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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

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Austria vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.67 times less for grocery shopping in Austria than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 9.49 PLN (2.42 USD) in Austria and 22.86 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in Austria.

9.49 PLN
22.86 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 7.11 PLN (1.82 USD) in Austria and 9.36 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24% lower in Austria.

7.11 PLN
9.36 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 64.32 PLN (16.43 USD) in Austria and 82.17 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.7% lower in Austria.

64.32 PLN
82.17 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 25.54 PLN (6.52 USD) in Austria and 70.47 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in Austria.

25.54 PLN
70.47 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 45.3 PLN (11.57 USD) in Austria and 68.2 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.6% lower in Austria.

45.30 PLN
68.20 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 25.54 PLN (6.52 USD) in Austria and 62.64 PLN (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in Austria.

25.54 PLN
62.64 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 4.21 PLN (1.08 USD) in Austria and 12.57 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in Austria.

4.21 PLN
12.57 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 15.79 PLN (4.03 USD) for 12 eggs in Austria and 18.56 PLN (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.9% lower in Austria.

15.79 PLN
18.56 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.05 PLN (1.54 USD) in Austria and 15.39 PLN (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in Austria.

6.05 PLN
15.39 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 54.81 PLN (14 USD) in Austria and 97.83 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44% lower in Austria.

54.81 PLN
97.83 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 6.26 PLN (1.6 USD) in Austria and 11.12 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in Austria.

6.26 PLN
11.12 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 7.92 PLN (2.02 USD) in Austria and 16.72 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in Austria.

7.92 PLN
16.72 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 46.57 PLN (11.9 USD) in Austria and 65.42 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in Austria.

46.57 PLN
65.42 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.53 PLN (1.41 USD) in Austria and 4.89 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.6% lower in the United States.

5.53 PLN
4.89 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 5.83 PLN (1.49 USD) in Austria and 15.27 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in Austria.

5.83 PLN
15.27 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 9.79 PLN (2.5 USD) in Austria and 20.87 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in Austria.

9.79 PLN
20.87 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 6.51 PLN (1.66 USD) in Austria and 16.68 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61% lower in Austria.

6.51 PLN
16.68 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.88 PLN (2.01 USD) in Austria and 32.18 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in Austria.

7.88 PLN
32.18 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 57.9 PLN (14.79 USD) in Austria and 35.16 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in the United States.

57.90 PLN
35.16 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 12.9 PLN (3.29 USD) in Austria and 24.47 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.3% lower in Austria.

12.90 PLN
24.47 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.51 PLN (0.64 USD) in Austria and 9.79 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in Austria.

2.51 PLN
9.79 PLN

Restaurant

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Austria vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.52 times less for meals in restaurants in Austria than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 15.41 PLN (3.94 USD) in Austria and 20.44 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.6% lower in Austria.

15.41 PLN
20.44 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 11.15 PLN (2.85 USD) in Austria and 10.96 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.7% lower in the United States.

11.15 PLN
10.96 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 17.88 PLN (4.57 USD) in Austria and 31.32 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.9% lower in Austria.

17.88 PLN
31.32 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 17.03 PLN (4.35 USD) in Austria and 39.15 PLN (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in Austria.

17.03 PLN
39.15 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 38.31 PLN (9.79 USD) in Austria and 46.98 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.5% lower in Austria.

38.31 PLN
46.98 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 255.42 PLN (65.24 USD) in Austria and 391.49 PLN (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.8% lower in Austria.

255.42 PLN
391.49 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 61.73 PLN (15.77 USD) in Austria and 97.87 PLN (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.9% lower in Austria.

61.73 PLN
97.87 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 8.68 PLN (2.22 USD) in Austria and 8.61 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0.8% lower in the United States.

8.68 PLN
8.61 PLN

Fuel

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Austria vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.75 times more for fuel in Austria than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 7.14 PLN (1.83 USD) in Austria and 4.25 PLN (1.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in the United States.

7.14 PLN
4.25 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 6.62 PLN (1.69 USD) in Austria and 3.61 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in the United States.

6.62 PLN
3.61 PLN

Transportation

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Austria vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.98 times less for transportation in Austria than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 191.57 PLN (48.93 USD) in Austria and 505.02 PLN (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.1% lower in Austria.

191.57 PLN
505.02 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.22 PLN (2.61 USD) in Austria and 10.77 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.1% lower in Austria.

10.22 PLN
10.77 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 106.43 PLN (27.18 USD) in Austria and 117.45 PLN (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.4% lower in Austria.

106.43 PLN
117.45 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 6.6 PLN (1.69 USD) in Austria and 7.28 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.3% lower in Austria.

6.60 PLN
7.28 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 17.03 PLN (4.35 USD) in Austria and 17.62 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.3% lower in Austria.

17.03 PLN
17.62 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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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 46.83 PLN (11.96 USD) in Austria and 70.47 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in Austria.

46.83 PLN
70.47 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 118.94 PLN (30.38 USD) in Austria and 384.68 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.1% lower in Austria.

118.94 PLN
384.68 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 83.61 PLN (21.36 USD) in Austria and 148.77 PLN (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in Austria.

83.61 PLN
148.77 PLN

Flats for rent

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Austria vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.72 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 3738 PLN (954.87 USD) in Austria and 14879 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in Austria.

3 738 PLN
14 879 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 2793 PLN (713.54 USD) in Austria and 9318 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70% lower in Austria.

2 793 PLN
9 318 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 6929 PLN (1769.82 USD) in Austria and 27773 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in Austria.

6 929 PLN
27 773 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 4839 PLN (1236.04 USD) in Austria and 16080 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.9% lower in Austria.

4 839 PLN
16 080 PLN

Flats for sale

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Austria vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.7 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 33757 PLN (8622.71 USD) in Austria and 55897 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in Austria.

33 757 PLN
55 897 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 20585 PLN (5258.09 USD) in Austria and 36312 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in Austria.

20 585 PLN
36 312 PLN

Salary

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Austria vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Austria is 1.88 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 12512 PLN (3195.88 USD) in Austria and 23478 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 46.7% lower in Austria.

12 512 PLN
23 478 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

413 PLN
441 PLN

Two stars

389 PLN
506 PLN

Three stars

722 PLN
701 PLN

Four stars

934 PLN
947 PLN

Five stars

1 860 PLN
2 157 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 May 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 May 2024) • Austria: 15 cities, 436 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3791 hotels

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