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Cost of Living & Prices:
Austria vs. United States

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

EURUSD

Austria vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.39 times less for grocery shopping in Austria than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.62 EUR (3.01 USD) in Austria and 6.45 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in Austria.

2.62 EUR
6.45 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.12 EUR (2.43 USD) in Austria and 2.19 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.2% lower in Austria.

2.12 EUR
2.19 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 21.08 EUR (24.21 USD) in Austria and 17.36 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.6% lower in the United States.

21.08 EUR
17.36 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 6 EUR (6.89 USD) in Austria and 15.67 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Austria.

6.00 EUR
15.67 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.17 EUR (15.12 USD) in Austria and 14 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.9% lower in Austria.

13.17 EUR
14.00 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 6.5 EUR (7.46 USD) in Austria and 16.54 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in Austria.

6.50 EUR
16.54 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.26 EUR (1.45 USD) in Austria and 2.91 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in Austria.

1.26 EUR
2.91 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.97 EUR (4.56 USD) for 12 eggs in Austria and 6.26 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in Austria.

3.97 EUR
6.26 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.73 EUR (1.99 USD) in Austria and 3.32 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in Austria.

1.73 EUR
3.32 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 12.19 EUR (14 USD) in Austria and 21.76 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44% lower in Austria.

12.19 EUR
21.76 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.72 EUR (1.98 USD) in Austria and 2.56 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.8% lower in Austria.

1.72 EUR
2.56 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.47 EUR (2.84 USD) in Austria and 4.36 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in Austria.

2.47 EUR
4.36 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.31 EUR (17.58 USD) in Austria and 14.94 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.4% lower in the United States.

15.31 EUR
14.94 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.5 EUR (1.72 USD) in Austria and 1.38 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8% lower in the United States.

1.50 EUR
1.38 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.78 EUR (2.04 USD) in Austria and 3.49 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49% lower in Austria.

1.78 EUR
3.49 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.93 EUR (3.36 USD) in Austria and 4.98 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in Austria.

2.93 EUR
4.98 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.85 EUR (2.12 USD) in Austria and 3.26 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in Austria.

1.85 EUR
3.26 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.37 EUR (2.72 USD) in Austria and 7.2 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.1% lower in Austria.

2.37 EUR
7.20 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 12.88 EUR (14.79 USD) in Austria and 7.82 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in the United States.

12.88 EUR
7.82 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.65 EUR (4.19 USD) in Austria and 5.55 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.2% lower in Austria.

3.65 EUR
5.55 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.8 EUR (0.92 USD) in Austria and 2.17 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.1% lower in Austria.

0.80 EUR
2.17 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

Austria vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.46 times less for meals in restaurants in Austria than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.34 EUR (4.98 USD) in Austria and 5.1 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.9% lower in Austria.

4.34 EUR
5.10 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.01 EUR (3.46 USD) in Austria and 2.87 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.7% lower in the United States.

3.01 EUR
2.87 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 5 EUR (5.74 USD) in Austria and 6.97 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.3% lower in Austria.

5.00 EUR
6.97 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5 EUR (5.74 USD) in Austria and 10.45 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.2% lower in Austria.

5.00 EUR
10.45 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10 EUR (11.48 USD) in Austria and 10.45 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.3% lower in Austria.

10.00 EUR
10.45 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 80 EUR (91.87 USD) in Austria and 121.91 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.4% lower in Austria.

80.00 EUR
121.91 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 15 EUR (17.23 USD) in Austria and 22.64 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.7% lower in Austria.

15.00 EUR
22.64 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.75 EUR (3.16 USD) in Austria and 2.22 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.3% lower in the United States.

2.75 EUR
2.22 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

Austria vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.89 times more for fuel in Austria than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.58 EUR (1.82 USD) in Austria and 0.86 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in the United States.

1.58 EUR
0.86 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.58 EUR (1.81 USD) in Austria and 0.81 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.7% lower in the United States.

1.58 EUR
0.81 EUR

Transportation

EURUSD

Austria vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.75 times less for transportation in Austria than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 51 EUR (58.57 USD) in Austria and 114.94 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in Austria.

51.00 EUR
114.94 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.4 EUR (2.76 USD) in Austria and 2.53 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.1% lower in Austria.

2.40 EUR
2.53 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 32.4 EUR (37.21 USD) in Austria and 36.57 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.4% lower in Austria.

32.40 EUR
36.57 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2 EUR (2.3 USD) in Austria and 1.89 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.5% lower in the United States.

2.00 EUR
1.89 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4 EUR (4.59 USD) in Austria and 4.35 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8% lower in Austria.

4.00 EUR
4.35 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSD

Austria vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 12 EUR (13.78 USD) in Austria and 17.42 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.1% lower in Austria.

12.00 EUR
17.42 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 43.55 EUR (50.01 USD) in Austria and 137.38 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in Austria.

43.55 EUR
137.38 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 23.08 EUR (26.5 USD) in Austria and 56.6 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in Austria.

23.08 EUR
56.60 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

Austria vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.33 times less for renting an apartment in Austria than in the United States.

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 1080 EUR (1239.72 USD) in Austria and 3533 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in Austria.

1 080 EUR
3 533 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 776.58 EUR (891.81 USD) in Austria and 2215 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Austria.

776.58 EUR
2 215 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 2010 EUR (2308.46 USD) in Austria and 7159 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Austria.

2 010 EUR
7 159 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 1378 EUR (1582.47 USD) in Austria and 4551 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in Austria.

1 378 EUR
4 551 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

Austria vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.68 times less for buying an apartment in Austria than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 9328 EUR (10711.67 USD) in Austria and 15113 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.3% lower in Austria.

9 328 EUR
15 113 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 5965 EUR (6850.44 USD) in Austria and 10603 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in Austria.

5 965 EUR
10 603 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

Austria vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Austria is 1.56 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2878 EUR (3305.31 USD) in Austria and 4480 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 35.8% lower in Austria.

2 878 EUR
4 480 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

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

One star

-
90.3 EUR

Two stars

152 EUR
127 EUR

Three stars

230 EUR
170 EUR

Four stars

302 EUR
220 EUR

Five stars

664 EUR
523 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 • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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