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Cost of Living & Prices:
Austria vs. South Korea

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

PLNEURUSDKRW

Austria vs. South Korea - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.5 times less for grocery shopping in Austria than in South Korea.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 9.52 PLN (2.55 USD) in Austria and 23.16 PLN (6.2 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Austria.

9.52 PLN
23.16 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 7.13 PLN (1.91 USD) in Austria and 13.33 PLN (3.57 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in Austria.

7.13 PLN
13.33 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 64.47 PLN (17.26 USD) in Austria and 158.5 PLN (42.44 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in Austria.

64.47 PLN
158.50 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 25.6 PLN (6.85 USD) in Austria and 55.12 PLN (14.76 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in Austria.

25.60 PLN
55.12 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 45.4 PLN (12.16 USD) in Austria and 38.8 PLN (10.39 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 14.5% lower in South Korea.

45.40 PLN
38.80 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 25.6 PLN (6.85 USD) in Austria and 12.4 PLN (3.32 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 51.6% lower in South Korea.

25.60 PLN
12.40 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 4.22 PLN (1.13 USD) in Austria and 7.85 PLN (2.1 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in Austria.

4.22 PLN
7.85 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 15.83 PLN (4.24 USD) for 12 eggs in Austria and 13.87 PLN (3.71 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 12.4% lower in South Korea.

15.83 PLN
13.87 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.06 PLN (1.62 USD) in Austria and 8.84 PLN (2.37 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in Austria.

6.06 PLN
8.84 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

52.29 PLN
-

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 6.27 PLN (1.68 USD) in Austria and 8.59 PLN (2.3 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 27% lower in Austria.

6.27 PLN
8.59 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 7.94 PLN (2.12 USD) in Austria and 11.34 PLN (3.04 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 30% lower in Austria.

7.94 PLN
11.34 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 46.68 PLN (12.5 USD) in Austria and 41.4 PLN (11.09 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 11.3% lower in South Korea.

46.68 PLN
41.40 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.55 PLN (1.49 USD) in Austria and 7.96 PLN (2.13 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 30.3% lower in Austria.

5.55 PLN
7.96 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 5.85 PLN (1.57 USD) in Austria and 11.02 PLN (2.95 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 46.9% lower in Austria.

5.85 PLN
11.02 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 9.81 PLN (2.63 USD) in Austria and 22.52 PLN (6.03 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in Austria.

9.81 PLN
22.52 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 6.53 PLN (1.75 USD) in Austria and 13.79 PLN (3.69 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in Austria.

6.53 PLN
13.79 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.89 PLN (2.11 USD) in Austria and 13.06 PLN (3.5 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in Austria.

7.89 PLN
13.06 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 55.24 PLN (14.79 USD) in Austria and 67.45 PLN (18.06 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in Austria.

55.24 PLN
67.45 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 12.93 PLN (3.46 USD) in Austria and 22.59 PLN (6.05 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 42.8% lower in Austria.

12.93 PLN
22.59 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.52 PLN (0.67 USD) in Austria and 3.8 PLN (1.02 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 33.7% lower in Austria.

2.52 PLN
3.80 PLN

Restaurant

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Austria vs. South Korea - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.49 times more for meals in restaurants in Austria than in South Korea.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 15.45 PLN (4.14 USD) in Austria and 14.35 PLN (3.84 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 7.1% lower in South Korea.

15.45 PLN
14.35 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 11.18 PLN (2.99 USD) in Austria and 5.43 PLN (1.45 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in South Korea.

11.18 PLN
5.43 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 17.92 PLN (4.8 USD) in Austria and 11.02 PLN (2.95 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 38.5% lower in South Korea.

17.92 PLN
11.02 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 17.07 PLN (4.57 USD) in Austria and 19.29 PLN (5.17 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 11.5% lower in Austria.

17.07 PLN
19.29 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 38.4 PLN (10.28 USD) in Austria and 22.05 PLN (5.9 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in South Korea.

38.40 PLN
22.05 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 256.02 PLN (68.55 USD) in Austria and 186.02 PLN (49.81 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 27.3% lower in South Korea.

256.02 PLN
186.02 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 61.87 PLN (16.57 USD) in Austria and 24.8 PLN (6.64 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in South Korea.

61.87 PLN
24.80 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 8.7 PLN (2.33 USD) in Austria and 2.93 PLN (0.78 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in South Korea.

8.70 PLN
2.93 PLN

Fuel

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Austria vs. South Korea - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.44 times more for fuel in Austria than in South Korea.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 6.2 PLN (1.66 USD) in Austria and 4.03 PLN (1.08 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 35% lower in South Korea.

6.20 PLN
4.03 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 6.14 PLN (1.64 USD) in Austria and 4.51 PLN (1.21 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 26.5% lower in South Korea.

6.14 PLN
4.51 PLN

LPG 1L

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2.89 PLN

Transportation

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Austria vs. South Korea - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.62 times more for transportation in Austria than in South Korea.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 192.01 PLN (51.41 USD) in Austria and 151.57 PLN (40.58 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 21.1% lower in South Korea.

192.01 PLN
151.57 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.24 PLN (2.74 USD) in Austria and 3.58 PLN (0.96 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 65% lower in South Korea.

10.24 PLN
3.58 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 106.67 PLN (28.56 USD) in Austria and 37.2 PLN (9.96 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in South Korea.

106.67 PLN
37.20 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 6.61 PLN (1.77 USD) in Austria and 3.03 PLN (0.81 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 54.2% lower in South Korea.

6.61 PLN
3.03 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 17.07 PLN (4.57 USD) in Austria and 10.47 PLN (2.8 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in South Korea.

17.07 PLN
10.47 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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Austria vs. South Korea - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 46.94 PLN (12.57 USD) in Austria and 38.58 PLN (10.33 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 17.8% lower in South Korea.

46.94 PLN
38.58 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 119.22 PLN (31.92 USD) in Austria and 193.17 PLN (51.72 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 38.3% lower in Austria.

119.22 PLN
193.17 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 83.8 PLN (22.44 USD) in Austria and 67.08 PLN (17.96 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 20% lower in South Korea.

83.80 PLN
67.08 PLN

Flats for rent

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Austria vs. South Korea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.13 times less for renting an apartment in Austria than in South Korea.

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 3747 PLN (1003.21 USD) in Austria and 2710 PLN (725.65 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 27.7% lower in South Korea.

3 747 PLN
2 710 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 2800 PLN (749.66 USD) in Austria and 2120 PLN (567.52 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 24.3% lower in South Korea.

2 800 PLN
2 120 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 6945 PLN (1859.41 USD) in Austria and 9865 PLN (2641.38 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 29.6% lower in Austria.

6 945 PLN
9 865 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 4850 PLN (1298.61 USD) in Austria and 6074 PLN (1626.39 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in Austria.

4 850 PLN
6 074 PLN

Flats for sale

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Austria vs. South Korea - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.18 times less for buying an apartment in Austria than in South Korea.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 33835 PLN (9059.23 USD) in Austria and 77896 PLN (20856.1 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in Austria.

33 835 PLN
77 896 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 20633 PLN (5524.28 USD) in Austria and 40640 PLN (10881.21 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 49.2% lower in Austria.

20 633 PLN
40 640 PLN

Salary

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Austria vs. South Korea - average salary. The average salary in Austria is 1.3 times higher than in South Korea.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 12541 PLN (3357.67 USD) in Austria and 9612 PLN (2573.59 USD) in South Korea. The average salary is 23.4% lower in South Korea.

12 541 PLN
9 612 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

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195 PLN

Two stars

651 PLN
207 PLN

Three stars

988 PLN
268 PLN

Four stars

1 297 PLN
447 PLN

Five stars

2 847 PLN
1 048 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 • South Korea: 20 cities, 1512 hotels

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