Cost of living in Austria compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 52% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Austria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (¥2,836) | ¥1,035 | + 174% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (¥1,794) | ¥840 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (¥1,035) | ¥618 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.79 (¥291) | ¥237 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.48 (¥895) | ¥335 | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.17 (¥517) | ¥439 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (¥1,312) | ¥1,195 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (¥326) | ¥822 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.89 (¥309) | ¥509 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 (¥209) | ¥303 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (¥1,605) | ¥1,267 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.29 (¥538) | ¥276 | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.55 (¥416) | ¥293 | + 42% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Austria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,302 (¥212,504) | ¥365,082 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €963 (¥157,128) | ¥201,500 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 (¥35,070) | ¥19,132 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,238 (¥202,083) | ¥145,654 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €827 (¥134,957) | ¥102,459 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 (¥18,063) | ¥8,349 | + 116% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (¥4,527) | ¥4,448 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €200 (¥32,637) | ¥74,559 | - 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (¥13,055) | ¥25,414 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (¥2,311) | ¥1,338 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (¥2,375) | ¥2,815 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 39% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Austria | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (¥16,318) | ¥9,315 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (¥5,203) | ¥5,103 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (¥16,523) | ¥9,892 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (¥14,687) | ¥12,189 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 34% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Austria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €37,989 (¥6,199,210) | ¥3,060,780 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (¥261) | ¥169 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €59 (¥9,547) | ¥8,198 | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Austria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €14 (¥2,337) | ¥2,133 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (¥2,110) | ¥2,551 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €152 (¥24,784) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (¥816) | ¥1,337 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.03 (¥657) | ¥930 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (¥1,032) | ¥622 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.39 (¥390) | ¥224 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.33 (¥380) | ¥188 | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (¥4,764) | ¥4,604 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 17% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Austria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €54 (¥8,840) | ¥4,908 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (¥3,510) | ¥3,881 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €200 (¥32,637) | ¥7,212 | + 353% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (¥13,055) | ¥8,269 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (¥2,353) | ¥1,244 | + 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.46 (¥891) | ¥547 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.19 (¥847) | ¥674 | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €689 (¥112,513) | ¥51,659 | + 118% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (¥16) | ¥52 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (¥6,840) | ¥9,530 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (¥1,051) | ¥613 | + 71% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 583 prices entered by 142 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in Austria is 22% more expensive than in Japan
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