Cost of Living in Austria
Summary of cost of living in Austria:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $4,254.3 (€3,668.8), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,228.3 (€1,059.3), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Austria is, on average, 3.1% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Austria is, on average, 34.6% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $18.55 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $81.17 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $13.86 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $5.80 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $5.28 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $4.78 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $3.91 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $3.09 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $1.76 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $2.61 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $1.13 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $4.87 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $8.92 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $6.56 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $10.65 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $1.36 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $1.09 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $1.41 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $1.98 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.02 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.97 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $2.00 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $0.95 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $9.04 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $1.48 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $2.08 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $7.77 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $3.48 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $61.46 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $5.62 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $3.73 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $40.35 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $1.84 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $30,717.28 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $29,344.56 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $383.96 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $16.54 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $37.39 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $44.18 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $25.56 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $14.49 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $435.15 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $17,862.27 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $102.58 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $43.96 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $107.88 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $140.23 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $1,015.86 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $831.94 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $1,808.54 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $1,463.83 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $683.64 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $462.82 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $3,072.25 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.57 | |
Prices in Austria
This country had 4075 entries in the past 12 months by 370 different contributors.
Last update: 14 June 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 14 June 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Sources and References
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By City in Austria
Rank |
City |
Cost of Living Index |
Rent Index |
Cost of Living Plus Rent Index |
Groceries Index |
Restaurant Price Index |
Local Purchasing Power Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salzburg | 78.2 | 34.9 | 58.4 | 81.3 | 74.1 | 109.0 | |
| Vienna | 76.5 | 30.7 | 55.5 | 74.6 | 77.0 | 113.9 | |
| Innsbruck | 75.8 | 32.9 | 56.2 | 70.0 | 71.7 | 99.2 | |
| Graz | 71.5 | 19.8 | 47.8 | 75.4 | 67.5 | 129.4 | |
| Linz | 69.3 | 22.0 | 47.7 | 74.0 | 68.7 | 117.0 | |
| Villach | 66.2 | 19.3 | 44.8 | 61.6 | 70.0 | 118.1 |
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