Cost of living in Austria compared to Pakistan
Currency:
Food | + 207% | |||
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Food in Austria is 207% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (₨2,586) | ₨477 | + 442% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨1,452) | ₨617 | + 135% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.46 (₨1,025) | ₨253 | + 305% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (₨205) | ₨112 | + 84% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.33 (₨1,000) | ₨147 | + 580% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.76 (₨518) | ₨86 | + 501% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₨1,246) | ₨736 | + 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.22 (₨416) | ₨147 | + 182% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.86 (₨350) | ₨52 | + 571% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (₨200) | ₨285 | - 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (₨1,774) | ₨1,607 | + 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (₨374) | ₨134 | + 180% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.52 (₨286) | ₨80 | + 256% | |
Housing | + 234% | |||
Housing in Austria is 234% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,441 (₨270,489) | ₨65,208 | + 315% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,108 (₨207,985) | ₨40,062 | + 419% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €157 (₨29,415) | ₨11,662 | + 152% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,081 (₨202,886) | ₨44,902 | + 352% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €657 (₨123,268) | ₨32,659 | + 277% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €102 (₨19,166) | ₨8,932 | + 115% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (₨4,553) | ₨2,577 | + 77% | |
40” flat screen tv | €499 (₨93,651) | ₨44,480 | + 111% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 (₨16,831) | ₨20,812 | - 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €17 (₨3,241) | ₨667 | + 386% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (₨2,643) | ₨518 | + 410% | |
Clothes | + 97% | |||
Clothes in Austria is 97% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (₨17,536) | ₨3,054 | + 474% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (₨6,534) | ₨5,408 | + 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (₨15,977) | ₨8,399 | + 90% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €127 (₨23,771) | ₨5,912 | + 302% | |
Transportation | + 144% | |||
Transportation in Austria is 144% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,332 (₨4,191,121) | ₨2,463,580 | + 70% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.10 (₨206) | ₨107 | + 93% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (₨9,060) | ₨2,108 | + 330% | |
Personal Care | + 188% | |||
Personal Care in Austria is 188% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (₨1,528) | ₨260 | + 488% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (₨1,708) | ₨616 | + 177% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €78 (₨14,642) | ₨1,831 | + 700% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.93 (₨1,114) | ₨463 | + 141% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.75 (₨517) | ₨350 | + 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.15 (₨591) | ₨441 | + 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.38 (₨259) | ₨189 | + 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.87 (₨351) | ₨169 | + 108% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (₨4,348) | ₨480 | + 807% | |
Entertainment | + 75% | |||
Entertainment in Austria is 75% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (₨6,496) | ₨1,790 | + 263% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (₨3,642) | ₨1,454 | + 150% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €89 (₨16,611) | ₨2,679 | + 520% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (₨10,138) | ₨3,680 | + 175% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (₨1,957) | ₨850 | + 130% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.56 (₨668) | ₨437 | + 53% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.63 (₨682) | ₨448 | + 52% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €493 (₨92,447) | ₨58,894 | + 57% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (₨16) | ₨39 | - 59% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (₨6,942) | ₨4,106 | + 69% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.62 (₨1,055) | ₨267 | + 295% | |
TOTAL | + 168% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Austria is 168% more expensive than in Pakistan
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