- Cost of Living
- Austria
- Thailand
- Comparison
Cost of living in Austria compared to Thailand
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 44% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (486 ฿) | 213 ฿ | + 128% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (291 ฿) | 195 ฿ | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.91 (183 ฿) | 69 ฿ | + 166% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (41 ฿) | 50 ฿ | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.90 (146 ฿) | 69 ฿ | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.73 (102 ฿) | 45 ฿ | + 128% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (272 ฿) | 397 ฿ | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.30 (86 ฿) | 76 ฿ | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.55 (58 ฿) | 44 ฿ | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (36 ฿) | 56 ฿ | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (293 ฿) | 675 ฿ | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.97 (74 ฿) | 35 ฿ | + 113% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 (50 ฿) | 52 ฿ | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 48% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,332 (49,749 ฿) | 41,758 ฿ | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €974 (36,366 ฿) | 23,186 ฿ | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €171 (6,391 ฿) | 2,771 ฿ | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €822 (30,694 ฿) | 21,373 ฿ | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €591 (22,064 ฿) | 11,370 ฿ | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €106 (3,950 ฿) | 1,898 ฿ | + 108% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €19 (727 ฿) | 485 ฿ | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €340 (12,694 ฿) | 12,192 ฿ | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (3,497 ฿) | 2,376 ฿ | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (248 ฿) | 173 ฿ | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (446 ฿) | 225 ฿ | + 98% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 6% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 (3,223 ฿) | 2,250 ฿ | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (1,464 ฿) | 1,636 ฿ | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (3,227 ฿) | 3,194 ฿ | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (4,400 ฿) | 2,865 ฿ | + 54% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 9% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,117 (825,814 ฿) | 1,679,160 ฿ | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.22 (46 ฿) | 29 ฿ | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €46 (1,723 ฿) | 1,283 ฿ | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 116% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 116% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €14 (511 ฿) | 67 ฿ | + 665% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (355 ฿) | 159 ฿ | + 122% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (3,174 ฿) | 969 ฿ | + 227% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.94 (222 ฿) | 132 ฿ | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.65 (99 ฿) | 87 ฿ | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.64 (99 ฿) | 107 ฿ | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.47 (55 ฿) | 54 ฿ | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.14 (80 ฿) | 62 ฿ | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (751 ฿) | 260 ฿ | + 189% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 39% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (1,335 ฿) | 688 ฿ | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (781 ฿) | 393 ฿ | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €219 (8,161 ฿) | 1,805 ฿ | + 352% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (2,007 ฿) | 1,400 ฿ | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (338 ฿) | 229 ฿ | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.37 (126 ฿) | 104 ฿ | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.73 (139 ฿) | 103 ฿ | + 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €469 (17,528 ฿) | 16,846 ฿ | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (9 ฿) | 5.49 ฿ | + 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (1,343 ฿) | 2,187 ฿ | - 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.38 (201 ฿) | 120 ฿ | + 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Austria is 28% more expensive than in Thailand
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