Cost of living in Austria compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 17% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Austria | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (£13) | £15 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (£9) | £8 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (£5.44) | £3.96 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.39 (£1.15) | £1.09 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.80 (£4.83) | £3.70 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.57 (£3.81) | £2.53 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (£7) | £4.82 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.43 (£2.03) | £2.15 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.86 (£2.39) | £0.92 | + 160% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 (£1.06) | £2.10 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (£10) | £10 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.48 (£2.90) | £2.23 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.42 (£2.01) | £1.06 | + 89% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 49% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Austria | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,098 (£915) | £2,764 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,154 (£962) | £2,036 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €246 (£205) | £188 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €998 (£832) | £1,781 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €723 (£603) | £1,282 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 (£92) | £136 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (£24) | £27 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €482 (£402) | £264 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (£95) | £90 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (£11) | £7 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (£12) | £14 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 22% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Austria | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €97 (£81) | £73 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (£38) | £35 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €122 (£102) | £83 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €212 (£177) | £84 | + 109% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 44% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Austria | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €40,436 (£33,702) | £28,289 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (£1.33) | £1.43 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (£41) | £107 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 65% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Austria | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €14 (£12) | £3.64 | + 228% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (£11) | £8 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €152 (£127) | £72 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (£4.17) | £3.91 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.03 (£3.36) | £1.93 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (£5.27) | £4.20 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.01 (£1.67) | £2.22 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.33 (£2.77) | £1.90 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €35 (£29) | £15 | + 93% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 10% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Austria | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (£39) | £40 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (£18) | £23 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €270 (£225) | £116 | + 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (£53) | £66 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (£10) | £11 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.99 (£4.16) | £3.72 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.33 (£4.45) | £5.93 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €689 (£575) | £427 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (£0.08) | £0.10 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (£39) | £41 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (£5.16) | £15 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Austria is 26% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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