Cost of living in Austria compared to Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 219% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 219% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (142TL) | 40TL | + 256% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (81TL) | 27TL | + 194% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.91 (57TL) | 14TL | + 316% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.20 (12TL) | 5.68TL | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.39 (52TL) | 13TL | + 290% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.72 (36TL) | 5.63TL | + 542% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (74TL) | 24TL | + 214% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.44 (24TL) | 5.87TL | + 303% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.11 (20TL) | 3.20TL | + 540% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 (11TL) | 13TL | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (87TL) | 81TL | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 (18TL) | 7TL | + 167% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.71 (17TL) | 2.43TL | + 585% | |
| Housing | + 247% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 247% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,376 (13,375TL) | 3,847TL | + 248% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,078 (10,479TL) | 2,266TL | + 362% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €152 (1,476TL) | 561TL | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,081 (10,508TL) | 2,783TL | + 278% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €638 (6,202TL) | 1,520TL | + 308% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €98 (950TL) | 445TL | + 113% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (249TL) | 73TL | + 243% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (3,889TL) | 2,432TL | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (1,101TL) | 739TL | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €16 (155TL) | 35TL | + 347% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (144TL) | 27TL | + 435% | |
| Clothes | + 138% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 138% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (900TL) | 240TL | + 276% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (368TL) | 194TL | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (865TL) | 482TL | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (1,186TL) | 340TL | + 248% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 47% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,226 (235,477TL) | 233,835TL | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.08 (10TL) | 7TL | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (458TL) | 224TL | + 105% | |
| Personal Care | + 139% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 139% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (79TL) | 23TL | + 236% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (93TL) | 27TL | + 239% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €86 (836TL) | 214TL | + 290% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.49 (53TL) | 27TL | + 100% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.75 (27TL) | 21TL | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.32 (32TL) | 20TL | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.81 (18TL) | 10TL | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.20 (21TL) | 18TL | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (217TL) | 41TL | + 425% | |
| Entertainment | + 202% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 202% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (412TL) | 122TL | + 238% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (200TL) | 48TL | + 319% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €129 (1,254TL) | 174TL | + 619% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (636TL) | 312TL | + 103% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (103TL) | 56TL | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.99 (39TL) | 17TL | + 130% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.77 (37TL) | 24TL | + 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €507 (4,924TL) | 4,028TL | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.75 (7TL) | 0.78TL | + 835% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (400TL) | 187TL | + 114% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.92 (58TL) | 19TL | + 210% | |
| TOTAL | + 156% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,114 prices entered by 626 different people.
Cost of living in Austria is 156% more expensive than in Turkey
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