Cost of living in Austria compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 29% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Austria | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (192 kr) | 137 kr | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (116 kr) | 110 kr | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (75 kr) | 66 kr | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.82 (20 kr) | 17 kr | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.47 (61 kr) | 41 kr | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €5.63 (63 kr) | 36 kr | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (104 kr) | 65 kr | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.26 (36 kr) | 30 kr | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.82 (31 kr) | 19 kr | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.10 (12 kr) | 19 kr | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (135 kr) | 120 kr | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.06 (34 kr) | 29 kr | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.22 (25 kr) | 16 kr | + 54% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 6% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Austria | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,485 (16,503 kr) | 17,624 kr | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,105 (12,282 kr) | 11,975 kr | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €224 (2,489 kr) | 1,400 kr | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,177 (13,082 kr) | 13,069 kr | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €832 (9,241 kr) | 8,837 kr | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €185 (2,052 kr) | 370 kr | + 455% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (303 kr) | 204 kr | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €413 (4,595 kr) | 4,458 kr | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €258 (2,863 kr) | 1,261 kr | + 127% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (125 kr) | 84 kr | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (163 kr) | 372 kr | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 18% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Austria | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (839 kr) | 1,143 kr | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (425 kr) | 449 kr | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (1,077 kr) | 1,329 kr | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €104 (1,153 kr) | 1,421 kr | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 15% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Austria | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,337 (370,449 kr) | 313,739 kr | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (18 kr) | 17 kr | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (576 kr) | 815 kr | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 71% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Austria | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €27 (305 kr) | 98 kr | + 211% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (88 kr) | 147 kr | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €149 (1,657 kr) | 328 kr | + 405% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €13 (142 kr) | 65 kr | + 120% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.11 (46 kr) | 41 kr | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €8 (84 kr) | 43 kr | + 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.92 (21 kr) | 33 kr | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.52 (28 kr) | 28 kr | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (313 kr) | 356 kr | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 54% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Austria | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €57 (630 kr) | 504 kr | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (253 kr) | 271 kr | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €176 (1,955 kr) | 921 kr | + 112% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €103 (1,142 kr) | 931 kr | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €15 (171 kr) | 180 kr | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €6 (67 kr) | 56 kr | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.15 (57 kr) | 67 kr | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €899 (9,992 kr) | 4,366 kr | + 129% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.59 (7 kr) | 2.00 kr | + 228% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (503 kr) | 496 kr | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (71 kr) | 75 kr | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 775 prices entered by 111 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2025.
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Cost of living in Austria is 15% more expensive than in Sweden
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