Cost of living in Austria compared to Fiji
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Food | + 44% | |||
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Food in Austria is 44% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
Austria | Fiji | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (44 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | + 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (28 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (16 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 111% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.79 (4.53 FJ$) | 2.93 FJ$ | + 55% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.48 (14 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.17 (8 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (20 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (5.08 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.89 (4.80 FJ$) | 2.54 FJ$ | + 89% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 (3.25 FJ$) | 3.71 FJ$ | - 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (25 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €3.29 (8 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.55 (6 FJ$) | 1.00 FJ$ | + 546% | |
Housing | + 34% | |||
Housing in Austria is 34% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
Austria | Fiji | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,302 (3,305 FJ$) | 3,065 FJ$ | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €963 (2,444 FJ$) | 1,000 FJ$ | + 144% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 (545 FJ$) | 301 FJ$ | + 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,238 (3,143 FJ$) | 1,019 FJ$ | + 208% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €827 (2,099 FJ$) | 1,116 FJ$ | + 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 (281 FJ$) | 800 FJ$ | - 65% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (70 FJ$) | 65 FJ$ | + 8% | |
40” flat screen tv | €200 (508 FJ$) | 1,445 FJ$ | - 65% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (203 FJ$) | 467 FJ$ | - 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (36 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 182% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (37 FJ$) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 240% | |||
Clothes in Austria is 240% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
Austria | Fiji | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (254 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 534% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (81 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | + 224% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (257 FJ$) | 120 FJ$ | + 114% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (228 FJ$) | 150 FJ$ | + 52% | |
Transportation | + 185% | |||
Transportation in Austria is 185% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
Austria | Fiji | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €37,989 (96,405 FJ$) | 35,000 FJ$ | + 175% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (4.05 FJ$) | 1.00 FJ$ | + 305% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €59 (148 FJ$) | 47 FJ$ | + 216% | |
Personal Care | + 233% | |||
Personal Care in Austria is 233% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
Austria | Fiji | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €14 (36 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 261% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (33 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 366% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €152 (385 FJ$) | 70 FJ$ | + 451% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (13 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 111% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.03 (10 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 63% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (16 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 166% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.39 (6 FJ$) | 3.49 FJ$ | + 74% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.33 (5.90 FJ$) | 3.68 FJ$ | + 60% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (74 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 866% | |
Entertainment | + 84% | |||
Entertainment in Austria is 84% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
Austria | Fiji | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €54 (137 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | + 356% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 (55 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 211% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €200 (508 FJ$) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (203 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 305% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (37 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | + 246% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.46 (14 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 113% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.19 (13 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 118% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €689 (1,750 FJ$) | 2,000 FJ$ | - 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (0.25 FJ$) | 0.19 FJ$ | + 31% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (106 FJ$) | 100 FJ$ | + 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (16 FJ$) | 20 FJ$ | - 18% | |
TOTAL | + 88% |

These prices were last updated on May 18, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Austria is 88% more expensive than in Fiji
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