Cost of living in Austria compared to United States
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| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 ($15) | $15 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $8 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.21 ($5.83) | $4.32 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 ($1.28) | $0.88 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.92 ($5.50) | $2.98 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.42 ($2.70) | $4.01 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 ($7) | $6 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.99 ($2.22) | $3.36 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.79 ($2.00) | $1.77 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.02 ($1.14) | $3.15 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($8) | $14 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.10 ($2.35) | $1.94 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.67 ($1.86) | $2.04 | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,168 ($1,306) | $2,269 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,007 ($1,126) | $1,629 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €154 ($172) | $177 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €835 ($934) | $1,625 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €669 ($748) | $1,155 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €78 ($87) | $109 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 ($23) | $47 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €367 ($410) | $298 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 ($96) | $118 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.25 ($5.87) | $11 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 ($15) | $22 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 20% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €96 ($107) | $49 | + 121% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 ($43) | $45 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 ($84) | $86 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 ($130) | $112 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 13% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,459 ($22,877) | $22,992 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.24 ($1.39) | $0.75 | + 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €51 ($57) | $81 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 22% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 ($8) | $7 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 ($8) | $20 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €102 ($114) | $110 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.15 ($3.52) | $7 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.63 ($2.94) | $3.55 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.46 ($2.75) | $5.08 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.24 ($1.39) | $3.57 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.85 ($2.06) | $1.83 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 ($28) | $21 | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 26% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 ($33) | $45 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 ($21) | $24 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €163 ($182) | $223 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 ($46) | $74 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($11) | $12 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.11 ($3.47) | $4.82 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.91 ($4.38) | $5.81 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €479 ($536) | $395 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.05 ($0.06) | $0.19 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 ($38) | $52 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.32 ($5.94) | $8 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Austria is 20% cheaper than in United States
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