Cost of living in Austria compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 9% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Austria | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (NZ$25) | NZ$19 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (NZ$14) | NZ$12 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (NZ$11) | NZ$7 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (NZ$2.10) | NZ$2.02 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.47 (NZ$9) | NZ$7 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.72 (NZ$6) | NZ$8 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (NZ$13) | NZ$7 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.30 (NZ$3.91) | NZ$4.21 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.11 (NZ$3.58) | NZ$3.30 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.24 (NZ$2.11) | NZ$5.71 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (NZ$17) | NZ$19 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 (NZ$3.08) | NZ$3.58 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.71 (NZ$2.91) | NZ$2.38 | + 22% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 22% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Austria | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,376 (NZ$2,341) | NZ$2,767 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,078 (NZ$1,834) | NZ$2,265 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €148 (NZ$253) | NZ$285 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,070 (NZ$1,820) | NZ$2,391 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €638 (NZ$1,085) | NZ$1,848 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €98 (NZ$166) | NZ$173 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (NZ$45) | NZ$70 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (NZ$681) | NZ$842 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (NZ$193) | NZ$272 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €16 (NZ$27) | NZ$16 | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (NZ$25) | NZ$29 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is about the same as in New Zealand | ||||
| Austria | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (NZ$157) | NZ$136 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (NZ$59) | NZ$63 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (NZ$151) | NZ$167 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (NZ$208) | NZ$253 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 33% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Austria | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,226 (NZ$41,212) | NZ$38,578 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.10 (NZ$1.87) | NZ$2.09 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €46 (NZ$79) | NZ$155 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 40% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Austria | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (NZ$14) | NZ$14 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (NZ$16) | NZ$5.94 | + 174% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €107 (NZ$182) | NZ$57 | + 219% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.49 (NZ$9) | NZ$8 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.75 (NZ$4.68) | NZ$5.83 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (NZ$5.10) | NZ$6 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.81 (NZ$3.08) | NZ$3.27 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.20 (NZ$3.74) | NZ$4.60 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (NZ$38) | NZ$33 | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 16% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Austria | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (NZ$69) | NZ$62 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (NZ$35) | NZ$35 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €129 (NZ$219) | NZ$265 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (NZ$118) | NZ$110 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (NZ$18) | NZ$18 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.20 (NZ$7) | NZ$4.99 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.77 (NZ$6) | NZ$12 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €507 (NZ$862) | NZ$749 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (NZ$0.34) | NZ$0.60 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (NZ$71) | NZ$75 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (NZ$11) | NZ$33 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,211 prices entered by 156 different people.
Cost of living in Austria is 15% cheaper than in New Zealand
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