Cost of living in Austria compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 19% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Austria | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (kr 202) | kr 256 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (kr 128) | kr 149 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (kr 74) | kr 84 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.79 (kr 21) | kr 26 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.48 (kr 64) | kr 55 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.17 (kr 37) | kr 47 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (kr 93) | kr 110 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (kr 23) | kr 35 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.89 (kr 22) | kr 24 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 (kr 15) | kr 40 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (kr 114) | kr 208 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.29 (kr 38) | kr 37 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.55 (kr 30) | kr 34 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 20% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Austria | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,302 (kr 15,141) | kr 20,981 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €963 (kr 11,195) | kr 17,203 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 (kr 2,499) | kr 2,142 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,238 (kr 14,398) | kr 13,724 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €827 (kr 9,615) | kr 12,245 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 (kr 1,287) | kr 2,842 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (kr 323) | kr 221 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €200 (kr 2,325) | kr 5,761 | - 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (kr 930) | kr 1,834 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (kr 165) | kr 118 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (kr 169) | kr 433 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 10% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Austria | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (kr 1,163) | kr 1,089 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (kr 371) | kr 488 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (kr 1,177) | kr 1,236 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (kr 1,046) | kr 1,507 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 4% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Austria | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €37,989 (kr 441,683) | kr 366,308 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (kr 19) | kr 22 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €59 (kr 680) | kr 755 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 43% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| Austria | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €14 (kr 166) | kr 65 | + 156% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (kr 150) | kr 107 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €152 (kr 1,766) | kr 659 | + 168% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (kr 58) | kr 50 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.03 (kr 47) | kr 42 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (kr 74) | kr 41 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.39 (kr 28) | kr 52 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.33 (kr 27) | kr 29 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (kr 339) | kr 481 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 5% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Austria | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (kr 541) | kr 481 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (kr 250) | kr 339 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €200 (kr 2,325) | kr 800 | + 191% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (kr 733) | kr 946 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €15 (kr 179) | kr 163 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.73 (kr 67) | kr 59 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.09 (kr 59) | kr 96 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €689 (kr 8,016) | kr 6,879 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (kr 1.14) | kr 1.11 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (kr 540) | kr 572 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (kr 73) | kr 143 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 732 prices entered by 162 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Austria is 9% cheaper than in Norway
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