Cost of living in Austria compared to Poland
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Food | + 60% | |||
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Food in Austria is 60% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Austria | Poland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (65 zł) | 42 zł | + 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (42 zł) | 31 zł | + 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (28 zł) | 14 zł | + 99% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.48 (6 zł) | 3.94 zł | + 62% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.38 (23 zł) | 14 zł | + 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.03 (17 zł) | 12 zł | + 42% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (32 zł) | 19 zł | + 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.29 (10 zł) | 4.12 zł | + 139% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.37 (10 zł) | 4.78 zł | + 114% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.22 (5.27 zł) | 4.14 zł | + 27% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (31 zł) | 33 zł | - 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €3.10 (13 zł) | 9 zł | + 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.88 (8 zł) | 3.80 zł | + 113% | |
Housing | + 19% | |||
Housing in Austria is 19% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Austria | Poland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,661 (7,164 zł) | 6,523 zł | + 10% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,192 (5,142 zł) | 4,651 zł | + 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €247 (1,066 zł) | 913 zł | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €970 (4,186 zł) | 3,677 zł | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €682 (2,944 zł) | 2,749 zł | + 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €112 (484 zł) | 468 zł | + 3% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (122 zł) | 55 zł | + 123% | |
40” flat screen tv | €482 (2,079 zł) | 1,510 zł | + 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (493 zł) | 656 zł | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (54 zł) | 46 zł | + 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (78 zł) | 51 zł | + 54% | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Austria is 15% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Austria | Poland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 (394 zł) | 301 zł | + 31% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (156 zł) | 151 zł | + 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (385 zł) | 338 zł | + 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €104 (447 zł) | 387 zł | + 15% | |
Transportation | + 34% | |||
Transportation in Austria is 34% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Austria | Poland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,495 (118,607 zł) | 118,574 zł | + 0% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.66 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (201 zł) | 111 zł | + 81% | |
Personal Care | + 77% | |||
Personal Care in Austria is 77% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Austria | Poland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €15 (63 zł) | 28 zł | + 122% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (56 zł) | 22 zł | + 153% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €132 (569 zł) | 185 zł | + 208% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (22 zł) | 13 zł | + 62% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.99 (13 zł) | 16 zł | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.36 (14 zł) | 14 zł | + 0% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.70 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.84 (12 zł) | 10 zł | + 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (100 zł) | 53 zł | + 89% | |
Entertainment | + 10% | |||
Entertainment in Austria is 10% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Austria | Poland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (133 zł) | 102 zł | + 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 (94 zł) | 56 zł | + 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €270 (1,166 zł) | 241 zł | + 385% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (271 zł) | 185 zł | + 46% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (41 zł) | 29 zł | + 41% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.75 (16 zł) | 14 zł | + 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.27 (23 zł) | 13 zł | + 70% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €495 (2,133 zł) | 4,148 zł | - 49% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (0.42 zł) | 0.57 zł | - 26% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (135 zł) | 151 zł | - 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (26 zł) | 19 zł | + 40% | |
TOTAL | + 33% |
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2024.
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Cost of living in Austria is 33% more expensive than in Poland
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