Cost of living in Austria compared to Russia
Currency:
Food | + 139% | |||
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Food in Austria is 139% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Austria | Russia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (руб 1,574) | руб 629 | + 150% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (руб 996) | руб 356 | + 180% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (руб 574) | руб 179 | + 220% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.79 (руб 162) | руб 86 | + 87% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.48 (руб 496) | руб 137 | + 263% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.17 (руб 287) | руб 208 | + 38% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (руб 728) | руб 420 | + 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (руб 181) | руб 127 | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.89 (руб 171) | руб 55 | + 210% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 (руб 116) | руб 83 | + 41% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (руб 891) | руб 688 | + 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €3.29 (руб 298) | руб 167 | + 79% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.55 (руб 231) | руб 45 | + 418% | |
Housing | + 80% | |||
Housing in Austria is 80% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Austria | Russia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,302 (руб 117,938) | руб 95,583 | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €963 (руб 87,205) | руб 54,204 | + 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 (руб 19,464) | руб 7,369 | + 164% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,238 (руб 112,155) | руб 50,974 | + 120% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €827 (руб 74,900) | руб 32,011 | + 134% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 (руб 10,025) | руб 5,365 | + 87% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (руб 2,513) | руб 892 | + 182% | |
40” flat screen tv | €200 (руб 18,113) | руб 21,598 | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (руб 7,245) | руб 7,518 | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (руб 1,283) | руб 548 | + 134% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (руб 1,318) | руб 763 | + 73% | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in Austria is 13% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Austria | Russia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (руб 9,057) | руб 6,577 | + 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (руб 2,887) | руб 3,358 | - 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (руб 9,170) | руб 7,995 | + 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (руб 8,151) | руб 6,982 | + 17% | |
Transportation | + 92% | |||
Transportation in Austria is 92% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Austria | Russia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €37,989 (руб 3,440,522) | руб 2,596,350 | + 33% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (руб 145) | руб 55 | + 161% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €59 (руб 5,298) | руб 2,202 | + 141% | |
Personal Care | + 225% | |||
Personal Care in Austria is 225% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Austria | Russia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €14 (руб 1,297) | руб 251 | + 417% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (руб 1,171) | руб 549 | + 113% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €152 (руб 13,755) | руб 1,878 | + 632% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (руб 453) | руб 347 | + 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.17 (руб 377) | руб 222 | + 70% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (руб 573) | руб 181 | + 217% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.39 (руб 216) | руб 123 | + 75% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.33 (руб 211) | руб 128 | + 64% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (руб 2,644) | руб 559 | + 373% | |
Entertainment | + 95% | |||
Entertainment in Austria is 95% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Austria | Russia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €54 (руб 4,906) | руб 1,534 | + 220% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 (руб 1,948) | руб 649 | + 200% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €200 (руб 18,113) | руб 5,196 | + 249% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (руб 7,245) | руб 3,180 | + 128% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (руб 1,306) | руб 502 | + 160% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.46 (руб 495) | руб 192 | + 157% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.19 (руб 470) | руб 228 | + 106% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €689 (руб 62,444) | руб 51,956 | + 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (руб 9) | руб 10 | - 7% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (руб 3,796) | руб 2,896 | + 31% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (руб 583) | руб 196 | + 197% | |
TOTAL | + 99% |
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Austria is 99% more expensive than in Russia
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