Cost of living in Austria compared to Czech Republic
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Food | + 73% | |||
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Food in Austria is 73% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
Austria | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (411 Kč) | 232 Kč | + 77% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (274 Kč) | 204 Kč | + 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.37 (135 Kč) | 104 Kč | + 30% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.39 (35 Kč) | 27 Kč | + 30% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.80 (145 Kč) | 84 Kč | + 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.57 (115 Kč) | 72 Kč | + 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (212 Kč) | 163 Kč | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.43 (61 Kč) | 34 Kč | + 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.86 (72 Kč) | 29 Kč | + 144% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 (32 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 39% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (299 Kč) | 151 Kč | + 99% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €3.48 (87 Kč) | 42 Kč | + 110% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.42 (61 Kč) | 21 Kč | + 189% | |
Housing | + 20% | |||
Housing in Austria is 20% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
Austria | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,626 (40,735 Kč) | 34,109 Kč | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,154 (28,901 Kč) | 28,343 Kč | + 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €246 (6,153 Kč) | 5,065 Kč | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €998 (25,000 Kč) | 21,618 Kč | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €723 (18,107 Kč) | 17,003 Kč | + 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 (2,772 Kč) | 3,299 Kč | - 16% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (709 Kč) | 350 Kč | + 102% | |
40” flat screen tv | €482 (12,073 Kč) | 12,947 Kč | - 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (2,862 Kč) | 4,101 Kč | - 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (345 Kč) | 390 Kč | - 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 (478 Kč) | 268 Kč | + 79% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Austria is about the same as in Czech Republic | ||||
Austria | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €97 (2,424 Kč) | 2,114 Kč | + 15% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (1,145 Kč) | 1,748 Kč | - 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €122 (3,056 Kč) | 2,253 Kč | + 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €212 (5,306 Kč) | 3,266 Kč | + 62% | |
Transportation | + 60% | |||
Transportation in Austria is 60% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
Austria | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €40,436 (1,012,812 Kč) | 543,186 Kč | + 86% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (39 Kč) | 36 Kč | + 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €42 (1,041 Kč) | 550 Kč | + 89% | |
Personal Care | + 73% | |||
Personal Care in Austria is 73% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
Austria | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €14 (359 Kč) | 145 Kč | + 148% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (324 Kč) | 230 Kč | + 41% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €152 (3,804 Kč) | 1,200 Kč | + 217% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (125 Kč) | 111 Kč | + 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.03 (101 Kč) | 96 Kč | + 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (158 Kč) | 121 Kč | + 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.01 (50 Kč) | 57 Kč | - 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €3.33 (83 Kč) | 102 Kč | - 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €35 (881 Kč) | 426 Kč | + 107% | |
Entertainment | + 34% | |||
Entertainment in Austria is 34% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
Austria | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (1,166 Kč) | 608 Kč | + 92% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 (539 Kč) | 421 Kč | + 28% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €270 (6,772 Kč) | 1,798 Kč | + 277% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (1,580 Kč) | 792 Kč | + 100% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (307 Kč) | 164 Kč | + 88% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.99 (125 Kč) | 70 Kč | + 78% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.33 (134 Kč) | 52 Kč | + 155% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €689 (17,270 Kč) | 16,664 Kč | + 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (2.46 Kč) | 3.02 Kč | - 19% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (1,163 Kč) | 1,954 Kč | - 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (155 Kč) | 152 Kč | + 2% | |
TOTAL | + 45% |
These prices were last updated on February 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 668 prices entered by 122 different people.
Cost of living in Austria is 45% more expensive than in Czech Republic
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