Cost of living in Austria compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 192% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 192% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Austria | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (₨1,665) | ₨420 | + 297% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (₨1,054) | ₨361 | + 192% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (₨608) | ₨177 | + 244% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.79 (₨171) | ₨62 | + 177% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.48 (₨525) | ₨101 | + 418% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.17 (₨304) | ₨45 | + 578% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (₨771) | ₨254 | + 203% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (₨192) | ₨194 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.89 (₨181) | ₨41 | + 346% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 (₨123) | ₨171 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (₨943) | ₨908 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.29 (₨316) | ₨93 | + 240% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.55 (₨244) | ₨41 | + 494% | |
| Housing | + 197% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 197% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Austria | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,302 (₨124,814) | ₨47,437 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €963 (₨92,289) | ₨29,632 | + 211% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 (₨20,598) | ₨5,486 | + 275% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,238 (₨118,693) | ₨30,304 | + 292% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €827 (₨79,267) | ₨17,855 | + 344% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 (₨10,609) | ₨4,698 | + 126% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (₨2,659) | ₨749 | + 255% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €200 (₨19,169) | ₨27,357 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (₨7,668) | ₨12,897 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (₨1,357) | ₨532 | + 155% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (₨1,395) | ₨738 | + 89% | |
| Clothes | + 116% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 116% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Austria | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (₨9,585) | ₨2,415 | + 297% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (₨3,056) | ₨2,581 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (₨9,705) | ₨4,262 | + 128% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (₨8,626) | ₨2,995 | + 188% | |
| Transportation | + 136% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 136% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Austria | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €37,989 (₨3,641,083) | ₨1,758,920 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (₨153) | ₨103 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €59 (₨5,607) | ₨1,555 | + 261% | |
| Personal Care | + 293% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 293% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Austria | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €14 (₨1,372) | ₨94 | + 1362% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (₨1,239) | ₨250 | + 396% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €152 (₨14,557) | ₨1,186 | + 1127% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (₨479) | ₨346 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.03 (₨386) | ₨229 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (₨606) | ₨271 | + 124% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.39 (₨229) | ₨195 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.33 (₨223) | ₨96 | + 132% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (₨2,798) | ₨307 | + 812% | |
| Entertainment | + 147% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 147% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Austria | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (₨4,460) | ₨1,330 | + 235% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (₨2,062) | ₨647 | + 219% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €200 (₨19,169) | ₨1,539 | + 1146% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (₨6,046) | ₨2,144 | + 182% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €15 (₨1,477) | ₨709 | + 109% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.73 (₨549) | ₨234 | + 135% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.09 (₨488) | ₨199 | + 145% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €689 (₨66,084) | ₨42,549 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (₨9) | ₨5.62 | + 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (₨4,452) | ₨1,807 | + 146% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (₨599) | ₨273 | + 119% | |
| TOTAL | + 172% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2025.
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Cost of living in Austria is 172% more expensive than in India
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