10元 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.18 (17元) | 14元 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (151元) | 61元 | + 150% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 32% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (260元) | 155元 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (163元) | 87元 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (701元) | 771元 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (440元) | 374元 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (77元) | 59元 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.42 (27元) | 33元 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.77 (29元) | 34元 | - 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €469 (3,667元) | 3,300元 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (1.81元) | 1.00元 | + 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (381元) | 302元 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.37 (42元) | 20元 | + 107% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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CNY
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Cost of living in Austria is 44% more expensive than in China
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