Cost of Living in Austria
Summary of cost of living in Austria:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $4,084.7 (€3,642.2), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,174.5 (€1,047.3), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Austria is, on average, 0.0% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Austria is, on average, 36.1% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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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) | €12.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | €5.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €5.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | €4.13 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | €3.42 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | €2.65 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | €1.51 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | €2.19 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | €0.96 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | €4.21 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | €7.57 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | €5.78 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | €9.04 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | €1.17 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | €0.94 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | €1.26 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | €1.70 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | €0.89 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | €0.87 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | €1.71 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | €0.81 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €7.80 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | €1.31 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €1.79 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | €6.80 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | €3.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | €54.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | €4.90 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | €3.46 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | €34.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | €1.72 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | €26,795.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | €28,018.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | €316.81 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | €13.80 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | €31.49 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | €37.34 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | €22.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | €12.30 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | €386.68 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | €14,898.55 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | €87.65 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | €38.13 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | €93.98 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | €116.76 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €892.15 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €729.56 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €1,586.35 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €1,260.92 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | €617.15 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | €394.31 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €2,729.83 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.52 | |
Prices in Austria
This country had 4513 entries in the past 12 months by 416 different contributors.
Last update: 19 October 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 19 October 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innsbruck | 73.2 | 30.1 | 53.2 | 63.9 | 75.9 | 112.8 | |
| Vienna | 71.2 | 28.5 | 51.4 | 65.2 | 79.0 | 134.4 | |
| Graz | 69.8 | 19.0 | 46.2 | 73.7 | 66.9 | 135.8 | |
| Linz | 66.7 | 20.4 | 45.2 | 67.8 | 71.2 | 125.4 | |
| Villach | 62.9 | 17.9 | 42.0 | 57.3 | 71.9 | 135.7 |
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