Cost of living in Austria compared to Qatar
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 12% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Austria | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (70 ﷼) | 93 ﷼ | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (45 ﷼) | 30 ﷼ | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (26 ﷼) | 17 ﷼ | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.79 (7 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.48 (22 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.17 (13 ﷼) | 5.83 ﷼ | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (33 ﷼) | 21 ﷼ | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (8 ﷼) | 8 ﷼ | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.89 (8 ﷼) | 5.16 ﷼ | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 (5.19 ﷼) | 36 ﷼ | - 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (40 ﷼) | 142 ﷼ | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.29 (13 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 99% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.55 (10 ﷼) | 6 ﷼ | + 65% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 28% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Austria | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,302 (5,272 ﷼) | 9,147 ﷼ | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €963 (3,898 ﷼) | 5,116 ﷼ | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 (870 ﷼) | 401 ﷼ | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,238 (5,013 ﷼) | 5,490 ﷼ | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €827 (3,348 ﷼) | 3,850 ﷼ | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 (448 ﷼) | 254 ﷼ | + 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (112 ﷼) | 326 ﷼ | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €200 (810 ﷼) | 733 ﷼ | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (324 ﷼) | 355 ﷼ | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (57 ﷼) | 31 ﷼ | + 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (59 ﷼) | 44 ﷼ | + 35% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 9% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
| Austria | Qatar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (405 ﷼) | 213 ﷼ | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (129 ﷼) | 197 ﷼ | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (410 ﷼) | 385 ﷼ | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (364 ﷼) | 330 ﷼ | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 34% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
| Austria | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €37,989 (153,790 ﷼) | 80,945 ﷼ | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (6 ﷼) | 2.06 ﷼ | + 214% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €59 (237 ﷼) | 220 ﷼ | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 66% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
| Austria | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €14 (58 ﷼) | 22 ﷼ | + 162% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (52 ﷼) | 58 ﷼ | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €152 (615 ﷼) | 281 ﷼ | + 119% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (20 ﷼) | 31 ﷼ | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.03 (16 ﷼) | 12 ﷼ | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (26 ﷼) | 13 ﷼ | + 91% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.39 (10 ﷼) | 9 ﷼ | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.33 (9 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (118 ﷼) | 46 ﷼ | + 156% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 14% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Austria | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (188 ﷼) | 233 ﷼ | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (87 ﷼) | 110 ﷼ | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €200 (810 ﷼) | 120 ﷼ | + 577% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (255 ﷼) | 325 ﷼ | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €15 (62 ﷼) | 100 ﷼ | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.73 (23 ﷼) | 22 ﷼ | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.09 (21 ﷼) | 55 ﷼ | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €689 (2,791 ﷼) | 900 ﷼ | + 210% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (0.40 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (188 ﷼) | 383 ﷼ | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (25 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 387 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Austria is 5% cheaper than in Qatar
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