Cost of living in Austria compared to Moldova
Currency:
| Food | + 139% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 139% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| Austria | Moldova | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (294 Leu) | 143 Leu | + 105% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (188 Leu) | 80 Leu | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.72 (117 Leu) | 42 Leu | + 182% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 (27 Leu) | 14 Leu | + 101% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.61 (115 Leu) | 38 Leu | + 205% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.14 (64 Leu) | 31 Leu | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.97 (122 Leu) | 88 Leu | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (46 Leu) | 14 Leu | + 236% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.42 (50 Leu) | 11 Leu | + 359% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (22 Leu) | 15 Leu | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (138 Leu) | 130 Leu | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.31 (47 Leu) | 25 Leu | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.65 (34 Leu) | 4.73 Leu | + 618% | |
| Housing | + 185% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 185% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| Austria | Moldova | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,592 (32,661 Leu) | 10,807 Leu | + 202% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,017 (20,854 Leu) | 5,806 Leu | + 259% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €543 (11,142 Leu) | 2,763 Leu | + 303% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €832 (17,076 Leu) | 5,901 Leu | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €691 (14,182 Leu) | 5,344 Leu | + 165% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €164 (3,370 Leu) | 1,433 Leu | + 135% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (627 Leu) | 150 Leu | + 319% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €338 (6,925 Leu) | 4,753 Leu | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (3,119 Leu) | 1,846 Leu | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (246 Leu) | 227 Leu | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (275 Leu) | 150 Leu | + 83% | |
| Clothes | + 116% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 116% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| Austria | Moldova | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €99 (2,023 Leu) | 829 Leu | + 144% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (943 Leu) | 427 Leu | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (1,888 Leu) | 1,261 Leu | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (2,591 Leu) | 1,149 Leu | + 126% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 89% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| Austria | Moldova | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,513 (502,832 Leu) | 300,000 Leu | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.87 (38 Leu) | 27 Leu | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (904 Leu) | 337 Leu | + 169% | |
| Personal Care | + 153% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 153% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| Austria | Moldova | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.67 (116 Leu) | 91 Leu | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (141 Leu) | 140 Leu | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €152 (3,114 Leu) | 277 Leu | + 1025% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (103 Leu) | 30 Leu | + 242% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.07 (63 Leu) | 38 Leu | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.03 (62 Leu) | 46 Leu | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.12 (44 Leu) | 25 Leu | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.07 (43 Leu) | 39 Leu | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (412 Leu) | 113 Leu | + 264% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 46% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| Austria | Moldova | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (925 Leu) | 328 Leu | + 182% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (458 Leu) | 190 Leu | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (1,026 Leu) | 236 Leu | + 334% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (1,203 Leu) | 549 Leu | + 119% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (215 Leu) | 114 Leu | + 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.14 (85 Leu) | 34 Leu | + 146% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.02 (82 Leu) | 36 Leu | + 129% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €499 (10,236 Leu) | 11,946 Leu | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (1.55 Leu) | 1.00 Leu | + 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (633 Leu) | 1,186 Leu | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.84 (120 Leu) | 41 Leu | + 191% | |
| TOTAL | + 125% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 442 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Austria is 125% more expensive than in Moldova
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