Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 13% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| United Kingdom | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £14 (€16) | €13 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (€7) | €10 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.35 (€3.90) | €7 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.06 (€1.23) | €1.48 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.25 (€3.78) | €5.59 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.89 (€2.20) | €3.22 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.79 (€4.41) | €7 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.95 (€2.27) | €2.19 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.95 (€1.11) | €2.16 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.72 (€2.01) | €1.27 | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€9) | €6 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.21 (€2.57) | €2.63 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.05 (€1.22) | €1.71 | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 14% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| United Kingdom | Austria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,844 (€2,147) | €1,777 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,209 (€1,408) | €1,084 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £219 (€255) | €509 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,075 (€1,252) | €922 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £756 (€880) | €697 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £123 (€143) | €90 | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (€30) | €22 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £302 (€352) | €354 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £87 (€101) | €124 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (€7) | €13 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £14 (€17) | €16 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 19% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| United Kingdom | Austria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £61 (€71) | €99 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 (€37) | €44 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £67 (€78) | €78 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £68 (€79) | €111 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 55% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| United Kingdom | Austria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £25,499 (€29,687) | €25,873 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.65 (€1.92) | €1.73 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £78 (€91) | €47 | + 94% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 16% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| United Kingdom | Austria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.52 (€4.10) | €5.67 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £10 (€12) | €7 | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £81 (€94) | €145 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.35 (€3.90) | €5.00 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.71 (€2.00) | €3.07 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.61 (€4.20) | €3.46 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.29 (€2.67) | €2.28 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.68 (€1.95) | €2.07 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (€17) | €20 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 25% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| United Kingdom | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £36 (€42) | €40 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (€22) | €23 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £148 (€173) | €50 | + 246% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £60 (€69) | €59 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £10 (€11) | €10 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.23 (€3.76) | €4.58 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.68 (€5.45) | €3.90 | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £433 (€504) | €544 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.10 (€0.12) | €0.07 | + 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £33 (€38) | €30 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (€15) | €6 | + 140% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 15% more expensive than in Austria
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