Cost of living in Austria compared to El Salvador
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| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 38% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
| Austria | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($14) | $12 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 ($11) | $7 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 ($8) | $2.48 | + 203% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.48 ($1.58) | $1.99 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.59 ($5.98) | $2.74 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.22 ($3.44) | $1.70 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($7) | $4.49 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.19 ($2.34) | $2.85 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.16 ($2.31) | $2.39 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 ($1.36) | $1.43 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 ($7) | $15 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.63 ($2.81) | $2.11 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.71 ($1.83) | $0.97 | + 89% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 78% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
| Austria | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,777 ($1,899) | $1,043 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,084 ($1,158) | $663 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €509 ($543) | $95 | + 471% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €922 ($985) | $589 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €697 ($744) | $439 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €90 ($97) | $44 | + 122% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 ($23) | $22 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €354 ($378) | $352 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €124 ($133) | $96 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 ($13) | $8 | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 ($17) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 23% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
| Austria | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €99 ($105) | $58 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €44 ($47) | $44 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 ($83) | $103 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 ($119) | $71 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 42% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
| Austria | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,873 ($27,649) | $18,448 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.73 ($1.85) | $1.70 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 ($50) | $30 | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 44% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
| Austria | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.67 ($6) | $6 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 ($7) | $15 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €145 ($154) | $32 | + 382% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 ($5.34) | $5.36 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.07 ($3.28) | $3.66 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.46 ($3.70) | $5.41 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.28 ($2.44) | $2.23 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.07 ($2.22) | $1.10 | + 101% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 ($22) | $9 | + 135% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 20% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
| Austria | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 ($43) | $18 | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 ($25) | $10 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 ($53) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 ($64) | $47 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 ($10) | $7 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.58 ($4.89) | $4.94 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.90 ($4.17) | $2.73 | + 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €544 ($581) | $682 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 ($0.07) | $0.14 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 ($33) | $37 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 ($6) | $3.54 | + 83% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 870 prices entered by 119 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Austria is 48% more expensive than in El Salvador
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