Cost of Living Comparison Between Austria and Germany 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Germany is 4.0% lower than in Austria (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Germany is 2.7% lower than in Austria | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 1.8% higher than in Austria | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 3.7% lower than in Austria | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 9.2% lower than in Austria | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 19.2% higher than in Austria | |
Restaurants | Austria Edit |
Germany Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 15.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70.00 € | 65.00 € | -7.1 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 10.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.80 € | 4.30 € | -10.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 4.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.71 € | 3.43 € | -7.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.93 € | 2.82 € | -4.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.45 € | 2.50 € | +2.0 % |
Markets | Austria Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.50 € | 4.15 € | -24.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.33 € | 1.73 € | -25.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.03 € | 1.33 € | +28.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.02 € | 3.22 € | -19.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.33 € | 5.76 € | -21.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.87 € | 5.79 € | -1.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.07 € | 7.79 € | -14.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.12 € | 1.22 € | +8.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.93 € | 0.68 € | -27.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.25 € | 0.91 € | -26.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.77 € | 1.97 € | +11.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.84 € | 0.64 € | -23.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.80 € | 0.67 € | -15.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.64 € | 1.67 € | +2.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.75 € | 0.83 € | +11.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 € | 5.99 € | -25.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.26 € | 0.91 € | -27.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.75 € | 1.49 € | -14.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 6.30 € | 8.20 € | +30.2 % |
Transportation | Austria Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 € | 3.10 € | +24.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 51.00 € | 49.00 € | -3.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.65 € | 4.50 € | -3.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.98 € | 3.54 € | +18.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 € | 30.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.96 € | 6.63 € | +11.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,500.00 € | 27,180.00 € | +6.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,533.21 € | 31,933.60 € | +25.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Austria Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 333.78 € | 304.02 € | -8.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 18.09 € | 25.69 € | +42.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 34.18 € | 45.26 € | +32.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Austria Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.10 € | 34.85 € | -17.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 21.52 € | 21.47 € | -0.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 € | 12.00 € | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Austria Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 306.81 € | 424.12 € | +38.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 12,413.90 € | 12,790.87 € | +3.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Austria Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 94.08 € | 79.67 € | -15.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 40.39 € | 37.60 € | -6.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 93.77 € | 86.74 € | -7.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 118.65 € | 114.62 € | -3.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Austria Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 867.05 € | 893.81 € | +3.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 710.89 € | 673.50 € | -5.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,594.02 € | 1,676.59 € | +5.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,258.13 € | 1,266.69 € | +0.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Austria Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 616.09 € | 529.67 € | -14.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 453.80 € | 421.47 € | -7.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Austria Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,442.01 € | 2,832.21 € | +16.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.61 | 3.98 | +10.1 % |
| Last update: | December 2024 | December 2024 | |
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