Cost of living in Vienna (Austria) is 7% more expensive than in Columbus, Ohio (United States)
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| Food | + 26% | |||
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| Food in Vienna (Austria) is 26% more expensive than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Vienna | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 ($17) | $13 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $8 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.80 ($7) | $4.04 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.19 ($1.35) | $0.66 | + 103% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.57 ($6) | $2.23 | + 182% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.97 ($3.35) | $3.18 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($8) | $6 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.15 ($2.42) | $2.93 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.90 ($2.15) | $1.57 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 ($1.14) | $2.07 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 ($10) | $14 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.13 ($2.40) | $1.68 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.81 ($2.05) | $1.78 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Vienna (Austria) is about the same as in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Vienna | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,428 ($1,612) | $1,499 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,116 ($1,260) | $1,129 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €140 ($158) | $170 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €975 ($1,100) | $981 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €647 ($730) | $799 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 ($91) | $90 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 ($28) | $34 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €333 ($375) | $262 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 ($110) | $78 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 ($13) | $10 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 ($15) | $18 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Vienna (Austria) is 28% more expensive than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Vienna | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 ($103) | $46 | + 122% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 ($39) | $36 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 ($94) | $88 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 ($126) | $115 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Vienna (Austria) is 9% more expensive than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Vienna | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,068 ($26,036) | $22,677 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.12 ($1.26) | $0.63 | + 100% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 ($51) | $55 | - 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 ($19) | $15 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Vienna (Austria) is about the same as in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Vienna | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 ($10) | $8 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 ($9) | $9 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €118 ($134) | $119 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.09 ($5.75) | $7 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.61 ($2.94) | $3.20 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.76 ($3.12) | $3.85 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.41 ($1.59) | $3.15 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.12 ($2.40) | $1.51 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 ($26) | $17 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Vienna (Austria) is 10% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Vienna | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 ($41) | $37 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 ($25) | $21 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €164 ($186) | $79 | + 134% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 ($67) | $60 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 ($12) | $9 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.70 ($4.17) | $4.98 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.69 ($4.17) | $5.19 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €499 ($563) | $430 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 ($0.07) | $0.39 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 ($44) | $52 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.94 ($7) | $8 | - 12% | |
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TOTAL | + 7% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 431 prices entered by 93 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2021.
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