Cost of Living Comparison Between Austria and Italy 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Italy is 12.9% lower than in Austria (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Italy is 14.8% lower than in Austria | |
| Rent Prices in Italy are 21.2% lower than in Austria | |
| Restaurant Prices in Italy are 9.0% lower than in Austria | |
| Groceries Prices in Italy are 11.2% lower than in Austria | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Italy is 26.1% lower than in Austria | |
Restaurants | Austria Edit |
Italy Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | €16.00 | €18.00 | +12.5 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | €70.00 | €70.00 | 0.0 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | €12.00 | €10.00 | -16.7 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter) | €5.00 | €5.00 | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle) | €4.80 | €5.00 | +4.2 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | €4.14 | €1.77 | -57.4 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle) | €3.40 | €2.70 | -20.4 % |
| Bottled Water (0.33 Liter) | €2.64 | €1.23 | -53.5 % |
Markets | Austria Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | €1.50 | €1.42 | -5.3 % |
| Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf) | €2.47 | €2.10 | -15.2 % |
| White Rice (1 kg) | €2.12 | €2.63 | +23.8 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | €4.19 | €3.70 | -11.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 kg) | €16.71 | €15.31 | -8.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 kg) | €12.68 | €11.08 | -12.6 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg) | €20.08 | €18.04 | -10.1 % |
| Apples (1 kg) | €2.57 | €2.29 | -10.9 % |
| Bananas (1 kg) | €2.07 | €1.90 | -8.4 % |
| Oranges (1 kg) | €2.75 | €2.37 | -13.7 % |
| Tomatoes (1 kg) | €3.81 | €2.88 | -24.2 % |
| Potatoes (1 kg) | €1.91 | €1.76 | -8.1 % |
| Onions (1 kg) | €1.86 | €1.67 | -10.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | €1.73 | €1.36 | -21.3 % |
| Bottled Water (1.5 Liter) | €0.81 | €0.47 | -41.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €7.50 | €6.50 | -13.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle) | €1.30 | €1.57 | +20.8 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle) | €1.79 | €2.11 | +18.2 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | €6.80 | €6.00 | -11.8 % |
Transportation | Austria Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | €3.00 | €1.70 | -43.3 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | €54.00 | €38.70 | -28.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | €4.85 | €5.00 | +3.1 % |
| Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) | €2.00 | €1.50 | -25.0 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | €34.80 | €30.00 | -13.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | €1.64 | €1.79 | +9.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | €26,490.00 | €32,434.00 | +22.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | €25,143.17 | €31,544.65 | +25.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Austria Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | €319.84 | €201.91 | -36.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | €13.96 | €10.47 | -25.0 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | €31.63 | €27.18 | -14.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Austria Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | €36.86 | €47.76 | +29.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | €21.89 | €21.45 | -2.0 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | €12.50 | €9.50 | -24.0 % |
Childcare | Austria Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | €386.99 | €489.87 | +26.6 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | €15,067.46 | €10,587.40 | -29.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Austria Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | €87.54 | €80.35 | -8.2 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | €37.19 | €34.83 | -6.4 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | €92.38 | €90.76 | -1.8 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | €117.58 | €117.55 | -0.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Austria Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €879.70 | €723.85 | -17.7 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €722.68 | €563.90 | -22.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €1,568.47 | €1,264.01 | -19.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €1,252.32 | €932.85 | -25.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Austria Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | €6,498.92 | €3,248.63 | -50.0 % |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | €4,196.24 | €2,033.95 | -51.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Austria Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €2,678.23 | €1,687.37 | -37.0 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.56 | 3.57 | +0.4 % |
| Last update: | 31 August 2026 | 1 September 2026 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 385 | 1647 | |
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