Cost of living in Austria compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 83% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Austria | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (74 zł) | 42 zł | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (48 zł) | 29 zł | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (34 zł) | 14 zł | + 140% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.48 (7 zł) | 4.15 zł | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.45 (25 zł) | 13 zł | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.77 (17 zł) | 11 zł | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (34 zł) | 19 zł | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.22 (10 zł) | 3.74 zł | + 174% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.38 (11 zł) | 3.89 zł | + 183% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.35 (6 zł) | 4.07 zł | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (36 zł) | 38 zł | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.92 (13 zł) | 9 zł | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.03 (9 zł) | 3.92 zł | + 138% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 35% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Austria | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,708 (7,878 zł) | 5,659 zł | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,110 (5,121 zł) | 4,042 zł | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €268 (1,238 zł) | 1,066 zł | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €968 (4,466 zł) | 3,680 zł | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €695 (3,203 zł) | 2,507 zł | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €110 (507 zł) | 374 zł | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (107 zł) | 46 zł | + 130% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €411 (1,896 zł) | 1,718 zł | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (526 zł) | 456 zł | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (51 zł) | 36 zł | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (74 zł) | 50 zł | + 46% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 44% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Austria | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €104 (480 zł) | 330 zł | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €44 (201 zł) | 141 zł | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (408 zł) | 307 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 (556 zł) | 344 zł | + 62% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 42% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Austria | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,063 (129,419 zł) | 108,314 zł | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €46 (211 zł) | 111 zł | + 90% | |
| Personal Care | + 85% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 85% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Austria | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (41 zł) | 17 zł | + 146% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (60 zł) | 31 zł | + 95% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €130 (602 zł) | 164 zł | + 268% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (23 zł) | 22 zł | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.99 (14 zł) | 14 zł | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.36 (15 zł) | 14 zł | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.17 (10 zł) | 8 zł | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.09 (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (88 zł) | 49 zł | + 81% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 28% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Austria | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (181 zł) | 101 zł | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (113 zł) | 56 zł | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (297 zł) | 252 zł | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (219 zł) | 173 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (45 zł) | 28 zł | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.75 (22 zł) | 15 zł | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.85 (18 zł) | 12 zł | + 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €495 (2,281 zł) | 2,897 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.04 (0.18 zł) | 0.47 zł | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (250 zł) | 138 zł | + 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (28 zł) | 18 zł | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,976 prices entered by 281 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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Cost of living in Austria is 49% more expensive than in Poland
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