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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 9.55 PLN (2.55 USD) in Austria and 21.9 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in Austria.

9.55 PLN
21.90 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 7.15 PLN (1.91 USD) in Austria and 8.96 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in Austria.

7.15 PLN
8.96 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 64.71 PLN (17.25 USD) in Austria and 78.72 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.8% lower in Austria.

64.71 PLN
78.72 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 25.69 PLN (6.85 USD) in Austria and 67.51 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in Austria.

25.69 PLN
67.51 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 45.56 PLN (12.15 USD) in Austria and 65.33 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.3% lower in Austria.

45.56 PLN
65.33 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 25.69 PLN (6.85 USD) in Austria and 60.01 PLN (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.2% lower in Austria.

25.69 PLN
60.01 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 4.24 PLN (1.13 USD) in Austria and 12.04 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in Austria.

4.24 PLN
12.04 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 15.89 PLN (4.24 USD) for 12 eggs in Austria and 17.78 PLN (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.6% lower in Austria.

15.89 PLN
17.78 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.08 PLN (1.62 USD) in Austria and 14.74 PLN (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.8% lower in Austria.

6.08 PLN
14.74 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 52.51 PLN (14 USD) in Austria and 93.72 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44% lower in Austria.

52.51 PLN
93.72 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 6.3 PLN (1.68 USD) in Austria and 10.65 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.8% lower in Austria.

6.30 PLN
10.65 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 7.97 PLN (2.12 USD) in Austria and 16.01 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.2% lower in Austria.

7.97 PLN
16.01 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 46.85 PLN (12.49 USD) in Austria and 62.67 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25.2% lower in Austria.

46.85 PLN
62.67 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.57 PLN (1.48 USD) in Austria and 4.69 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.8% lower in the United States.

5.57 PLN
4.69 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 5.87 PLN (1.56 USD) in Austria and 14.63 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in Austria.

5.87 PLN
14.63 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 9.85 PLN (2.63 USD) in Austria and 19.99 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.7% lower in Austria.

9.85 PLN
19.99 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 6.55 PLN (1.75 USD) in Austria and 15.98 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59% lower in Austria.

6.55 PLN
15.98 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.92 PLN (2.11 USD) in Austria and 30.83 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Austria.

7.92 PLN
30.83 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 55.47 PLN (14.79 USD) in Austria and 33.68 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in the United States.

55.47 PLN
33.68 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 12.98 PLN (3.46 USD) in Austria and 23.44 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.6% lower in Austria.

12.98 PLN
23.44 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.53 PLN (0.67 USD) in Austria and 9.38 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73% lower in Austria.

2.53 PLN
9.38 PLN

Restaurant

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Austria vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.45 times less for meals in restaurants in Austria than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 15.5 PLN (4.13 USD) in Austria and 19.58 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.8% lower in Austria.

15.50 PLN
19.58 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 11.22 PLN (2.99 USD) in Austria and 10.5 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.4% lower in the United States.

11.22 PLN
10.50 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 17.99 PLN (4.8 USD) in Austria and 30 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40% lower in Austria.

17.99 PLN
30.00 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 17.13 PLN (4.57 USD) in Austria and 37.5 PLN (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in Austria.

17.13 PLN
37.50 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 38.54 PLN (10.28 USD) in Austria and 45.01 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in Austria.

38.54 PLN
45.01 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 256.94 PLN (68.51 USD) in Austria and 375.04 PLN (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.5% lower in Austria.

256.94 PLN
375.04 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 62.09 PLN (16.56 USD) in Austria and 93.76 PLN (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in Austria.

62.09 PLN
93.76 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 8.74 PLN (2.33 USD) in Austria and 8.25 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.6% lower in the United States.

8.74 PLN
8.25 PLN

Fuel

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Austria vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.77 times more for fuel in Austria than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 6.23 PLN (1.66 USD) in Austria and 3.55 PLN (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43% lower in the United States.

6.23 PLN
3.55 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 6.17 PLN (1.64 USD) in Austria and 3.44 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.2% lower in the United States.

6.17 PLN
3.44 PLN

Transportation

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Austria vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.89 times less for transportation in Austria than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 192.71 PLN (51.38 USD) in Austria and 483.81 PLN (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.2% lower in Austria.

192.71 PLN
483.81 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.28 PLN (2.74 USD) in Austria and 10.31 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0.3% lower in Austria.

10.28 PLN
10.31 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 107.06 PLN (28.55 USD) in Austria and 112.51 PLN (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.8% lower in Austria.

107.06 PLN
112.51 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 6.64 PLN (1.77 USD) in Austria and 6.98 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.9% lower in Austria.

6.64 PLN
6.98 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 17.13 PLN (4.57 USD) in Austria and 16.88 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.5% lower in the United States.

17.13 PLN
16.88 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 47.11 PLN (12.56 USD) in Austria and 67.51 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.2% lower in Austria.

47.11 PLN
67.51 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 119.65 PLN (31.9 USD) in Austria and 368.52 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.5% lower in Austria.

119.65 PLN
368.52 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 84.11 PLN (22.43 USD) in Austria and 142.52 PLN (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41% lower in Austria.

84.11 PLN
142.52 PLN

Flats for rent

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Austria vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.54 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 3760 PLN (1002.66 USD) in Austria and 14253 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Austria.

3 760 PLN
14 253 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 2810 PLN (749.25 USD) in Austria and 8927 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.5% lower in Austria.

2 810 PLN
8 927 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 6970 PLN (1858.4 USD) in Austria and 26606 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in Austria.

6 970 PLN
26 606 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 4868 PLN (1297.9 USD) in Austria and 15405 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.4% lower in Austria.

4 868 PLN
15 405 PLN

Flats for sale

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Austria vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.62 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 33957 PLN (9054.27 USD) in Austria and 53548 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in Austria.

33 957 PLN
53 548 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 20707 PLN (5521.25 USD) in Austria and 34786 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in Austria.

20 707 PLN
34 786 PLN

Salary

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Austria vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Austria is 1.79 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 12586 PLN (3355.83 USD) in Austria and 22491 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 44% lower in Austria.

12 586 PLN
22 491 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

-
389 PLN

Two stars

653 PLN
549 PLN

Three stars

992 PLN
732 PLN

Four stars

1 302 PLN
946 PLN

Five stars

2 858 PLN
2 254 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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