Cost of living in Austria compared to El Salvador
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| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 76% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
| Austria | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 ($17) | $10 | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($10) | $6 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 ($7) | $1.99 | + 268% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 ($1.47) | $1.57 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.47 ($6) | $2.49 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.72 ($4.42) | $2.05 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 ($9) | $3.93 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.30 ($2.73) | $2.03 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.11 ($2.50) | $1.97 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.24 ($1.47) | $1.59 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 ($12) | $14 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 ($2.15) | $1.77 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.71 ($2.03) | $0.96 | + 112% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 64% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
| Austria | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,376 ($1,634) | $1,120 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,078 ($1,280) | $633 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €148 ($176) | $69 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,070 ($1,270) | $699 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €638 ($758) | $335 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €98 ($116) | $61 | + 92% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 ($31) | $33 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 ($475) | $339 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 ($134) | $87 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €16 ($19) | $5.47 | + 247% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 ($18) | $9 | + 90% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 38% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
| Austria | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 ($110) | $51 | + 114% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 ($41) | $36 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 ($106) | $95 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 ($145) | $110 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 55% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
| Austria | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,226 ($28,763) | $21,058 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.10 ($1.30) | $0.91 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €46 ($55) | $30 | + 85% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 41% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
| Austria | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 ($10) | $4.45 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 ($11) | $15 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €107 ($127) | $34 | + 272% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.49 ($7) | $4.84 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.75 ($3.27) | $4.13 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 ($3.56) | $5.78 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.81 ($2.15) | $2.39 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.20 ($2.61) | $2.37 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 ($27) | $9 | + 204% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 66% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
| Austria | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 ($48) | $17 | + 185% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 ($25) | $10 | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €129 ($153) | $48 | + 217% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 ($82) | $42 | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 ($13) | $9 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.20 ($4.98) | $4.70 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.77 ($4.47) | $1.95 | + 130% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €507 ($601) | $589 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 ($0.24) | $0.22 | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 ($50) | $31 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 ($8) | $3.84 | + 100% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Austria is 62% more expensive than in El Salvador
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