Cost of Living Comparison Between Austria and Canada 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Canada is 12.8% lower than in Austria (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Canada is 4.8% lower than in Austria | |
| Rent Prices in Canada are 23.6% higher than in Austria | |
| Restaurant Prices in Canada are 14.1% lower than in Austria | |
| Groceries Prices in Canada are 4.1% lower than in Austria | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Canada is 2.2% higher than in Austria | |
Restaurants | Austria Edit |
Canada Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
16.00 € (25.84 C$) |
15.48 € (25.00 C$) |
-3.3 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
75.00 € (121.15 C$) |
61.91 € (100.00 C$) |
-17.5 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
11.00 € (17.77 C$) |
9.29 € (15.00 C$) |
-15.6 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
5.00 € (8.08 C$) |
4.95 € (8.00 C$) |
-0.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
4.50 € (7.27 C$) |
4.95 € (8.00 C$) |
+10.1 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
4.09 € (6.60 C$) |
3.26 € (5.26 C$) |
-20.3 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
3.41 € (5.51 C$) |
1.80 € (2.91 C$) |
-47.1 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
2.69 € (4.34 C$) |
1.47 € (2.37 C$) |
-45.3 % |
Markets | Austria Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
1.50 € (2.43 C$) |
1.92 € (3.10 C$) |
+27.5 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
2.26 € (3.64 C$) |
2.06 € (3.33 C$) |
-8.5 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
1.00 € (1.61 C$) |
1.42 € (2.29 C$) |
+41.9 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
4.16 € (6.71 C$) |
3.01 € (4.87 C$) |
-27.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
7.94 € (12.83 C$) |
4.26 € (6.87 C$) |
-46.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
5.66 € (9.13 C$) |
4.71 € (7.60 C$) |
-16.8 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
9.08 € (14.67 C$) |
5.88 € (9.50 C$) |
-35.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.18 € (1.90 C$) |
1.60 € (2.59 C$) |
+36.2 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
0.95 € (1.54 C$) |
0.57 € (0.91 C$) |
-40.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.26 € (2.03 C$) |
1.51 € (2.43 C$) |
+20.0 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
1.71 € (2.77 C$) |
1.58 € (2.55 C$) |
-8.0 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
0.92 € (1.48 C$) |
1.05 € (1.70 C$) |
+15.1 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
0.85 € (1.38 C$) |
1.01 € (1.64 C$) |
+18.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
1.75 € (2.82 C$) |
2.24 € (3.62 C$) |
+28.4 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
0.81 € (1.31 C$) |
1.52 € (2.46 C$) |
+88.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
7.00 € (11.31 C$) |
11.14 € (18.00 C$) |
+59.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
1.29 € (2.08 C$) |
2.51 € (4.05 C$) |
+94.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
1.79 € (2.89 C$) |
2.81 € (4.54 C$) |
+57.0 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
6.50 € (10.50 C$) |
12.38 € (20.00 C$) |
+90.5 % |
Transportation | Austria Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.00 € (4.85 C$) |
2.17 € (3.50 C$) |
-27.8 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
51.00 € (82.38 C$) |
64.39 € (104.00 C$) |
+26.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
4.90 € (7.91 C$) |
2.79 € (4.50 C$) |
-43.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
3.22 € (5.20 C$) |
2.09 € (3.38 C$) |
-35.0 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
34.80 € (56.21 C$) |
23.53 € (38.00 C$) |
-32.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1.55 € (2.50 C$) |
0.95 € (1.53 C$) |
-38.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
26,490.00 € (42,788.51 C$) |
24,503.64 € (39,580.00 C$) |
-7.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
25,611.22 € (41,369.05 C$) |
16,841.86 € (27,204.15 C$) |
-34.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Austria Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
327.26 € (528.61 C$) |
130.09 € (210.13 C$) |
-60.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
14.12 € (22.82 C$) |
37.52 € (60.61 C$) |
+165.7 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
31.87 € (51.48 C$) |
52.98 € (85.57 C$) |
+66.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Austria Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
38.58 € (62.32 C$) |
36.09 € (58.29 C$) |
-6.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
22.20 € (35.86 C$) |
17.23 € (27.84 C$) |
-22.4 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
12.00 € (19.38 C$) |
9.90 € (15.99 C$) |
-17.5 % |
Childcare | Austria Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
378.63 € (611.58 C$) |
670.40 € (1,082.88 C$) |
+77.1 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
15,865.06 € (25,626.37 C$) |
12,417.77 € (20,058.05 C$) |
-21.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Austria Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
88.96 € (143.69 C$) |
47.14 € (76.14 C$) |
-47.0 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
38.61 € (62.37 C$) |
35.18 € (56.83 C$) |
-8.9 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
92.65 € (149.66 C$) |
74.93 € (121.04 C$) |
-19.1 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
123.85 € (200.05 C$) |
90.76 € (146.59 C$) |
-26.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Austria Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
870.52 € (1,406.12 C$) |
1,125.28 € (1,817.63 C$) |
+29.3 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
706.44 € (1,141.10 C$) |
988.92 € (1,597.37 C$) |
+40.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
1,572.73 € (2,540.39 C$) |
1,777.53 € (2,871.19 C$) |
+13.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,249.49 € (2,018.27 C$) |
1,539.80 € (2,487.20 C$) |
+23.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Austria Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
570.41 € (921.37 C$) |
392.53 € (634.05 C$) |
-31.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
391.48 € (632.35 C$) |
314.39 € (507.82 C$) |
-19.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Austria Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
2,637.83 € (4,260.80 C$) |
2,568.34 € (4,148.56 C$) |
-2.6 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.48 | 5.40 | +55.2 % |
| Last update: | 6 February 2026 | 6 February 2026 | |
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