Cost of living in Austria compared to Luxembourg
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is about the same as in Luxembourg | ||||
| Austria | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 | €19 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 | €14 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.37 | €7 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.39 | €1.46 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.80 | €4.00 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.57 | €3.73 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 | €11 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.43 | €2.62 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.86 | €3.02 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 | €1.65 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 | €8 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.48 | €1.97 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.42 | €1.30 | + 86% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 43% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Austria | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,344 | €2,625 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,154 | €2,246 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €246 | €363 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €998 | €1,706 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €723 | €1,442 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 | €259 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 | €49 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €482 | €474 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 | €152 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 | €4.50 | + 206% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 | €20 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 23% more expensive than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Austria | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €97 | €69 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 | €48 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €122 | €100 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €212 | €116 | + 83% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 13% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Austria | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €40,436 | €73,160 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 | €1.54 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 | €40 | + 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 68% more expensive than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Austria | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €14 | €6.00 | + 139% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 | €8 | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €152 | €62 | + 146% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 | €2.99 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.03 | €4.04 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 | €1.45 | + 336% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.01 | €2.00 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.33 | €4.00 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €35 | €30 | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is about the same as in Luxembourg | ||||
| Austria | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 | €68 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 | €25 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €270 | €76 | + 256% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 | €81 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 | €13 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.99 | €3.66 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.33 | €5.95 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €689 | €150 | + 360% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 | €0.09 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 | €37 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 | €8 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 251 prices entered by 88 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 10, 2025.
Cost of living in Austria is 17% cheaper than in Luxembourg
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