Cost of living in Vienna (Austria) is 105% more expensive than in Tai'an (China)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 308 prices entered by 55 different people.
| Food in Vienna (Austria) is 147% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vienna (Austria) | Tai'an (China) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €14 (111元) | 25元 | 337% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €7 (58元) | 32元 | 80% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €5.70 (45元) | 8元 | 489% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €1.14 (9元) | 13元 | 30% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €6 (47元) | 7元 | 601% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €2.63 (21元) | 7元 | 207% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €7 (53元) | 35元 | 52% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €1.98 (16元) | 7元 | 116% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.88 (15元) | 7元 | 104% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €1.03 (8元) | 4.70元 | 72% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €8 (65元) | 73元 | 11% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €2.13 (17元) | 14元 | 17% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €1.81 (14元) | 7元 | 94% |
| Housing in Vienna (Austria) is 358% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||
| Vienna (Austria) | Tai'an (China) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,308 (10,241元) | 1,461元 | 601% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €1,017 (7,963元) | 1,200元 | 564% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €150 (1,172元) | 471元 | 149% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,025 (8,026元) | 1,500元 | 435% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €665 (5,204元) | 700元 | 643% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €81 (634元) | 200元 | 217% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €24 (191元) | 51元 | 277% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €333 (2,605元) | 2,285元 | 14% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €97 (760元) | 657元 | 16% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €12 (90元) | 44元 | 107% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €13 (104元) | 25元 | 315% |
| Clothes in Vienna (Austria) is 50% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||
| Vienna (Austria) | Tai'an (China) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €91 (712元) | 316元 | 125% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €34 (269元) | 234元 | 15% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €77 (600元) | 423元 | 42% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €107 (840元) | 405元 | 107% |
| Transportation in Vienna (Austria) is 44% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||
| Vienna (Austria) | Tai'an (China) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €23,068 (180,653元) | 250,728元 | 28% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.09 (9元) | 7元 | 22% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €44 (348元) | 85元 | 309% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €17 (130元) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Vienna (Austria) is 55% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||
| Vienna (Austria) | Tai'an (China) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €9 (69元) | 33元 | 109% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €8 (64元) | 12元 | 432% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €118 (928元) | 400元 | 132% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €5.09 (40元) | 21元 | 92% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €2.61 (20元) | 38元 | 46% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €3.04 (24元) | 26元 | 7% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.41 (11元) | 11元 | 4% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €2.12 (17元) | 13元 | 29% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €24 (187元) | 15元 | 1149% |
| Entertainment in Vienna (Austria) is 36% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||
| Vienna (Austria) | Tai'an (China) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €36 (281元) | 62元 | 356% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €21 (161元) | 43元 | 276% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €164 (1,288元) | 1,000元 | 29% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €55 (428元) | 400元 | 7% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €11 (89元) | 50元 | 78% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €3.69 (29元) | 32元 | 10% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €3.69 (29元) | 20元 | 45% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €499 (3,907元) | 4,000元 | 2% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.11 (0.88元) | 0.32元 | 178% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €41 (324元) | 486元 | 33% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €5.54 (43元) | 18元 | 143% |
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For example, you would need at least 9,445元 (€1,206) in Vienna to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 4,600元 in Tai'an.