- Cost of Living
- Austria
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Austria compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 134% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 134% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (₨2,067) | ₨561 | + 268% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (₨1,218) | ₨625 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.95 (₨784) | ₨224 | + 250% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (₨182) | ₨107 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.23 (₨670) | ₨122 | + 449% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.62 (₨414) | ₨81 | + 410% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₨1,090) | ₨601 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.34 (₨371) | ₨157 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.45 (₨230) | ₨40 | + 475% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (₨155) | ₨283 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨1,249) | ₨2,980 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.97 (₨311) | ₨117 | + 167% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.58 (₨250) | ₨57 | + 339% | |
| Housing | + 167% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 167% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,374 (₨217,584) | ₨55,913 | + 289% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €968 (₨153,170) | ₨35,841 | + 327% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €158 (₨25,007) | ₨8,271 | + 202% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €840 (₨133,044) | ₨45,604 | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €602 (₨95,307) | ₨29,046 | + 228% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €99 (₨15,685) | ₨7,054 | + 122% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €18 (₨2,799) | ₨2,742 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €334 (₨52,864) | ₨41,241 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (₨15,502) | ₨11,212 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (₨1,218) | ₨508 | + 140% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (₨1,982) | ₨1,031 | + 92% | |
| Clothes | + 119% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 119% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €89 (₨14,055) | ₨2,517 | + 458% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (₨6,093) | ₨3,919 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (₨13,969) | ₨6,685 | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (₨18,179) | ₨5,433 | + 235% | |
| Transportation | + 111% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 111% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,746 (₨3,600,878) | ₨2,201,860 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.23 (₨194) | ₨92 | + 110% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (₨7,513) | ₨2,619 | + 187% | |
| Personal Care | + 201% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 201% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €14 (₨2,167) | ₨241 | + 798% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (₨1,504) | ₨774 | + 94% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €102 (₨16,099) | ₨2,396 | + 572% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.94 (₨941) | ₨458 | + 106% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.63 (₨417) | ₨326 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.64 (₨418) | ₨361 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.45 (₨230) | ₨156 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.16 (₨342) | ₨111 | + 208% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (₨3,068) | ₨585 | + 424% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 60% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (₨5,274) | ₨1,463 | + 260% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (₨3,280) | ₨1,197 | + 174% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (₨14,200) | ₨3,978 | + 257% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (₨8,809) | ₨3,261 | + 170% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨1,483) | ₨1,228 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.42 (₨541) | ₨400 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.59 (₨569) | ₨548 | + 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €469 (₨74,315) | ₨57,507 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (₨39) | ₨50 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (₨7,716) | ₨3,895 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.34 (₨846) | ₨275 | + 208% | |
| TOTAL | + 121% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Austria is 121% more expensive than in Pakistan
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