Cost of living in Austria compared to Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 163% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 163% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (E£ 266) | E£ 85 | + 214% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (E£ 150) | E£ 77 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.91 (E£ 111) | E£ 44 | + 153% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.20 (E£ 23) | E£ 17 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.64 (E£ 106) | E£ 18 | + 474% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.72 (E£ 70) | E£ 6 | + 998% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (E£ 143) | E£ 36 | + 297% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (E£ 42) | E£ 24 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.11 (E£ 40) | E£ 7 | + 432% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 (E£ 21) | E£ 31 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (E£ 168) | E£ 177 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 (E£ 34) | E£ 15 | + 128% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.71 (E£ 32) | E£ 6 | + 429% | |
| Housing | + 271% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 271% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,376 (E£ 25,854) | E£ 7,788 | + 232% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,078 (E£ 20,255) | E£ 3,362 | + 502% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €152 (E£ 2,852) | E£ 704 | + 305% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,081 (E£ 20,311) | E£ 4,620 | + 340% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €638 (E£ 11,988) | E£ 3,344 | + 259% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €98 (E£ 1,836) | E£ 501 | + 267% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (E£ 494) | E£ 137 | + 262% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (E£ 7,518) | E£ 4,538 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (E£ 2,127) | E£ 2,125 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €16 (E£ 300) | E£ 96 | + 212% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (E£ 279) | E£ 57 | + 391% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 9% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (E£ 1,739) | E£ 917 | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (E£ 711) | E£ 848 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (E£ 1,673) | E£ 2,121 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (E£ 2,292) | E£ 1,289 | + 78% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 85% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,226 (E£ 455,170) | E£ 395,100 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.08 (E£ 20) | E£ 8 | + 156% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (E£ 886) | E£ 318 | + 179% | |
| Personal Care | + 171% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 171% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (E£ 153) | E£ 35 | + 337% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (E£ 180) | E£ 61 | + 196% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €107 (E£ 2,013) | E£ 261 | + 671% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.49 (E£ 103) | E£ 131 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.75 (E£ 52) | E£ 43 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.32 (E£ 62) | E£ 36 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.81 (E£ 34) | E£ 20 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.20 (E£ 41) | E£ 18 | + 127% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (E£ 420) | E£ 71 | + 491% | |
| Entertainment | + 156% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 156% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (E£ 796) | E£ 328 | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (E£ 386) | E£ 175 | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €129 (E£ 2,424) | E£ 1,249 | + 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (E£ 1,229) | E£ 406 | + 203% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (E£ 198) | E£ 75 | + 163% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.99 (E£ 75) | E£ 38 | + 96% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.77 (E£ 71) | E£ 47 | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €507 (E£ 9,518) | E£ 9,759 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.75 (E£ 14) | E£ 1.50 | + 835% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (E£ 772) | E£ 466 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.92 (E£ 111) | E£ 44 | + 155% | |
| TOTAL | + 149% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Austria is 149% more expensive than in Egypt
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