Cost of living in Austria compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 12% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Austria | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (NZ$23) | NZ$22 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (NZ$14) | NZ$14 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.53 (NZ$9) | NZ$7 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (NZ$1.97) | NZ$2.43 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.22 (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.08 (NZ$4.91) | NZ$7 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.57 (NZ$9) | NZ$7 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (NZ$3.51) | NZ$4.24 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.72 (NZ$2.74) | NZ$3.09 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.02 (NZ$1.63) | NZ$5.32 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (NZ$10) | NZ$18 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.14 (NZ$3.41) | NZ$3.54 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.63 (NZ$2.61) | NZ$2.95 | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 17% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Austria | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,796 (NZ$2,867) | NZ$3,203 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,332 (NZ$2,126) | NZ$2,701 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €486 (NZ$776) | NZ$272 | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €882 (NZ$1,409) | NZ$2,254 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €686 (NZ$1,095) | NZ$1,806 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 (NZ$172) | NZ$200 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (NZ$51) | NZ$81 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (NZ$639) | NZ$760 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (NZ$181) | NZ$287 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (NZ$21) | NZ$14 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (NZ$20) | NZ$28 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 7% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Austria | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €96 (NZ$154) | NZ$118 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (NZ$54) | NZ$77 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (NZ$151) | NZ$154 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 (NZ$204) | NZ$203 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 43% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Austria | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,527 (NZ$37,565) | NZ$38,250 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 (NZ$2.75) | NZ$2.81 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (NZ$77) | NZ$187 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 45% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Austria | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (NZ$13) | NZ$12 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (NZ$14) | NZ$8 | + 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €118 (NZ$189) | NZ$57 | + 234% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.49 (NZ$9) | NZ$8 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.50 (NZ$5.59) | NZ$5.55 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.52 (NZ$4.03) | NZ$6 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.74 (NZ$2.77) | NZ$3.32 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.20 (NZ$3.51) | NZ$4.11 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (NZ$44) | NZ$34 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 26% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Austria | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (NZ$68) | NZ$72 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (NZ$35) | NZ$38 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €182 (NZ$291) | NZ$205 | + 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (NZ$95) | NZ$112 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (NZ$17) | NZ$17 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.57 (NZ$5.70) | NZ$5.29 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (NZ$6) | NZ$10 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €507 (NZ$809) | NZ$797 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (NZ$0.12) | NZ$0.41 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (NZ$48) | NZ$74 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.84 (NZ$9) | NZ$34 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 10, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,582 prices entered by 180 different people.
Cost of living in Austria is 23% cheaper than in New Zealand
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