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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

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Austria vs. South Korea - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.55 times less for grocery shopping in Austria than in South Korea.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.23 EUR (2.39 USD) in Austria and 5.67 EUR (6.08 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in Austria.

2.23 EUR
5.67 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.67 EUR (1.79 USD) in Austria and 3.27 EUR (3.5 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 48.9% lower in Austria.

1.67 EUR
3.27 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 15.11 EUR (16.2 USD) in Austria and 38.84 EUR (41.64 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in Austria.

15.11 EUR
38.84 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 6 EUR (6.43 USD) in Austria and 13.51 EUR (14.48 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in Austria.

6.00 EUR
13.51 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 10.64 EUR (11.41 USD) in Austria and 9.51 EUR (10.19 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 10.6% lower in South Korea.

10.64 EUR
9.51 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 6 EUR (6.43 USD) in Austria and 3.04 EUR (3.26 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 49.3% lower in South Korea.

6.00 EUR
3.04 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.99 EUR (1.06 USD) in Austria and 1.92 EUR (2.06 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in Austria.

0.99 EUR
1.92 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.71 EUR (3.98 USD) for 12 eggs in Austria and 3.4 EUR (3.64 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 8.4% lower in South Korea.

3.71 EUR
3.40 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.42 EUR (1.52 USD) in Austria and 2.17 EUR (2.32 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 34.6% lower in Austria.

1.42 EUR
2.17 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

13.06 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.47 EUR (1.58 USD) in Austria and 2.11 EUR (2.26 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 30.3% lower in Austria.

1.47 EUR
2.11 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.86 EUR (1.99 USD) in Austria and 2.78 EUR (2.98 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in Austria.

1.86 EUR
2.78 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 10.94 EUR (11.73 USD) in Austria and 10.15 EUR (10.88 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 7.2% lower in South Korea.

10.94 EUR
10.15 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.3 EUR (1.39 USD) in Austria and 1.95 EUR (2.09 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Austria.

1.30 EUR
1.95 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.37 EUR (1.47 USD) in Austria and 2.7 EUR (2.89 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 49.3% lower in Austria.

1.37 EUR
2.70 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.3 EUR (2.47 USD) in Austria and 5.52 EUR (5.92 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Austria.

2.30 EUR
5.52 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.53 EUR (1.64 USD) in Austria and 3.38 EUR (3.62 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 54.7% lower in Austria.

1.53 EUR
3.38 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.85 EUR (1.98 USD) in Austria and 3.2 EUR (3.43 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in Austria.

1.85 EUR
3.20 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 13.8 EUR (14.79 USD) in Austria and 16.85 EUR (18.06 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in Austria.

13.80 EUR
16.85 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.03 EUR (3.25 USD) in Austria and 5.54 EUR (5.94 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 45.3% lower in Austria.

3.03 EUR
5.54 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.59 EUR (0.63 USD) in Austria and 0.93 EUR (1 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in Austria.

0.59 EUR
0.93 EUR

Restaurant

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Austria vs. South Korea - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.43 times more for meals in restaurants in Austria than in South Korea.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.62 EUR (3.88 USD) in Austria and 3.52 EUR (3.77 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 2.8% lower in South Korea.

3.62 EUR
3.52 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.62 EUR (2.81 USD) in Austria and 1.33 EUR (1.43 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 49.2% lower in South Korea.

2.62 EUR
1.33 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4.2 EUR (4.5 USD) in Austria and 2.7 EUR (2.9 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 35.7% lower in South Korea.

4.20 EUR
2.70 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4 EUR (4.29 USD) in Austria and 4.73 EUR (5.07 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in Austria.

4.00 EUR
4.73 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9 EUR (9.65 USD) in Austria and 5.4 EUR (5.79 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 40% lower in South Korea.

9.00 EUR
5.40 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 (64.32 USD) in Austria and 45.58 EUR (48.87 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 24% lower in South Korea.

60.00 EUR
45.58 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 14.5 EUR (15.54 USD) in Austria and 6.08 EUR (6.52 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in South Korea.

14.50 EUR
6.08 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.04 EUR (2.19 USD) in Austria and 0.72 EUR (0.77 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 64.7% lower in South Korea.

2.04 EUR
0.72 EUR

Fuel

EURUSDKRW

Austria vs. South Korea - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.5 times more for fuel in Austria than in South Korea.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.7 EUR (1.83 USD) in Austria and 1.06 EUR (1.14 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 37.6% lower in South Korea.

1.70 EUR
1.06 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.58 EUR (1.69 USD) in Austria and 1.13 EUR (1.21 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 28.5% lower in South Korea.

1.58 EUR
1.13 EUR

LPG 1L

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0.69 EUR

Transportation

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Austria vs. South Korea - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.55 times more for transportation in Austria than in South Korea.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 45 EUR (48.24 USD) in Austria and 37.14 EUR (39.82 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 17.5% lower in South Korea.

45.00 EUR
37.14 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.4 EUR (2.57 USD) in Austria and 0.88 EUR (0.94 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 63.3% lower in South Korea.

2.40 EUR
0.88 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 25 EUR (26.8 USD) in Austria and 9.12 EUR (9.77 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 63.5% lower in South Korea.

25.00 EUR
9.12 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.55 EUR (1.66 USD) in Austria and 0.74 EUR (0.8 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 52.3% lower in South Korea.

1.55 EUR
0.74 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4 EUR (4.29 USD) in Austria and 2.57 EUR (2.75 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in South Korea.

4.00 EUR
2.57 EUR

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 11 EUR (11.79 USD) in Austria and 9.45 EUR (10.14 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 14.1% lower in South Korea.

11.00 EUR
9.45 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 27.94 EUR (29.95 USD) in Austria and 47.34 EUR (50.75 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 41% lower in Austria.

27.94 EUR
47.34 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 (21.05 USD) in Austria and 16.44 EUR (17.62 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 16.3% lower in South Korea.

19.64 EUR
16.44 EUR

Flats for rent

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Austria vs. South Korea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.18 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 878.12 EUR (941.36 USD) in Austria and 664.15 EUR (711.99 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 24.4% lower in South Korea.

878.12 EUR
664.15 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 (703.45 USD) in Austria and 519.42 EUR (556.83 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 20.8% lower in South Korea.

656.19 EUR
519.42 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 (1744.78 USD) in Austria and 2418 EUR (2591.63 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 32.7% lower in Austria.

1 628 EUR
2 418 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 (1218.55 USD) in Austria and 1489 EUR (1595.76 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 23.6% lower in Austria.

1 137 EUR
1 489 EUR

Flats for sale

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Austria vs. South Korea - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.28 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 7930 EUR (8500.73 USD) in Austria and 19089 EUR (20463.27 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in Austria.

7 930 EUR
19 089 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 (5183.71 USD) in Austria and 9959 EUR (10676.26 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in Austria.

4 835 EUR
9 959 EUR

Salary

EURUSDKRW

Austria vs. South Korea - average salary. The average salary in Austria is 1.25 times higher than in South Korea.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2939 EUR (3150.67 USD) in Austria and 2355 EUR (2525.11 USD) in South Korea. The average salary is 19.9% lower in South Korea.

2 939 EUR
2 355 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDKRW

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

One star

115 EUR
59.7 EUR

Two stars

131 EUR
72.2 EUR

Three stars

190 EUR
93.9 EUR

Four stars

253 EUR
152 EUR

Five stars

447 EUR
376 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 29 Jun 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 13 Jul 2024) • Austria: 19 cities, 432 hotels • South Korea: 20 cities, 1228 hotels

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