Cost of living in Austria compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | + 128% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 128% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Austria | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (S/. 73) | S/. 25 | + 189% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (S/. 46) | S/. 20 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (S/. 27) | S/. 8 | + 245% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.79 (S/. 7) | S/. 5.53 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.48 (S/. 23) | S/. 11 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.17 (S/. 13) | S/. 3.88 | + 241% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (S/. 34) | S/. 13 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (S/. 8) | S/. 6 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.89 (S/. 8) | S/. 3.33 | + 138% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.31 (S/. 5.47) | S/. 6 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (S/. 41) | S/. 45 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.29 (S/. 14) | S/. 8 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.55 (S/. 11) | S/. 2.13 | + 400% | |
| Housing | + 150% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 150% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Austria | Peru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,510 (S/. 6,312) | S/. 2,870 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €959 (S/. 4,009) | S/. 1,849 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €223 (S/. 934) | S/. 208 | + 350% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,355 (S/. 5,667) | S/. 1,702 | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €790 (S/. 3,303) | S/. 1,000 | + 230% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 (S/. 463) | S/. 135 | + 243% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (S/. 116) | S/. 71 | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €200 (S/. 836) | S/. 1,044 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (S/. 335) | S/. 405 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (S/. 59) | S/. 37 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (S/. 61) | S/. 17 | + 256% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 73% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Austria | Peru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (S/. 418) | S/. 150 | + 178% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (S/. 133) | S/. 112 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (S/. 423) | S/. 285 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (S/. 376) | S/. 265 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 85% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Austria | Peru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €37,989 (S/. 158,850) | S/. 55,348 | + 187% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (S/. 7) | S/. 5.18 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €59 (S/. 245) | S/. 128 | + 91% | |
| Personal Care | + 128% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 128% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Austria | Peru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €14 (S/. 60) | S/. 21 | + 190% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (S/. 54) | S/. 31 | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €152 (S/. 635) | S/. 106 | + 499% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (S/. 21) | S/. 26 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.03 (S/. 17) | S/. 15 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (S/. 26) | S/. 19 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.39 (S/. 10) | S/. 5.72 | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.33 (S/. 10) | S/. 5.69 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (S/. 122) | S/. 39 | + 212% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 47% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Austria | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (S/. 195) | S/. 41 | + 372% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (S/. 90) | S/. 41 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €200 (S/. 836) | S/. 102 | + 722% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (S/. 264) | S/. 157 | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €15 (S/. 64) | S/. 34 | + 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.73 (S/. 24) | S/. 16 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.33 (S/. 22) | S/. 9 | + 140% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €689 (S/. 2,883) | S/. 3,193 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (S/. 0.41) | S/. 0.82 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (S/. 194) | S/. 173 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (S/. 26) | S/. 17 | + 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 104% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2025.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,152 prices entered by 273 different people.
Cost of living in Austria is 104% more expensive than in Peru
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