Cost of living in Austria compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 75% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Austria | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (Php843) | Php274 | + 208% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (Php540) | Php191 | + 183% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.72 (Php337) | Php137 | + 146% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 (Php79) | Php94 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.61 (Php331) | Php118 | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.14 (Php185) | Php132 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.97 (Php352) | Php324 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (Php131) | Php171 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.42 (Php143) | Php115 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (Php63) | Php69 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Php395) | Php575 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.31 (Php136) | Php100 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.65 (Php97) | Php73 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 105% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Austria | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,592 (Php93,835) | Php42,846 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,017 (Php59,914) | Php36,569 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €543 (Php32,012) | Php4,939 | + 548% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €832 (Php49,060) | Php27,916 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €691 (Php40,745) | Php13,988 | + 191% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €164 (Php9,683) | Php4,697 | + 106% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (Php1,802) | Php1,224 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €338 (Php19,895) | Php17,521 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (Php8,960) | Php4,929 | + 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (Php707) | Php355 | + 99% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (Php791) | Php865 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 80% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Austria | Philippines | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €99 (Php5,811) | Php2,774 | + 109% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (Php2,709) | Php1,552 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (Php5,423) | Php4,435 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (Php7,445) | Php3,280 | + 127% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 51% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Austria | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,513 (Php1,444,664) | Php1,209,220 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.89 (Php111) | Php72 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (Php2,582) | Php1,383 | + 87% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 35% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Austria | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.67 (Php334) | Php426 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (Php406) | Php1,372 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €152 (Php8,946) | Php917 | + 876% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (Php295) | Php205 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.07 (Php181) | Php185 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.03 (Php179) | Php180 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.12 (Php125) | Php108 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.07 (Php122) | Php132 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (Php1,182) | Php284 | + 316% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 61% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Austria | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (Php2,657) | Php847 | + 214% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (Php1,316) | Php550 | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (Php2,947) | Php1,612 | + 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (Php3,456) | Php1,760 | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Php619) | Php307 | + 101% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.14 (Php244) | Php156 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.02 (Php237) | Php88 | + 170% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €499 (Php29,408) | Php14,492 | + 103% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (Php4.46) | Php8 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (Php1,817) | Php2,348 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.84 (Php344) | Php142 | + 143% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,218 prices entered by 235 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Austria is 75% more expensive than in Philippines
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