Cost of Living in Austria
Summary of cost of living in Austria:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,484,606.7Ft (3,654.6€), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 435,068.5Ft (1,071.0€), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Austria is, on average, 2.5% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Austria is, on average, 40.9% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 6,093.38 Ft | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 28,435.76 Ft | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 4,062.25 Ft | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 1,990.50 Ft | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1,828.01 Ft | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1,557.60 Ft | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1,286.79 Ft | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1,043.91 Ft | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 2,228.24 Ft | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 921.80 Ft | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 423.02 Ft | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 1,617.75 Ft | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3,002.58 Ft | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2,400.26 Ft | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 3,714.59 Ft | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 457.85 Ft | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 381.80 Ft | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 496.88 Ft | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 713.30 Ft | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 342.96 Ft | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 322.56 Ft | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 665.71 Ft | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 301.46 Ft | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 2,843.58 Ft | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 516.06 Ft | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 696.18 Ft | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 2,640.46 Ft | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1,015.56 Ft | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 20,717.48 Ft | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 1,990.50 Ft | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1,307.51 Ft | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 12,186.75 Ft | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 2,392.94 Ft | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 10,354,677.93 Ft | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 10,734,006.01 Ft | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 134,409.98 Ft | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 7,182.83 Ft | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 14,082.21 Ft | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 16,663.84 Ft | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 8,591.66 Ft | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 4,874.70 Ft | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 128,632.80 Ft | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 5,137,695.09 Ft | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 36,825.30 Ft | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 16,162.37 Ft | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 36,801.96 Ft | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 50,200.80 Ft | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 354,722.59 Ft | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 288,911.53 Ft | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 634,243.46 Ft | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 511,523.17 Ft | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 252,342.85 Ft | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 186,231.19 Ft | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 984,249.48 Ft | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.69 |
Prices in Austria
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Last update: April 2025
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Last update: April 2025
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