Cost of living in Austria compared to Ecuador
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Food | + 90% | |||
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Food in Austria is 90% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 ($17) | $9 | + 82% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($10) | $7 | + 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.91 ($7) | $2.29 | + 208% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.20 ($1.44) | $0.97 | + 48% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.64 ($7) | $2.06 | + 227% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.72 ($4.45) | $1.22 | + 265% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 ($9) | $4.32 | + 110% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 ($2.66) | $1.77 | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.11 ($2.52) | $1.12 | + 125% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 ($1.36) | $1.47 | - 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 ($11) | $13 | - 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 ($2.17) | $2.05 | + 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.71 ($2.04) | $0.79 | + 158% | |
Housing | + 133% | |||
Housing in Austria is 133% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,376 ($1,645) | $694 | + 137% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,078 ($1,289) | $374 | + 245% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €152 ($181) | $53 | + 245% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,081 ($1,292) | $486 | + 166% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €638 ($763) | $272 | + 181% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €98 ($117) | $37 | + 219% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 ($31) | $24 | + 33% | |
40” flat screen tv | €400 ($478) | $506 | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 ($135) | $147 | - 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €16 ($19) | $7 | + 159% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 ($18) | $7 | + 140% | |
Clothes | + 21% | |||
Clothes in Austria is 21% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 ($111) | $65 | + 70% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 ($45) | $46 | - 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 ($106) | $107 | - 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 ($146) | $81 | + 80% | |
Transportation | + 73% | |||
Transportation in Austria is 73% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,226 ($28,956) | $21,035 | + 38% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.08 ($1.29) | $0.88 | + 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €47 ($56) | $24 | + 135% | |
Personal Care | + 58% | |||
Personal Care in Austria is 58% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 ($10) | $6 | + 57% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 ($11) | $11 | + 5% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €107 ($128) | $34 | + 276% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.49 ($7) | $5.92 | + 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.75 ($3.29) | $3.61 | - 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.32 ($3.97) | $4.99 | - 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.81 ($2.16) | $1.94 | + 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.20 ($2.63) | $1.76 | + 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 ($27) | $10 | + 174% | |
Entertainment | + 117% | |||
Entertainment in Austria is 117% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 ($51) | $17 | + 204% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €21 ($25) | $11 | + 131% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €129 ($154) | $50 | + 206% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 ($78) | $41 | + 92% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 ($13) | $8 | + 49% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.99 ($4.77) | $3.94 | + 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.77 ($4.51) | $2.18 | + 107% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €507 ($606) | $607 | - 0% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.75 ($0.89) | $0.15 | + 491% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 ($49) | $48 | + 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.92 ($7) | $5.16 | + 37% | |
TOTAL | + 95% |
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Austria is 95% more expensive than in Ecuador
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