Cost of living in Austria compared to Oman
Currency:
| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 78% more expensive than in Oman | ||||
| Austria | Oman | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 3.661 | + 109% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (﷼ 4.953) | ﷼ 2.988 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (﷼ 2.884) | ﷼ 1.236 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.88 (﷼ 0.835) | ﷼ 0.738 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.83 (﷼ 2.581) | ﷼ 0.988 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €6 (﷼ 2.663) | ﷼ 0.671 | + 297% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (﷼ 3.562) | ﷼ 1.710 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.62 (﷼ 1.606) | ﷼ 1.235 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.20 (﷼ 1.417) | ﷼ 0.436 | + 225% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 (﷼ 0.568) | ﷼ 1.637 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 5.845 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.35 (﷼ 1.483) | ﷼ 0.807 | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.23 (﷼ 0.989) | ﷼ 0.345 | + 187% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 47% more expensive than in Oman | ||||
| Austria | Oman | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,467 (﷼ 650) | ﷼ 464 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,046 (﷼ 463) | ﷼ 294 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €236 (﷼ 105) | ﷼ 34 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,230 (﷼ 545) | ﷼ 335 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €827 (﷼ 366) | ﷼ 112 | + 227% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €210 (﷼ 93) | ﷼ 21 | + 346% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 24 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €489 (﷼ 217) | ﷼ 100 | + 118% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €378 (﷼ 168) | ﷼ 30 | + 468% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (﷼ 5.361) | ﷼ 3.491 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 4.529 | + 58% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 43% more expensive than in Oman | ||||
| Austria | Oman | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (﷼ 35) | ﷼ 21 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €48 (﷼ 21) | ﷼ 16 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (﷼ 44) | ﷼ 39 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (﷼ 53) | ﷼ 28 | + 90% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 15% more expensive than in Oman | ||||
| Austria | Oman | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,337 (﷼ 14,773) | ﷼ 11,078 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (﷼ 0.707) | ﷼ 0.270 | + 162% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (﷼ 23) | ﷼ 24 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 73% more expensive than in Oman | ||||
| Austria | Oman | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €27 (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 1.189 | + 924% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (﷼ 3.501) | ﷼ 4.015 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €149 (﷼ 66) | ﷼ 18 | + 264% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €13 (﷼ 5.670) | ﷼ 3.571 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.11 (﷼ 1.820) | ﷼ 3.074 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €8 (﷼ 3.367) | ﷼ 2.074 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.92 (﷼ 0.852) | ﷼ 0.600 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.52 (﷼ 1.115) | ﷼ 2.704 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 4.492 | + 177% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 70% more expensive than in Oman | ||||
| Austria | Oman | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €57 (﷼ 25) | ﷼ 10 | + 152% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 8 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €176 (﷼ 78) | ﷼ 40 | + 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €103 (﷼ 46) | ﷼ 17 | + 166% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €15 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 11 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €6 (﷼ 2.687) | ﷼ 1.727 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.15 (﷼ 2.282) | ﷼ 3.672 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €899 (﷼ 398) | ﷼ 308 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.59 (﷼ 0.261) | ﷼ 0.120 | + 118% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (﷼ 20) | ﷼ 13 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (﷼ 2.823) | ﷼ 1.933 | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 541 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 11, 2025.
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Cost of living in Austria is 50% more expensive than in Oman
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