Cost of living in Austria compared to El Salvador
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| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 46% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
| Austria | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 ($16) | $10 | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 ($10) | $7 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.72 ($6) | $2.16 | + 188% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 ($1.45) | $2.00 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.61 ($6) | $2.45 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.14 ($3.42) | $1.75 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.97 ($6) | $4.07 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 ($2.42) | $2.96 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.42 ($2.64) | $2.13 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 ($1.17) | $1.38 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($7) | $14 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.31 ($2.51) | $1.98 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.65 ($1.80) | $1.06 | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 72% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
| Austria | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,592 ($1,731) | $1,143 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,017 ($1,105) | $675 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €543 ($590) | $74 | + 702% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €832 ($905) | $567 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €691 ($752) | $387 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €164 ($179) | $46 | + 288% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 ($33) | $27 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €338 ($367) | $362 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 ($165) | $85 | + 94% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 ($13) | $8 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 ($15) | $20 | - 27% | |
| 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) | €99 ($107) | $54 | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 ($50) | $42 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 ($100) | $97 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 ($137) | $74 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 67% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
| Austria | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,513 ($26,646) | $16,710 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.87 ($2.04) | $1.18 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 ($48) | $26 | + 83% | |
| 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) | €5.67 ($6) | $6 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 ($7) | $15 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €152 ($165) | $32 | + 408% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 ($5.43) | $5.36 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.07 ($3.34) | $3.67 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.03 ($3.30) | $5.85 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.12 ($2.31) | $2.22 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.07 ($2.25) | $1.10 | + 105% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 ($22) | $11 | + 104% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 20% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
| Austria | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 ($49) | $17 | + 183% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 ($24) | $10 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 ($54) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 ($64) | $39 | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 ($11) | $7 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.14 ($4.50) | $4.34 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.02 ($4.37) | $1.72 | + 155% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €499 ($542) | $611 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 ($0.08) | $0.16 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 ($34) | $37 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.84 ($6) | $9 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Austria is 56% more expensive than in El Salvador
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