Cost of living in Austria compared to Philippines
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Food | + 79% | |||
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Food in Austria is 79% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Austria | Philippines | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (Php849) | Php265 | + 220% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (Php544) | Php192 | + 182% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.72 (Php339) | Php130 | + 161% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 (Php79) | Php93 | - 15% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.61 (Php333) | Php119 | + 181% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.14 (Php186) | Php119 | + 56% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.97 (Php354) | Php324 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (Php132) | Php171 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.42 (Php144) | Php115 | + 25% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (Php64) | Php69 | - 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Php398) | Php575 | - 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.31 (Php137) | Php100 | + 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.65 (Php98) | Php73 | + 34% | |
Housing | + 103% | |||
Housing in Austria is 103% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Austria | Philippines | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,592 (Php94,410) | Php45,179 | + 109% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,017 (Php60,281) | Php29,952 | + 101% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €543 (Php32,208) | Php4,922 | + 554% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €832 (Php49,360) | Php30,587 | + 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €691 (Php40,994) | Php13,988 | + 193% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €164 (Php9,742) | Php4,697 | + 107% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (Php1,813) | Php1,250 | + 45% | |
40” flat screen tv | €338 (Php20,017) | Php17,521 | + 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (Php9,015) | Php4,929 | + 83% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (Php712) | Php355 | + 100% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (Php795) | Php865 | - 8% | |
Clothes | + 84% | |||
Clothes in Austria is 84% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Austria | Philippines | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €99 (Php5,847) | Php2,577 | + 127% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (Php2,726) | Php1,552 | + 76% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (Php5,457) | Php4,435 | + 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (Php7,490) | Php3,280 | + 128% | |
Transportation | + 50% | |||
Transportation in Austria is 50% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Austria | Philippines | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,513 (Php1,453,507) | Php1,253,990 | + 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.87 (Php111) | Php74 | + 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (Php2,614) | Php1,383 | + 89% | |
Personal Care | + 36% | |||
Personal Care in Austria is 36% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Austria | Philippines | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.67 (Php336) | Php426 | - 21% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (Php409) | Php1,372 | - 70% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €152 (Php9,001) | Php901 | + 899% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (Php296) | Php205 | + 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.07 (Php182) | Php185 | - 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.03 (Php180) | Php180 | - 0% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.12 (Php126) | Php108 | + 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.07 (Php123) | Php132 | - 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (Php1,190) | Php284 | + 319% | |
Entertainment | + 62% | |||
Entertainment in Austria is 62% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Austria | Philippines | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (Php2,674) | Php847 | + 215% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 (Php1,325) | Php550 | + 141% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (Php2,965) | Php1,612 | + 84% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (Php3,477) | Php1,760 | + 98% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Php623) | Php307 | + 103% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.14 (Php245) | Php151 | + 63% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.02 (Php238) | Php88 | + 172% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €499 (Php29,588) | Php14,492 | + 104% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (Php4.48) | Php8 | - 43% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (Php1,829) | Php2,348 | - 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.84 (Php346) | Php142 | + 143% | |
TOTAL | + 75% |

These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Austria is 75% more expensive than in Philippines
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