Cost of living in Austria compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 84% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Austria | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (78 lei) | 49 lei | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (55 lei) | 30 lei | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.37 (27 lei) | 15 lei | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.39 (7 lei) | 8 lei | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.68 (23 lei) | 13 lei | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.81 (19 lei) | 9 lei | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (36 lei) | 20 lei | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.29 (11 lei) | 5.23 lei | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.37 (12 lei) | 3.90 lei | + 203% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.16 (5.77 lei) | 4.90 lei | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (37 lei) | 34 lei | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.17 (16 lei) | 10 lei | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.73 (14 lei) | 3.13 lei | + 334% | |
| Housing | + 123% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 123% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Austria | Romania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,642 (8,172 lei) | 3,272 lei | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,133 (5,637 lei) | 2,517 lei | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €229 (1,142 lei) | 559 lei | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €970 (4,830 lei) | 2,319 lei | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €682 (3,396 lei) | 1,661 lei | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €112 (558 lei) | 358 lei | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (144 lei) | 49 lei | + 194% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €482 (2,399 lei) | 1,452 lei | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (569 lei) | 487 lei | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (62 lei) | 52 lei | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 (93 lei) | 31 lei | + 199% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 65% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Austria | Romania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €97 (482 lei) | 344 lei | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (227 lei) | 152 lei | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €134 (665 lei) | 388 lei | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €212 (1,054 lei) | 321 lei | + 228% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 63% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Austria | Romania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,453 (131,659 lei) | 105,711 lei | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 (8 lei) | 7 lei | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €46 (227 lei) | 91 lei | + 149% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 61% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Austria | Romania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €15 (73 lei) | 30 lei | + 140% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (64 lei) | 26 lei | + 145% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €122 (605 lei) | 247 lei | + 145% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (25 lei) | 19 lei | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.29 (16 lei) | 21 lei | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.78 (19 lei) | 25 lei | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.91 (10 lei) | 7 lei | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.63 (13 lei) | 14 lei | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (115 lei) | 44 lei | + 158% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 36% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Austria | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (209 lei) | 101 lei | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (111 lei) | 60 lei | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €270 (1,346 lei) | 215 lei | + 526% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (314 lei) | 222 lei | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (61 lei) | 33 lei | + 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.75 (19 lei) | 16 lei | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.33 (27 lei) | 11 lei | + 140% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €689 (3,432 lei) | 3,811 lei | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (0.49 lei) | 0.71 lei | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (192 lei) | 191 lei | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (31 lei) | 25 lei | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 10, 2024.
Exchange rate:
4.977
RON
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 925 prices entered by 163 different people.
Cost of living in Austria is 76% more expensive than in Romania
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 75% more expensive than in Romania
- Cost of living in Andorra is 98% more expensive than in Romania
- Cost of living in Argentina is 41% more expensive than in Romania
- Cost of living in Angola is 5% cheaper than in Romania
- Cost of living in Albania is 11% more expensive than in Romania
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 5% cheaper than in Romania
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 192% more expensive than in Romania
- Cost of living in Armenia is 29% more expensive than in Romania