Cost of living in Austria compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 21% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Austria | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (67 zł) | 53 zł | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (47 zł) | 38 zł | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.37 (23 zł) | 22 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.39 (5.96 zł) | 5.69 zł | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.68 (20 zł) | 18 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.81 (16 zł) | 16 zł | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (31 zł) | 24 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.29 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.37 (10 zł) | 5.78 zł | + 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.16 (4.99 zł) | 6 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (32 zł) | 59 zł | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.17 (14 zł) | 11 zł | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.73 (12 zł) | 5.76 zł | + 104% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 11% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Austria | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,642 (7,065 zł) | 7,688 zł | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,133 (4,874 zł) | 5,442 zł | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €229 (987 zł) | 1,468 zł | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €970 (4,176 zł) | 4,745 zł | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €682 (2,936 zł) | 3,809 zł | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €112 (482 zł) | 886 zł | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (124 zł) | 75 zł | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €482 (2,074 zł) | 1,947 zł | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (492 zł) | 770 zł | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (54 zł) | 62 zł | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 (81 zł) | 76 zł | + 5% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 14% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Austria | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €97 (416 zł) | 403 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (197 zł) | 194 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €134 (574 zł) | 396 zł | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €212 (912 zł) | 582 zł | + 57% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is about the same as in Poland | ||||
| Austria | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,453 (113,823 zł) | 145,431 zł | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €46 (196 zł) | 188 zł | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 7% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Austria | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €15 (63 zł) | 38 zł | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (56 zł) | 71 zł | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €122 (523 zł) | 268 zł | + 95% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (22 zł) | 30 zł | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.29 (14 zł) | 23 zł | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.78 (16 zł) | 18 zł | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.91 (8 zł) | 13 zł | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.63 (11 zł) | 13 zł | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (99 zł) | 99 zł | - 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is about the same as in Poland | ||||
| Austria | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (180 zł) | 146 zł | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (96 zł) | 68 zł | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €270 (1,163 zł) | 435 zł | + 168% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (271 zł) | 230 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (53 zł) | 43 zł | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.75 (16 zł) | 19 zł | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.33 (23 zł) | 21 zł | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €689 (2,967 zł) | 2,935 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (0.42 zł) | 1.03 zł | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (166 zł) | 210 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (27 zł) | 24 zł | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 10, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Austria is about the same as in Poland
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