Cost of living in Austria compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 31% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Austria | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (190 kr) | 145 kr | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (140 kr) | 101 kr | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.37 (62 kr) | 68 kr | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.39 (16 kr) | 16 kr | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.80 (67 kr) | 41 kr | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.57 (53 kr) | 36 kr | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (98 kr) | 56 kr | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.43 (28 kr) | 31 kr | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.86 (33 kr) | 19 kr | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 (15 kr) | 20 kr | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (138 kr) | 116 kr | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.48 (40 kr) | 25 kr | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.42 (28 kr) | 17 kr | + 62% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 6% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Austria | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,555 (17,981 kr) | 21,059 kr | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,154 (13,345 kr) | 14,231 kr | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €246 (2,841 kr) | 755 kr | + 276% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €998 (11,544 kr) | 14,444 kr | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €721 (8,338 kr) | 10,113 kr | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 (1,280 kr) | 341 kr | + 276% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (277 kr) | 284 kr | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €482 (5,575 kr) | 3,898 kr | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (1,322 kr) | 1,184 kr | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (159 kr) | 59 kr | + 172% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 (216 kr) | 313 kr | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 27% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Austria | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €97 (1,119 kr) | 970 kr | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (528 kr) | 442 kr | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €122 (1,411 kr) | 1,141 kr | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €212 (2,450 kr) | 1,310 kr | + 87% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 32% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Austria | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,470 (306,146 kr) | 336,675 kr | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (18 kr) | 18 kr | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €42 (481 kr) | 883 kr | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 13% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Austria | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €14 (166 kr) | 73 kr | + 127% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (150 kr) | 196 kr | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €152 (1,757 kr) | 309 kr | + 469% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (58 kr) | 131 kr | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.03 (47 kr) | 90 kr | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (73 kr) | 85 kr | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.01 (23 kr) | 57 kr | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.33 (38 kr) | 29 kr | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €35 (407 kr) | 396 kr | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is about the same as in Sweden | ||||
| Austria | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (538 kr) | 421 kr | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (249 kr) | 312 kr | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €270 (3,127 kr) | 639 kr | + 390% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (730 kr) | 935 kr | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (142 kr) | 220 kr | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.99 (58 kr) | 48 kr | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.33 (62 kr) | 66 kr | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €689 (7,974 kr) | 5,355 kr | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (1.14 kr) | 2.00 kr | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (537 kr) | 470 kr | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (72 kr) | 72 kr | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2024.
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Cost of living in Austria is 4% cheaper than in Sweden
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