Cost of living in Austria compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
Food | - 16% | |||
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Food in Austria is 16% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Austria | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (HK$133) | HK$91 | + 47% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (HK$89) | HK$48 | + 85% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.37 (HK$44) | HK$49 | - 11% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.39 (HK$11) | HK$27 | - 59% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.80 (HK$47) | HK$32 | + 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.57 (HK$37) | HK$19 | + 93% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (HK$69) | HK$67 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.43 (HK$20) | HK$36 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.86 (HK$23) | HK$29 | - 20% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 (HK$10) | HK$57 | - 82% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (HK$97) | HK$387 | - 75% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €3.48 (HK$28) | HK$16 | + 75% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.42 (HK$20) | HK$26 | - 24% | |
Housing | - 62% | |||
Housing in Austria is 62% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Austria | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,626 (HK$13,199) | HK$49,091 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,154 (HK$9,364) | HK$35,644 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €246 (HK$1,994) | HK$1,456 | + 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €998 (HK$8,100) | HK$27,767 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €723 (HK$5,867) | HK$18,903 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 (HK$898) | HK$1,025 | - 12% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (HK$230) | HK$174 | + 32% | |
40” flat screen tv | €482 (HK$3,912) | HK$3,504 | + 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (HK$927) | HK$1,032 | - 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (HK$112) | HK$75 | + 48% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 (HK$155) | HK$80 | + 93% | |
Clothes | + 22% | |||
Clothes in Austria is 22% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
Austria | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €97 (HK$785) | HK$690 | + 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (HK$371) | HK$356 | + 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €122 (HK$990) | HK$725 | + 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €212 (HK$1,719) | HK$815 | + 111% | |
Transportation | - 20% | |||
Transportation in Austria is 20% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Austria | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €40,436 (HK$328,173) | HK$208,032 | + 58% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (HK$13) | HK$25 | - 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €42 (HK$337) | HK$484 | - 30% | |
Personal Care | + 37% | |||
Personal Care in Austria is 37% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
Austria | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €14 (HK$116) | HK$116 | + 0% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (HK$105) | HK$88 | + 19% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €152 (HK$1,233) | HK$600 | + 105% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (HK$41) | HK$40 | + 1% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.03 (HK$33) | HK$24 | + 38% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (HK$51) | HK$68 | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.01 (HK$16) | HK$18 | - 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €3.33 (HK$27) | HK$23 | + 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €35 (HK$286) | HK$136 | + 109% | |
Entertainment | - 20% | |||
Entertainment in Austria is 20% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Austria | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (HK$378) | HK$306 | + 23% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 (HK$175) | HK$198 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €270 (HK$2,194) | HK$500 | + 339% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (HK$512) | HK$1,060 | - 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (HK$99) | HK$152 | - 34% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.99 (HK$40) | HK$44 | - 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.33 (HK$43) | HK$62 | - 30% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €689 (HK$5,596) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (HK$0.80) | HK$0.99 | - 19% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (HK$377) | HK$689 | - 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (HK$50) | HK$100 | - 50% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |

These prices were last updated on February 06, 2025.
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Cost of living in Austria is 35% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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