Cost of living in Austria compared to Qatar
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is about the same as in Qatar | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (63 ﷼) | 64 ﷼ | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (35 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.91 (26 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.20 (5.31 ﷼) | 8 ﷼ | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.64 (25 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.72 (16 ﷼) | 4.36 ﷼ | + 277% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (34 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (10 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.11 (9 ﷼) | 4.12 ﷼ | + 126% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 (5.03 ﷼) | 30 ﷼ | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (40 ﷼) | 116 ﷼ | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 (8 ﷼) | 5.24 ﷼ | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.71 (8 ﷼) | 4.81 ﷼ | + 57% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 30% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,376 (6,085 ﷼) | 10,081 ﷼ | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,078 (4,768 ﷼) | 7,466 ﷼ | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €152 (671 ﷼) | 563 ﷼ | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,081 (4,781 ﷼) | 6,490 ﷼ | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €638 (2,822 ﷼) | 4,476 ﷼ | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €98 (432 ﷼) | 397 ﷼ | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (116 ﷼) | 262 ﷼ | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (1,769 ﷼) | 1,220 ﷼ | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (501 ﷼) | 406 ﷼ | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €16 (71 ﷼) | 38 ﷼ | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (66 ﷼) | 37 ﷼ | + 78% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is about the same as in Qatar | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (409 ﷼) | 237 ﷼ | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (167 ﷼) | 213 ﷼ | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (394 ﷼) | 459 ﷼ | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (540 ﷼) | 384 ﷼ | + 41% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 18% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,226 (107,138 ﷼) | 73,418 ﷼ | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.08 (4.76 ﷼) | 1.28 ﷼ | + 271% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (209 ﷼) | 378 ﷼ | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 10% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (36 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | + 102% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (42 ﷼) | 61 ﷼ | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €107 (474 ﷼) | 204 ﷼ | + 132% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.49 (24 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.75 (12 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.32 (15 ﷼) | 27 ﷼ | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.81 (8 ﷼) | 17 ﷼ | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.20 (10 ﷼) | 8 ﷼ | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (99 ﷼) | 64 ﷼ | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 8% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (187 ﷼) | 229 ﷼ | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (91 ﷼) | 82 ﷼ | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €129 (571 ﷼) | 387 ﷼ | + 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (289 ﷼) | 366 ﷼ | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (47 ﷼) | 78 ﷼ | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.99 (18 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.77 (17 ﷼) | 49 ﷼ | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €507 (2,240 ﷼) | 1,699 ﷼ | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.75 (3.30 ﷼) | 1.00 ﷼ | + 230% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (182 ﷼) | 618 ﷼ | - 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.92 (26 ﷼) | 16 ﷼ | + 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2021.
Exchange rate:
4.422
QAR
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 739 prices entered by 123 different people.
Cost of living in Austria is 15% cheaper than in Qatar
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