Cost of living in Austria compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 7% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Austria | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (AU$22) | AU$21 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (AU$14) | AU$13 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.72 (AU$9) | AU$6 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 (AU$2.05) | AU$1.78 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.61 (AU$9) | AU$6 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.14 (AU$4.83) | AU$7 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.97 (AU$9) | AU$8 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (AU$3.42) | AU$4.50 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.42 (AU$3.72) | AU$3.33 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (AU$1.65) | AU$5.77 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (AU$10) | AU$20 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.31 (AU$3.54) | AU$3.90 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.65 (AU$2.54) | AU$2.84 | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 16% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Austria | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,592 (AU$2,445) | AU$3,024 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,017 (AU$1,561) | AU$2,194 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €543 (AU$834) | AU$245 | + 241% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €832 (AU$1,278) | AU$2,049 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €691 (AU$1,062) | AU$1,556 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €164 (AU$252) | AU$181 | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (AU$47) | AU$70 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €338 (AU$518) | AU$570 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (AU$233) | AU$273 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (AU$18) | AU$11 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (AU$21) | AU$36 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Austria | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €99 (AU$151) | AU$108 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (AU$71) | AU$77 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (AU$141) | AU$161 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (AU$194) | AU$173 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 42% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Austria | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,513 (AU$37,648) | AU$33,118 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.87 (AU$2.88) | AU$1.97 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (AU$68) | AU$180 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 22% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Austria | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.67 (AU$9) | AU$9 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$21 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €152 (AU$233) | AU$75 | + 213% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.07 (AU$4.72) | AU$5.09 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.03 (AU$4.66) | AU$5.30 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.12 (AU$3.26) | AU$3.54 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.07 (AU$3.18) | AU$3.44 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (AU$31) | AU$32 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 32% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Austria | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (AU$69) | AU$61 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (AU$34) | AU$39 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (AU$77) | AU$209 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (AU$90) | AU$108 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (AU$16) | AU$20 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.14 (AU$6) | AU$5.07 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.02 (AU$6) | AU$10 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €499 (AU$766) | AU$729 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (AU$0.12) | AU$0.34 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (AU$47) | AU$77 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.84 (AU$9) | AU$41 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1.536
AUD
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,793 prices entered by 428 different people.
Cost of living in Austria is 21% cheaper than in Australia
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