Cost of living in Austria compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 36% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Austria | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (316 Kč) | 229 Kč | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (235 Kč) | 186 Kč | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (167 Kč) | 101 Kč | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.48 (35 Kč) | 27 Kč | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.59 (132 Kč) | 80 Kč | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.22 (76 Kč) | 78 Kč | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (162 Kč) | 142 Kč | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.19 (52 Kč) | 40 Kč | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.16 (51 Kč) | 25 Kč | + 106% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 (30 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (149 Kč) | 153 Kč | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.63 (62 Kč) | 41 Kč | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.71 (41 Kč) | 36 Kč | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 6% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Austria | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,777 (42,079 Kč) | 39,712 Kč | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,084 (25,660 Kč) | 27,951 Kč | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €509 (12,041 Kč) | 5,414 Kč | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €922 (21,824 Kč) | 22,666 Kč | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €697 (16,495 Kč) | 17,076 Kč | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €90 (2,139 Kč) | 4,407 Kč | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (516 Kč) | 515 Kč | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €354 (8,372 Kč) | 11,080 Kč | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €124 (2,938 Kč) | 3,820 Kč | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (298 Kč) | 288 Kč | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (368 Kč) | 313 Kč | + 18% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 9% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Austria | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €99 (2,335 Kč) | 1,990 Kč | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €44 (1,032 Kč) | 924 Kč | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (1,847 Kč) | 2,087 Kč | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (2,634 Kč) | 2,578 Kč | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 32% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Austria | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,873 (612,584 Kč) | 692,482 Kč | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.73 (41 Kč) | 40 Kč | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (1,108 Kč) | 543 Kč | + 104% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 40% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Austria | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.67 (134 Kč) | 148 Kč | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (163 Kč) | 200 Kč | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €145 (3,422 Kč) | 876 Kč | + 291% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (118 Kč) | 133 Kč | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.07 (73 Kč) | 77 Kč | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.46 (82 Kč) | 91 Kč | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.28 (54 Kč) | 50 Kč | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.07 (49 Kč) | 61 Kč | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (478 Kč) | 568 Kč | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 10% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Austria | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (956 Kč) | 705 Kč | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (552 Kč) | 488 Kč | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (1,184 Kč) | 1,494 Kč | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (1,408 Kč) | 1,167 Kč | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (225 Kč) | 202 Kč | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.58 (108 Kč) | 71 Kč | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.90 (92 Kč) | 50 Kč | + 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €544 (12,873 Kč) | 20,291 Kč | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (1.56 Kč) | 3.67 Kč | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (721 Kč) | 1,306 Kč | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (144 Kč) | 146 Kč | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Austria is 18% more expensive than in Czech Republic
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