Cost of living in Austria compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 144% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 144% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Austria | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (145元) | 41元 | + 251% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (88元) | 38元 | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (57元) | 15元 | + 287% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.82 (15元) | 14元 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.47 (46元) | 15元 | + 204% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €5.63 (48元) | 11元 | + 340% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (79元) | 50元 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.26 (28元) | 16元 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.82 (24元) | 6元 | + 268% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.10 (9元) | 7元 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (103元) | 89元 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.06 (26元) | 8元 | + 227% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.22 (19元) | 12元 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 72% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Austria | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,497 (12,639元) | 11,256元 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,105 (9,329元) | 5,000元 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €224 (1,890元) | 450元 | + 320% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,177 (9,936元) | 6,564元 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €832 (7,019元) | 3,518元 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €185 (1,558元) | 296元 | + 426% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (230元) | 100元 | + 131% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €413 (3,490元) | 1,460元 | + 139% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €258 (2,174元) | 553元 | + 293% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (95元) | 45元 | + 110% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (124元) | 50元 | + 150% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 28% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Austria | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (637元) | 418元 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (323元) | 302元 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (818元) | 553元 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €104 (876元) | 705元 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 83% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Austria | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,446 (265,411元) | 142,248元 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.58 (13元) | 8元 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (439元) | 217元 | + 102% | |
| Personal Care | + 126% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 126% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Austria | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €27 (232元) | 45元 | + 419% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (67元) | 60元 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €149 (1,258元) | 114元 | + 1006% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €13 (108元) | 67元 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.11 (35元) | 57元 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €8 (64元) | 25元 | + 157% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.92 (16元) | 6元 | + 163% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.52 (21元) | 15元 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (237元) | 64元 | + 269% | |
| Entertainment | + 178% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 178% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Austria | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €57 (479元) | 169元 | + 183% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (193元) | 100元 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €176 (1,485元) | 1,179元 | + 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €103 (868元) | 320元 | + 171% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €15 (130元) | 81元 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €6 (51元) | 28元 | + 85% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.15 (43元) | 19元 | + 127% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €899 (7,590元) | 3,720元 | + 104% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.59 (4.98元) | 0.34元 | + 1386% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (382元) | 374元 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (54元) | 25元 | + 117% | |
| TOTAL | + 107% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 04, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,022 prices entered by 160 different people.
Cost of living in Austria is 107% more expensive than in China
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