Cost of Living Comparison Between Austria and Germany 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Germany is 4.0% lower than in Austria (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Germany is 2.0% lower than in Austria | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 5.0% higher than in Austria | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 6.0% lower than in Austria | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 8.0% lower than in Austria | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 27.6% 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 | 66.00 € | 60.00 € | -9.1 % |
| 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) | 3.60 € | 3.38 € | -6.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.87 € | 2.75 € | -4.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.41 € | 2.44 € | +1.3 % |
Markets | Austria Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.45 € | 3.95 € | -27.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.23 € | 1.79 € | -19.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.00 € | 1.25 € | +24.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.99 € | 3.33 € | -16.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.09 € | 5.72 € | -19.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.73 € | 6.58 € | +15.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.68 € | 7.35 € | -15.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.12 € | 1.19 € | +6.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 0.60 € | -34.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.21 € | 0.92 € | -24.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.84 € | 1.44 € | -21.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.83 € | 0.68 € | -18.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.76 € | 0.73 € | -4.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.63 € | 1.85 € | +13.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.73 € | 0.84 € | +15.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 € | 5.99 € | -25.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.28 € | 0.87 € | -32.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.72 € | 1.45 € | -15.4 % |
| 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) | 5.00 € | 4.50 € | -10.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.90 € | 3.38 € | +16.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 € | 30.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.06 € | 6.65 € | +9.7 % |
| 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) | 23,578.33 € | 27,842.67 € | +18.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Austria Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 342.82 € | 296.74 € | -13.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 18.12 € | 27.59 € | +52.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 33.70 € | 45.71 € | +35.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Austria Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.92 € | 33.94 € | -12.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 20.50 € | 21.00 € | +2.4 % |
| 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 | 312.93 € | 400.01 € | +27.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 11,652.50 € | 12,048.30 € | +3.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Austria Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 92.01 € | 79.18 € | -13.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 41.00 € | 37.42 € | -8.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 90.79 € | 85.67 € | -5.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 116.16 € | 114.05 € | -1.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Austria Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 871.72 € | 911.93 € | +4.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 703.85 € | 694.47 € | -1.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,537.42 € | 1,668.01 € | +8.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,225.77 € | 1,282.79 € | +4.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Austria Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 580.61 € | 522.14 € | -10.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 417.72 € | 418.02 € | +0.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Austria Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,620.48 € | 3,277.38 € | +25.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.18 | 3.59 | +13.0 % |
| Last update: | July 2024 | July 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 745 | 3857 |
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