Cost of living in Austria compared to Thailand
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 50% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Austria | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (517 ฿) | 195 ฿ | + 165% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (331 ฿) | 256 ฿ | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.72 (207 ฿) | 60 ฿ | + 246% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 (48 ฿) | 60 ฿ | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.61 (203 ฿) | 86 ฿ | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.14 (114 ฿) | 54 ฿ | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.97 (216 ฿) | 384 ฿ | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (80 ฿) | 93 ฿ | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.42 (88 ฿) | 76 ฿ | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (39 ฿) | 57 ฿ | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (242 ฿) | 745 ฿ | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.31 (83 ฿) | 44 ฿ | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.65 (60 ฿) | 39 ฿ | + 54% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 92% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Austria | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,592 (57,553 ฿) | 36,930 ฿ | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,017 (36,748 ฿) | 25,038 ฿ | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €543 (19,634 ฿) | 2,285 ฿ | + 759% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €832 (30,090 ฿) | 22,966 ฿ | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €691 (24,990 ฿) | 10,900 ฿ | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €164 (5,939 ฿) | 1,600 ฿ | + 271% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (1,105 ฿) | 556 ฿ | + 99% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €338 (12,202 ฿) | 10,707 ฿ | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (5,495 ฿) | 2,396 ฿ | + 129% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (434 ฿) | 206 ฿ | + 110% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (485 ฿) | 266 ฿ | + 82% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 66% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Austria | Thailand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €99 (3,564 ฿) | 1,924 ฿ | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (1,661 ฿) | 967 ฿ | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (3,326 ฿) | 2,762 ฿ | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (4,566 ฿) | 2,835 ฿ | + 61% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 17% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| Austria | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,513 (886,064 ฿) | 806,246 ฿ | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.87 (68 ฿) | 38 ฿ | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (1,594 ฿) | 2,607 ฿ | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 116% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 116% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Austria | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.67 (205 ฿) | 64 ฿ | + 221% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (249 ฿) | 158 ฿ | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €152 (5,487 ฿) | 889 ฿ | + 517% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (181 ฿) | 175 ฿ | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.07 (111 ฿) | 95 ฿ | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.03 (110 ฿) | 140 ฿ | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.12 (77 ฿) | 60 ฿ | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.07 (75 ฿) | 71 ฿ | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (725 ฿) | 221 ฿ | + 229% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 10% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Austria | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (1,630 ฿) | 730 ฿ | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (807 ฿) | 378 ฿ | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (1,807 ฿) | 2,508 ฿ | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (2,120 ฿) | 1,790 ฿ | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (380 ฿) | 271 ฿ | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.14 (150 ฿) | 103 ฿ | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.02 (145 ฿) | 97 ฿ | + 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €499 (18,037 ฿) | 28,714 ฿ | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (2.73 ฿) | 1.66 ฿ | + 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (1,115 ฿) | 1,857 ฿ | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.84 (211 ฿) | 138 ฿ | + 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,089 prices entered by 122 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Austria is 34% more expensive than in Thailand
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