Cost of living in Austria compared to Sri Lanka
Currency:
Food | + 88% | |||
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Food in Austria is 88% more expensive than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Austria | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (4,969 ₨) | 895 ₨ | + 455% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (3,208 ₨) | 1,891 ₨ | + 70% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (2,150 ₨) | 876 ₨ | + 145% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.48 (486 ₨) | 479 ₨ | + 1% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.38 (1,763 ₨) | 652 ₨ | + 170% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.03 (1,323 ₨) | 493 ₨ | + 168% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (2,450 ₨) | 1,632 ₨ | + 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.29 (750 ₨) | 1,898 ₨ | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.37 (778 ₨) | 368 ₨ | + 111% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.22 (401 ₨) | 503 ₨ | - 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (2,358 ₨) | 5,394 ₨ | - 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €3.10 (1,015 ₨) | 450 ₨ | + 125% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.88 (616 ₨) | 179 ₨ | + 243% | |
Housing | + 187% | |||
Housing in Austria is 187% more expensive than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Austria | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,661 (544,651 ₨) | 228,163 ₨ | + 139% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,192 (390,865 ₨) | 98,493 ₨ | + 297% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €247 (81,072 ₨) | 21,450 ₨ | + 278% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €970 (318,241 ₨) | 92,598 ₨ | + 244% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €682 (223,783 ₨) | 54,118 ₨ | + 314% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €112 (36,765 ₨) | 9,607 ₨ | + 283% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (9,303 ₨) | 3,210 ₨ | + 190% | |
40” flat screen tv | €482 (158,078 ₨) | 78,358 ₨ | + 102% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (37,474 ₨) | 53,577 ₨ | - 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (4,113 ₨) | 2,368 ₨ | + 74% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (5,948 ₨) | 2,000 ₨ | + 197% | |
Clothes | + 121% | |||
Clothes in Austria is 121% more expensive than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Austria | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 (29,932 ₨) | 9,187 ₨ | + 226% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (11,889 ₨) | 7,770 ₨ | + 53% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (29,260 ₨) | 7,928 ₨ | + 269% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €104 (33,955 ₨) | 13,142 ₨ | + 158% | |
Transportation | + 32% | |||
Transportation in Austria is 32% more expensive than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Austria | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,495 (9,016,728 ₨) | 18,612,500 ₨ | - 52% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.66 (545 ₨) | 366 ₨ | + 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (15,270 ₨) | 3,626 ₨ | + 321% | |
Personal Care | + 117% | |||
Personal Care in Austria is 117% more expensive than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Austria | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €15 (4,794 ₨) | 2,499 ₨ | + 92% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (4,241 ₨) | 1,086 ₨ | + 291% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €132 (43,269 ₨) | 4,000 ₨ | + 982% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (1,640 ₨) | 1,464 ₨ | + 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.99 (980 ₨) | 931 ₨ | + 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.36 (1,102 ₨) | 861 ₨ | + 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.70 (556 ₨) | 1,403 ₨ | - 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.84 (930 ₨) | 223 ₨ | + 317% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (7,571 ₨) | 1,591 ₨ | + 376% | |
Entertainment | + 39% | |||
Entertainment in Austria is 39% more expensive than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Austria | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (10,117 ₨) | 4,932 ₨ | + 105% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 (7,171 ₨) | 1,550 ₨ | + 363% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €270 (88,664 ₨) | 5,110 ₨ | + 1635% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (20,638 ₨) | 8,852 ₨ | + 133% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (3,109 ₨) | 1,941 ₨ | + 60% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.75 (1,231 ₨) | 606 ₨ | + 103% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.27 (1,727 ₨) | 817 ₨ | + 112% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €495 (162,185 ₨) | 259,143 ₨ | - 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (32 ₨) | 6 ₨ | + 399% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (10,248 ₨) | 7,152 ₨ | + 43% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (1,984 ₨) | 8,091 ₨ | - 75% | |
TOTAL | + 81% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 688 prices entered by 111 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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Cost of living in Austria is 81% more expensive than in Sri Lanka
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