Cost of living in Vienna, Austria vs Taiyuan, China
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| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vienna (Austria) is 89% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (115元) | 44元 | + 158% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (61元) | 29元 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.70 (45元) | 10元 | + 344% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.12 (9元) | 13元 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.24 (41元) | 9元 | + 331% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.63 (21元) | 10元 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (53元) | 55元 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 (16元) | 9元 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.88 (15元) | 9元 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.03 (8元) | 5.53元 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (64元) | 115元 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.09 (16元) | 8元 | + 114% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.81 (14元) | 12元 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 218% | |||
| Housing in Vienna (Austria) is 218% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,308 (10,217元) | 3,511元 | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,017 (7,944元) | 1,936元 | + 310% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €150 (1,169元) | 207元 | + 465% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €956 (7,471元) | 2,406元 | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €665 (5,192元) | 1,222元 | + 325% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 (632元) | 150元 | + 322% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (176元) | 63元 | + 179% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €333 (2,599元) | 2,386元 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (759元) | 426元 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (90元) | 34元 | + 165% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (104元) | 39元 | + 168% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Vienna (Austria) is 59% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 (710元) | 533元 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (269元) | 150元 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (598元) | 449元 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 (838元) | 382元 | + 120% | |
| Transportation | + 147% | |||
| Transportation in Vienna (Austria) is 147% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,068 (180,231元) | 108,000元 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.09 (9元) | 7元 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (348元) | 71元 | + 391% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (130元) | 37元 | + 254% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Vienna (Austria) is 56% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (69元) | 24元 | + 188% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (64元) | 43元 | + 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €106 (830元) | 200元 | + 315% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.09 (40元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.61 (20元) | 44元 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.04 (24元) | 25元 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.41 (11元) | 8元 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.12 (17元) | 11元 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (187元) | 56元 | + 231% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Vienna (Austria) is 46% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (280元) | 173元 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (161元) | 89元 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €164 (1,285元) | 399元 | + 222% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €55 (427元) | 313元 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (89元) | 53元 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.69 (29元) | 26元 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.69 (29元) | 25元 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €499 (3,898元) | 3,999元 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (0.88元) | 0.25元 | + 247% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (323元) | 282元 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.54 (43元) | 21元 | + 104% | |
| TOTAL | + 111% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 434 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Vienna (Austria) is 111% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China)
For example, you would need at least 25,292元 (€3,237) in Vienna to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 12,000元 in Taiyuan.
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