Cost of living in Austria compared to United States
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| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 11% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Austria | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 ($16) | $20 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 ($10) | $11 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 ($8) | $5.67 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.48 ($1.60) | $1.09 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.45 ($5.87) | $5.04 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.77 ($4.06) | $4.66 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($8) | $7 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.22 ($2.39) | $4.46 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.38 ($2.56) | $2.35 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.20 ($1.29) | $2.98 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($7) | $15 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.92 ($3.14) | $2.88 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.03 ($2.18) | $2.76 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Austria | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,616 ($1,739) | $3,118 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,124 ($1,210) | $2,391 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €268 ($289) | $223 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €941 ($1,013) | $2,066 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €675 ($726) | $1,586 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €110 ($118) | $146 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 ($31) | $67 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €411 ($442) | $303 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 ($123) | $141 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 ($12) | $14 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 ($17) | $31 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Austria | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 ($97) | $58 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 ($43) | $52 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 ($89) | $96 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 ($110) | $133 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 16% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Austria | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,674 ($29,774) | $28,197 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.71 ($1.84) | $1.03 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 ($51) | $78 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 22% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Austria | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 ($10) | $9 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 ($14) | $22 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €130 ($140) | $137 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 ($5.38) | $10 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.99 ($3.21) | $4.75 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.36 ($3.62) | $6 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.17 ($2.34) | $4.85 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.09 ($2.25) | $2.24 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 ($21) | $28 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Austria | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 ($42) | $57 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 ($24) | $29 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €142 ($153) | $225 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 ($66) | $94 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 ($11) | $14 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.68 ($3.96) | $5.47 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.69 ($5.05) | $7 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €495 ($532) | $607 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.04 ($0.04) | $0.22 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 ($34) | $66 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 ($7) | $10 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Austria is 27% cheaper than in United States
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