Cost of living in Austria compared to Ecuador
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| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 48% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Austria | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 ($15) | $9 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 ($9) | $6 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.53 ($5.60) | $2.38 | + 136% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 ($1.25) | $0.98 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.22 ($4.27) | $2.04 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.08 ($3.12) | $1.40 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.57 ($5.65) | $3.95 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 ($2.23) | $1.76 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.72 ($1.74) | $1.36 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.02 ($1.04) | $1.55 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 ($7) | $15 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.14 ($2.17) | $1.95 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.63 ($1.65) | $0.88 | + 88% | |
| Housing | + 147% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 147% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Austria | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,796 ($1,819) | $620 | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,332 ($1,349) | $351 | + 284% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €486 ($492) | $59 | + 728% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €882 ($894) | $395 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €686 ($695) | $260 | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 ($109) | $43 | + 151% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 ($33) | $24 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 ($405) | $458 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 ($115) | $136 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 ($13) | $5.94 | + 125% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 ($13) | $9 | + 39% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| Austria | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €96 ($97) | $58 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 ($34) | $50 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 ($96) | $101 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 ($130) | $77 | + 68% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 57% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Austria | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,527 ($23,836) | $20,942 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 ($1.75) | $1.03 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 ($49) | $24 | + 103% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 52% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Austria | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 ($8) | $6 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 ($9) | $7 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €118 ($120) | $35 | + 242% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.49 ($5.56) | $4.51 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.50 ($3.55) | $3.27 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.52 ($2.55) | $7 | - 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.74 ($1.76) | $1.90 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.20 ($2.23) | $1.50 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 ($28) | $11 | + 146% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 19% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Austria | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 ($43) | $16 | + 166% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 ($22) | $11 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €182 ($185) | $35 | + 427% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 ($60) | $42 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 ($11) | $10 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.57 ($3.62) | $4.00 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 ($4.05) | $1.84 | + 120% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €507 ($513) | $596 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 ($0.08) | $0.15 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 ($31) | $56 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.84 ($5.92) | $5.37 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in Austria is 65% more expensive than in Ecuador
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