Trek Zone
  1. Trek Zone
  2. Country Comparison
  3. Cost of Living & Prices: Austria vs. South Africa

Cost of Living & Prices:
Austria vs. South Africa

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.

ShareTweet
Convert prices to %
Country #1
Country #2
City
ViennaVienna
JohannesburgJohannesburg

Table of contents

Grocery

EURZARUSD

Austria vs. South Africa - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.54 times more for grocery shopping in Austria than in South Africa.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.23 EUR (2.33 USD) in Austria and 1.41 EUR (1.48 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in South Africa.

2.23 EUR
1.41 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.67 EUR (1.74 USD) in Austria and 1.35 EUR (1.41 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 19.2% lower in South Africa.

1.67 EUR
1.35 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 15.11 EUR (15.78 USD) in Austria and 6.93 EUR (7.24 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 54.1% lower in South Africa.

15.11 EUR
6.93 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 6 EUR (6.27 USD) in Austria and 4.19 EUR (4.37 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 30.2% lower in South Africa.

6.00 EUR
4.19 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 10.64 EUR (11.11 USD) in Austria and 4.26 EUR (4.45 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 60% lower in South Africa.

10.64 EUR
4.26 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 6 EUR (6.27 USD) in Austria and 2.62 EUR (2.73 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 56.3% lower in South Africa.

6.00 EUR
2.62 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.99 EUR (1.03 USD) in Austria and 1.24 EUR (1.3 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in Austria.

0.99 EUR
1.24 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.71 EUR (3.87 USD) for 12 eggs in Austria and 1.87 EUR (1.95 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 49.6% lower in South Africa.

3.71 EUR
1.87 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.42 EUR (1.48 USD) in Austria and 1.53 EUR (1.59 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 7.2% lower in Austria.

1.42 EUR
1.53 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 13.41 EUR (14 USD) in Austria and 15.22 EUR (15.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 11.9% lower in Austria.

13.41 EUR
15.22 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.47 EUR (1.54 USD) in Austria and 0.94 EUR (0.98 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 36.1% lower in South Africa.

1.47 EUR
0.94 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.86 EUR (1.94 USD) in Austria and 0.85 EUR (0.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in South Africa.

1.86 EUR
0.85 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 10.94 EUR (11.42 USD) in Austria and 6.27 EUR (6.54 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in South Africa.

10.94 EUR
6.27 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.3 EUR (1.36 USD) in Austria and 0.98 EUR (1.02 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 24.6% lower in South Africa.

1.30 EUR
0.98 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.37 EUR (1.43 USD) in Austria and 1.15 EUR (1.2 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 16.1% lower in South Africa.

1.37 EUR
1.15 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.3 EUR (2.4 USD) in Austria and 1.34 EUR (1.4 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in South Africa.

2.30 EUR
1.34 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.53 EUR (1.6 USD) in Austria and 1.19 EUR (1.24 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 22.2% lower in South Africa.

1.53 EUR
1.19 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.85 EUR (1.93 USD) in Austria and 1.34 EUR (1.4 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in South Africa.

1.85 EUR
1.34 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 14.16 EUR (14.79 USD) in Austria and 8.87 EUR (9.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in South Africa.

14.16 EUR
8.87 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.03 EUR (3.16 USD) in Austria and 1.35 EUR (1.41 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in South Africa.

3.03 EUR
1.35 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.59 EUR (0.62 USD) in Austria and 0.87 EUR (0.91 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 32.2% lower in Austria.

0.59 EUR
0.87 EUR

Restaurant

EURZARUSD

Austria vs. South Africa - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.76 times more for meals in restaurants in Austria than in South Africa.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.62 EUR (3.78 USD) in Austria and 1.69 EUR (1.76 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in South Africa.

3.62 EUR
1.69 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.62 EUR (2.74 USD) in Austria and 0.84 EUR (0.88 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in South Africa.

2.62 EUR
0.84 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4.2 EUR (4.39 USD) in Austria and 1.99 EUR (2.08 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in South Africa.

4.20 EUR
1.99 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4 EUR (4.18 USD) in Austria and 2.09 EUR (2.19 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 47.8% lower in South Africa.

4.00 EUR
2.09 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9 EUR (9.4 USD) in Austria and 4.19 EUR (4.37 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in South Africa.

9.00 EUR
4.19 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 (62.66 USD) in Austria and 36.65 EUR (38.27 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 38.9% lower in South Africa.

60.00 EUR
36.65 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 14.5 EUR (15.14 USD) in Austria and 8.64 EUR (9.02 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in South Africa.

14.50 EUR
8.64 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.04 EUR (2.13 USD) in Austria and 0.63 EUR (0.66 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 69.1% lower in South Africa.

2.04 EUR
0.63 EUR

Fuel

EURZARUSD

Austria vs. South Africa - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.38 times more for fuel in Austria than in South Africa.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.59 EUR (1.66 USD) in Austria and 1.15 EUR (1.21 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 27.7% lower in South Africa.

1.59 EUR
1.15 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.58 EUR (1.64 USD) in Austria and 1.14 EUR (1.19 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 27.8% lower in South Africa.

1.58 EUR
1.14 EUR

Transportation

EURZARUSD

Austria vs. South Africa - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.04 times more for transportation in Austria than in South Africa.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 45 EUR (46.99 USD) in Austria and 68.06 EUR (71.07 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 33.9% lower in Austria.

45.00 EUR
68.06 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.4 EUR (2.51 USD) in Austria and 1.62 EUR (1.69 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 32.5% lower in South Africa.

2.40 EUR
1.62 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 25 EUR (26.11 USD) in Austria and 2.81 EUR (2.93 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 88.8% lower in South Africa.

25.00 EUR
2.81 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.55 EUR (1.62 USD) in Austria and 0.96 EUR (1 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 38.1% lower in South Africa.

1.55 EUR
0.96 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4 EUR (4.18 USD) in Austria and 1.31 EUR (1.37 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in South Africa.

4.00 EUR
1.31 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURZARUSD

Austria vs. South Africa - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 11 EUR (11.49 USD) in Austria and 5.63 EUR (5.88 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in South Africa.

11.00 EUR
5.63 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 27.94 EUR (29.18 USD) in Austria and 30.06 EUR (31.39 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 7.1% lower in Austria.

27.94 EUR
30.06 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 (20.51 USD) in Austria and 8.85 EUR (9.24 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in South Africa.

19.64 EUR
8.85 EUR

Flats for rent

EURZARUSD

Austria vs. South Africa - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.06 times more for renting an apartment in Austria than in South Africa.

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 (917.04 USD) in Austria and 364.95 EUR (381.12 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 58.4% lower in South Africa.

878.12 EUR
364.95 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 (685.27 USD) in Austria and 334 EUR (348.8 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in South Africa.

656.19 EUR
334.00 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 (1699.71 USD) in Austria and 706.85 EUR (738.18 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in South Africa.

1 628 EUR
706.85 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 (1187.07 USD) in Austria and 681.11 EUR (711.3 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 40.1% lower in South Africa.

1 137 EUR
681.11 EUR

Flats for sale

EURZARUSD

Austria vs. South Africa - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 9.03 times more for buying an apartment in Austria than in South Africa.

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 (8281.11 USD) in Austria and 757.14 EUR (790.7 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 90.5% lower in South Africa.

7 930 EUR
757.14 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 (5049.78 USD) in Austria and 656.39 EUR (685.48 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in South Africa.

4 835 EUR
656.39 EUR

Salary

EURZARUSD

Austria vs. South Africa - average salary. The average salary in Austria is 2.14 times higher than in South Africa.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2939 EUR (3069.27 USD) in Austria and 1375 EUR (1435.93 USD) in South Africa. The average salary is 53.2% lower in South Africa.

2 939 EUR
1 375 EUR

Hotels

EURZARUSD

Austria vs. South Africa - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

-
49.7 EUR

Two stars

167 EUR
52.8 EUR

Three stars

253 EUR
93.3 EUR

Four stars

333 EUR
154 EUR

Five stars

730 EUR
355 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 • South Africa: 20 cities, 700 hotels

Explore more about prices, cost of living and travel budget Prices in Austria Prices in South Africa

Countries Frequently Compared
(Cost of Living & Prices)

flagUnited States vs.
flagSpainflagUnited Kingdom vs.
flagBurundiflagCanada vs.
flagSamoaflagUnited States vs.
flagAzerbaijanflagUnited States vs.
flagCubaflagCanada vs.
flagGeorgiaflagCanada vs.
flagAntigua and BarbudaflagCanada vs.
flagKazakhstan