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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Austria

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

PLNUSDEUR

United States vs. Austria - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.36 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Austria.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 26.6 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 11.14 PLN (3.1 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in Austria.

26.60 PLN
11.14 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.05 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 9.02 PLN (2.51 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 0.3% lower in Austria.

9.05 PLN
9.02 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 71.59 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 89.65 PLN (24.97 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 20.1% lower in the United States.

71.59 PLN
89.65 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 64.63 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 25.52 PLN (7.11 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in Austria.

64.63 PLN
25.52 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 57.73 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 56.01 PLN (15.6 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 3% lower in Austria.

57.73 PLN
56.01 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 68.22 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 27.64 PLN (7.7 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 59.5% lower in Austria.

68.22 PLN
27.64 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 11.99 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 5.36 PLN (1.49 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in Austria.

11.99 PLN
5.36 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 25.82 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 16.88 PLN (4.7 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 34.6% lower in Austria.

25.82 PLN
16.88 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.68 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 7.36 PLN (2.05 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in Austria.

13.68 PLN
7.36 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 89.72 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 50.27 PLN (14 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 44% lower in Austria.

89.72 PLN
50.27 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.56 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 7.31 PLN (2.04 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 30.8% lower in Austria.

10.56 PLN
7.31 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 17.99 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 10.5 PLN (2.93 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 41.6% lower in Austria.

17.99 PLN
10.50 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 61.61 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 65.11 PLN (18.13 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 5.4% lower in the United States.

61.61 PLN
65.11 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.71 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 6.38 PLN (1.78 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 10.5% lower in the United States.

5.71 PLN
6.38 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.4 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 7.57 PLN (2.11 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in Austria.

14.40 PLN
7.57 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.54 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 12.46 PLN (3.47 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in Austria.

20.54 PLN
12.46 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.43 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 7.87 PLN (2.19 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 41.4% lower in Austria.

13.43 PLN
7.87 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 29.69 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 10.08 PLN (2.81 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 66% lower in Austria.

29.69 PLN
10.08 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 32.24 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 53.1 PLN (14.79 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in the United States.

32.24 PLN
53.10 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 22.87 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 15.52 PLN (4.32 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in Austria.

22.87 PLN
15.52 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 8.94 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 3.4 PLN (0.95 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 62% lower in Austria.

8.94 PLN
3.40 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. Austria - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.42 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Austria.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 21.04 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 18.46 PLN (5.14 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 12.3% lower in Austria.

21.04 PLN
18.46 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 11.85 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 12.8 PLN (3.57 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 7.4% lower in the United States.

11.85 PLN
12.80 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 28.72 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 21.26 PLN (5.92 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 26% lower in Austria.

28.72 PLN
21.26 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 43.08 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 21.26 PLN (5.92 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Austria.

43.08 PLN
21.26 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 43.08 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 42.53 PLN (11.84 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 1.3% lower in Austria.

43.08 PLN
42.53 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 502.66 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 340.21 PLN (94.75 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 32.3% lower in Austria.

502.66 PLN
340.21 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 93.35 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 63.79 PLN (17.77 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 31.7% lower in Austria.

93.35 PLN
63.79 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.16 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 11.69 PLN (3.26 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 21.6% lower in the United States.

9.16 PLN
11.69 PLN

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

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

3.54 PLN
6.52 PLN

Gasoline 1L

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

3.33 PLN
6.50 PLN

Transportation

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

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 473.93 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 216.88 PLN (60.41 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 54.2% lower in Austria.

473.93 PLN
216.88 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.41 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 10.21 PLN (2.84 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 1.9% lower in Austria.

10.41 PLN
10.21 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 150.8 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 137.78 PLN (38.38 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 8.6% lower in Austria.

150.80 PLN
137.78 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.79 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 8.51 PLN (2.37 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 8.5% lower in the United States.

7.79 PLN
8.51 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 17.92 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 17.01 PLN (4.74 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 5.1% lower in Austria.

17.92 PLN
17.01 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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United States vs. Austria - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 71.81 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 51.03 PLN (14.21 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 28.9% lower in Austria.

71.81 PLN
51.03 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 566.46 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 185.2 PLN (51.58 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in Austria.

566.46 PLN
185.20 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 233.38 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 98.15 PLN (27.34 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in Austria.

233.38 PLN
98.15 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Austria - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.23 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in Austria.

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 14569 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 4591 PLN (1278.63 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 68.5% lower in Austria.

14 569 PLN
4 591 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 9131 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 3302 PLN (919.81 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in Austria.

9 131 PLN
3 302 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 29518 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 8549 PLN (2380.93 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 71% lower in Austria.

29 518 PLN
8 549 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 18766 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 5860 PLN (1632.15 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in Austria.

18 766 PLN
5 860 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Austria - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.63 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in Austria.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 62312 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 39667 PLN (11047.93 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 36.3% lower in Austria.

62 312 PLN
39 667 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 43717 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 25368 PLN (7065.49 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 42% lower in Austria.

43 717 PLN
25 368 PLN

Salary

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

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 18474 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 12240 PLN (3409.07 USD) in Austria. The average salary is 33.7% lower in Austria.

18 474 PLN
12 240 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

372 PLN
-

Two stars

525 PLN
626 PLN

Three stars

701 PLN
949 PLN

Four stars

906 PLN
1 247 PLN

Five stars

2 158 PLN
2 736 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels • Austria: 7 cities, 283 hotels

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