Cost of Living Comparison Between Austria and Germany 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Germany is 4.5% lower than in Austria (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Germany is 3.1% lower than in Austria | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 2.0% higher than in Austria | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 6.9% lower than in Austria | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 7.9% lower than in Austria | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 20.1% higher than in Austria | |
Restaurants | Austria Edit |
Germany Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 14.00 € | -6.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70.00 € | 62.00 € | -11.4 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 10.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.50 € | 4.00 € | -11.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 4.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.62 € | 3.41 € | -5.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.89 € | 2.75 € | -4.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.45 € | 2.46 € | +0.3 % |
Markets | Austria Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.43 € | 4.14 € | -23.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.31 € | 1.73 € | -25.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.03 € | 1.35 € | +30.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.01 € | 3.22 € | -19.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.18 € | 5.76 € | -19.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.87 € | 5.85 € | -0.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.81 € | 7.75 € | -12.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.11 € | 1.22 € | +9.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.93 € | 0.67 € | -28.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.24 € | 0.91 € | -26.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.84 € | 2.00 € | +8.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.84 € | 0.64 € | -23.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.78 € | 0.67 € | -14.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.62 € | 1.68 € | +4.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.73 € | 0.83 € | +14.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.75 € | 5.99 € | -22.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.28 € | 0.91 € | -28.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.70 € | 1.49 € | -12.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 6.00 € | 8.20 € | +36.7 % |
Transportation | Austria Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 € | 3.00 € | +20.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 51.00 € | 49.00 € | -3.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.90 € | 4.50 € | -8.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.90 € | 3.42 € | +18.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 € | 30.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.01 € | 6.64 € | +10.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,000.00 € | 27,180.00 € | +8.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,755.54 € | 28,130.24 € | +13.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Austria Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 349.74 € | 304.46 € | -12.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 17.80 € | 26.84 € | +50.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 33.60 € | 45.70 € | +36.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Austria Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.09 € | 34.15 € | -14.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 21.04 € | 20.99 € | -0.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 € | 12.00 € | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Austria Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 301.27 € | 406.36 € | +34.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 11,050.93 € | 12,088.67 € | +9.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Austria Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 93.27 € | 78.96 € | -15.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 40.63 € | 37.34 € | -8.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 90.84 € | 86.25 € | -5.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 116.11 € | 114.59 € | -1.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Austria Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 866.24 € | 891.88 € | +3.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 706.76 € | 673.03 € | -4.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,605.15 € | 1,668.32 € | +3.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,238.44 € | 1,269.81 € | +2.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Austria Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 610.30 € | 531.17 € | -13.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 441.48 € | 424.03 € | -4.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Austria Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,414.28 € | 2,811.28 € | +16.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.59 | 3.98 | +10.8 % |
| Last update: | October 2024 | October 2024 | |
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