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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 11.15 PLN (3.07 USD) in Austria and 26.88 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in Austria.

11.15 PLN
26.88 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.02 PLN (2.49 USD) in Austria and 9.14 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.3% lower in Austria.

9.02 PLN
9.14 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 89.71 PLN (24.73 USD) in Austria and 72.34 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.4% lower in the United States.

89.71 PLN
72.34 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 25.53 PLN (7.04 USD) in Austria and 65.3 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in Austria.

25.53 PLN
65.30 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 56.05 PLN (15.45 USD) in Austria and 58.34 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.9% lower in Austria.

56.05 PLN
58.34 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 27.66 PLN (7.62 USD) in Austria and 68.93 PLN (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in Austria.

27.66 PLN
68.93 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 5.36 PLN (1.48 USD) in Austria and 12.12 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Austria.

5.36 PLN
12.12 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 16.89 PLN (4.66 USD) for 12 eggs in Austria and 26.08 PLN (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in Austria.

16.89 PLN
26.08 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.36 PLN (2.03 USD) in Austria and 13.82 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.7% lower in Austria.

7.36 PLN
13.82 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 50.79 PLN (14 USD) in Austria and 90.66 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44% lower in Austria.

50.79 PLN
90.66 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 7.32 PLN (2.02 USD) in Austria and 10.67 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in Austria.

7.32 PLN
10.67 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 10.51 PLN (2.9 USD) in Austria and 18.18 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in Austria.

10.51 PLN
18.18 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 65.15 PLN (17.96 USD) in Austria and 62.25 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.5% lower in the United States.

65.15 PLN
62.25 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.38 PLN (1.76 USD) in Austria and 5.77 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.6% lower in the United States.

6.38 PLN
5.77 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 7.58 PLN (2.09 USD) in Austria and 14.55 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in Austria.

7.58 PLN
14.55 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 12.47 PLN (3.44 USD) in Austria and 20.75 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.9% lower in Austria.

12.47 PLN
20.75 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 7.87 PLN (2.17 USD) in Austria and 13.57 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42% lower in Austria.

7.87 PLN
13.57 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 10.09 PLN (2.78 USD) in Austria and 30 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.4% lower in Austria.

10.09 PLN
30.00 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 53.66 PLN (14.79 USD) in Austria and 32.58 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in the United States.

53.66 PLN
32.58 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 15.53 PLN (4.28 USD) in Austria and 23.11 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.8% lower in Austria.

15.53 PLN
23.11 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.4 PLN (0.94 USD) in Austria and 9.03 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Austria.

3.40 PLN
9.03 PLN

Restaurant

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Austria vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.43 times less for meals in restaurants in Austria than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 18.47 PLN (5.09 USD) in Austria and 21.26 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.1% lower in Austria.

18.47 PLN
21.26 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 12.81 PLN (3.53 USD) in Austria and 11.97 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.6% lower in the United States.

12.81 PLN
11.97 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 21.28 PLN (5.87 USD) in Austria and 29.02 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in Austria.

21.28 PLN
29.02 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 21.28 PLN (5.87 USD) in Austria and 43.53 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in Austria.

21.28 PLN
43.53 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 42.56 PLN (11.73 USD) in Austria and 43.53 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.2% lower in Austria.

42.56 PLN
43.53 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 340.45 PLN (93.84 USD) in Austria and 507.91 PLN (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33% lower in Austria.

340.45 PLN
507.91 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 63.83 PLN (17.6 USD) in Austria and 94.33 PLN (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.3% lower in Austria.

63.83 PLN
94.33 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 11.7 PLN (3.23 USD) in Austria and 9.25 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.9% lower in the United States.

11.70 PLN
9.25 PLN

Fuel

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Austria vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.9 times more for fuel in Austria than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 6.59 PLN (1.82 USD) in Austria and 3.57 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in the United States.

6.59 PLN
3.57 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 6.57 PLN (1.81 USD) in Austria and 3.37 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.7% lower in the United States.

6.57 PLN
3.37 PLN

Transportation

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Austria vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.71 times less for transportation in Austria than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 217.04 PLN (59.82 USD) in Austria and 478.88 PLN (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.7% lower in Austria.

217.04 PLN
478.88 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.21 PLN (2.82 USD) in Austria and 10.52 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.9% lower in Austria.

10.21 PLN
10.52 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 137.88 PLN (38.01 USD) in Austria and 152.37 PLN (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in Austria.

137.88 PLN
152.37 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 8.51 PLN (2.35 USD) in Austria and 7.87 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 7.5% lower in the United States.

8.51 PLN
7.87 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 17.02 PLN (4.69 USD) in Austria and 18.1 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6% lower in Austria.

17.02 PLN
18.10 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 51.07 PLN (14.08 USD) in Austria and 72.56 PLN (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.6% lower in Austria.

51.07 PLN
72.56 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 185.33 PLN (51.09 USD) in Austria and 572.37 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in Austria.

185.33 PLN
572.37 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 98.22 PLN (27.07 USD) in Austria and 235.81 PLN (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Austria.

98.22 PLN
235.81 PLN

Flats for rent

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Austria vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.26 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 4594 PLN (1266.32 USD) in Austria and 14721 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in Austria.

4 594 PLN
14 721 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 3305 PLN (910.95 USD) in Austria and 9226 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Austria.

3 305 PLN
9 226 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 8555 PLN (2358 USD) in Austria and 29827 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.3% lower in Austria.

8 555 PLN
29 827 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 5864 PLN (1616.44 USD) in Austria and 18962 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.1% lower in Austria.

5 864 PLN
18 962 PLN

Flats for sale

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Austria vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.65 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 39695 PLN (10941.54 USD) in Austria and 62963 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37% lower in Austria.

39 695 PLN
62 963 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 25386 PLN (6997.45 USD) in Austria and 44174 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.5% lower in Austria.

25 386 PLN
44 174 PLN

Salary

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Austria vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Austria is 1.52 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 12249 PLN (3376.24 USD) in Austria and 18666 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 34.4% lower in Austria.

12 249 PLN
18 666 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

-
376 PLN

Two stars

632 PLN
531 PLN

Three stars

959 PLN
708 PLN

Four stars

1 260 PLN
916 PLN

Five stars

2 765 PLN
2 180 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 • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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