Cost of living in Austria compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 14% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Austria | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($13) | $17 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 ($9) | $9 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 ($6) | $5.06 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 ($1.34) | $0.99 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.96 ($5.19) | $3.35 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.57 ($3.74) | $4.43 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.98 ($6) | $7 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.30 ($2.41) | $3.91 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.05 ($2.15) | $1.94 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.20 ($1.26) | $3.28 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 ($11) | $16 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.14 ($2.24) | $2.26 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.57 ($1.65) | $2.46 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Austria | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,447 ($1,515) | $2,515 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,134 ($1,187) | $1,957 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €486 ($509) | $204 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €885 ($927) | $1,778 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €616 ($645) | $1,342 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 ($113) | $139 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 ($28) | $56 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 ($419) | $297 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 ($119) | $135 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 ($14) | $12 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 ($13) | $26 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 9% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Austria | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 ($97) | $51 | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 ($36) | $46 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 ($107) | $92 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €144 ($151) | $120 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 28% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Austria | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,170 ($20,070) | $25,474 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.58 ($1.66) | $1.06 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €41 ($43) | $77 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 20% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Austria | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 ($8) | $7 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 ($9) | $19 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €118 ($124) | $125 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.49 ($5.75) | $7 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.50 ($3.67) | $4.17 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.52 ($2.64) | $5.50 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.74 ($1.82) | $4.18 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.20 ($2.30) | $2.05 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 ($29) | $25 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 9% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Austria | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 ($45) | $49 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 ($24) | $27 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €182 ($191) | $196 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 ($72) | $83 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 ($11) | $13 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.80 ($3.98) | $5.19 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 ($4.19) | $6 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €507 ($530) | $499 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.17 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 ($54) | $53 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.66 ($5.93) | $9 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Austria is 24% cheaper than in United States
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