Cost of living in Vienna (Austria) is 15% more expensive than in Dortmund (Germany)
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| Food | + 52% | |||
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| Food in Vienna (Austria) is 52% more expensive than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Vienna | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 | €12 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 | €7 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 | €3.99 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.50 | €1.26 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.61 | €3.08 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.77 | €2.45 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €5.20 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.05 | €2.18 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.38 | €1.58 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.38 | €0.98 | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 | €5.56 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.46 | €1.97 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.30 | €1.22 | + 88% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Vienna (Austria) is 58% more expensive than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Vienna | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,698 | €1,069 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,198 | €706 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €313 | €153 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,030 | €522 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €693 | €425 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €103 | €109 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 | €21 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €528 | €448 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €108 | €92 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 | €4.89 | + 133% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 | €12 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Vienna (Austria) is 7% more expensive than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Vienna | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €98 | €77 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 | €37 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 | €86 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 | €112 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Vienna (Austria) is 25% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Vienna | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,962 | €22,774 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 | €1.58 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 | €79 | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 | €15 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Vienna (Austria) is 69% more expensive than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Vienna | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 | €6 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €120 | €45 | + 165% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.13 | €3.41 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.90 | €2.01 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.99 | €2.40 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.56 | €1.24 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.01 | €1.14 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 | €16 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Vienna (Austria) is 5% more expensive than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Vienna | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 | €34 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 | €23 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €100 | €51 | + 97% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €61 | €49 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 | €7 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.35 | €2.86 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.18 | €2.98 | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €455 | €677 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 | €0.10 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 | €29 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 | €5.73 | + 7% | |
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TOTAL | + 15% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 400 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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