Cost of living in Austria compared to Cyprus
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 17% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Austria | Cyprus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 | €17 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 | €7 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 | €4.75 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.48 | €1.89 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.45 | €4.15 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.77 | €2.56 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €7 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.22 | €2.23 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.38 | €1.43 | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.35 | €1.56 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 | €9 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.92 | €2.30 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.03 | €1.59 | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 29% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Austria | Cyprus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,708 | €1,252 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,110 | €971 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €268 | €203 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €968 | €684 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €695 | €538 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €110 | €145 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 | €25 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €411 | €293 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 | €114 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 | €6 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 | €7 | + 128% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is about the same as in Cyprus | ||||
| Austria | Cyprus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €104 | €99 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €44 | €40 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 | €99 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 | €126 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 13% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Austria | Cyprus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,063 | €21,323 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 | €1.47 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €46 | €44 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 14% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Austria | Cyprus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 | €9 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 | €20 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €130 | €51 | + 156% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 | €5.63 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.99 | €3.82 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.36 | €4.24 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.17 | €2.39 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.09 | €2.50 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 | €14 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 17% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| Austria | Cyprus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 | €49 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 | €24 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 | €30 | + 115% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 | €85 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 | €11 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.75 | €4.26 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.85 | €3.89 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €495 | €740 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.04 | €0.03 | + 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 | €56 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 | €4.90 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,046 prices entered by 145 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
Cost of living in Austria is 14% more expensive than in Cyprus
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