Cost of living in Austria compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 88% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 88% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Austria | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (81 lei) | 49 lei | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (54 lei) | 30 lei | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (32 lei) | 15 lei | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.39 (7 lei) | 8 lei | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.68 (23 lei) | 13 lei | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.81 (19 lei) | 9 lei | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (36 lei) | 20 lei | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.29 (11 lei) | 5.36 lei | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.37 (12 lei) | 3.90 lei | + 200% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.16 (5.72 lei) | 4.49 lei | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (37 lei) | 34 lei | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.17 (16 lei) | 10 lei | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.73 (13 lei) | 3.13 lei | + 331% | |
| Housing | + 114% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 114% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Austria | Romania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,657 (8,187 lei) | 3,765 lei | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,133 (5,594 lei) | 2,517 lei | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €229 (1,133 lei) | 559 lei | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €970 (4,793 lei) | 2,319 lei | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €682 (3,370 lei) | 1,556 lei | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €112 (554 lei) | 331 lei | + 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (143 lei) | 52 lei | + 175% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €482 (2,381 lei) | 1,452 lei | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (564 lei) | 487 lei | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (62 lei) | 52 lei | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 (92 lei) | 31 lei | + 197% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 28% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Austria | Romania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 (451 lei) | 344 lei | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (180 lei) | 152 lei | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (502 lei) | 388 lei | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €104 (511 lei) | 321 lei | + 59% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 63% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Austria | Romania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,495 (135,800 lei) | 105,711 lei | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 (8 lei) | 7 lei | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €46 (225 lei) | 91 lei | + 147% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 60% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Austria | Romania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €15 (72 lei) | 30 lei | + 138% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (64 lei) | 26 lei | + 143% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €122 (601 lei) | 247 lei | + 143% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (25 lei) | 19 lei | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.29 (16 lei) | 21 lei | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.78 (19 lei) | 25 lei | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.91 (9 lei) | 7 lei | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.63 (13 lei) | 14 lei | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (114 lei) | 44 lei | + 156% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 32% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Austria | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (207 lei) | 101 lei | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (110 lei) | 59 lei | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €270 (1,335 lei) | 215 lei | + 522% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (312 lei) | 222 lei | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (61 lei) | 33 lei | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.75 (19 lei) | 16 lei | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.33 (26 lei) | 11 lei | + 139% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €538 (2,655 lei) | 3,811 lei | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (0.49 lei) | 0.71 lei | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (191 lei) | 177 lei | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (31 lei) | 25 lei | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 02, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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RON
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Cost of living in Austria is 72% more expensive than in Romania
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