Cost of living in Austria compared to New Zealand
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| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is about the same as in New Zealand | ||||
| Austria | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (NZ$24) | NZ$21 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (NZ$16) | NZ$14 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.72 (NZ$10) | NZ$8 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 (NZ$2.27) | NZ$2.29 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.61 (NZ$10) | NZ$9 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.14 (NZ$5.35) | NZ$8 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.97 (NZ$10) | NZ$9 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (NZ$3.79) | NZ$4.66 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.42 (NZ$4.13) | NZ$3.29 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (NZ$1.83) | NZ$4.46 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (NZ$11) | NZ$19 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.31 (NZ$3.93) | NZ$3.57 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.65 (NZ$2.82) | NZ$2.58 | + 9% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 15% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Austria | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,592 (NZ$2,713) | NZ$3,470 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,017 (NZ$1,732) | NZ$2,519 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €543 (NZ$926) | NZ$260 | + 256% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €832 (NZ$1,419) | NZ$2,251 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €691 (NZ$1,178) | NZ$1,730 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €164 (NZ$280) | NZ$188 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (NZ$52) | NZ$76 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €338 (NZ$575) | NZ$662 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (NZ$259) | NZ$228 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (NZ$20) | NZ$14 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (NZ$23) | NZ$33 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is about the same as in New Zealand | ||||
| Austria | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €99 (NZ$168) | NZ$117 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (NZ$78) | NZ$90 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (NZ$157) | NZ$158 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (NZ$215) | NZ$218 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 33% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Austria | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,513 (NZ$41,771) | NZ$40,299 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.87 (NZ$3.20) | NZ$2.77 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (NZ$75) | NZ$157 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 41% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Austria | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.67 (NZ$10) | NZ$12 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (NZ$12) | NZ$7 | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €152 (NZ$259) | NZ$72 | + 262% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (NZ$9) | NZ$9 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.07 (NZ$5.24) | NZ$6 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.03 (NZ$5.17) | NZ$7 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.12 (NZ$3.62) | NZ$3.45 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.07 (NZ$3.53) | NZ$4.34 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (NZ$34) | NZ$36 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 27% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Austria | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (NZ$77) | NZ$76 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (NZ$38) | NZ$40 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (NZ$85) | NZ$138 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (NZ$100) | NZ$125 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (NZ$18) | NZ$18 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.14 (NZ$7) | NZ$5.57 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.02 (NZ$7) | NZ$11 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €499 (NZ$850) | NZ$912 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (NZ$0.13) | NZ$0.34 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (NZ$53) | NZ$63 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.84 (NZ$10) | NZ$36 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,613 prices entered by 165 different people.
Cost of living in Austria is 14% cheaper than in New Zealand
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