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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 11.02 PLN (3.07 USD) in Austria and 26.61 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in Austria.

11.02 PLN
26.61 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 8.92 PLN (2.48 USD) in Austria and 9.05 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.4% lower in Austria.

8.92 PLN
9.05 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 88.67 PLN (24.69 USD) in Austria and 71.61 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.2% lower in the United States.

88.67 PLN
71.61 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 25.24 PLN (7.03 USD) in Austria and 64.65 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61% lower in Austria.

25.24 PLN
64.65 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 55.4 PLN (15.43 USD) in Austria and 57.75 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.1% lower in Austria.

55.40 PLN
57.75 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 27.34 PLN (7.61 USD) in Austria and 68.24 PLN (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in Austria.

27.34 PLN
68.24 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 5.3 PLN (1.48 USD) in Austria and 12 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Austria.

5.30 PLN
12.00 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 16.7 PLN (4.65 USD) for 12 eggs in Austria and 25.82 PLN (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in Austria.

16.70 PLN
25.82 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.28 PLN (2.03 USD) in Austria and 13.68 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in Austria.

7.28 PLN
13.68 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 50.28 PLN (14 USD) in Austria and 89.75 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44% lower in Austria.

50.28 PLN
89.75 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 7.24 PLN (2.01 USD) in Austria and 10.56 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in Austria.

7.24 PLN
10.56 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 10.39 PLN (2.89 USD) in Austria and 17.99 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in Austria.

10.39 PLN
17.99 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 64.4 PLN (17.93 USD) in Austria and 61.63 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.3% lower in the United States.

64.40 PLN
61.63 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.31 PLN (1.76 USD) in Austria and 5.71 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in the United States.

6.31 PLN
5.71 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 7.49 PLN (2.08 USD) in Austria and 14.4 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48% lower in Austria.

7.49 PLN
14.40 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 12.33 PLN (3.43 USD) in Austria and 20.54 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40% lower in Austria.

12.33 PLN
20.54 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 7.78 PLN (2.17 USD) in Austria and 13.43 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.1% lower in Austria.

7.78 PLN
13.43 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 9.97 PLN (2.78 USD) in Austria and 29.7 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.4% lower in Austria.

9.97 PLN
29.70 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 53.12 PLN (14.79 USD) in Austria and 32.25 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in the United States.

53.12 PLN
32.25 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 15.35 PLN (4.28 USD) in Austria and 22.88 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in Austria.

15.35 PLN
22.88 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.37 PLN (0.94 USD) in Austria and 8.94 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Austria.

3.37 PLN
8.94 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 18.26 PLN (5.08 USD) in Austria and 21.05 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.3% lower in Austria.

18.26 PLN
21.05 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 12.66 PLN (3.53 USD) in Austria and 11.85 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.4% lower in the United States.

12.66 PLN
11.85 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 21.03 PLN (5.86 USD) in Austria and 28.73 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.8% lower in Austria.

21.03 PLN
28.73 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 21.03 PLN (5.86 USD) in Austria and 43.1 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.2% lower in Austria.

21.03 PLN
43.10 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 42.07 PLN (11.71 USD) in Austria and 43.1 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.4% lower in Austria.

42.07 PLN
43.10 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 336.52 PLN (93.7 USD) in Austria and 502.81 PLN (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in Austria.

336.52 PLN
502.81 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 63.1 PLN (17.57 USD) in Austria and 93.38 PLN (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.4% lower in Austria.

63.10 PLN
93.38 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 11.57 PLN (3.22 USD) in Austria and 9.16 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.8% lower in the United States.

11.57 PLN
9.16 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 6.52 PLN (1.82 USD) in Austria and 3.54 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in the United States.

6.52 PLN
3.54 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 6.5 PLN (1.81 USD) in Austria and 3.33 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in the United States.

6.50 PLN
3.33 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 214.53 PLN (59.73 USD) in Austria and 474.08 PLN (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.7% lower in Austria.

214.53 PLN
474.08 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.1 PLN (2.81 USD) in Austria and 10.42 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.1% lower in Austria.

10.10 PLN
10.42 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 136.29 PLN (37.95 USD) in Austria and 150.84 PLN (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.6% lower in Austria.

136.29 PLN
150.84 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 8.41 PLN (2.34 USD) in Austria and 7.79 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 7.4% lower in the United States.

8.41 PLN
7.79 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 16.83 PLN (4.68 USD) in Austria and 17.92 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.1% lower in Austria.

16.83 PLN
17.92 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 50.48 PLN (14.05 USD) in Austria and 71.83 PLN (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in Austria.

50.48 PLN
71.83 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 183.19 PLN (51.01 USD) in Austria and 566.63 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in Austria.

183.19 PLN
566.63 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 97.09 PLN (27.03 USD) in Austria and 233.45 PLN (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.4% lower in Austria.

97.09 PLN
233.45 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 4541 PLN (1264.4 USD) in Austria and 14573 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in Austria.

4 541 PLN
14 573 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 3267 PLN (909.57 USD) in Austria and 9134 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Austria.

3 267 PLN
9 134 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 8456 PLN (2354.42 USD) in Austria and 29527 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.4% lower in Austria.

8 456 PLN
29 527 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 5797 PLN (1613.98 USD) in Austria and 18771 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.1% lower in Austria.

5 797 PLN
18 771 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 39237 PLN (10924.94 USD) in Austria and 62331 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.1% lower in Austria.

39 237 PLN
62 331 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 25093 PLN (6986.83 USD) in Austria and 43730 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in Austria.

25 093 PLN
43 730 PLN

Salary

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Austria vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Austria is 1.53 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 12107 PLN (3371.11 USD) in Austria and 18479 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 34.5% lower in Austria.

12 107 PLN
18 479 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

-
373 PLN

Two stars

626 PLN
525 PLN

Three stars

950 PLN
701 PLN

Four stars

1 247 PLN
906 PLN

Five stars

2 737 PLN
2 159 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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