- Cost of Living
- Austria
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Austria compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 6% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($15) | $14 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $8 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.95 ($5.63) | $4.53 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 ($1.31) | $0.89 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.23 ($4.81) | $3.20 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.62 ($2.98) | $3.98 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($8) | $6 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.34 ($2.66) | $3.33 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.45 ($1.65) | $1.61 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 ($1.11) | $3.64 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 ($9) | $15 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.97 ($2.24) | $1.92 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.58 ($1.80) | $2.13 | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 32% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,374 ($1,564) | $2,047 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €968 ($1,101) | $1,576 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €158 ($180) | $177 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €840 ($956) | $1,584 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €602 ($685) | $1,128 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €99 ($113) | $119 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €18 ($20) | $48 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €334 ($380) | $328 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 ($111) | $120 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 ($9) | $11 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 ($14) | $23 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 19% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €89 ($101) | $47 | + 113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 ($44) | $45 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 ($100) | $85 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 ($131) | $115 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 17% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,509 ($25,606) | $22,382 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.23 ($1.39) | $0.78 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 ($54) | $85 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 7% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €14 ($16) | $7 | + 120% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 ($11) | $18 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €102 ($116) | $110 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.94 ($7) | $7 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.63 ($3.00) | $3.47 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.64 ($3.01) | $5.13 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.45 ($1.65) | $3.47 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.16 ($2.46) | $1.86 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 ($22) | $20 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 14% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 ($38) | $45 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 ($24) | $25 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 ($102) | $174 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 ($63) | $79 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($11) | $12 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.42 ($3.89) | $4.90 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.59 ($4.09) | $5.95 | - 31% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €469 ($534) | $422 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 ($0.28) | $0.36 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 ($55) | $53 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.34 ($6) | $8 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Austria is 18% cheaper than in United States
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