Cost of living in Austria compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 12% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (HK$135) | HK$79 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (HK$77) | HK$38 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.91 (HK$55) | HK$46 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.20 (HK$11) | HK$24 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.39 (HK$50) | HK$30 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.72 (HK$34) | HK$24 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (HK$70) | HK$94 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.44 (HK$23) | HK$27 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.11 (HK$19) | HK$18 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 (HK$11) | HK$19 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (HK$83) | HK$224 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 (HK$17) | HK$16 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.71 (HK$16) | HK$20 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 55% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,376 (HK$12,738) | HK$43,153 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,078 (HK$9,980) | HK$31,134 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €152 (HK$1,405) | HK$1,823 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,081 (HK$10,007) | HK$23,448 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €638 (HK$5,906) | HK$15,124 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €98 (HK$905) | HK$1,393 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (HK$237) | HK$144 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (HK$3,704) | HK$5,368 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (HK$1,048) | HK$1,164 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €16 (HK$148) | HK$70 | + 113% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (HK$138) | HK$93 | + 48% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 6% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (HK$857) | HK$789 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (HK$350) | HK$317 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (HK$824) | HK$733 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (HK$1,129) | HK$1,355 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 25% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,226 (HK$224,262) | HK$241,909 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.08 (HK$10) | HK$17 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (HK$437) | HK$619 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 7% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (HK$75) | HK$56 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (HK$89) | HK$146 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €86 (HK$797) | HK$441 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.49 (HK$51) | HK$66 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.75 (HK$25) | HK$44 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.32 (HK$31) | HK$51 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.81 (HK$17) | HK$18 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.20 (HK$20) | HK$21 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (HK$207) | HK$262 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 13% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (HK$392) | HK$352 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (HK$190) | HK$193 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €129 (HK$1,194) | HK$1,020 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (HK$605) | HK$908 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (HK$98) | HK$103 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.99 (HK$37) | HK$46 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.77 (HK$35) | HK$70 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €507 (HK$4,690) | HK$3,572 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.75 (HK$7) | HK$1.17 | + 490% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (HK$381) | HK$876 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.92 (HK$55) | HK$62 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 10, 2021.
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Cost of living in Austria is 29% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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