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Cost of Living / Austria

🇦🇹 Cost of Living in Austria

3 cities, ranked from wallet-friendly to wallet-hostile

Median monthly budget · single · city center

$2,394/mo

Across 3 cities we track

Couple

$3,115

Family of 4

$5,766

Median local salary (after tax)$3,233/mo

City-by-city damage report

Rent — the biggest line item

Source: Numbeo. Prices in USD.

Grocery prices — the supermarket reality check

Median across 3 cities

Milk (1L)$1.75
Bread (loaf)$2.80
Eggs (12)$5.26
Rice (1kg)$3.01
Chicken (1kg)$15
Apples (1kg)$3.02
Tomatoes (1kg)$4.62
Potatoes (1kg)$2.26
Water (1.5L)$0.97
Wine (mid-range)$9.16
Beer (0.5L store)$1.51

Eating out — because you won't cook every night

Median prices across 3 cities

Cheap meal$20
Mid-range dinner for 2$82
Cappuccino$5.47
Beer (draught)$5.96
Coke (0.33L)$4.28

Getting around — or trying to

Median prices across 3 cities

Monthly pass$76
Single ride$3.54
Gasoline (1L)$1.86

Austria vs. the neighbors

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to live in Austria?

Across 3 cities, a single person spends a median of $2,394/month including rent. Graz is the cheapest at $1,820/mo, while Salzburg runs $2,677/mo.

What is the average rent in Austria?

Median rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in the city center is $1,303/month across 3 cities we track.

What is the average salary in Austria?

The median monthly net salary (after tax) across 3 cities is about $3,233, based on Numbeo data.

What is the cheapest city in Austria?

Graz is the most affordable at $1,820/month for a single person. Salzburg is the most expensive at $2,677/month.

Cost data sourced from Numbeo. Updated periodically.