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Cost of Living & Prices:
Austria vs. China

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

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Austria vs. China - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.18 times more for grocery shopping in Austria than in China.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.23 EUR (2.43 USD) in Austria and 1.98 EUR (2.15 USD) in China. The price of this product is 11.2% lower in China.

2.23 EUR
1.98 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.67 EUR (1.82 USD) in Austria and 1.36 EUR (1.48 USD) in China. The price of this product is 18.6% lower in China.

1.67 EUR
1.36 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 15.11 EUR (16.43 USD) in Austria and 11.47 EUR (12.47 USD) in China. The price of this product is 24.1% lower in China.

15.11 EUR
11.47 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 6 EUR (6.53 USD) in Austria and 12.66 EUR (13.77 USD) in China. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in Austria.

6.00 EUR
12.66 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 10.64 EUR (11.57 USD) in Austria and 4.25 EUR (4.62 USD) in China. The price of this product is 60.1% lower in China.

10.64 EUR
4.25 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 6 EUR (6.53 USD) in Austria and 3.16 EUR (3.44 USD) in China. The price of this product is 47.3% lower in China.

6.00 EUR
3.16 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.99 EUR (1.08 USD) in Austria and 0.81 EUR (0.88 USD) in China. The price of this product is 18.2% lower in China.

0.99 EUR
0.81 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.71 EUR (4.03 USD) for 12 eggs in Austria and 1.98 EUR (2.15 USD) in China. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in China.

3.71 EUR
1.98 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.42 EUR (1.54 USD) in Austria and 1.75 EUR (1.9 USD) in China. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in Austria.

1.42 EUR
1.75 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 12.87 EUR (14 USD) in Austria and 11.36 EUR (12.36 USD) in China. The price of this product is 11.7% lower in China.

12.87 EUR
11.36 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.47 EUR (1.6 USD) in Austria and 0.77 EUR (0.83 USD) in China. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in China.

1.47 EUR
0.77 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.86 EUR (2.02 USD) in Austria and 2.27 EUR (2.47 USD) in China. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in Austria.

1.86 EUR
2.27 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 10.94 EUR (11.9 USD) in Austria and 15.2 EUR (16.53 USD) in China. The price of this product is 28% lower in Austria.

10.94 EUR
15.20 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.3 EUR (1.41 USD) in Austria and 2.48 EUR (2.7 USD) in China. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in Austria.

1.30 EUR
2.48 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.37 EUR (1.49 USD) in Austria and 0.95 EUR (1.04 USD) in China. The price of this product is 30.7% lower in China.

1.37 EUR
0.95 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.3 EUR (2.5 USD) in Austria and 1.81 EUR (1.96 USD) in China. The price of this product is 21.3% lower in China.

2.30 EUR
1.81 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.53 EUR (1.66 USD) in Austria and 0.76 EUR (0.83 USD) in China. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in China.

1.53 EUR
0.76 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.85 EUR (2.01 USD) in Austria and 1.08 EUR (1.18 USD) in China. The price of this product is 41.6% lower in China.

1.85 EUR
1.08 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 13.6 EUR (14.79 USD) in Austria and 6.9 EUR (7.5 USD) in China. The price of this product is 49.3% lower in China.

13.60 EUR
6.90 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.03 EUR (3.3 USD) in Austria and 1.3 EUR (1.42 USD) in China. The price of this product is 57.1% lower in China.

3.03 EUR
1.30 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.59 EUR (0.64 USD) in Austria and 0.56 EUR (0.61 USD) in China. The price of this product is 5.1% lower in China.

0.59 EUR
0.56 EUR

Restaurant

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Austria vs. China - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.78 times more for meals in restaurants in Austria than in China.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.62 EUR (3.94 USD) in Austria and 3.5 EUR (3.81 USD) in China. The price of this product is 3.3% lower in China.

3.62 EUR
3.50 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.62 EUR (2.85 USD) in Austria and 0.48 EUR (0.52 USD) in China. The price of this product is 81.7% lower in China.

2.62 EUR
0.48 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4.2 EUR (4.57 USD) in Austria and 1.27 EUR (1.38 USD) in China. The price of this product is 69.8% lower in China.

4.20 EUR
1.27 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4 EUR (4.35 USD) in Austria and 3.8 EUR (4.13 USD) in China. The price of this product is 5% lower in China.

4.00 EUR
3.80 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9 EUR (9.79 USD) in Austria and 5.06 EUR (5.51 USD) in China. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in China.

9.00 EUR
5.06 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 60 EUR (65.25 USD) in Austria and 36.71 EUR (39.93 USD) in China. The price of this product is 38.8% lower in China.

60.00 EUR
36.71 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 14.5 EUR (15.77 USD) in Austria and 5.06 EUR (5.51 USD) in China. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in China.

14.50 EUR
5.06 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.04 EUR (2.22 USD) in Austria and 0.29 EUR (0.32 USD) in China. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in China.

2.04 EUR
0.29 EUR

Fuel

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Austria vs. China - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.55 times more for fuel in Austria than in China.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.53 EUR (1.66 USD) in Austria and 0.92 EUR (1 USD) in China. The price of this product is 39.9% lower in China.

1.53 EUR
0.92 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.51 EUR (1.64 USD) in Austria and 1.04 EUR (1.13 USD) in China. The price of this product is 31.1% lower in China.

1.51 EUR
1.04 EUR

Transportation

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Austria vs. China - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.18 times more for transportation in Austria than in China.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 45 EUR (48.94 USD) in Austria and 25.32 EUR (27.53 USD) in China. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in China.

45.00 EUR
25.32 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.4 EUR (2.61 USD) in Austria and 0.51 EUR (0.55 USD) in China. The price of this product is 78.8% lower in China.

2.40 EUR
0.51 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 25 EUR (27.19 USD) in Austria and 7.6 EUR (8.26 USD) in China. The price of this product is 69.6% lower in China.

25.00 EUR
7.60 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.55 EUR (1.69 USD) in Austria and 0.38 EUR (0.41 USD) in China. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in China.

1.55 EUR
0.38 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4 EUR (4.35 USD) in Austria and 1.9 EUR (2.07 USD) in China. The price of this product is 52.5% lower in China.

4.00 EUR
1.90 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 11 EUR (11.96 USD) in Austria and 7.6 EUR (8.26 USD) in China. The price of this product is 30.9% lower in China.

11.00 EUR
7.60 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 27.94 EUR (30.39 USD) in Austria and 56.98 EUR (61.97 USD) in China. The price of this product is 51% lower in Austria.

27.94 EUR
56.98 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 19.64 EUR (21.36 USD) in Austria and 14.74 EUR (16.03 USD) in China. The price of this product is 24.9% lower in China.

19.64 EUR
14.74 EUR

Flats for rent

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Austria vs. China - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.29 times less for renting an apartment in Austria than in China.

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 878.12 EUR (955 USD) in Austria and 982.01 EUR (1067.99 USD) in China. The price of this product is 10.6% lower in Austria.

878.12 EUR
982.01 EUR

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 656.19 EUR (713.64 USD) in Austria and 506.03 EUR (550.33 USD) in China. The price of this product is 22.9% lower in China.

656.19 EUR
506.03 EUR

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 1628 EUR (1770.06 USD) in Austria and 2669 EUR (2902.6 USD) in China. The price of this product is 39% lower in Austria.

1 628 EUR
2 669 EUR

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 1137 EUR (1236.21 USD) in Austria and 1373 EUR (1492.9 USD) in China. The price of this product is 17.2% lower in Austria.

1 137 EUR
1 373 EUR

Flats for sale

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Austria vs. China - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.91 times less for buying an apartment in Austria than in China.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 7930 EUR (8623.9 USD) in Austria and 15726 EUR (17102.54 USD) in China. The price of this product is 49.6% lower in Austria.

7 930 EUR
15 726 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 4835 EUR (5258.82 USD) in Austria and 8595 EUR (9347.67 USD) in China. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in Austria.

4 835 EUR
8 595 EUR

Salary

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Austria vs. China - average salary. The average salary in Austria is 2.24 times higher than in China.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2939 EUR (3196.32 USD) in Austria and 1311 EUR (1425.86 USD) in China. The average salary is 55.4% lower in China.

2 939 EUR
1 311 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

-
57.7 EUR

Two stars

160 EUR
61.2 EUR

Three stars

243 EUR
77.1 EUR

Four stars

319 EUR
92.8 EUR

Five stars

701 EUR
144 EUR

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 • China: 20 cities, 1752 hotels

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