Cost of living in Austria compared to Pakistan
Currency:
Food | + 221% | |||
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Food in Austria is 221% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Austria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (₨4,748) | ₨831 | + 472% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (₨3,171) | ₨1,067 | + 197% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.37 (₨1,556) | ₨486 | + 220% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.39 (₨401) | ₨226 | + 78% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.80 (₨1,680) | ₨323 | + 420% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.57 (₨1,325) | ₨171 | + 676% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (₨2,451) | ₨945 | + 159% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.43 (₨704) | ₨292 | + 141% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.86 (₨829) | ₨97 | + 755% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 (₨368) | ₨630 | - 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (₨3,455) | ₨2,672 | + 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €3.48 (₨1,009) | ₨253 | + 298% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.42 (₨700) | ₨150 | + 368% | |
Housing | + 239% | |||
Housing in Austria is 239% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Austria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,626 (₨470,919) | ₨114,506 | + 311% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,154 (₨334,106) | ₨72,564 | + 360% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €246 (₨71,134) | ₨24,768 | + 187% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €998 (₨289,009) | ₨81,992 | + 252% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €723 (₨209,328) | ₨49,088 | + 326% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 (₨32,051) | ₨20,612 | + 55% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (₨8,194) | ₨2,457 | + 234% | |
40” flat screen tv | €482 (₨139,575) | ₨66,138 | + 111% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (₨33,088) | ₨30,635 | + 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (₨3,988) | ₨1,176 | + 239% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 (₨5,530) | ₨1,814 | + 205% | |
Clothes | + 166% | |||
Clothes in Austria is 166% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Austria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €97 (₨28,023) | ₨3,685 | + 660% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (₨13,231) | ₨9,758 | + 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €122 (₨35,331) | ₨12,486 | + 183% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €212 (₨61,342) | ₨12,018 | + 410% | |
Transportation | + 174% | |||
Transportation in Austria is 174% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Austria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €40,436 (₨11,708,551) | ₨3,213,340 | + 264% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (₨448) | ₨272 | + 64% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €42 (₨12,037) | ₨3,201 | + 276% | |
Personal Care | + 390% | |||
Personal Care in Austria is 390% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Austria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €14 (₨4,146) | ₨219 | + 1793% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (₨3,744) | ₨697 | + 437% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €152 (₨43,977) | ₨3,678 | + 1096% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (₨1,448) | ₨812 | + 78% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.03 (₨1,166) | ₨591 | + 97% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (₨1,831) | ₨560 | + 227% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.01 (₨581) | ₨409 | + 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €3.33 (₨964) | ₨244 | + 294% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €35 (₨10,187) | ₨629 | + 1519% | |
Entertainment | - 10% | |||
Entertainment in Austria is 10% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
Austria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (₨13,475) | ₨3,554 | + 279% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 (₨6,229) | ₨1,815 | + 243% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €270 (₨78,286) | ₨6,844 | + 1044% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (₨18,267) | ₨7,013 | + 160% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (₨3,550) | ₨2,877 | + 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.99 (₨1,445) | ₨562 | + 157% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.33 (₨1,545) | ₨1,033 | + 50% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €689 (₨199,645) | ₨149,999 | + 33% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (₨28) | ₨255 | - 89% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (₨13,449) | ₨4,456 | + 202% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (₨1,791) | ₨574 | + 212% | |
TOTAL | + 133% |

These prices were last updated on February 07, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Austria is 133% more expensive than in Pakistan
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