Cost of living in Austria compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 14% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Austria | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (149 kr) | 111 kr | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (85 kr) | 85 kr | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (63 kr) | 49 kr | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (13 kr) | 13 kr | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.47 (56 kr) | 35 kr | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.72 (38 kr) | 32 kr | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (77 kr) | 50 kr | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.30 (23 kr) | 28 kr | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.11 (21 kr) | 11 kr | + 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.24 (13 kr) | 18 kr | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (101 kr) | 105 kr | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 (18 kr) | 21 kr | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.71 (17 kr) | 20 kr | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Austria is about the same as in Sweden | ||||
| Austria | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,376 (14,035 kr) | 14,787 kr | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,078 (10,996 kr) | 11,223 kr | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €148 (1,514 kr) | 988 kr | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,070 (10,914 kr) | 9,649 kr | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €638 (6,508 kr) | 7,069 kr | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €98 (997 kr) | 355 kr | + 181% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (268 kr) | 279 kr | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (4,081 kr) | 3,716 kr | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (1,155 kr) | 1,057 kr | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €16 (163 kr) | 45 kr | + 260% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (152 kr) | 219 kr | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is about the same as in Sweden | ||||
| Austria | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (944 kr) | 908 kr | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (355 kr) | 335 kr | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (908 kr) | 940 kr | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (1,244 kr) | 1,187 kr | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 24% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Austria | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,226 (247,099 kr) | 243,034 kr | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.10 (11 kr) | 15 kr | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €46 (473 kr) | 713 kr | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 39% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Austria | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (83 kr) | 54 kr | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (98 kr) | 114 kr | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €107 (1,093 kr) | 282 kr | + 287% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.49 (56 kr) | 37 kr | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.75 (28 kr) | 28 kr | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (31 kr) | 26 kr | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.81 (18 kr) | 22 kr | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.20 (22 kr) | 20 kr | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (228 kr) | 309 kr | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is about the same as in Sweden | ||||
| Austria | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (416 kr) | 399 kr | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (212 kr) | 265 kr | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €129 (1,316 kr) | 762 kr | + 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (705 kr) | 731 kr | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (108 kr) | 128 kr | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.20 (43 kr) | 39 kr | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.77 (38 kr) | 65 kr | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €507 (5,167 kr) | 5,576 kr | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (2.03 kr) | 1.39 kr | + 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (428 kr) | 310 kr | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (66 kr) | 64 kr | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 0% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 31, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Austria is about the same as in Sweden
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