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Cost of Living & Prices:
Austria vs. Bulgaria

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

PLNBGNEURUSD

Austria vs. Bulgaria - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.49 times more for grocery shopping in Austria than in Bulgaria.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 11.1 PLN (3.04 USD) in Austria and 6.74 PLN (1.84 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in Bulgaria.

11.10 PLN
6.74 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 8.98 PLN (2.46 USD) in Austria and 7.07 PLN (1.93 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 21.3% lower in Bulgaria.

8.98 PLN
7.07 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 89.33 PLN (24.45 USD) in Austria and 47.38 PLN (12.97 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 47% lower in Bulgaria.

89.33 PLN
47.38 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 25.43 PLN (6.96 USD) in Austria and 28.18 PLN (7.71 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 9.8% lower in Austria.

25.43 PLN
28.18 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 55.81 PLN (15.27 USD) in Austria and 31.24 PLN (8.55 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 44% lower in Bulgaria.

55.81 PLN
31.24 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 27.54 PLN (7.54 USD) in Austria and 14.09 PLN (3.86 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in Bulgaria.

27.54 PLN
14.09 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 5.34 PLN (1.46 USD) in Austria and 3.9 PLN (1.07 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 27% lower in Bulgaria.

5.34 PLN
3.90 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 16.82 PLN (4.6 USD) for 12 eggs in Austria and 14.39 PLN (3.94 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in Bulgaria.

16.82 PLN
14.39 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.33 PLN (2.01 USD) in Austria and 6.44 PLN (1.76 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 12.1% lower in Bulgaria.

7.33 PLN
6.44 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 51.16 PLN (14 USD) in Austria and 46.3 PLN (12.67 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in Bulgaria.

51.16 PLN
46.30 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 7.29 PLN (1.99 USD) in Austria and 4.18 PLN (1.14 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in Bulgaria.

7.29 PLN
4.18 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 10.47 PLN (2.86 USD) in Austria and 4.31 PLN (1.18 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 58.8% lower in Bulgaria.

10.47 PLN
4.31 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 64.88 PLN (17.75 USD) in Austria and 44.31 PLN (12.13 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 31.7% lower in Bulgaria.

64.88 PLN
44.31 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.36 PLN (1.74 USD) in Austria and 6.98 PLN (1.91 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 8.9% lower in Austria.

6.36 PLN
6.98 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 7.54 PLN (2.06 USD) in Austria and 3.75 PLN (1.03 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in Bulgaria.

7.54 PLN
3.75 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 12.42 PLN (3.4 USD) in Austria and 7.17 PLN (1.96 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in Bulgaria.

12.42 PLN
7.17 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 7.84 PLN (2.15 USD) in Austria and 4.12 PLN (1.13 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in Bulgaria.

7.84 PLN
4.12 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 10.04 PLN (2.75 USD) in Austria and 7.3 PLN (2 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 27.3% lower in Bulgaria.

10.04 PLN
7.30 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 54.04 PLN (14.79 USD) in Austria and 33.95 PLN (9.29 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in Bulgaria.

54.04 PLN
33.95 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 15.47 PLN (4.23 USD) in Austria and 10.17 PLN (2.78 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 34.3% lower in Bulgaria.

15.47 PLN
10.17 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.39 PLN (0.93 USD) in Austria and 2.54 PLN (0.69 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 25.1% lower in Bulgaria.

3.39 PLN
2.54 PLN

Restaurant

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Austria vs. Bulgaria - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.74 times more for meals in restaurants in Austria than in Bulgaria.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 18.39 PLN (5.03 USD) in Austria and 9.84 PLN (2.69 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in Bulgaria.

18.39 PLN
9.84 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 12.75 PLN (3.49 USD) in Austria and 6.44 PLN (1.76 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in Bulgaria.

12.75 PLN
6.44 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 21.19 PLN (5.8 USD) in Austria and 10.84 PLN (2.97 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in Bulgaria.

21.19 PLN
10.84 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 21.19 PLN (5.8 USD) in Austria and 11.92 PLN (3.26 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in Bulgaria.

21.19 PLN
11.92 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 42.38 PLN (11.6 USD) in Austria and 32.51 PLN (8.9 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 23.3% lower in Bulgaria.

42.38 PLN
32.51 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 339 PLN (92.77 USD) in Austria and 184.25 PLN (50.42 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in Bulgaria.

339.00 PLN
184.25 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 63.56 PLN (17.39 USD) in Austria and 43.35 PLN (11.86 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in Bulgaria.

63.56 PLN
43.35 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 11.65 PLN (3.19 USD) in Austria and 5.35 PLN (1.47 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 54.1% lower in Bulgaria.

11.65 PLN
5.35 PLN

Fuel

PLNBGNEURUSD

Austria vs. Bulgaria - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.26 times more for fuel in Austria than in Bulgaria.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 6.64 PLN (1.82 USD) in Austria and 5.25 PLN (1.44 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 20.9% lower in Bulgaria.

6.64 PLN
5.25 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 6.61 PLN (1.81 USD) in Austria and 5.27 PLN (1.44 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 20.3% lower in Bulgaria.

6.61 PLN
5.27 PLN

LPG 1L

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2.48 PLN

Transportation

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Austria vs. Bulgaria - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.25 times more for transportation in Austria than in Bulgaria.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 216.11 PLN (59.14 USD) in Austria and 108.38 PLN (29.66 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in Bulgaria.

216.11 PLN
108.38 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.17 PLN (2.78 USD) in Austria and 3.47 PLN (0.95 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Bulgaria.

10.17 PLN
3.47 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 137.3 PLN (37.57 USD) in Austria and 52.02 PLN (14.24 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 62.1% lower in Bulgaria.

137.30 PLN
52.02 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 8.48 PLN (2.32 USD) in Austria and 3.25 PLN (0.89 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Bulgaria.

8.48 PLN
3.25 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 16.95 PLN (4.64 USD) in Austria and 5.42 PLN (1.48 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 68% lower in Bulgaria.

16.95 PLN
5.42 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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Austria vs. Bulgaria - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 50.85 PLN (13.92 USD) in Austria and 34.68 PLN (9.49 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in Bulgaria.

50.85 PLN
34.68 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 184.54 PLN (50.5 USD) in Austria and 160.8 PLN (44 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 12.9% lower in Bulgaria.

184.54 PLN
160.80 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 97.8 PLN (26.76 USD) in Austria and 79.9 PLN (21.87 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 18.3% lower in Bulgaria.

97.80 PLN
79.90 PLN

Flats for rent

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Austria vs. Bulgaria - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.76 times more for renting an apartment in Austria than in Bulgaria.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 4575 PLN (1251.88 USD) in Austria and 2588 PLN (708.14 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 43.4% lower in Bulgaria.

4 575 PLN
2 588 PLN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 3291 PLN (900.56 USD) in Austria and 1926 PLN (526.96 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 41.5% lower in Bulgaria.

3 291 PLN
1 926 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 8518 PLN (2331.11 USD) in Austria and 4782 PLN (1308.62 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in Bulgaria.

8 518 PLN
4 782 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 5839 PLN (1598 USD) in Austria and 3343 PLN (914.76 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in Bulgaria.

5 839 PLN
3 343 PLN

Flats for sale

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Austria vs. Bulgaria - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.86 times more for buying an apartment in Austria than in Bulgaria.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 39526 PLN (10816.77 USD) in Austria and 13549 PLN (3707.85 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 65.7% lower in Bulgaria.

39 526 PLN
13 549 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 25278 PLN (6917.65 USD) in Austria and 9105 PLN (2491.83 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 64% lower in Bulgaria.

25 278 PLN
9 105 PLN

Salary

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Austria vs. Bulgaria - average salary. The average salary in Austria is 2.11 times higher than in Bulgaria.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 12196 PLN (3337.74 USD) in Austria and 5793 PLN (1585.41 USD) in Bulgaria. The average salary is 52.5% lower in Bulgaria.

12 196 PLN
5 793 PLN

Hotels

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Austria vs. Bulgaria - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

-
-

Two stars

637 PLN
204 PLN

Three stars

966 PLN
326 PLN

Four stars

1 269 PLN
530 PLN

Five stars

2 785 PLN
830 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Austria: 7 cities, 283 hotels • Bulgaria: 9 cities, 178 hotels

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