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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 11.03 PLN (3.11 USD) in Austria and 26.29 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58% lower in Austria.

11.03 PLN
26.29 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 8.93 PLN (2.52 USD) in Austria and 8.94 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0.1% lower in Austria.

8.93 PLN
8.94 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 88.75 PLN (25.02 USD) in Austria and 70.74 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.3% lower in the United States.

88.75 PLN
70.74 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 25.26 PLN (7.12 USD) in Austria and 63.86 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.4% lower in Austria.

25.26 PLN
63.86 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 55.45 PLN (15.63 USD) in Austria and 57.05 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.8% lower in Austria.

55.45 PLN
57.05 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 27.36 PLN (7.71 USD) in Austria and 67.4 PLN (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in Austria.

27.36 PLN
67.40 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 5.3 PLN (1.5 USD) in Austria and 11.85 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in Austria.

5.30 PLN
11.85 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 16.71 PLN (4.71 USD) for 12 eggs in Austria and 25.51 PLN (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.5% lower in Austria.

16.71 PLN
25.51 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.28 PLN (2.05 USD) in Austria and 13.52 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in Austria.

7.28 PLN
13.52 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 49.67 PLN (14 USD) in Austria and 88.65 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44% lower in Austria.

49.67 PLN
88.65 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 7.24 PLN (2.04 USD) in Austria and 10.43 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.6% lower in Austria.

7.24 PLN
10.43 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 10.4 PLN (2.93 USD) in Austria and 17.77 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.5% lower in Austria.

10.40 PLN
17.77 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 64.45 PLN (18.17 USD) in Austria and 60.88 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.5% lower in the United States.

64.45 PLN
60.88 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.31 PLN (1.78 USD) in Austria and 5.64 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.6% lower in the United States.

6.31 PLN
5.64 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 7.49 PLN (2.11 USD) in Austria and 14.23 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in Austria.

7.49 PLN
14.23 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 12.34 PLN (3.48 USD) in Austria and 20.29 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.2% lower in Austria.

12.34 PLN
20.29 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 7.79 PLN (2.2 USD) in Austria and 13.27 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.3% lower in Austria.

7.79 PLN
13.27 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 9.98 PLN (2.81 USD) in Austria and 29.34 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66% lower in Austria.

9.98 PLN
29.34 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 52.47 PLN (14.79 USD) in Austria and 31.86 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in the United States.

52.47 PLN
31.86 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 15.37 PLN (4.33 USD) in Austria and 22.6 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32% lower in Austria.

15.37 PLN
22.60 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.37 PLN (0.95 USD) in Austria and 8.83 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in Austria.

3.37 PLN
8.83 PLN

Restaurant

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Austria vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.41 times less for meals in restaurants in Austria than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 18.27 PLN (5.15 USD) in Austria and 20.79 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 12.1% lower in Austria.

18.27 PLN
20.79 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 12.67 PLN (3.57 USD) in Austria and 11.71 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 7.6% lower in the United States.

12.67 PLN
11.71 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 21.05 PLN (5.93 USD) in Austria and 28.38 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25.8% lower in Austria.

21.05 PLN
28.38 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 21.05 PLN (5.93 USD) in Austria and 42.57 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Austria.

21.05 PLN
42.57 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 42.1 PLN (11.87 USD) in Austria and 42.57 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.1% lower in Austria.

42.10 PLN
42.57 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 336.8 PLN (94.94 USD) in Austria and 496.67 PLN (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.2% lower in Austria.

336.80 PLN
496.67 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 63.15 PLN (17.8 USD) in Austria and 92.24 PLN (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.5% lower in Austria.

63.15 PLN
92.24 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 11.58 PLN (3.26 USD) in Austria and 9.05 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.8% lower in the United States.

11.58 PLN
9.05 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 6.44 PLN (1.82 USD) in Austria and 3.49 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in the United States.

6.44 PLN
3.49 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 6.42 PLN (1.81 USD) in Austria and 3.29 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in the United States.

6.42 PLN
3.29 PLN

Transportation

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Austria vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.69 times less for transportation in Austria than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 214.71 PLN (60.52 USD) in Austria and 468.28 PLN (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.1% lower in Austria.

214.71 PLN
468.28 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.1 PLN (2.85 USD) in Austria and 10.29 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.8% lower in Austria.

10.10 PLN
10.29 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 136.4 PLN (38.45 USD) in Austria and 149 PLN (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.5% lower in Austria.

136.40 PLN
149.00 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 8.42 PLN (2.37 USD) in Austria and 7.7 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.6% lower in the United States.

8.42 PLN
7.70 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 16.84 PLN (4.75 USD) in Austria and 17.7 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.9% lower in Austria.

16.84 PLN
17.70 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 50.52 PLN (14.24 USD) in Austria and 70.95 PLN (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in Austria.

50.52 PLN
70.95 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 183.34 PLN (51.68 USD) in Austria and 559.71 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in Austria.

183.34 PLN
559.71 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 97.17 PLN (27.39 USD) in Austria and 230.59 PLN (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in Austria.

97.17 PLN
230.59 PLN

Flats for rent

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Austria vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.22 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 4545 PLN (1281.09 USD) in Austria and 14395 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.4% lower in Austria.

4 545 PLN
14 395 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 3269 PLN (921.57 USD) in Austria and 9022 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in Austria.

3 269 PLN
9 022 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 8463 PLN (2385.5 USD) in Austria and 29166 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71% lower in Austria.

8 463 PLN
29 166 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 5801 PLN (1635.28 USD) in Austria and 18542 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in Austria.

5 801 PLN
18 542 PLN

Flats for sale

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Austria vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.63 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 39269 PLN (11069.13 USD) in Austria and 61569 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.2% lower in Austria.

39 269 PLN
61 569 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 25114 PLN (7079.05 USD) in Austria and 43196 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in Austria.

25 114 PLN
43 196 PLN

Salary

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Austria vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Austria is 1.51 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 12117 PLN (3415.61 USD) in Austria and 18253 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 33.6% lower in Austria.

12 117 PLN
18 253 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

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368 PLN

Two stars

618 PLN
519 PLN

Three stars

938 PLN
692 PLN

Four stars

1 232 PLN
895 PLN

Five stars

2 704 PLN
2 132 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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