Cost of living in Austria compared to Estonia
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 40% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Austria | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 | €10 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 | €8 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 | €3.88 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.48 | €1.19 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.59 | €2.78 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.22 | €2.69 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €5.33 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.19 | €1.59 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.16 | €0.72 | + 199% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 | €1.71 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 | €9 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.63 | €1.96 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.71 | €0.80 | + 114% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 36% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Austria | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,777 | €1,351 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,084 | €661 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €509 | €219 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €922 | €725 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €697 | €485 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €90 | €134 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 | €14 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €354 | €388 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €124 | €164 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 | €8 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 | €17 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 21% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Austria | Estonia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €99 | €74 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €44 | €32 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 | €97 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 | €118 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 30% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Austria | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,873 | €23,920 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.73 | €1.73 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 | €28 | + 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 23% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Austria | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.67 | €7 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 | €5.94 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €145 | €55 | + 162% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 | €7 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.07 | €3.85 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.46 | €4.86 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.28 | €2.02 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.07 | €3.00 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 | €26 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 16% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Austria | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 | €35 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 | €18 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 | €64 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 | €66 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 | €7 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.58 | €3.40 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.90 | €4.00 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €544 | €912 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 | €0.18 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 | €41 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 | €5.21 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 731 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Cost of living in Austria is 26% more expensive than in Estonia
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