Cost of Living in Graz

Summary of cost of living in Graz, Austria:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,412.9$ (3,792.8€), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,266.5$ (1,088.6€), excluding rent.
  • Graz is 5.1% more expensive than Austin (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Graz is, on average, 59.6% lower than in Austin.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 15.00 € 10.00-20.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 80.00 € 50.00-104.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 11.90 € 10.00-12.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 5.00 € 4.50-5.50
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 4.80 € 4.00-6.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 4.02 € 3.00-5.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 3.70 € 3.00-4.50
Bottled Water (12 oz) 2.61 € 2.00-4.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1.46 € 1.19-1.79
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 2.03 € 1.09-3.26
White Rice (1 lb) 1.50 € 0.77-2.72
Eggs (12, Large Size) 4.41 € 3.36-5.52
Local Cheese (1 lb) 7.87 € 3.63-21.32
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 5.93 € 2.27-9.07
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 8.81 € 5.90-11.34
Apples (1 lb) 1.11 € 0.91-1.36
Bananas (1 lb) 1.03 € 0.86-1.27
Oranges (1 lb) 1.27 € 0.90-2.27
Tomatoes (1 lb) 1.61 € 0.82-2.27
Potatoes (1 lb) 0.84 € 0.45-1.13
Onions (1 lb) 0.87 € 0.68-1.00
Lettuce (1 Head) 1.76 € 1.50-2.00
Bottled Water (50 oz) 0.78 € 0.35-1.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 7.50 € 6.00-8.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 1.31 € 1.00-1.49
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 1.83 € 1.50-2.19
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 6.76 € 6.50-7.50
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 3.10 € 3.00-3.50
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 64.75 € 40.00-66.60
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 4.20 € 4.20-4.90
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 2.41 € 2.41-3.70
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 31.80 € 31.80-34.00
Gasoline (1 Liter) 1.56 € 1.49-1.78
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 26,490.00 € 26,490.00-26,490.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 24,856.25 € 24,500.00-24,856.25
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 327.07 € 231.82-425.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 13.39 € 8.00-30.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 32.21 € 25.00-40.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 42.31 € 29.99-65.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 21.49 € 18.00-25.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 12.50 € 11.00-17.80
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 465.40 € 440.00-480.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 5,042.07 € 5,000.00-5,252.40
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 92.96 € 50.00-119.95
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 36.54 € 29.90-39.93
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 95.37 € 80.00-112.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 151.10 € 120.00-200.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 640.17 € 500.00-800.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 599.00 € 490.00-700.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,216.67 € 900.00-1,800.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,032.69 € 900.00-1,200.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 473.59 € 414.14-520.25
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 272.15 € 230.40-371.61
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 2,680.03 €
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 3.61 3.30-4.00

Prices in Graz

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Last update: 20 February 2026
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