Cost of living in Austria compared to Canada
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Food | + 0% | |||
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Food in Austria is about the same as in Canada | ||||
Austria | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (C$23) | C$25 | - 7% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (C$17) | C$15 | + 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.37 (C$8) | C$12 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.39 (C$2.07) | C$3.22 | - 36% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.68 (C$7) | C$5.76 | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €7 (C$10) | C$5.57 | + 85% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$11) | C$13 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.29 (C$3.42) | C$5.25 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.37 (C$3.55) | C$3.99 | - 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.16 (C$1.74) | C$3.81 | - 54% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$11) | C$22 | - 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €3.17 (C$4.75) | C$3.35 | + 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.73 (C$4.08) | C$2.73 | + 50% | |
Housing | - 13% | |||
Housing in Austria is 13% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Austria | Canada | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,793 (C$2,685) | C$2,874 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,228 (C$1,839) | C$2,374 | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €269 (C$403) | C$231 | + 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,094 (C$1,638) | C$2,085 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €778 (C$1,164) | C$1,637 | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €112 (C$168) | C$121 | + 39% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (C$43) | C$71 | - 39% | |
40” flat screen tv | €482 (C$722) | C$363 | + 99% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (C$171) | C$192 | - 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (C$19) | C$14 | + 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 (C$28) | C$31 | - 10% | |
Clothes | + 40% | |||
Clothes in Austria is 40% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
Austria | Canada | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €97 (C$145) | C$84 | + 72% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (C$68) | C$62 | + 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €134 (C$200) | C$139 | + 44% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €212 (C$317) | C$160 | + 98% | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Austria is 26% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Austria | Canada | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,470 (C$39,635) | C$32,441 | + 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (C$2.32) | C$1.65 | + 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €42 (C$62) | C$114 | - 45% | |
Personal Care | + 1% | |||
Personal Care in Austria is about the same as in Canada | ||||
Austria | Canada | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €15 (C$22) | C$11 | + 92% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (C$19) | C$27 | - 28% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €122 (C$182) | C$122 | + 50% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (C$7) | C$10 | - 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.29 (C$4.93) | C$8 | - 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.78 (C$5.65) | C$7 | - 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.91 (C$2.87) | C$3.98 | - 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.63 (C$3.94) | C$3.89 | + 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (C$35) | C$32 | + 9% | |
Entertainment | - 16% | |||
Entertainment in Austria is 16% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Austria | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (C$63) | C$73 | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 (C$33) | C$33 | + 2% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €270 (C$405) | C$180 | + 125% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (C$94) | C$132 | - 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (C$18) | C$15 | + 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.75 (C$5.62) | C$5.83 | - 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.33 (C$8) | C$8 | - 3% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €689 (C$1,032) | C$717 | + 44% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (C$0.15) | C$0.40 | - 63% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (C$58) | C$60 | - 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (C$9) | C$18 | - 49% | |
TOTAL | - 12% |
These prices were last updated on November 07, 2024.
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Cost of living in Austria is 12% cheaper than in Canada
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