Cost of living in Austria compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 126% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 126% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (₨2,166) | ₨609 | + 256% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (₨1,221) | ₨658 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.71 (₨789) | ₨250 | + 215% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 (₨198) | ₨111 | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.47 (₨749) | ₨122 | + 513% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.31 (₨387) | ₨116 | + 234% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.90 (₨987) | ₨513 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.85 (₨310) | ₨182 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.64 (₨274) | ₨47 | + 489% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (₨170) | ₨366 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨1,161) | ₨2,635 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.98 (₨331) | ₨127 | + 160% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.54 (₨258) | ₨56 | + 357% | |
| Housing | + 176% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 176% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,202 (₨201,328) | ₨56,028 | + 259% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €992 (₨166,113) | ₨37,189 | + 347% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €148 (₨24,797) | ₨9,197 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €846 (₨141,615) | ₨50,256 | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €710 (₨118,857) | ₨30,769 | + 286% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €80 (₨13,343) | ₨8,410 | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (₨3,869) | ₨2,495 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 (₨58,540) | ₨40,044 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €130 (₨21,781) | ₨11,962 | + 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (₨1,390) | ₨600 | + 132% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (₨2,092) | ₨797 | + 162% | |
| Clothes | + 121% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 121% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (₨15,377) | ₨2,116 | + 627% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (₨4,990) | ₨3,603 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (₨13,086) | ₨6,737 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (₨18,874) | ₨5,639 | + 235% | |
| Transportation | + 147% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 147% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,022 (₨3,352,825) | ₨1,997,080 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.24 (₨208) | ₨112 | + 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €51 (₨8,555) | ₨1,909 | + 348% | |
| Personal Care | + 186% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 186% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (₨1,340) | ₨311 | + 331% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.00 (₨670) | ₨401 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €104 (₨17,429) | ₨1,486 | + 1073% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.15 (₨527) | ₨514 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.51 (₨420) | ₨303 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.19 (₨366) | ₨309 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (₨201) | ₨189 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.56 (₨261) | ₨133 | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (₨3,994) | ₨394 | + 915% | |
| Entertainment | + 109% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 109% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (₨4,990) | ₨1,486 | + 236% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (₨3,390) | ₨1,191 | + 185% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €191 (₨31,973) | ₨3,713 | + 761% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €43 (₨7,261) | ₨3,615 | + 101% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨1,564) | ₨885 | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.43 (₨574) | ₨325 | + 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.83 (₨642) | ₨393 | + 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €389 (₨65,103) | ₨55,804 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.05 (₨9) | ₨4.62 | + 99% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (₨6,478) | ₨4,249 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.35 (₨895) | ₨216 | + 314% | |
| TOTAL | + 144% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,703 prices entered by 576 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Austria is 144% more expensive than in Pakistan
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