Cost of living in Austria compared to Thailand
Currency:
| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 83% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (537 ฿) | 175 ฿ | + 207% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (302 ฿) | 206 ฿ | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.91 (224 ฿) | 50 ฿ | + 346% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.20 (46 ฿) | 46 ฿ | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.64 (214 ฿) | 70 ฿ | + 204% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.72 (141 ฿) | 36 ฿ | + 294% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (288 ฿) | 380 ฿ | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (84 ฿) | 84 ฿ | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.11 (80 ฿) | 43 ฿ | + 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 (43 ฿) | 51 ฿ | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (339 ฿) | 722 ฿ | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 (69 ฿) | 42 ฿ | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.71 (65 ฿) | 38 ฿ | + 69% | |
| Housing | + 109% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 109% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,376 (52,154 ฿) | 32,829 ฿ | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,078 (40,860 ฿) | 15,616 ฿ | + 162% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €152 (5,754 ฿) | 2,207 ฿ | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,081 (40,972 ฿) | 19,020 ฿ | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €638 (24,182 ฿) | 10,318 ฿ | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €98 (3,703 ฿) | 1,079 ฿ | + 243% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (997 ฿) | 520 ฿ | + 92% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (15,165 ฿) | 9,571 ฿ | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (4,291 ฿) | 1,782 ฿ | + 141% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €16 (605 ฿) | 184 ฿ | + 229% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (563 ฿) | 198 ฿ | + 184% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 46% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (3,509 ฿) | 1,437 ฿ | + 144% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (1,434 ฿) | 1,356 ฿ | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (3,374 ฿) | 2,270 ฿ | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (4,624 ฿) | 2,001 ฿ | + 131% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 35% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,226 (918,200 ฿) | 870,859 ฿ | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.08 (41 ฿) | 26 ฿ | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (1,788 ฿) | 1,128 ฿ | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 134% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 134% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (308 ฿) | 32 ฿ | + 872% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (363 ฿) | 225 ฿ | + 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €107 (4,060 ฿) | 866 ฿ | + 369% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.49 (208 ฿) | 145 ฿ | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.75 (104 ฿) | 71 ฿ | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.32 (126 ฿) | 124 ฿ | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.81 (69 ฿) | 51 ฿ | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.20 (83 ฿) | 40 ฿ | + 106% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (847 ฿) | 265 ฿ | + 219% | |
| Entertainment | + 121% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 121% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (1,606 ฿) | 587 ฿ | + 174% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (779 ฿) | 339 ฿ | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €129 (4,890 ฿) | 3,336 ฿ | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (2,478 ฿) | 1,415 ฿ | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (400 ฿) | 259 ฿ | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.99 (151 ฿) | 107 ฿ | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.77 (143 ฿) | 97 ฿ | + 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €507 (19,200 ฿) | 17,363 ฿ | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.75 (28 ฿) | 2.00 ฿ | + 1314% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (1,558 ฿) | 1,729 ฿ | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.92 (224 ฿) | 118 ฿ | + 91% | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 10, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,297 prices entered by 156 different people.
Cost of living in Austria is 82% more expensive than in Thailand
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