Cost of living in Austria compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 18% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Austria | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (53 ₪) | 70 ₪ | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (34 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.72 (21 ₪) | 21 ₪ | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 (4.91 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.61 (21 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.14 (12 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.97 (22 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (8 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.42 (9 ₪) | 4.82 ₪ | + 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (3.96 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (25 ₪) | 50 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.31 (9 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.65 (6 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 24% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Austria | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,592 (5,873 ₪) | 9,400 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,017 (3,750 ₪) | 7,243 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €543 (2,004 ₪) | 995 ₪ | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €832 (3,070 ₪) | 5,739 ₪ | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €691 (2,550 ₪) | 4,419 ₪ | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €164 (606 ₪) | 425 ₪ | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (113 ₪) | 94 ₪ | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €338 (1,245 ₪) | 1,791 ₪ | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (561 ₪) | 426 ₪ | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (44 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (49 ₪) | 59 ₪ | - 17% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 15% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Austria | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €99 (364 ₪) | 359 ₪ | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (170 ₪) | 215 ₪ | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (339 ₪) | 437 ₪ | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (466 ₪) | 507 ₪ | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 26% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Austria | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,513 (90,416 ₪) | 145,089 ₪ | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.87 (7 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (163 ₪) | 228 ₪ | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 9% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Austria | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.67 (21 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (25 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €152 (560 ₪) | 513 ₪ | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (18 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.07 (11 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.03 (11 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.12 (8 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.07 (8 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (74 ₪) | 54 ₪ | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 28% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Austria | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (166 ₪) | 165 ₪ | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (82 ₪) | 87 ₪ | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (184 ₪) | 300 ₪ | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (216 ₪) | 292 ₪ | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (39 ₪) | 57 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.14 (15 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.02 (15 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €499 (1,841 ₪) | 2,879 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (0.28 ₪) | 0.13 ₪ | + 108% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (114 ₪) | 267 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.84 (22 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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ILS
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EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,108 prices entered by 150 different people.
Cost of living in Austria is 22% cheaper than in Israel
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