Cost of living in Austria compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 78% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Austria | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (74 lei) | 53 lei | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (48 lei) | 29 lei | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (36 lei) | 16 lei | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.48 (7 lei) | 7 lei | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.45 (27 lei) | 15 lei | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.77 (19 lei) | 8 lei | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (37 lei) | 21 lei | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.22 (11 lei) | 4.88 lei | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.38 (12 lei) | 3.66 lei | + 224% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.20 (5.99 lei) | 4.36 lei | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (35 lei) | 34 lei | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.92 (15 lei) | 8 lei | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.03 (10 lei) | 3.79 lei | + 167% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 112% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Austria | Romania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,616 (8,052 lei) | 3,745 lei | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,124 (5,601 lei) | 2,284 lei | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €268 (1,337 lei) | 638 lei | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €946 (4,711 lei) | 2,120 lei | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €675 (3,361 lei) | 1,495 lei | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €110 (547 lei) | 440 lei | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (143 lei) | 41 lei | + 249% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €411 (2,048 lei) | 1,583 lei | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (568 lei) | 468 lei | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (55 lei) | 49 lei | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (80 lei) | 39 lei | + 105% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 20% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Austria | Romania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (447 lei) | 302 lei | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (197 lei) | 190 lei | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (413 lei) | 355 lei | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (509 lei) | 405 lei | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 72% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Austria | Romania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,674 (137,861 lei) | 102,208 lei | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 (9 lei) | 7 lei | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (241 lei) | 92 lei | + 162% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 59% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Austria | Romania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (44 lei) | 29 lei | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (64 lei) | 29 lei | + 121% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €130 (650 lei) | 216 lei | + 200% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (25 lei) | 25 lei | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.99 (15 lei) | 18 lei | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.36 (17 lei) | 22 lei | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.17 (11 lei) | 8 lei | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.09 (10 lei) | 13 lei | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (95 lei) | 48 lei | + 99% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 19% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Austria | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (195 lei) | 136 lei | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (112 lei) | 66 lei | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (321 lei) | 149 lei | + 116% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (307 lei) | 211 lei | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (49 lei) | 33 lei | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.68 (18 lei) | 12 lei | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.85 (19 lei) | 10 lei | + 96% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €495 (2,464 lei) | 3,079 lei | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.04 (0.20 lei) | 0.37 lei | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (155 lei) | 188 lei | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (30 lei) | 23 lei | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Austria is 70% more expensive than in Romania
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