Cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States vs Wels, Austria
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Food | + 17% | |||
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Food in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Wels (Austria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€12) | €9 | + 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €7 | - 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.11 (€3.43) | €6.00 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.60 (€0.50) | €1.08 | - 54% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.63 (€2.20) | €2.50 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.52 (€2.94) | €1.50 | + 96% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.22) | €3.00 | + 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.97 (€2.48) | €2.00 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.51 (€1.26) | €1.00 | + 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.82 (€2.35) | €1.00 | + 135% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (€13) | €5.50 | + 145% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.64 (€1.37) | €1.33 | + 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.84 (€1.53) | €1.25 | + 23% | |
Housing | + 8% | |||
Housing in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Wels (Austria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,840 (€1,536) | €867 | + 77% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,310 (€1,093) | €750 | + 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $160 (€134) | €517 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,317 (€1,099) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $929 (€775) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $119 (€99) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $43 (€36) | €20 | + 78% | |
40” flat screen tv | $328 (€274) | €399 | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $103 (€86) | €200 | - 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (€20) | €13 | + 54% | |
Clothes | + 102% | |||
Clothes in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 102% more expensive than in Wels (Austria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (€37) | €19 | + 97% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $37 (€31) | €10 | + 207% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (€76) | €50 | + 52% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $101 (€85) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 111% | |||
Transportation in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 111% more expensive than in Wels (Austria) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,291 (€20,273) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.67 (€0.56) | €1.09 | - 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $87 (€72) | €10 | + 622% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (€12) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 17% | |||
Personal Care in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Wels (Austria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.06 (€4.23) | €15 | - 72% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (€14) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $103 (€86) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (€5.23) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.11 (€2.60) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (€5.35) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.34 (€2.78) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (€1.56) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€18) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is about the same as in Wels (Austria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (€30) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 (€18) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $143 (€119) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $63 (€52) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (€9) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.65 (€4.71) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.53 (€4.62) | €3.50 | + 32% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $460 (€384) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.58 (€0.48) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (€33) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€6) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 27% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €3,171 ($3,799) in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,500 in Wels.
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