Cost of living in Austria compared to Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 118% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 118% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Austria | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (790TL) | 412TL | + 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (510TL) | 294TL | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (297TL) | 173TL | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.88 (86TL) | 42TL | + 105% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.83 (266TL) | 81TL | + 228% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €6 (274TL) | 45TL | + 512% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (367TL) | 210TL | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.62 (165TL) | 46TL | + 258% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.20 (146TL) | 24TL | + 515% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 (59TL) | 87TL | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (677TL) | 602TL | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.35 (153TL) | 63TL | + 143% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.23 (102TL) | 17TL | + 511% | |
| Housing | + 99% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 99% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Austria | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,467 (66,996TL) | 43,214TL | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,046 (47,750TL) | 25,874TL | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €236 (10,790TL) | 3,109TL | + 247% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,230 (56,176TL) | 33,967TL | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €827 (37,755TL) | 22,473TL | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €210 (9,584TL) | 1,971TL | + 386% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (1,196TL) | 420TL | + 184% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €489 (22,313TL) | 13,504TL | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €378 (17,274TL) | 4,848TL | + 256% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (552TL) | 210TL | + 163% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (738TL) | 258TL | + 186% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 32% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Austria | Turkey | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (3,577TL) | 2,426TL | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €48 (2,197TL) | 1,754TL | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (4,583TL) | 3,559TL | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (5,427TL) | 4,374TL | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 44% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Austria | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,337 (1,522,016TL) | 1,630,200TL | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (73TL) | 46TL | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (2,367TL) | 1,218TL | + 94% | |
| Personal Care | + 145% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 145% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Austria | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €27 (1,255TL) | 108TL | + 1064% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (361TL) | 204TL | + 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €149 (6,806TL) | 2,308TL | + 195% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €13 (584TL) | 162TL | + 260% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.11 (188TL) | 167TL | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €8 (347TL) | 156TL | + 122% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.92 (88TL) | 73TL | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.52 (115TL) | 104TL | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (1,284TL) | 472TL | + 172% | |
| Entertainment | + 114% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 114% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Austria | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €57 (2,589TL) | 1,384TL | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (1,041TL) | 457TL | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €176 (8,033TL) | 2,161TL | + 272% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €103 (4,694TL) | 2,744TL | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €15 (701TL) | 414TL | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €6 (277TL) | 141TL | + 96% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.15 (235TL) | 157TL | + 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €899 (41,055TL) | 23,797TL | + 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.59 (27TL) | 6TL | + 331% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (2,065TL) | 2,085TL | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (291TL) | 76TL | + 281% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Austria is 86% more expensive than in Turkey
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