Cost of living in Austria compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 87% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (361 Kč) | 162 Kč | + 123% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (203 Kč) | 143 Kč | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.46 (143 Kč) | 82 Kč | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (29 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.33 (140 Kč) | 54 Kč | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.76 (72 Kč) | 54 Kč | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (174 Kč) | 74 Kč | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.22 (58 Kč) | 37 Kč | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.86 (49 Kč) | 24 Kč | + 103% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (28 Kč) | 18 Kč | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (248 Kč) | 151 Kč | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (52 Kč) | 31 Kč | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.52 (40 Kč) | 17 Kč | + 134% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 46% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,441 (37,741 Kč) | 25,886 Kč | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,108 (29,020 Kč) | 19,136 Kč | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €157 (4,104 Kč) | 4,405 Kč | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,132 (29,656 Kč) | 17,161 Kč | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €657 (17,200 Kč) | 13,396 Kč | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €102 (2,674 Kč) | 1,677 Kč | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (635 Kč) | 336 Kč | + 89% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €499 (13,067 Kč) | 9,040 Kč | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 (2,348 Kč) | 2,798 Kč | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €17 (452 Kč) | 271 Kč | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (369 Kč) | 286 Kč | + 29% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 18% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (2,447 Kč) | 1,844 Kč | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (912 Kč) | 931 Kč | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (2,229 Kč) | 1,752 Kč | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €127 (3,317 Kč) | 1,896 Kč | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 47% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,332 (584,788 Kč) | 535,415 Kč | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.10 (29 Kč) | 30 Kč | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (1,264 Kč) | 551 Kč | + 130% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 19% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (213 Kč) | 137 Kč | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (238 Kč) | 150 Kč | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €78 (2,043 Kč) | 1,130 Kč | + 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.93 (155 Kč) | 133 Kč | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.75 (72 Kč) | 109 Kč | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.15 (82 Kč) | 81 Kč | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.38 (36 Kč) | 44 Kč | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.87 (49 Kč) | 48 Kč | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (607 Kč) | 456 Kč | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 25% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (906 Kč) | 506 Kč | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (508 Kč) | 356 Kč | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €89 (2,318 Kč) | 1,724 Kč | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (1,415 Kč) | 966 Kč | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (273 Kč) | 168 Kč | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.56 (93 Kč) | 67 Kč | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.63 (95 Kč) | 38 Kč | + 153% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €493 (12,899 Kč) | 12,483 Kč | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (2.20 Kč) | 3.88 Kč | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (969 Kč) | 919 Kč | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.62 (147 Kč) | 114 Kč | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Austria is 49% more expensive than in Czech Republic
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