Cost of living in Austria compared to Bahamas
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 35% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Austria | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (B$16) | B$25 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (B$11) | B$13 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (B$8) | B$14 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.48 (B$1.62) | B$6.00 | - 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.45 (B$5.94) | B$4.43 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.77 (B$4.11) | B$4.07 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (B$8) | B$5.04 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.22 (B$2.42) | B$8 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.38 (B$2.59) | B$1.32 | + 96% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.20 (B$1.31) | B$4.19 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (B$8) | B$15 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.92 (B$3.18) | B$4.64 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.03 (B$2.21) | B$3.85 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 39% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Austria | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,616 (B$1,760) | B$1,425 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,124 (B$1,224) | B$1,697 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €268 (B$292) | B$355 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €941 (B$1,025) | B$3,793 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €675 (B$735) | B$1,200 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €110 (B$120) | B$219 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (B$31) | B$49 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €411 (B$448) | B$716 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (B$124) | B$256 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (B$12) | B$11 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (B$17) | B$15 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 28% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Austria | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (B$98) | B$100 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (B$43) | B$74 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (B$90) | B$150 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (B$111) | B$110 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 25% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Austria | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,674 (B$30,132) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.71 (B$1.86) | B$4.77 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (B$52) | B$56 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 36% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Austria | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (B$10) | B$5.71 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (B$14) | B$23 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €130 (B$142) | B$114 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (B$5.44) | B$8 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.99 (B$3.25) | B$10 | - 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.36 (B$3.66) | B$14 | - 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.17 (B$2.37) | B$6.00 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.09 (B$2.28) | B$8 | - 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (B$21) | B$20 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 63% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Austria | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (B$43) | B$92 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (B$24) | B$60 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €142 (B$154) | B$43 | + 257% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (B$67) | B$150 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (B$11) | B$24 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.68 (B$4.00) | B$4.88 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.69 (B$5.11) | B$7 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €495 (B$538) | B$1,200 | - 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.04 (B$0.04) | B$0.73 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (B$34) | B$113 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (B$7) | B$12 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Austria is 39% cheaper than in Bahamas
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