Cost of living in Austria compared to Colombia
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Food | + 102% | |||
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Food in Austria is 102% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Austria | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (COL$71,204) | COL$34,719 | + 105% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (COL$47,557) | COL$28,150 | + 69% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.37 (COL$23,333) | COL$11,032 | + 111% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.39 (COL$6,016) | COL$4,967 | + 21% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.80 (COL$25,185) | COL$10,186 | + 147% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.57 (COL$19,861) | COL$4,256 | + 367% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (COL$36,747) | COL$14,270 | + 158% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.43 (COL$10,559) | COL$9,677 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.86 (COL$12,435) | COL$4,540 | + 174% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 (COL$5,520) | COL$4,344 | + 27% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (COL$51,816) | COL$50,390 | + 3% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €3.48 (COL$15,123) | COL$7,218 | + 110% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.42 (COL$10,490) | COL$3,702 | + 183% | |
Housing | + 124% | |||
Housing in Austria is 124% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Austria | Colombia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,626 (COL$7,061,489) | COL$3,538,950 | + 100% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,154 (COL$5,009,960) | COL$2,074,620 | + 141% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €246 (COL$1,066,665) | COL$343,604 | + 210% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €998 (COL$4,333,732) | COL$1,968,240 | + 120% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €723 (COL$3,138,901) | COL$1,171,320 | + 168% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 (COL$480,606) | COL$239,838 | + 100% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (COL$122,876) | COL$69,594 | + 77% | |
40” flat screen tv | €482 (COL$2,092,942) | COL$1,373,300 | + 52% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (COL$496,155) | COL$427,227 | + 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (COL$59,796) | COL$24,955 | + 140% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 (COL$82,923) | COL$15,706 | + 428% | |
Clothes | + 78% | |||
Clothes in Austria is 78% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Austria | Colombia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €97 (COL$420,209) | COL$231,978 | + 81% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (COL$198,399) | COL$126,048 | + 57% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €122 (COL$529,787) | COL$374,803 | + 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €212 (COL$919,838) | COL$299,460 | + 207% | |
Transportation | + 48% | |||
Transportation in Austria is 48% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Austria | Colombia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €40,436 (COL$175,571,132) | COL$73,793,200 | + 138% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (COL$6,718) | COL$4,159 | + 62% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €42 (COL$180,490) | COL$147,552 | + 22% | |
Personal Care | + 133% | |||
Personal Care in Austria is 133% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Austria | Colombia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €14 (COL$62,175) | COL$20,624 | + 201% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (COL$56,146) | COL$29,060 | + 93% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €152 (COL$659,438) | COL$112,808 | + 485% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (COL$21,710) | COL$26,800 | - 19% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.03 (COL$17,483) | COL$14,946 | + 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (COL$27,455) | COL$19,724 | + 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.01 (COL$8,714) | COL$7,951 | + 10% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €3.33 (COL$14,451) | COL$7,206 | + 101% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €35 (COL$152,748) | COL$35,671 | + 328% | |
Entertainment | + 104% | |||
Entertainment in Austria is 104% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Austria | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (COL$202,064) | COL$63,551 | + 218% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 (COL$93,404) | COL$29,848 | + 213% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €270 (COL$1,173,912) | COL$132,915 | + 783% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (COL$273,909) | COL$144,288 | + 90% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (COL$53,230) | COL$36,719 | + 45% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.99 (COL$21,666) | COL$10,357 | + 109% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.33 (COL$23,162) | COL$6,006 | + 286% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €689 (COL$2,993,701) | COL$2,671,230 | + 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (COL$426) | COL$273 | + 56% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (COL$201,675) | COL$139,801 | + 44% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (COL$26,861) | COL$9,193 | + 192% | |
TOTAL | + 95% |
These prices were last updated on February 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Austria is 95% more expensive than in Colombia
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