Cost of living in Vienna, Austria

Summary of cost of living in Vienna

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: €4,180
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: €2,159
  • Cost of living in Vienna is more expensive than in 69% of cities in Western Europe (18 out of 55)
  • Cost of living in Vienna is more expensive than in 67% of cities in the World (52 out of 155)
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List of prices in Vienna
Current as of Dec 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district €15
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) €10
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast €7
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk €1.37
12 eggs, large €4.81
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes €3.41
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese €7
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples €3.05
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes €2.38
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket €1.13
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality €7
2 liters of coca-cola €2.58
Bread for 2 people for 1 day €1.98
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area €1,755
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area €1,246
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat €274
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area €1,114
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area €708
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio €89
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) €29
40” flat screen tv €523
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) €116
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) €14
Hourly rate for cleaning help €16
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) €91
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) €34
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) €96
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes €101
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new €27,289
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas €1.76
Monthly ticket public transport €40
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) €17
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) €11
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) €10
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) €133
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) €5.13
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) €3.14
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) €3.21
4 rolls of toilet paper €1.77
Tube of toothpaste €1.97
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city €22
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub €41
2 tickets to the movies €22
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) €181
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert €64
1 cocktail drink in downtown club €11
Cappuccino in expat area of the city €3.75
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) €4.87
Ipad wi-fi 128gb €505
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) €0.06
1 month of gym membership in business district €34
1 package of marlboro cigarettes €6
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 129 prices entered by 38 different people.
Latest price update: December 13, 2024

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Vienna position in our World Ranking

the world
52nd
out of 155
western europe
18th
out of 55

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