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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

EURUSD

United States vs. Austria - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.38 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Austria.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.35 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 2.62 EUR (3.06 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 58.7% lower in Austria.

6.35 EUR
2.62 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.16 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 2.12 EUR (2.47 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 1.9% lower in Austria.

2.16 EUR
2.12 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.09 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 21.08 EUR (24.59 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in the United States.

17.09 EUR
21.08 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.43 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 6 EUR (7 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in Austria.

15.43 EUR
6.00 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.78 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 13.17 EUR (15.36 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in Austria.

13.78 EUR
13.17 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.29 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 6.5 EUR (7.58 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 60.1% lower in Austria.

16.29 EUR
6.50 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.86 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 1.26 EUR (1.47 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in Austria.

2.86 EUR
1.26 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.16 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 3.97 EUR (4.63 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 35.6% lower in Austria.

6.16 EUR
3.97 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.27 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 1.73 EUR (2.02 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in Austria.

3.27 EUR
1.73 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.42 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 12 EUR (14 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 44% lower in Austria.

21.42 EUR
12.00 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.52 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 1.72 EUR (2.01 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 31.7% lower in Austria.

2.52 EUR
1.72 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.29 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 2.47 EUR (2.88 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 42.4% lower in Austria.

4.29 EUR
2.47 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.71 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 15.31 EUR (17.86 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 3.9% lower in the United States.

14.71 EUR
15.31 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 1.5 EUR (1.75 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 9.3% lower in the United States.

1.36 EUR
1.50 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.44 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 1.78 EUR (2.08 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 48.3% lower in Austria.

3.44 EUR
1.78 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.9 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 2.93 EUR (3.42 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in Austria.

4.90 EUR
2.93 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.21 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 1.85 EUR (2.16 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 42.4% lower in Austria.

3.21 EUR
1.85 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.09 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 2.37 EUR (2.76 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 66.6% lower in Austria.

7.09 EUR
2.37 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.7 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 12.68 EUR (14.79 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in the United States.

7.70 EUR
12.68 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.46 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 3.65 EUR (4.26 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 33.2% lower in Austria.

5.46 EUR
3.65 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.13 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 62.4% lower in Austria.

2.13 EUR
0.80 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

United States vs. Austria - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.44 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Austria.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.02 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 4.34 EUR (5.06 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 13.5% lower in Austria.

5.02 EUR
4.34 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.83 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 3.01 EUR (3.51 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 6% lower in the United States.

2.83 EUR
3.01 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.86 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 5 EUR (5.83 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 27.1% lower in Austria.

6.86 EUR
5.00 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.29 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 5 EUR (5.83 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in Austria.

10.29 EUR
5.00 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.29 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 10 EUR (11.67 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 2.8% lower in Austria.

10.29 EUR
10.00 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 120.01 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 80 EUR (93.33 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Austria.

120.01 EUR
80.00 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.29 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 15 EUR (17.5 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 32.7% lower in Austria.

22.29 EUR
15.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.19 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 2.75 EUR (3.21 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 20.4% lower in the United States.

2.19 EUR
2.75 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

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 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States and 1.56 EUR (1.82 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in the United States.

0.84 EUR
1.56 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States and 1.55 EUR (1.81 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in the United States.

0.80 EUR
1.55 EUR

Transportation

EURUSD

United States vs. Austria - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.72 times more for transportation in the United States than in Austria.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 113.15 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 51 EUR (59.5 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in Austria.

113.15 EUR
51.00 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.49 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 2.4 EUR (2.8 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 3.6% lower in Austria.

2.49 EUR
2.40 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 32.4 EUR (37.8 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 10% lower in Austria.

36.00 EUR
32.40 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.86 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 2 EUR (2.33 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 7% lower in the United States.

1.86 EUR
2.00 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.28 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 4 EUR (4.67 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 6.5% lower in Austria.

4.28 EUR
4.00 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSD

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 17.14 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 12 EUR (14 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 30% lower in Austria.

17.14 EUR
12.00 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 135.24 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 43.55 EUR (50.8 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in Austria.

135.24 EUR
43.55 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 55.72 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 23.08 EUR (26.92 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in Austria.

55.72 EUR
23.08 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

United States vs. Austria - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.28 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 3478 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 1080 EUR (1259.37 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 68.9% lower in Austria.

3 478 EUR
1 080 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 2180 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 776.58 EUR (905.95 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in Austria.

2 180 EUR
776.58 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 7047 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 2010 EUR (2345.05 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in Austria.

7 047 EUR
2 010 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 4480 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 1378 EUR (1607.56 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Austria.

4 480 EUR
1 378 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

United States vs. Austria - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.66 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 14877 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 9328 EUR (10881.45 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 37.3% lower in Austria.

14 877 EUR
9 328 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 10437 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 5965 EUR (6959.02 USD) in Austria. The price of this product is 42.8% lower in Austria.

10 437 EUR
5 965 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

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

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4411 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 2878 EUR (3357.7 USD) in Austria. The average salary is 34.8% lower in Austria.

4 411 EUR
2 878 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

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

One star

88.9 EUR
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Two stars

125 EUR
149 EUR

Three stars

167 EUR
227 EUR

Four stars

216 EUR
298 EUR

Five stars

515 EUR
653 EUR

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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