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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 1.67 times less for grocery shopping in Austria than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.23 EUR (2.41 USD) in Austria and 5.4 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.7% lower in Austria.

2.23 EUR
5.40 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.67 EUR (1.81 USD) in Austria and 2.21 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.4% lower in Austria.

1.67 EUR
2.21 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 15.11 EUR (16.35 USD) in Austria and 19.4 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.1% lower in Austria.

15.11 EUR
19.40 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 6 EUR (6.49 USD) in Austria and 16.63 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in Austria.

6.00 EUR
16.63 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 10.64 EUR (11.51 USD) in Austria and 16.1 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.9% lower in Austria.

10.64 EUR
16.10 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 6 EUR (6.49 USD) in Austria and 14.79 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in Austria.

6.00 EUR
14.79 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.99 EUR (1.07 USD) in Austria and 2.97 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Austria.

0.99 EUR
2.97 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.71 EUR (4.01 USD) for 12 eggs in Austria and 4.38 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.3% lower in Austria.

3.71 EUR
4.38 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 3.63 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in Austria.

1.42 EUR
3.63 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 12.94 EUR (14 USD) in Austria and 23.09 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44% lower in Austria.

12.94 EUR
23.09 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.47 EUR (1.59 USD) in Austria and 2.62 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in Austria.

1.47 EUR
2.62 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.86 EUR (2.01 USD) in Austria and 3.95 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.9% lower in Austria.

1.86 EUR
3.95 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 10.94 EUR (11.84 USD) in Austria and 15.44 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.1% lower in Austria.

10.94 EUR
15.44 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.3 EUR (1.41 USD) in Austria and 1.16 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.8% lower in the United States.

1.30 EUR
1.16 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.37 EUR (1.48 USD) in Austria and 3.6 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in Austria.

1.37 EUR
3.60 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.3 EUR (2.49 USD) in Austria and 4.93 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in Austria.

2.30 EUR
4.93 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.53 EUR (1.66 USD) in Austria and 3.94 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in Austria.

1.53 EUR
3.94 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.85 EUR (2 USD) in Austria and 7.6 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.7% lower in Austria.

1.85 EUR
7.60 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 13.67 EUR (14.79 USD) in Austria and 8.3 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in the United States.

13.67 EUR
8.30 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.03 EUR (3.28 USD) in Austria and 5.78 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in Austria.

3.03 EUR
5.78 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.59 EUR (0.64 USD) in Austria and 2.31 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.5% lower in Austria.

0.59 EUR
2.31 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

Austria vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.53 times less for meals in restaurants in Austria than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.62 EUR (3.92 USD) in Austria and 4.82 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.9% lower in Austria.

3.62 EUR
4.82 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.62 EUR (2.84 USD) in Austria and 2.59 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.1% lower in the United States.

2.62 EUR
2.59 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4.2 EUR (4.55 USD) in Austria and 7.39 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.2% lower in Austria.

4.20 EUR
7.39 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4 EUR (4.33 USD) in Austria and 9.24 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in Austria.

4.00 EUR
9.24 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9 EUR (9.74 USD) in Austria and 11.09 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in Austria.

9.00 EUR
11.09 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 (64.93 USD) in Austria and 92.41 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.1% lower in Austria.

60.00 EUR
92.41 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 14.5 EUR (15.69 USD) in Austria and 23.1 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in Austria.

14.50 EUR
23.10 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.04 EUR (2.21 USD) in Austria and 2.03 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0.5% lower in the United States.

2.04 EUR
2.03 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

Austria vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.76 times more for fuel in Austria than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.53 EUR (1.66 USD) in Austria and 0.88 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.5% lower in the United States.

1.53 EUR
0.88 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.52 EUR (1.64 USD) in Austria and 0.85 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in the United States.

1.52 EUR
0.85 EUR

Transportation

EURUSD

Austria vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.99 times less for transportation in Austria than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 45 EUR (48.7 USD) in Austria and 119.21 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Austria.

45.00 EUR
119.21 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.4 EUR (2.6 USD) in Austria and 2.54 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.5% lower in Austria.

2.40 EUR
2.54 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 25 EUR (27.05 USD) in Austria and 27.72 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.8% lower in Austria.

25.00 EUR
27.72 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.55 EUR (1.68 USD) in Austria and 1.72 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.9% lower in Austria.

1.55 EUR
1.72 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4 EUR (4.33 USD) in Austria and 4.16 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.8% lower in Austria.

4.00 EUR
4.16 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 11 EUR (11.9 USD) in Austria and 16.63 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.9% lower in Austria.

11.00 EUR
16.63 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 27.94 EUR (30.24 USD) in Austria and 90.8 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Austria.

27.94 EUR
90.80 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 (21.25 USD) in Austria and 35.12 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in Austria.

19.64 EUR
35.12 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

Austria vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.74 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 878.12 EUR (950.26 USD) in Austria and 3512 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75% lower in Austria.

878.12 EUR
3 512 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 (710.1 USD) in Austria and 2199 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Austria.

656.19 EUR
2 199 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 (1761.28 USD) in Austria and 6556 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in Austria.

1 628 EUR
6 556 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 (1230.07 USD) in Austria and 3796 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70% lower in Austria.

1 137 EUR
3 796 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

Austria vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.71 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 7930 EUR (8581.08 USD) in Austria and 13194 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.9% lower in Austria.

7 930 EUR
13 194 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 (5232.71 USD) in Austria and 8571 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in Austria.

4 835 EUR
8 571 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

Austria vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Austria is 1.89 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2939 EUR (3180.45 USD) in Austria and 5542 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 47% lower in Austria.

2 939 EUR
5 542 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

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

One star

-
95.9 EUR

Two stars

161 EUR
135 EUR

Three stars

244 EUR
180 EUR

Four stars

321 EUR
233 EUR

Five stars

704 EUR
555 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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