Cost of living in Vienna (Austria) is 26% more expensive than in Mexico City (Mexico)
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| Food | + 38% | |||
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| Food in Vienna (Austria) is 38% more expensive than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| Vienna | Mexico City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (Mex$ 310) | Mex$ 239 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (Mex$ 188) | Mex$ 139 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 74 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.50 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 27 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.61 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 49 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.77 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 28 | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 95 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.05 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 49 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.38 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 37 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.38 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 27 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 246 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.46 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 33 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.30 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 26 | + 64% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Vienna (Austria) is 23% more expensive than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| Vienna | Mexico City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,698 (Mex$ 31,096) | Mex$ 29,478 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,198 (Mex$ 21,931) | Mex$ 16,376 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €313 (Mex$ 5,733) | Mex$ 1,171 | + 390% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,030 (Mex$ 18,855) | Mex$ 20,427 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €693 (Mex$ 12,696) | Mex$ 10,130 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €103 (Mex$ 1,885) | Mex$ 807 | + 134% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (Mex$ 436) | Mex$ 411 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €528 (Mex$ 9,662) | Mex$ 6,772 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €108 (Mex$ 1,983) | Mex$ 2,885 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (Mex$ 209) | Mex$ 125 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (Mex$ 254) | Mex$ 109 | + 133% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Vienna (Austria) is about the same as in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| Vienna | Mexico City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €98 (Mex$ 1,801) | Mex$ 1,070 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (Mex$ 656) | Mex$ 855 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (Mex$ 1,518) | Mex$ 1,866 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (Mex$ 2,248) | Mex$ 1,575 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Vienna (Austria) is 45% more expensive than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| Vienna | Mexico City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,962 (Mex$ 475,323) | Mex$ 397,177 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 23 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (Mex$ 801) | Mex$ 502 | + 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (Mex$ 322) | Mex$ 151 | + 113% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Vienna (Austria) is 37% more expensive than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| Vienna | Mexico City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (Mex$ 195) | Mex$ 112 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 219 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €120 (Mex$ 2,190) | Mex$ 717 | + 205% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.13 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 75 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.90 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 59 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.99 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 61 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.56 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 41 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.01 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 32 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (Mex$ 372) | Mex$ 326 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Vienna (Austria) is about the same as in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| Vienna | Mexico City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (Mex$ 701) | Mex$ 355 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (Mex$ 419) | Mex$ 150 | + 180% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €100 (Mex$ 1,827) | Mex$ 910 | + 101% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €61 (Mex$ 1,121) | Mex$ 1,002 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Mex$ 193) | Mex$ 187 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.35 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 80 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.18 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 50 | + 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €455 (Mex$ 8,332) | Mex$ 10,767 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (Mex$ 1.04) | Mex$ 2.92 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (Mex$ 650) | Mex$ 1,572 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 71 | + 58% | |
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TOTAL | + 26% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,118 prices entered by 277 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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