Cost of Living Comparison Between Germany and Austria 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Austria are 4.3% higher than in Germany (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Austria are 0.9% higher than in Germany | |
| Rent Prices in Austria are 8.4% lower than in Germany | |
| Restaurant Prices in Austria are 9.9% higher than in Germany | |
| Groceries Prices in Austria are 9.2% higher than in Germany | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Austria is 15.7% lower than in Germany | |
Restaurants | Germany Edit |
Austria Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 13.00 € | 15.00 € | +15.4 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 66.00 € | +10.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 10.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.00 € | 4.50 € | +12.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 4.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.33 € | 3.53 € | +6.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.71 € | 2.85 € | +5.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.41 € | 2.38 € | -1.5 % |
Markets | Germany Edit |
Austria Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.95 € | 5.37 € | +36.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.78 € | 2.22 € | +24.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.25 € | 1.03 € | -17.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.33 € | 4.01 € | +20.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.70 € | 7.22 € | +26.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.67 € | 5.75 € | -13.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.31 € | 8.67 € | +18.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.19 € | 1.13 € | -5.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.60 € | 0.92 € | +53.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 1.19 € | +29.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.37 € | 1.89 € | +37.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.67 € | 0.83 € | +22.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.72 € | 0.75 € | +3.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.86 € | 1.62 € | -12.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.85 € | 0.71 € | -15.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.99 € | 8.00 € | +33.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 0.86 € | 1.25 € | +45.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.44 € | 1.68 € | +16.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 8.20 € | 6.00 € | -26.8 % |
Transportation | Germany Edit |
Austria Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 € | 2.45 € | -18.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 49.00 € | 50.00 € | +2.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.40 € | 5.00 € | +13.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.38 € | 2.90 € | -14.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 € | 30.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.63 € | 6.11 € | -7.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,180.00 € | 25,000.00 € | -8.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,700.76 € | 23,145.39 € | -16.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Germany Edit |
Austria Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 293.38 € | 327.96 € | +11.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 28.62 € | 18.50 € | -35.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 46.08 € | 32.96 € | -28.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Germany Edit |
Austria Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.82 € | 38.90 € | +15.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 20.44 € | 20.43 € | -0.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 € | 12.00 € | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Germany Edit |
Austria Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 401.46 € | 306.56 € | -23.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 12,073.57 € | 11,277.06 € | -6.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Germany Edit |
Austria Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 78.40 € | 91.01 € | +16.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 37.17 € | 40.37 € | +8.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 84.53 € | 90.48 € | +7.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 112.03 € | 114.88 € | +2.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Germany Edit |
Austria Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 922.59 € | 851.70 € | -7.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 699.27 € | 691.06 € | -1.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,714.11 € | 1,514.53 € | -11.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,301.91 € | 1,192.94 € | -8.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Germany Edit |
Austria Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 540.14 € | 556.79 € | +3.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 437.41 € | 409.25 € | -6.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Germany Edit |
Austria Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,812.69 € | 2,391.88 € | -15.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.98 | 3.35 | -15.9 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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