- Cost of Living
- Austria
- Thailand
- Comparison
Cost of living in Austria compared to Thailand
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 65% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (474 ฿) | 188 ฿ | + 152% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (278 ฿) | 168 ฿ | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.95 (179 ฿) | 53 ฿ | + 238% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (42 ฿) | 45 ฿ | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.24 (153 ฿) | 69 ฿ | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.63 (95 ฿) | 44 ฿ | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (250 ฿) | 603 ฿ | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.36 (85 ฿) | 66 ฿ | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.47 (53 ฿) | 36 ฿ | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (35 ฿) | 49 ฿ | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (288 ฿) | 574 ฿ | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.97 (71 ฿) | 31 ฿ | + 126% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.60 (58 ฿) | 31 ฿ | + 90% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 65% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,369 (49,444 ฿) | 38,689 ฿ | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €956 (34,517 ฿) | 20,631 ฿ | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €162 (5,838 ฿) | 1,973 ฿ | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €840 (30,344 ฿) | 18,433 ฿ | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €602 (21,737 ฿) | 11,124 ฿ | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €99 (3,577 ฿) | 1,010 ฿ | + 254% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €18 (638 ฿) | 427 ฿ | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €334 (12,057 ฿) | 9,864 ฿ | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (3,536 ฿) | 2,515 ฿ | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (278 ฿) | 130 ฿ | + 114% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (452 ฿) | 201 ฿ | + 125% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 52% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €89 (3,205 ฿) | 1,858 ฿ | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (1,390 ฿) | 986 ฿ | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (3,186 ฿) | 2,570 ฿ | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (4,146 ฿) | 2,012 ฿ | + 106% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 46% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,746 (821,266 ฿) | 806,768 ฿ | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.23 (44 ฿) | 27 ฿ | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (1,714 ฿) | 880 ฿ | + 95% | |
| Personal Care | + 167% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 167% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €14 (494 ฿) | 55 ฿ | + 799% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (343 ฿) | 120 ฿ | + 185% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €102 (3,672 ฿) | 706 ฿ | + 420% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.94 (215 ฿) | 84 ฿ | + 156% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.63 (95 ฿) | 86 ฿ | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.64 (95 ฿) | 78 ฿ | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.45 (52 ฿) | 42 ฿ | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.16 (78 ฿) | 48 ฿ | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (700 ฿) | 221 ฿ | + 217% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 69% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (1,203 ฿) | 534 ฿ | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (748 ฿) | 358 ฿ | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (3,239 ฿) | 1,804 ฿ | + 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (2,009 ฿) | 1,041 ฿ | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (338 ฿) | 163 ฿ | + 108% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.42 (123 ฿) | 86 ฿ | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.59 (130 ฿) | 95 ฿ | + 37% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €469 (16,949 ฿) | 14,456 ฿ | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (9 ฿) | 4.37 ฿ | + 105% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (1,760 ฿) | 1,471 ฿ | + 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.34 (193 ฿) | 89 ฿ | + 117% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,389 prices entered by 567 different people.
Cost of living in Austria is 62% more expensive than in Thailand
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