Cost of living in Austria compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 9% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Austria | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (67 ₪) | 71 ₪ | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (46 ₪) | 55 ₪ | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (27 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.39 (5.72 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.68 (19 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.81 (16 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (30 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.29 (9 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.37 (10 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.16 (4.79 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (31 ₪) | 57 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.17 (13 ₪) | 11 ₪ | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.73 (11 ₪) | 5.62 ₪ | + 100% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 14% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Austria | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,657 (6,846 ₪) | 9,201 ₪ | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,133 (4,678 ₪) | 6,593 ₪ | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €229 (948 ₪) | 899 ₪ | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €970 (4,008 ₪) | 4,956 ₪ | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €682 (2,819 ₪) | 3,761 ₪ | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €112 (463 ₪) | 506 ₪ | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (119 ₪) | 84 ₪ | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €482 (1,991 ₪) | 1,194 ₪ | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (472 ₪) | 637 ₪ | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (52 ₪) | 39 ₪ | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 (77 ₪) | 61 ₪ | + 27% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 17% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Austria | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 (377 ₪) | 351 ₪ | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (151 ₪) | 216 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (419 ₪) | 552 ₪ | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €104 (428 ₪) | 480 ₪ | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 16% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Austria | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,495 (113,566 ₪) | 150,328 ₪ | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 (7 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €46 (188 ₪) | 229 ₪ | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 10% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Austria | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €15 (60 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 148% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (53 ₪) | 26 ₪ | + 104% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €122 (502 ₪) | 585 ₪ | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (21 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.29 (14 ₪) | 18 ₪ | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.78 (16 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.91 (8 ₪) | 5.97 ₪ | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.63 (11 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (95 ₪) | 71 ₪ | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 9% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Austria | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (173 ₪) | 169 ₪ | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (92 ₪) | 89 ₪ | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €270 (1,117 ₪) | 234 ₪ | + 378% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (261 ₪) | 342 ₪ | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (51 ₪) | 59 ₪ | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.75 (16 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.33 (22 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €538 (2,220 ₪) | 3,178 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (0.41 ₪) | 0.33 ₪ | + 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (159 ₪) | 223 ₪ | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (26 ₪) | 36 ₪ | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 09, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 700 prices entered by 101 different people.
Cost of living in Austria is 8% cheaper than in Israel
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