Cost of living in Austria compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 68% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Austria | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (7,414 ₦) | 1,563 ₦ | + 374% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (3,795 ₦) | 2,934 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.85 (2,749 ₦) | 1,150 ₦ | + 139% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (611 ₦) | 1,285 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.96 (2,329 ₦) | 833 ₦ | + 179% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.57 (1,676 ₦) | 989 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.98 (2,809 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.30 (1,079 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.05 (963 ₦) | 985 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.10 (518 ₦) | 381 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (4,877 ₦) | 2,452 ₦ | + 99% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 (851 ₦) | 660 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.57 (739 ₦) | 560 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 42% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Austria | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,300 (610,415 ₦) | 1,773,070 ₦ | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,264 (593,909 ₦) | 776,968 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €169 (79,196 ₦) | 44,622 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €849 (398,731 ₦) | 633,261 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €616 (289,196 ₦) | 300,161 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 (50,550 ₦) | 29,638 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (11,752 ₦) | 22,655 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (187,947 ₦) | 119,635 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (53,184 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (6,198 ₦) | 3,231 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (7,179 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 84% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 84% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Austria | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (43,488 ₦) | 6,866 ₦ | + 533% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (16,330 ₦) | 14,269 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (45,278 ₦) | 25,310 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €144 (67,691 ₦) | 25,580 ₦ | + 165% | |
| Transportation | + 87% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 87% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Austria | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,226 (11,379,800 ₦) | 7,502,580 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.28 (601 ₦) | 169 ₦ | + 256% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (20,859 ₦) | 10,403 ₦ | + 101% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 69% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Austria | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (3,813 ₦) | 1,720 ₦ | + 122% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (4,260 ₦) | 4,921 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €118 (55,662 ₦) | 18,132 ₦ | + 207% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.49 (2,579 ₦) | 2,204 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.77 (1,301 ₦) | 937 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (1,409 ₦) | 1,852 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.81 (850 ₦) | 900 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.20 (1,032 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (10,070 ₦) | 1,754 ₦ | + 474% | |
| Entertainment | + 111% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 111% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Austria | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (20,114 ₦) | 10,095 ₦ | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (10,695 ₦) | 5,899 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €170 (79,771 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | + 306% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (32,380 ₦) | 15,587 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (4,611 ₦) | 2,405 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.99 (1,872 ₦) | 1,158 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.19 (1,970 ₦) | 690 ₦ | + 185% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €507 (237,961 ₦) | 144,218 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (94 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 281% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (23,403 ₦) | 15,081 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (3,118 ₦) | 713 ₦ | + 337% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 755 prices entered by 120 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2022.
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Cost of living in Austria is 10% more expensive than in Nigeria
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