Cost of living in Austria compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 61% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Austria | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (7,191 ₦) | 2,565 ₦ | + 180% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (4,606 ₦) | 2,318 ₦ | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.72 (2,875 ₦) | 1,522 ₦ | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 (669 ₦) | 1,222 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.61 (2,820 ₦) | 875 ₦ | + 222% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.14 (1,579 ₦) | 1,033 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.97 (2,998 ₦) | 1,734 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (1,119 ₦) | 2,062 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.42 (1,218 ₦) | 1,536 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (540 ₦) | 604 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (3,370 ₦) | 4,511 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.31 (1,159 ₦) | 580 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.65 (831 ₦) | 460 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 93% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Austria | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,592 (799,952 ₦) | 508,966 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,017 (510,772 ₦) | 205,525 ₦ | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €543 (272,906 ₦) | 29,483 ₦ | + 826% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €832 (418,236 ₦) | 270,729 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €691 (347,352 ₦) | 113,807 ₦ | + 205% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €164 (82,548 ₦) | 9,353 ₦ | + 783% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (15,360 ₦) | 15,546 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €338 (169,606 ₦) | 95,780 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (76,384 ₦) | 31,540 ₦ | + 142% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (6,029 ₦) | 5,479 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (6,739 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 349% | |
| Clothes | + 150% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 150% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Austria | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €99 (49,543 ₦) | 8,961 ₦ | + 453% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (23,094 ₦) | 11,056 ₦ | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (46,235 ₦) | 25,787 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (63,468 ₦) | 26,918 ₦ | + 136% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Austria | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,513 (12,315,834 ₦) | 23,442,500 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.87 (942 ₦) | 273 ₦ | + 245% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (22,150 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 181% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 181% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Austria | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.67 (2,851 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 645% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (3,464 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 113% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €152 (76,269 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | + 291% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (2,512 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.07 (1,544 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.03 (1,524 ₦) | 1,013 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.12 (1,066 ₦) | 469 ₦ | + 127% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.07 (1,041 ₦) | 620 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (10,080 ₦) | 1,534 ₦ | + 557% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 69% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Austria | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (22,654 ₦) | 9,781 ₦ | + 132% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (11,223 ₦) | 5,412 ₦ | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (25,121 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 185% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (29,465 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (5,276 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.14 (2,078 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.02 (2,019 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 304% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €499 (250,706 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (38 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (15,494 ₦) | 19,892 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.84 (2,934 ₦) | 505 ₦ | + 481% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 641 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2023.
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Cost of living in Austria is 54% more expensive than in Nigeria
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