Cost of living in Austria compared to Netherlands
Currency:
Food | + 10% | |||
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Food in Austria is 10% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
Austria | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 | €18 | - 9% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 | €11 | - 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.37 | €5.92 | - 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.39 | €1.38 | + 0% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.80 | €4.49 | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.57 | €2.81 | + 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 | €7 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.43 | €2.88 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.86 | €1.98 | + 44% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 | €2.09 | - 39% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 | €10 | + 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €3.48 | €3.18 | + 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.42 | €1.29 | + 87% | |
Housing | - 28% | |||
Housing in Austria is 28% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
Austria | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,344 | €2,118 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,154 | €1,684 | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €246 | €222 | + 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €998 | €1,455 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €723 | €1,154 | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 | €175 | - 37% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 | €39 | - 27% | |
40” flat screen tv | €482 | €382 | + 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 | €168 | - 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 | €10 | + 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 | €18 | + 5% | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Austria is 15% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
Austria | Netherlands | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €97 | €102 | - 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 | €34 | + 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €122 | €107 | + 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €212 | €152 | + 39% | |
Transportation | - 36% | |||
Transportation in Austria is 36% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
Austria | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €40,436 | €34,961 | + 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 | €2.03 | - 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €42 | €91 | - 54% | |
Personal Care | + 59% | |||
Personal Care in Austria is 59% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
Austria | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €14 | €2.55 | + 462% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 | €14 | - 5% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €152 | €53 | + 186% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 | €5.67 | - 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.03 | €4.23 | - 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 | €4.31 | + 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.01 | €1.98 | + 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €3.33 | €2.67 | + 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €35 | €30 | + 19% | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in Austria is 7% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
Austria | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 | €55 | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 | €30 | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €270 | €243 | + 11% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 | €68 | - 7% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 | €14 | - 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.99 | €4.23 | + 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.33 | €6 | - 12% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €689 | €480 | + 44% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 | €47 | - 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 | €12 | - 49% | |
TOTAL | - 15% |

These prices were last updated on February 17, 2025.
Cost of living in Austria is 15% cheaper than in Netherlands
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