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Austria

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Cities tracked
9
Local currency
83
Relocation

Living here, beyond cost

Visa-free for
194 passports
Official policy
Safety index
75 / 100
Numbeo 2025
Median fixed internet
90 Mbps
84 Mbps mobile
Top income tax
55.0%
VAT 20% · Corp 23%
Austria

About Austria

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$919
Family of 4 / mo
$2,370
Internet
87.08Mbps
Interest rate
1%
Inflation
1.8%
Population
9.16M

Austria is a beautiful country located in the heart of Europe, known for its stunning landscapes and rich history. It is famous for its majestic mountains, especially the Alps, which attract many tourists for skiing and hiking. The capital city, Vienna, is known for its impressive architecture, classical music, and delicious pastries like Sachertorte.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

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Fashion

  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesroughUSD $115.07
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)roughUSD $45.37
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)roughUSD $116.13
  • Men's Dress ShoesroughUSD $146.26

Financial

  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxroughUSD $2,730
  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)roughUSD $1.18

Food - Beverages

  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)roughUSD $3.54
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)roughUSD $5.29
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)roughUSD $5.29
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)roughUSD $2.91
  • CappuccinoroughUSD $4.24

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceroughUSD $18.51
  • Upscale Dinner for TworoughUSD $79.32
  • Fast Food ComboroughUSD $10.58

Food - Grocery

  • Oranges (1 kg)roughUSD $3.29
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)roughUSD $3.74
  • Potatoes (1 kg)roughUSD $2.13
  • Onions (1 kg)roughUSD $1.88
  • Lettuce (1 Head)roughUSD $1.86
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)roughUSD $0.82
  • Midrange Bottle of WineroughUSD $9.26
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)roughUSD $7.6
  • Bananas (1 kg)roughUSD $2.32
  • Apples (1 kg)roughUSD $2.98
  • Beef Round (1 kg)roughUSD $22.37
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)roughUSD $14.18

Housing

  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterroughUSD $969.95
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterroughUSD $793.31
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterroughUSD $1,758
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterroughUSD $1,429
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterroughUSD $635.93
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterroughUSD $472.13

Leisure

  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)roughUSD $14.82
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)roughUSD $431.04
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)roughUSD $9,952
  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)roughUSD $44.63
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)roughUSD $26.58

Transportation

  • One-Way Local Transport FareroughUSD $3.18
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassroughUSD $66.1
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideroughUSD $6.61
  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmroughUSD $3.83
  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitroughUSD $36.75
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarroughUSD $31,016
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarroughUSD $26,394

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentroughUSD $304.72
  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)roughUSD $45.18
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How we calculate these numbers

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