Cost of living in Austria compared to Slovenia
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 17% more expensive than in Slovenia | ||||
| Austria | Slovenia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 | €15 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 | €7 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 | €4.68 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.47 | €1.18 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.51 | €3.83 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.42 | €2.25 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €7 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.36 | €1.68 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.55 | €1.47 | + 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 | €1.30 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 | €15 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.33 | €1.88 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.62 | €1.24 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 17% more expensive than in Slovenia | ||||
| Austria | Slovenia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,752 | €1,047 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,125 | €913 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €335 | €264 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €746 | €959 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €647 | €617 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €164 | €221 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 | €19 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €342 | €416 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €130 | €88 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 | €8 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 | €12 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 14% more expensive than in Slovenia | ||||
| Austria | Slovenia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €99 | €84 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 | €37 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 | €100 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 | €128 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 10% more expensive than in Slovenia | ||||
| Austria | Slovenia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,845 | €26,000 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 | €1.55 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 | €37 | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 27% more expensive than in Slovenia | ||||
| Austria | Slovenia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.67 | €16 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 | €8 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €152 | €54 | + 182% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 | €6 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.07 | €3.62 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.46 | €2.50 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.12 | €1.20 | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.07 | €2.27 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €34 | €18 | + 86% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 32% more expensive than in Slovenia | ||||
| Austria | Slovenia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 | €24 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 | €13 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 | €50 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 | €40 | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 | €8 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.67 | €2.20 | + 112% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.90 | €2.67 | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €499 | €568 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 | €0.06 | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €67 | €60 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.84 | €4.54 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 422 prices entered by 78 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
Cost of living in Austria is 20% more expensive than in Slovenia
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