Cost of living in Austria compared to Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 211% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 211% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (136TL) | 40TL | + 242% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (77TL) | 27TL | + 179% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.91 (57TL) | 14TL | + 310% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.20 (12TL) | 5.72TL | + 101% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.64 (54TL) | 13TL | + 302% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.72 (36TL) | 5.67TL | + 529% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (73TL) | 24TL | + 208% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (21TL) | 5.92TL | + 262% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.11 (20TL) | 3.15TL | + 542% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 (11TL) | 13TL | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (86TL) | 80TL | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 (17TL) | 7TL | + 165% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.71 (16TL) | 2.43TL | + 575% | |
| Housing | + 244% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 244% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,376 (13,214TL) | 3,844TL | + 244% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,078 (10,353TL) | 2,224TL | + 365% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €152 (1,458TL) | 561TL | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,081 (10,381TL) | 2,783TL | + 273% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €638 (6,127TL) | 1,520TL | + 303% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €98 (938TL) | 445TL | + 111% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (253TL) | 73TL | + 247% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (3,842TL) | 2,432TL | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (1,087TL) | 739TL | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €16 (153TL) | 35TL | + 342% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (143TL) | 27TL | + 421% | |
| Clothes | + 135% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 135% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (889TL) | 241TL | + 270% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (363TL) | 194TL | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (855TL) | 482TL | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (1,172TL) | 340TL | + 244% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 46% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,226 (232,640TL) | 233,835TL | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.08 (10TL) | 7TL | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (453TL) | 224TL | + 103% | |
| Personal Care | + 155% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 155% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (78TL) | 23TL | + 232% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (92TL) | 27TL | + 235% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €107 (1,029TL) | 214TL | + 380% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.49 (53TL) | 27TL | + 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.75 (26TL) | 21TL | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.32 (32TL) | 20TL | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.81 (17TL) | 10TL | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.20 (21TL) | 18TL | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (214TL) | 41TL | + 419% | |
| Entertainment | + 198% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 198% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (407TL) | 122TL | + 234% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (197TL) | 48TL | + 314% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €129 (1,239TL) | 174TL | + 611% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (628TL) | 312TL | + 101% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (101TL) | 56TL | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.99 (38TL) | 17TL | + 127% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.77 (36TL) | 24TL | + 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €507 (4,865TL) | 4,028TL | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.75 (7TL) | 0.78TL | + 824% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (395TL) | 190TL | + 107% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.92 (57TL) | 19TL | + 206% | |
| TOTAL | + 154% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,124 prices entered by 626 different people.
Cost of living in Austria is 154% more expensive than in Turkey
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