Cost of living in Austria compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 8% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Austria | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (NZ$30) | NZ$25 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (NZ$22) | NZ$16 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.37 (NZ$10) | NZ$9 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.39 (NZ$2.51) | NZ$2.49 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.80 (NZ$11) | NZ$11 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.57 (NZ$8) | NZ$9 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (NZ$15) | NZ$8 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.43 (NZ$4.41) | NZ$5.00 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.86 (NZ$5.20) | NZ$4.05 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 (NZ$2.31) | NZ$7 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (NZ$22) | NZ$19 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.48 (NZ$6) | NZ$4.72 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.42 (NZ$4.38) | NZ$2.94 | + 49% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 24% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Austria | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,555 (NZ$2,820) | NZ$3,887 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,154 (NZ$2,093) | NZ$3,199 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €246 (NZ$446) | NZ$217 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €998 (NZ$1,811) | NZ$2,540 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €721 (NZ$1,308) | NZ$2,173 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 (NZ$201) | NZ$156 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (NZ$43) | NZ$87 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €482 (NZ$874) | NZ$678 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (NZ$207) | NZ$187 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (NZ$25) | NZ$20 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 (NZ$34) | NZ$34 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 14% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Austria | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €97 (NZ$176) | NZ$133 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (NZ$83) | NZ$91 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €122 (NZ$221) | NZ$198 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €212 (NZ$384) | NZ$212 | + 81% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 44% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Austria | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,470 (NZ$48,018) | NZ$46,501 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (NZ$2.81) | NZ$2.77 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €42 (NZ$75) | NZ$185 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 80% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Austria | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €14 (NZ$26) | NZ$15 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (NZ$23) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €152 (NZ$276) | NZ$60 | + 363% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (NZ$9) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.03 (NZ$7) | NZ$6 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (NZ$11) | NZ$10 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.01 (NZ$3.64) | NZ$3.17 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.33 (NZ$6) | NZ$3.81 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €35 (NZ$64) | NZ$36 | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 16% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Austria | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (NZ$84) | NZ$73 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (NZ$39) | NZ$42 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €270 (NZ$490) | NZ$255 | + 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (NZ$114) | NZ$131 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (NZ$22) | NZ$20 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.99 (NZ$9) | NZ$5.92 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.33 (NZ$10) | NZ$13 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €689 (NZ$1,251) | NZ$1,174 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (NZ$0.18) | NZ$0.51 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (NZ$84) | NZ$66 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (NZ$11) | NZ$40 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 24, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 927 prices entered by 119 different people.
Cost of living in Austria is 18% cheaper than in New Zealand
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