Cost of living in Austria compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 77% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Austria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (¥2,656) | ¥1,031 | + 158% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (¥1,958) | ¥803 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.37 (¥870) | ¥518 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.39 (¥224) | ¥223 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.80 (¥939) | ¥320 | + 194% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.57 (¥741) | ¥564 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (¥1,371) | ¥1,287 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.43 (¥394) | ¥611 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.86 (¥464) | ¥399 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 (¥206) | ¥307 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (¥1,933) | ¥1,249 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.48 (¥564) | ¥208 | + 172% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.42 (¥391) | ¥176 | + 122% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Austria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,555 (¥251,805) | ¥372,148 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,154 (¥186,887) | ¥190,833 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €246 (¥39,790) | ¥20,112 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €998 (¥161,661) | ¥167,408 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €721 (¥116,767) | ¥104,544 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 (¥17,928) | ¥13,280 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (¥3,876) | ¥4,420 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €482 (¥78,073) | ¥61,842 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (¥18,508) | ¥10,283 | + 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (¥2,231) | ¥1,221 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 (¥3,031) | ¥2,831 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 76% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Austria | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €97 (¥15,675) | ¥8,264 | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (¥7,401) | ¥5,233 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €122 (¥19,763) | ¥9,604 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €212 (¥34,313) | ¥12,490 | + 175% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 5% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Austria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €40,436 (¥6,549,334) | ¥2,997,460 | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (¥251) | ¥170 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €42 (¥6,733) | ¥9,067 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 34% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Austria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €14 (¥2,319) | ¥2,133 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (¥2,094) | ¥2,993 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €152 (¥24,599) | ¥6,000 | + 310% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (¥810) | ¥1,337 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.03 (¥652) | ¥948 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (¥1,024) | ¥622 | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.01 (¥325) | ¥224 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.33 (¥539) | ¥204 | + 164% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €35 (¥5,698) | ¥4,495 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 8% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Austria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (¥7,538) | ¥5,113 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (¥3,484) | ¥3,873 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €270 (¥43,790) | ¥12,839 | + 241% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (¥10,218) | ¥8,204 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (¥1,986) | ¥1,237 | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.99 (¥808) | ¥547 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.33 (¥864) | ¥674 | + 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €689 (¥111,674) | ¥51,659 | + 116% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (¥16) | ¥52 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (¥7,523) | ¥9,530 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (¥1,001) | ¥598 | + 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 10, 2025.
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Cost of living in Austria is 19% more expensive than in Japan
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