Cost of Living in Austria
Summary of cost of living in Austria:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $4,233.3 (€3,668.8), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,222.3 (€1,059.3), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Austria is, on average, 2.9% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Austria is, on average, 34.9% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | €16.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | €70.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | €11.95 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | €5.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €4.55 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | €4.12 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | €3.37 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | €2.66 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | €1.52 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | €2.26 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | €0.97 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | €4.22 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | €7.69 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | €5.66 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | €9.15 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | €1.18 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | €0.95 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | €1.22 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | €1.70 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | €0.88 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | €0.84 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | €1.73 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | €0.82 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €7.80 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | €1.28 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €1.80 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | €6.70 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | €3.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | €53.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | €4.85 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | €3.22 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | €34.80 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | €1.59 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | €26,490.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | €25,306.19 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | €331.12 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | €14.25 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | €32.34 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | €38.05 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | €22.04 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | €12.50 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | €375.26 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | €15,404.08 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | €88.96 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | €37.91 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | €93.03 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | €122.45 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €876.06 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €717.45 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €1,559.65 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €1,262.38 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | €589.56 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | €399.13 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €2,645.37 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.56 | |
Prices in Austria
This country had 4045 entries in the past 12 months by 365 different contributors.
Last update: 9 June 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 9 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 |
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| Salzburg | 77.8 | 34.7 | 58.1 | 81.0 | 73.7 | 107.5 | |
| Vienna | 76.1 | 30.5 | 55.3 | 74.3 | 76.6 | 111.9 | |
| Innsbruck | 75.5 | 32.7 | 55.9 | 69.7 | 71.4 | 97.8 | |
| Graz | 71.2 | 19.7 | 47.6 | 75.2 | 67.2 | 127.6 | |
| Linz | 69.0 | 21.9 | 47.5 | 73.7 | 68.4 | 115.3 | |
| Villach | 65.9 | 19.2 | 44.6 | 61.4 | 69.7 | 116.4 |
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