Cost of living in Vienna (Austria) is 11% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 593 prices entered by 69 different people.
| Food in Vienna (Austria) is 6% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vienna (Austria) | Tacoma, Washington (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €14 ($17) | $19 | 10% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €7 ($9) | $8 | 9% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €5.70 ($7) | $4.61 | 48% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €1.14 ($1.36) | $1.00 | 36% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €6 ($7) | $4.15 | 73% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €2.63 ($3.15) | $4.43 | 29% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €7 ($8) | $5.95 | 37% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €1.98 ($2.37) | $3.79 | 37% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.88 ($2.25) | $1.89 | 19% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €1.03 ($1.23) | $3.38 | 63% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €8 ($10) | $16 | 38% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €2.13 ($2.55) | $2.15 | 19% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €1.81 ($2.17) | $2.91 | 25% |
| Housing in Vienna (Austria) is 20% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||
| Vienna (Austria) | Tacoma, Washington (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,308 ($1,567) | $1,875 | 16% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €1,017 ($1,218) | $1,410 | 14% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €150 ($179) | $171 | 5% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,025 ($1,228) | $1,463 | 16% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €665 ($796) | $1,010 | 21% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €81 ($97) | $127 | 24% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €24 ($29) | $56 | 48% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €333 ($399) | $289 | 38% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €97 ($116) | $170 | 32% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €12 ($14) | $15 | 11% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €13 ($16) | $18 | 11% |
| Clothes in Vienna (Austria) is 39% more expensive than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||
| Vienna (Austria) | Tacoma, Washington (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €91 ($109) | $42 | 159% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €34 ($41) | $36 | 15% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €77 ($92) | $84 | 9% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €107 ($128) | $118 | 9% |
| Transportation in Vienna (Austria) is 12% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||
| Vienna (Austria) | Tacoma, Washington (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €23,068 ($27,640) | $22,505 | 23% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.09 ($1.31) | $0.84 | 56% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €44 ($53) | $75 | 29% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €17 ($20) | $30 | 35% |
| Personal Care in Vienna (Austria) is 21% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||
| Vienna (Austria) | Tacoma, Washington (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €9 ($11) | $9 | 16% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €8 ($10) | $26 | 63% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €118 ($142) | $123 | 16% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €5.09 ($6) | $8 | 28% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €2.61 ($3.12) | $3.53 | 11% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €3.04 ($3.65) | $4.69 | 22% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.41 ($1.68) | $5.64 | 70% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €2.12 ($2.54) | $2.29 | 11% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €24 ($29) | $22 | 28% |
| Entertainment in Vienna (Austria) is about the same as in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||
| Vienna (Austria) | Tacoma, Washington (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €36 ($43) | $49 | 12% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €21 ($25) | $26 | 6% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €164 ($197) | $261 | 24% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €55 ($66) | $75 | 12% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €11 ($14) | $10 | 39% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €3.69 ($4.42) | $5.87 | 25% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €3.69 ($4.42) | $5.52 | 20% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €499 ($598) | $428 | 40% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.11 ($0.14) | $0.06 | 129% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €41 ($50) | $41 | 21% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €5.54 ($7) | $10 | 34% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $5,600 in Tacoma, Washington you would need to make just about $4,987 (€4,162) in Vienna.