Cost of living in Vienna (Austria) is 33% more expensive than in Hsinchu City (Taiwan)
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Food | + 35% | |||
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Food in Vienna (Austria) is 35% more expensive than in Hsinchu City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Vienna | Hsinchu City | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (524 NT$) | 208 NT$ | + 152% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (342 NT$) | 136 NT$ | + 152% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (231 NT$) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.37 (46 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 57% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.81 (163 NT$) | 66 NT$ | + 147% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.41 (116 NT$) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (230 NT$) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.05 (103 NT$) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.38 (81 NT$) | 83 NT$ | - 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.13 (38 NT$) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (250 NT$) | 516 NT$ | - 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.58 (87 NT$) | 53 NT$ | + 65% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.98 (67 NT$) | - | - | |
Housing | + 65% | |||
Housing in Vienna (Austria) is 65% more expensive than in Hsinchu City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,755 (59,547 NT$) | 29,605 NT$ | + 101% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,246 (42,270 NT$) | 20,026 NT$ | + 111% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €274 (9,284 NT$) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,114 (37,786 NT$) | 15,905 NT$ | + 138% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €708 (24,029 NT$) | 8,612 NT$ | + 179% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €89 (3,015 NT$) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (989 NT$) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | €523 (17,742 NT$) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €116 (3,953 NT$) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (473 NT$) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (517 NT$) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 14% | |||
Clothes in Vienna (Austria) is 14% more expensive than in Hsinchu City (Taiwan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 (3,097 NT$) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (1,156 NT$) | 754 NT$ | + 53% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (3,253 NT$) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €101 (3,437 NT$) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 10% | |||
Transportation in Vienna (Austria) is 10% more expensive than in Hsinchu City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,968 (949,056 NT$) | 823,715 NT$ | + 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.76 (60 NT$) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (1,369 NT$) | 1,192 NT$ | + 15% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (593 NT$) | 611 NT$ | - 3% | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Vienna (Austria) is about the same as in Hsinchu City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (362 NT$) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (337 NT$) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €133 (4,499 NT$) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.13 (174 NT$) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.14 (106 NT$) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.21 (109 NT$) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.77 (60 NT$) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.97 (67 NT$) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (753 NT$) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Vienna (Austria) is about the same as in Hsinchu City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (1,396 NT$) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 (756 NT$) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €181 (6,156 NT$) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (2,188 NT$) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (369 NT$) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.75 (127 NT$) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.87 (165 NT$) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €505 (17,152 NT$) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (1.94 NT$) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (1,137 NT$) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (209 NT$) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 33% |

These prices were last updated on February 10, 2025.
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