- Cost of Living
- Austria
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Austria compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 7% 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 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.91 ($5.57) | $4.57 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 ($1.25) | $0.89 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.90 ($4.42) | $3.17 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.73 ($3.10) | $4.04 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($8) | $6 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.30 ($2.61) | $3.33 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.55 ($1.75) | $1.59 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 ($1.11) | $3.38 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 ($9) | $15 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.97 ($2.23) | $1.92 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 ($1.53) | $2.12 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 32% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,332 ($1,510) | $2,036 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €974 ($1,104) | $1,572 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €171 ($194) | $178 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €822 ($932) | $1,573 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €591 ($670) | $1,125 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €106 ($120) | $123 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €19 ($22) | $48 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €340 ($385) | $334 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 ($106) | $118 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($8) | $11 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 ($14) | $22 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 19% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 ($98) | $47 | + 107% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 ($44) | $45 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 ($98) | $85 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 ($134) | $115 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 18% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,117 ($25,072) | $22,261 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.22 ($1.38) | $0.77 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €46 ($52) | $85 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 13% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €14 ($16) | $7 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 ($11) | $19 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €85 ($96) | $111 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.94 ($7) | $7 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.65 ($3.01) | $3.51 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.64 ($2.99) | $5.09 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.47 ($1.67) | $3.44 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.14 ($2.42) | $1.86 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 ($23) | $21 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 10% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 ($41) | $45 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 ($24) | $25 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €219 ($248) | $173 | + 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 ($61) | $79 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($10) | $12 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.37 ($3.81) | $4.87 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.73 ($4.23) | $5.88 | - 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €469 ($532) | $427 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 ($0.28) | $0.34 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 ($41) | $53 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.38 ($6) | $8 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Austria is 18% cheaper than in United States
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