Austria (AT)
Austria is a landlocked Central European republic of nine federal states (Bundesländer), renowned for its stunning Alpine landscapes, imperial history, world-class classical music, and high standard of living.
Capital: Vienna
Region: Europe
Language: German
Currency: EUR (€)
Cost of living: Expensive (index 72)
Emergency: 112
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Cost of Living
Real prices in Austria — 2026 data in EUR.
72
Cost of living index
(100 = NYC reference)
Moderately priced. Similar to or slightly less than Western European averages.
Rent
Room in shared flat (WG), 1 room, Vienna €600–900/month
1-bedroom apartment (Altbau), central Vienna €1,100–1,700/month
1-bedroom apartment, outer districts (12th–23rd Bezirk) €850–1,300/month
2-bedroom apartment, central Vienna €1,600–2,500/month
3-bedroom apartment, family-sized, Vienna €2,000–3,500/month
1-bedroom apartment, Graz €700–1,100/month
1-bedroom apartment, Salzburg €900–1,400/month
1-bedroom apartment, Linz €650–1,000/month
1-bedroom apartment, Innsbruck €850–1,300/month
Food & Groceries
Milk (1 litre) €0.89–1.29
Bread (500g loaf) €1.80–3.50
Eggs (10 pack) €2.99–4.49
Chicken breast (1kg) €6.99–12.99
Pork schnitzel (500g) €5.99–9.99
Tomatoes (1kg) €1.99–3.49
Potatoes (1kg) €1.29–1.99
Pasta (500g) €0.79–1.99
Rice (1kg) €1.29–2.49
Coffee beans (250g, mid-range) €3.99–7.99
Grüner Veltliner wine (bottle) €4.99–15.00
Beer 500ml (supermarket) €0.79–1.49
Weekly groceries (1 person) €50–80
Dining Out
Coffee (Melange) in a café €3.80–5.50
Lunch Mittagsmenü (2-course set menu) €9–15
Wiener Schnitzel in a Gasthaus €18–28
Pizza/pasta in a mid-range restaurant €12–18
Döner kebab (street food) €5–8
Würstelstand sausage (Käsekrainer) €4–6.50
Glass of house wine in a restaurant €3.50–6
Beer 0.5L in a pub €4–7
Dinner for 2 (mid-range restaurant, with drinks) €60–100
Transport
Single U-Bahn/tram ticket (Vienna) €2.40
Wiener Linien Jahreskarte (annual pass) €365/year
Klimaticket Österreich (nationwide annual pass) €1,095/year
Autobahn Vignette (10-day) €9.90
Autobahn Vignette (annual) €95.80
Train ticket Vienna–Salzburg (Sparschiene advance) €17–29
Train ticket Vienna–Salzburg (standard full price) €55–70
Taxi (5km in Vienna) €12–18
Petrol (1 litre E10) €1.55–1.80
Health & Insurance
GP visit (with ÖGK insurance) €0–€20 copay (Selbstbehalt if applicable)
GP visit (private, without insurance) €80–150
Specialist visit (Facharzt, with ÖGK) €0 (Kassenarzt) or €80–200 (Wahlarzt)
Prescription medication copay €6.80 Rezeptgebühr per prescription (2026)
Dental check-up (with ÖGK) €0 (once/year basic check-up)
Private dental crown €400–1,200
Optician eye test €20–50
Glasses (basic frames + lenses) €80–250
Utilities
Electricity €60–100
Gas heating (Fernwärme or gas) €50–120 (higher in winter)
Internet (100 Mbps broadband) €30–45
Mobile phone (SIM + 15GB data plan) €10–25/month
ORF Beitrag (public broadcasting fee) €15.30/month
Childcare
Kindergarten (public, income-tested, Vienna) €0–200/month
Private Kindergarten (Vienna) €300–700/month
International school Vienna (annual fees) €10,000–20,000
Public school (AHS/NMS) Free
Babysitter (per hour, Vienna) €10–15
Leisure
Cinema ticket (standard) €10–14
Vienna State Opera (Staatsoper) standing room (Stehplatz) €3–8
Vienna State Opera (Staatsoper) seated €15–230
Museum ticket (KHM, Albertina, Belvedere) €16–21
Gym membership (mid-range chain) €25–55/month
Ski day pass (Alpine resort, e.g. Sölden) €55–75
Book (new release, German paperback) €12–18
Haircut (men, barbershop) €20–35
Haircut (women, salon) €35–80
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