Cost of living in Austria compared to Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 158% | |||
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Food in Austria is 158% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Austria | Egypt | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (E£ 530) | E£ 173 | + 206% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (E£ 341) | E£ 129 | + 163% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (E£ 240) | E£ 113 | + 112% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.48 (E£ 49) | E£ 27 | + 83% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.45 (E£ 180) | E£ 74 | + 142% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.77 (E£ 124) | E£ 13 | + 874% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (E£ 243) | E£ 96 | + 153% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.22 (E£ 73) | E£ 37 | + 99% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.38 (E£ 78) | E£ 13 | + 512% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.35 (E£ 45) | E£ 59 | - 24% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (E£ 255) | E£ 244 | + 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.92 (E£ 96) | E£ 19 | + 410% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.03 (E£ 67) | E£ 16 | + 317% | |
Housing | + 234% | |||
Housing in Austria is 234% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Austria | Egypt | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,708 (E£ 56,228) | E£ 17,990 | + 213% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,110 (E£ 36,547) | E£ 8,659 | + 322% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €268 (E£ 8,837) | E£ 1,298 | + 581% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €968 (E£ 31,877) | E£ 9,586 | + 233% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €695 (E£ 22,860) | E£ 5,236 | + 337% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €110 (E£ 3,616) | E£ 1,188 | + 204% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (E£ 762) | E£ 217 | + 251% | |
40” flat screen tv | €411 (E£ 13,531) | E£ 9,482 | + 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (E£ 3,751) | E£ 4,034 | - 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (E£ 363) | E£ 340 | + 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (E£ 526) | E£ 103 | + 412% | |
Clothes | + 54% | |||
Clothes in Austria is 54% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Austria | Egypt | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €104 (E£ 3,427) | E£ 803 | + 327% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €44 (E£ 1,435) | E£ 1,362 | + 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (E£ 2,910) | E£ 2,234 | + 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 (E£ 3,969) | E£ 2,116 | + 88% | |
Transportation | + 94% | |||
Transportation in Austria is 94% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Austria | Egypt | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,063 (E£ 923,661) | E£ 753,474 | + 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 (E£ 57) | E£ 11 | + 437% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €46 (E£ 1,503) | E£ 620 | + 142% | |
Personal Care | + 181% | |||
Personal Care in Austria is 181% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Austria | Egypt | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (E£ 292) | E£ 55 | + 434% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (E£ 426) | E£ 120 | + 255% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €130 (E£ 4,294) | E£ 336 | + 1177% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (E£ 165) | E£ 76 | + 117% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.99 (E£ 98) | E£ 116 | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.36 (E£ 111) | E£ 104 | + 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.17 (E£ 72) | E£ 29 | + 143% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.09 (E£ 69) | E£ 41 | + 67% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (E£ 628) | E£ 127 | + 396% | |
Entertainment | + 36% | |||
Entertainment in Austria is 36% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Austria | Egypt | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (E£ 1,291) | E£ 398 | + 224% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (E£ 803) | E£ 263 | + 205% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (E£ 2,121) | E£ 1,323 | + 60% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (E£ 1,566) | E£ 1,690 | - 7% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (E£ 322) | E£ 130 | + 147% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.75 (E£ 156) | E£ 75 | + 107% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.85 (E£ 127) | E£ 218 | - 42% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €495 (E£ 16,278) | E£ 19,450 | - 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.04 (E£ 1.32) | E£ 2.12 | - 38% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (E£ 1,783) | E£ 1,013 | + 76% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (E£ 201) | E£ 55 | + 263% | |
TOTAL | + 128% |

These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Austria is 128% more expensive than in Egypt
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