Cost of living in Austria compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 5% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Austria | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (HK$122) | HK$95 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (HK$78) | HK$45 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.72 (HK$49) | HK$45 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 (HK$11) | HK$24 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.61 (HK$48) | HK$36 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.14 (HK$27) | HK$19 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.97 (HK$51) | HK$116 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (HK$19) | HK$28 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.42 (HK$21) | HK$18 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (HK$9) | HK$14 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (HK$57) | HK$144 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.31 (HK$20) | HK$17 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.65 (HK$14) | HK$16 | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 59% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Austria | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,592 (HK$13,555) | HK$47,353 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,017 (HK$8,655) | HK$34,716 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €543 (HK$4,624) | HK$1,299 | + 256% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €832 (HK$7,087) | HK$28,175 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €691 (HK$5,886) | HK$17,576 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €164 (HK$1,399) | HK$575 | + 143% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (HK$260) | HK$257 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €338 (HK$2,874) | HK$6,546 | - 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (HK$1,294) | HK$2,108 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (HK$102) | HK$91 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (HK$114) | HK$87 | + 31% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 5% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Austria | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €99 (HK$840) | HK$680 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (HK$391) | HK$385 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (HK$783) | HK$666 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (HK$1,075) | HK$1,283 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 34% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Austria | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,513 (HK$208,695) | HK$392,784 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.87 (HK$16) | HK$23 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (HK$375) | HK$543 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| Austria | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.67 (HK$48) | HK$57 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (HK$59) | HK$110 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €152 (HK$1,292) | HK$407 | + 217% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (HK$43) | HK$83 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.07 (HK$26) | HK$44 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.03 (HK$26) | HK$51 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.12 (HK$18) | HK$15 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.07 (HK$18) | HK$29 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (HK$171) | HK$322 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 40% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Austria | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (HK$384) | HK$406 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (HK$190) | HK$207 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (HK$426) | HK$1,780 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (HK$499) | HK$925 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (HK$89) | HK$168 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.14 (HK$35) | HK$52 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.02 (HK$34) | HK$59 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €499 (HK$4,248) | HK$3,953 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (HK$0.64) | HK$1.03 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (HK$263) | HK$992 | - 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.84 (HK$50) | HK$62 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 635 prices entered by 121 different people.
Cost of living in Austria is 37% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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