Cost of living in Austria compared to Qatar
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 7% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Austria | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (56 ﷼) | 40 ﷼ | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (36 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.72 (23 ﷼) | 21 ﷼ | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 (5.25 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.61 (22 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.14 (12 ﷼) | 5.75 ﷼ | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.97 (24 ﷼) | 27 ﷼ | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (9 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.42 (10 ﷼) | 4.87 ﷼ | + 96% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (4.24 ﷼) | 31 ﷼ | - 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (26 ﷼) | 148 ﷼ | - 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.31 (9 ﷼) | 9 ﷼ | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.65 (7 ﷼) | 4.63 ﷼ | + 41% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 35% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Austria | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,592 (6,277 ﷼) | 10,893 ﷼ | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,017 (4,008 ﷼) | 6,964 ﷼ | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €543 (2,141 ﷼) | 439 ﷼ | + 388% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €832 (3,282 ﷼) | 7,671 ﷼ | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €691 (2,726 ﷼) | 4,418 ﷼ | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €164 (648 ﷼) | 368 ﷼ | + 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (121 ﷼) | 327 ﷼ | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €338 (1,331 ﷼) | 1,993 ﷼ | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (599 ﷼) | 417 ﷼ | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (47 ﷼) | 59 ﷼ | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (53 ﷼) | 30 ﷼ | + 79% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 24% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
| Austria | Qatar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €99 (389 ﷼) | 221 ﷼ | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (181 ﷼) | 167 ﷼ | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (363 ﷼) | 359 ﷼ | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (498 ﷼) | 360 ﷼ | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 23% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
| Austria | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,513 (96,642 ﷼) | 104,438 ﷼ | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.87 (7 ﷼) | 2.14 ﷼ | + 245% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (174 ﷼) | 150 ﷼ | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 10% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
| Austria | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.67 (22 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (27 ﷼) | 65 ﷼ | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €152 (598 ﷼) | 263 ﷼ | + 128% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (20 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.07 (12 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.03 (12 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.12 (8 ﷼) | 13 ﷼ | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.07 (8 ﷼) | 9 ﷼ | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (79 ﷼) | 59 ﷼ | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 40% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Austria | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (178 ﷼) | 199 ﷼ | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (88 ﷼) | 78 ﷼ | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (197 ﷼) | 387 ﷼ | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (231 ﷼) | 321 ﷼ | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (41 ﷼) | 78 ﷼ | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.14 (16 ﷼) | 23 ﷼ | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.02 (16 ﷼) | 60 ﷼ | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €499 (1,967 ﷼) | 1,699 ﷼ | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (0.30 ﷼) | 0.72 ﷼ | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (122 ﷼) | 456 ﷼ | - 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.84 (23 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
3.942
QAR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 483 prices entered by 100 different people.
Cost of living in Austria is 15% cheaper than in Qatar
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