Cost of living in Austria compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 17% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Austria | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (£15) | £15 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (£9) | £7 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (£5.39) | £3.91 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.79 (£1.52) | £1.06 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.48 (£4.66) | £3.66 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.17 (£2.70) | £2.40 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (£7) | £4.90 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (£1.70) | £2.01 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.89 (£1.61) | £0.87 | + 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.31 (£1.11) | £2.01 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (£8) | £10 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.29 (£2.80) | £2.18 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.55 (£2.16) | £1.02 | + 113% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 39% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Austria | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,510 (£1,283) | £2,735 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €959 (£815) | £2,027 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €223 (£190) | £177 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,355 (£1,152) | £1,668 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €790 (£671) | £1,241 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 (£94) | £136 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (£24) | £26 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €200 (£170) | £264 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (£68) | £90 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (£12) | £7 | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (£12) | £15 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Austria | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (£85) | £74 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (£27) | £35 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (£86) | £81 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (£77) | £84 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 38% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Austria | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €37,989 (£32,291) | £28,289 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (£1.36) | £1.43 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €59 (£50) | £105 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 62% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Austria | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €14 (£12) | £3.62 | + 236% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (£11) | £8 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €152 (£129) | £72 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (£4.25) | £3.91 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.03 (£3.42) | £2.23 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (£5.37) | £4.20 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.39 (£2.03) | £2.22 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.33 (£1.98) | £1.88 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (£25) | £15 | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 10% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Austria | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (£40) | £40 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (£18) | £22 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €200 (£170) | £115 | + 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (£54) | £67 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €15 (£13) | £11 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.73 (£4.87) | £3.79 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.33 (£4.53) | £6 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €689 (£586) | £427 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (£0.08) | £0.11 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (£39) | £41 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (£5.36) | £15 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Austria is 21% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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