Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 17% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| United Kingdom | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 (€17) | €15 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 (€9) | €11 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.88 (€4.54) | €7 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.09 (€1.27) | €1.39 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.73 (€4.36) | €5.80 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.55 (€2.98) | €4.57 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.91 (€5.74) | €8 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.09 (€2.45) | €2.43 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.92 (€1.08) | €2.86 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.04 (€2.39) | €1.27 | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (€11) | €12 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.14 (€2.51) | €3.48 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.05 (€1.23) | €2.42 | - 49% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 81% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| United Kingdom | Austria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,712 (€3,171) | €1,098 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,953 (€2,284) | €1,154 | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £182 (€213) | €246 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,652 (€1,931) | €998 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,241 (€1,451) | €723 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £136 (€160) | €111 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (€31) | €28 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £264 (€309) | €482 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £90 (€106) | €114 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (€9) | €14 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £14 (€17) | €15 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 20% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| United Kingdom | Austria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £74 (€86) | €97 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £35 (€41) | €46 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £81 (€95) | €122 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £84 (€99) | €212 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 73% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| United Kingdom | Austria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £28,289 (€33,083) | €40,436 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.43 (€1.67) | €1.57 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £105 (€123) | €49 | + 148% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 41% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| United Kingdom | Austria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.64 (€4.25) | €14 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€9) | €13 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £72 (€84) | €152 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.91 (€4.57) | €5.00 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.93 (€2.26) | €4.03 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.20 (€4.91) | €6 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.22 (€2.59) | €2.01 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.90 (€2.22) | €3.33 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (€18) | €35 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 9% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| United Kingdom | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 (€47) | €47 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £22 (€26) | €22 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £115 (€135) | €270 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £66 (€78) | €63 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £11 (€13) | €12 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.74 (€4.37) | €4.99 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £6 (€7) | €5.33 | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £427 (€499) | €689 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.10 (€0.12) | €0.10 | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £41 (€48) | €46 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £15 (€17) | €6 | + 184% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,977 prices entered by 460 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 29% more expensive than in Austria
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