Cost of living in Austria compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 21% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Austria | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (£13) | £13 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (£8) | £6 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.72 (£5.14) | £3.53 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 (£1.20) | £0.94 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.61 (£5.04) | £2.98 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.14 (£2.82) | £2.09 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.97 (£5.36) | £4.33 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (£2.00) | £2.06 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.42 (£2.18) | £0.79 | + 174% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (£0.97) | £1.75 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (£6) | £8 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.31 (£2.07) | £2.05 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.65 (£1.49) | £0.92 | + 62% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 17% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Austria | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,592 (£1,430) | £2,077 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,017 (£913) | £1,516 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €543 (£488) | £195 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €832 (£748) | £1,220 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €691 (£621) | £1,039 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €164 (£148) | £126 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (£27) | £25 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €338 (£303) | £278 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (£137) | £85 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (£11) | £6 | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (£12) | £13 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 32% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Austria | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €99 (£89) | £66 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (£41) | £32 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (£83) | £74 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (£113) | £72 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 42% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Austria | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,513 (£22,019) | £23,492 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.87 (£1.68) | £1.70 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (£40) | £97 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 26% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Austria | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.67 (£5.10) | £3.65 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (£6) | £10 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €152 (£136) | £81 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (£4.49) | £2.65 | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.07 (£2.76) | £1.71 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.03 (£2.72) | £3.56 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.12 (£1.91) | £2.10 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.07 (£1.86) | £1.56 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (£18) | £15 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 20% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Austria | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (£41) | £34 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (£20) | £21 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (£45) | £115 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (£53) | £61 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (£9) | £9 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.14 (£3.72) | £3.23 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.02 (£3.61) | £5.15 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €499 (£448) | £473 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (£0.07) | £0.13 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (£28) | £38 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.84 (£5.25) | £13 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Austria is 16% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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