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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

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United States vs. Austria - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.58 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Austria.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 21.15 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States and 9.47 PLN (2.61 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 55.2% lower in Austria.

21.15 PLN
9.47 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 8.66 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States and 7.09 PLN (1.96 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in Austria.

8.66 PLN
7.09 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 76.02 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States and 64.14 PLN (17.71 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in Austria.

76.02 PLN
64.14 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 65.19 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 25.47 PLN (7.03 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in Austria.

65.19 PLN
25.47 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 63.09 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States and 45.16 PLN (12.47 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in Austria.

63.09 PLN
45.16 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 57.95 PLN (16 USD) in the United States and 25.47 PLN (7.03 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 56% lower in Austria.

57.95 PLN
25.47 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 11.63 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United States and 4.2 PLN (1.16 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in Austria.

11.63 PLN
4.20 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 17.17 PLN (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 15.75 PLN (4.35 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 8.3% lower in Austria.

17.17 PLN
15.75 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.23 PLN (3.93 USD) in the United States and 6.03 PLN (1.66 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in Austria.

14.23 PLN
6.03 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 90.5 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 50.7 PLN (14 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 44% lower in Austria.

90.50 PLN
50.70 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.29 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States and 6.24 PLN (1.72 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 39.4% lower in Austria.

10.29 PLN
6.24 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 15.46 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States and 7.9 PLN (2.18 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 48.9% lower in Austria.

15.46 PLN
7.90 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 60.52 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States and 46.44 PLN (12.82 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 23.3% lower in Austria.

60.52 PLN
46.44 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.53 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States and 5.52 PLN (1.52 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 17.9% lower in the United States.

4.53 PLN
5.52 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.12 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States and 5.82 PLN (1.61 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 58.8% lower in Austria.

14.12 PLN
5.82 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 19.3 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States and 9.76 PLN (2.7 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in Austria.

19.30 PLN
9.76 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 15.43 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States and 6.49 PLN (1.79 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in Austria.

15.43 PLN
6.49 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 29.77 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States and 7.85 PLN (2.17 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Austria.

29.77 PLN
7.85 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 32.52 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 53.56 PLN (14.79 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in the United States.

32.52 PLN
53.56 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 22.63 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States and 12.86 PLN (3.55 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 43.2% lower in Austria.

22.63 PLN
12.86 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.05 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States and 2.5 PLN (0.69 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 72.4% lower in Austria.

9.05 PLN
2.50 PLN

Restaurant

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

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 18.9 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States and 15.37 PLN (4.24 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 18.7% lower in Austria.

18.90 PLN
15.37 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10.14 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States and 11.12 PLN (3.07 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 8.8% lower in the United States.

10.14 PLN
11.12 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 28.97 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 17.83 PLN (4.92 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 38.5% lower in Austria.

28.97 PLN
17.83 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 36.22 PLN (10 USD) in the United States and 16.98 PLN (4.69 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in Austria.

36.22 PLN
16.98 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 43.46 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 38.2 PLN (10.55 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 12.1% lower in Austria.

43.46 PLN
38.20 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 362.16 PLN (100 USD) in the United States and 254.68 PLN (70.32 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in Austria.

362.16 PLN
254.68 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 90.54 PLN (25 USD) in the United States and 61.55 PLN (16.99 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 32% lower in Austria.

90.54 PLN
61.55 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 7.97 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States and 8.66 PLN (2.39 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 8% lower in the United States.

7.97 PLN
8.66 PLN

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.43 PLN (0.95 USD) in the United States and 6.01 PLN (1.66 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 42.9% lower in the United States.

3.43 PLN
6.01 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.32 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States and 5.96 PLN (1.64 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 44.3% lower in the United States.

3.32 PLN
5.96 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. Austria - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.84 times more for transportation in the United States than in Austria.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 467.18 PLN (129 USD) in the United States and 191.01 PLN (52.74 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in Austria.

467.18 PLN
191.01 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 9.96 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States and 10.19 PLN (2.81 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 2.3% lower in the United States.

9.96 PLN
10.19 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 108.65 PLN (30 USD) in the United States and 106.12 PLN (29.3 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 2.3% lower in Austria.

108.65 PLN
106.12 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 6.74 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States and 6.58 PLN (1.82 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 2.4% lower in Austria.

6.74 PLN
6.58 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 16.3 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States and 16.98 PLN (4.69 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 4% lower in the United States.

16.30 PLN
16.98 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 65.19 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 46.69 PLN (12.89 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in Austria.

65.19 PLN
46.69 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 355.86 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States and 118.6 PLN (32.75 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Austria.

355.86 PLN
118.60 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 137.62 PLN (38 USD) in the United States and 83.37 PLN (23.02 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 39.4% lower in Austria.

137.62 PLN
83.37 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Austria - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.45 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 13764 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 3727 PLN (1029.21 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in Austria.

13 764 PLN
3 727 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 8620 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 2785 PLN (769.09 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in Austria.

8 620 PLN
2 785 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 25692 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 6909 PLN (1907.61 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 73.1% lower in Austria.

25 692 PLN
6 909 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 14876 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 4825 PLN (1332.27 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in Austria.

14 876 PLN
4 825 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Austria - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.57 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 51708 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 33659 PLN (9294.02 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 34.9% lower in Austria.

51 708 PLN
33 659 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 33591 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 20525 PLN (5667.45 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 38.9% lower in Austria.

33 591 PLN
20 525 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. Austria - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.74 times higher than in Austria.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 21719 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 12475 PLN (3444.69 USD) in Austria. The average salary is 42.6% lower in Austria.

21 719 PLN
12 475 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

376 PLN
-

Two stars

530 PLN
631 PLN

Three stars

707 PLN
958 PLN

Four stars

914 PLN
1 258 PLN

Five stars

2 177 PLN
2 760 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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