Cost of living in Austria compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 183% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 183% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Austria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (₨4,186) | ₨972 | + 331% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (₨2,924) | ₨1,004 | + 191% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (₨1,883) | ₨365 | + 415% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.50 (₨458) | ₨170 | + 169% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.13 (₨1,566) | ₨285 | + 450% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.22 (₨983) | ₨255 | + 285% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₨2,085) | ₨1,139 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.03 (₨619) | ₨290 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.16 (₨659) | ₨117 | + 463% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 (₨389) | ₨549 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (₨1,928) | ₨2,784 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.63 (₨802) | ₨289 | + 178% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.81 (₨553) | ₨191 | + 189% | |
| Housing | + 299% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 299% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Austria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,883 (₨575,052) | ₨115,670 | + 397% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,070 (₨326,893) | ₨70,950 | + 361% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €509 (₨155,332) | ₨25,995 | + 498% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €917 (₨280,113) | ₨59,502 | + 371% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €696 (₨212,600) | ₨50,821 | + 318% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €90 (₨27,593) | ₨20,152 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (₨6,657) | ₨2,097 | + 218% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €354 (₨108,000) | ₨71,636 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €124 (₨37,907) | ₨23,262 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (₨3,839) | ₨1,718 | + 124% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (₨4,753) | ₨1,977 | + 140% | |
| Clothes | + 187% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 187% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Austria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €99 (₨30,119) | ₨3,426 | + 779% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €44 (₨13,313) | ₨6,254 | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (₨23,834) | ₨13,199 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (₨33,979) | ₨8,569 | + 297% | |
| Transportation | + 120% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 120% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Austria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,873 (₨7,902,687) | ₨4,456,060 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.73 (₨528) | ₨270 | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (₨14,292) | ₨4,626 | + 209% | |
| Personal Care | + 179% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 179% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Austria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.67 (₨1,733) | ₨1,015 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (₨2,106) | ₨1,391 | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €145 (₨44,149) | ₨3,667 | + 1104% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (₨1,527) | ₨521 | + 193% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.07 (₨938) | ₨922 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.46 (₨1,056) | ₨736 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.28 (₨698) | ₨249 | + 180% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.07 (₨633) | ₨242 | + 162% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (₨6,163) | ₨860 | + 617% | |
| Entertainment | + 150% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 150% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Austria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (₨12,330) | ₨3,545 | + 248% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (₨7,127) | ₨2,089 | + 241% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (₨15,272) | ₨2,959 | + 416% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (₨18,159) | ₨7,109 | + 155% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (₨2,909) | ₨880 | + 231% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.58 (₨1,398) | ₨669 | + 109% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.90 (₨1,190) | ₨745 | + 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €544 (₨166,064) | ₨119,622 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (₨20) | ₨3.79 | + 432% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (₨9,300) | ₨3,764 | + 147% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (₨1,839) | ₨415 | + 343% | |
| TOTAL | + 186% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,199 prices entered by 515 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Austria is 186% more expensive than in Pakistan
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