Cost of living in Austria compared to Syria
Currency:
Food | + 384% | |||
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Food in Austria is 384% more expensive than in Syria | ||||
Austria | Syria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (212,958 £) | 43,836 £ | + 386% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (137,499 £) | 22,673 £ | + 506% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (92,139 £) | 41,108 £ | + 124% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.48 (20,810 £) | 7,695 £ | + 170% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.38 (75,554 £) | 11,944 £ | + 533% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.03 (56,702 £) | 2,518 £ | + 2152% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (104,993 £) | 8,514 £ | + 1133% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.29 (32,136 £) | 2,530 £ | + 1170% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.37 (33,321 £) | 1,836 £ | + 1715% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.22 (17,172 £) | 4,095 £ | + 319% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (101,060 £) | 20,000 £ | + 405% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €3.10 (43,499 £) | 8,302 £ | + 424% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.88 (26,399 £) | 4,000 £ | + 560% | |
Housing | + 152% | |||
Housing in Austria is 152% more expensive than in Syria | ||||
Austria | Syria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,661 (23,341,443 £) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,192 (16,750,842 £) | 1,200,000 £ | + 1296% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €247 (3,474,408 £) | 800,000 £ | + 334% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €970 (13,638,472 £) | 2,200,000 £ | + 520% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €682 (9,590,411 £) | 1,400,000 £ | + 585% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €112 (1,575,580 £) | 400,000 £ | + 294% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (398,677 £) | 25,000 £ | + 1495% | |
40” flat screen tv | €482 (6,774,543 £) | 2,602,300 £ | + 160% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (1,605,979 £) | 1,040,790 £ | + 54% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (176,250 £) | 19,256 £ | + 815% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (254,908 £) | 20,000 £ | + 1175% | |
Clothes | + 240% | |||
Clothes in Austria is 240% more expensive than in Syria | ||||
Austria | Syria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 (1,282,743 £) | 106,229 £ | + 1108% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (509,505 £) | 251,776 £ | + 102% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (1,253,963 £) | 319,763 £ | + 292% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €104 (1,455,149 £) | 398,224 £ | + 265% | |
Transportation | + 373% | |||
Transportation in Austria is 373% more expensive than in Syria | ||||
Austria | Syria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,495 (386,418,868 £) | 85,000,000 £ | + 355% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.66 (23,358 £) | 7,976 £ | + 193% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (654,404 £) | 50,139 £ | + 1205% | |
Personal Care | + 191% | |||
Personal Care in Austria is 191% more expensive than in Syria | ||||
Austria | Syria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €15 (205,441 £) | 4,257 £ | + 4725% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (181,736 £) | 6,632 £ | + 2640% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €132 (1,854,346 £) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (70,271 £) | 7,982 £ | + 780% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.99 (41,995 £) | 24,846 £ | + 69% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.36 (47,224 £) | 9,000 £ | + 425% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.70 (23,843 £) | 11,917 £ | + 100% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.84 (39,868 £) | 11,953 £ | + 234% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (324,476 £) | 20,237 £ | + 1503% | |
Entertainment | + 164% | |||
Entertainment in Austria is 164% more expensive than in Syria | ||||
Austria | Syria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (433,586 £) | 54,591 £ | + 694% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 (307,326 £) | 20,000 £ | + 1437% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €270 (3,799,778 £) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (884,455 £) | 200,000 £ | + 342% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (133,226 £) | 9,987 £ | + 1234% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.75 (52,749 £) | 6,000 £ | + 779% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.27 (74,015 £) | 12,450 £ | + 495% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €495 (6,950,545 £) | 5,000,000 £ | + 39% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (1,380 £) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (439,173 £) | 59,645 £ | + 636% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (85,031 £) | 13,121 £ | + 548% | |
TOTAL | + 248% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 490 prices entered by 78 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Austria is 248% more expensive than in Syria
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