Cost of Living in Austria - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Austria
Address: AT

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $1,078 (excluding rent), and $2,316 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $2,778 (excluding rent), and $4,605 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$17.47 €14.92

$11.65 €9.95

$23.30 €19.90

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$81.9 €69.9

$58.5 €49.93

$117 €99.9

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$11.35 €9.69

$10.55 €9.01

$13.62 €11.63

Cappuccino

$4.49 €3.84

$2.91 €2.48

$5.82 €4.97

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.78 €3.22

$2.34 €2.00

$4.70 €4.01

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.05 €2.60

$2.35 €2.01

$4.72 €4.03

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$5.83 €4.98

$4.17 €3.56

$6.55 €5.60

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$5.12 €4.38

$4.21 €3.59

$6.82 €5.83

Milk (1 liter)

$1.71 €1.46

$1.29 €1.10

$2.11 €1.80

White Bread (500g)

$2.85 €2.43

$1.59 €1.35

$4.56 €3.89

Rice (white) (1kg)

$2.64 €2.25

$1.36 €1.16

$4.57 €3.90

Eggs

$4.73 €4.04

$2.80 €2.39

$6.33 €5.41

Local Cheese (1kg)

$18.82 €16.07

$9.66 €8.25

$34.90 €29.81

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$15.01 €12.82

$6.98 €5.96

$20.95 €17.89

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$23.34 €19.93

$12.72 €10.87

$28.92 €24.69

Apples (1kg)

$2.94 €2.51

$1.75 €1.50

$3.54 €3.02

Banana (1kg)

$2.46 €2.10

$1.75 €1.50

$3.54 €3.02

Oranges (1kg)

$3.05 €2.60

$1.57 €1.34

$4.53 €3.87

Tomato (1kg)

$4.48 €3.83

$2.30 €1.96

$6.90 €5.89

Potato (1kg)

$2.14 €1.82

$1.14 €0.98

$3.42 €2.92

Onion (1kg)

$1.98 €1.70

$1.13 €0.96

$3.38 €2.88

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.87 €1.60

$1.13 €0.96

$2.24 €1.91

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.84 €0.72

$0.37 €0.31

$1.23 €1.05

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$7.45 €6.37

$6.88 €5.87

$8.72 €7.45

Wine (Bottle)

$8.36 €7.14

$4.78 €4.08

$14.33 €12.24

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.42 €1.21

$0.83 €0.71

$1.97 €1.68

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.01 €1.71

$1.18 €1.01

$3.54 €3.02

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$2.86 €2.44

$2.52 €2.16

$3.55 €3.03

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$59.2 €50.5

$35.30 €30.14

$75.1 €64.1

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$5.92 €5.06

$4.50 €3.84

$10.66 €9.10

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$2.06 €1.76

$1.06 €0.91

$2.66 €2.27

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$35.08 €29.96

$32.75 €27.97

$42.10 €35.95

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.84 €1.57

$1.76 €1.50

$2.25 €1.92

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$29.9K €25.6K

$27.9K €23.8K

$34.9K €29.8K

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$31.5K €26.9K

$28.2K €24.1K

$35.2K €30.1K

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$379 €324

$244 €208

$585 €500

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$20.43 €17.44

$11.46 €9.78

$34.41 €29.39

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$40.32 €34.43

$29.25 €24.98

$56.2 €47.97

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$45.90 €39.20

$28.02 €23.93

$80.1 €68.4

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$25.48 €21.76

$18.41 €15.73

$34.52 €29.48

Cinema Ticket

$13.98 €11.94

$12.81 €10.94

$20.96 €17.90

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$380 €324

$232 €198

$580 €495

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$14.7K €12.5K

$6,130 €5,235

$28.4K €24.2K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$105 €89.3

$52.9 €45.17

$141 €120

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$45.69 €39.02

$29.30 €25.02

$70.3 €60.1

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$103 €87.6

$57.3 €48.96

$138 €117

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$140 €120

$68.7 €58.7

$229 €196

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,014 €866

$690 €589

$1,521 €1,299

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$813 €694

$578 €493

$1,155 €986

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,809 €1,545

$1,155 €986

$2,771 €2,367

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,401 €1,196

$1,024 €874

$1,934 €1,652

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$7,116 €6,077

$4,130 €3,527

$13.8K €11.8K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$4,980 €4,253

$3,235 €2,763

$7,970 €6,806

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$2,983 €2,548

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

3.72

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: February 28, 2026

By City in Austria

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Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
1	Amstetten	13878	93	$1,120	$1,838	$2,183	$3,686	34.36	63.92
2	Bad Vöslau	11190	104	$960	$2,101	$2,896	$4,088	92.94	121.47
3	Baden	25000	126	$1,038	$2,505	$2,568	$4,825	16.7	137.65
4	Braunau	16380	112	$987	$2,233	$2,795	$4,337	168.84	102.93
5	Bregenz	29620	115	$970	$2,261	$2,605	$4,611	135.72	186.55
6	Bruckneudorf	2100	108	$1,001	$2,103	$2,631	$4,000	142.98	139.35
7	Dornbirn	51222	108	$889	$2,166	$2,504	$4,077	91.5	172.44
8	Feldkirch	35793	122	$953	$2,402	$2,633	$4,766	127.68	147.74
9	Gmunden	13104	126	$1,229	$2,515	$2,623	$4,820	60.96	99.55
10	Goestling an der Ybbs	2000	115	$990	$2,312	$2,144	$4,286	15.08	94.72
11	Graz	331359	107	$1,075	$2,135	$2,663	$4,227	69.64	144.7
12	Innsbruck	130585	135	$1,167	$2,657	$2,926	$5,262	37.36	202.5
13	Kapfenberg	23004	115	$1,232	$2,316	$2,644	$4,442	113.15	144.97
14	Klagenfurt	100316	117	$1,035	$2,306	$2,607	$4,177	112.68	120.9
15	Klosterneuburg	26816	111	$1,089	$2,228	$2,475	$4,350	62.45	98.4
16	Krems	12500	115	$1,206	$2,254	$3,225	$4,432	55.97	78.08
17	Kufstein	19223	124	$911	$2,459	$2,550	$4,918	20.44	204.12
18	Leoben	24645	89	$939	$1,777	$2,730	$4,112	255.03	79.39
19	Linz	207812	106	$1,117	$2,065	$2,776	$4,303	143.65	115.48
20	Saalfelden	16235	127	$1,112	$2,508	$2,800	$4,765	114.61	78.67
21	Salzburg	152083	132	$1,193	$2,617	$3,004	$5,374	210.83	97.57
22	Schwechat	-	115	$1,226	$2,249	$3,041	$4,538	232.42	192.61
23	Steyr	38344	99	$931	$1,946	$2,205	$3,620	202.84	115.8
24	Tulln an der Donau	12357	112	$895	$2,268	$2,287	$4,297	82.06	89.18
25	Vienna	1920949	115	$1,085	$2,312	$2,767	$4,770	35.75	194.95
26	Villach	61221	124	$1,194	$2,478	$3,032	$4,912	293.29	88.32
27	Wels	59853	100	$1,027	$1,973	$2,731	$3,891	50.33	116.29
28	Wiener Neustadt	38481	111	$1,045	$2,207	$2,169	$4,150	158.65	166.11
29	Wolfsberg	25045	115	$1,229	$2,280	$3,116	$4,452	200.06	65.27
30	Zell am see	10131	110	$916	$2,193	$2,330	$4,178	41.12	70.08

Austria Median Internet Speeds (Updated January 2026)

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The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.

Digital Nomad Cost of Living Index

Cost of Living in Austria - Frequently Asked Questions

Austria offers a well-rounded package: high safety, excellent infrastructure, and reliable services, which many travelers and remote workers value. In general, you will find a solid balance between comfort and spending, with major cities being pricier than smaller towns or rural areas, and the quality of life is consistently high. Cost of Living in Austria remains stable across seasons, helped by strong public transport and healthcare. You will notice higher prices for housing near central hubs and popular neighborhoods, but that is offset by efficient services and shorter commutes. Tip: Compare neighborhoods by access to transit and grocery options to tailor your budget quickly.

Daily life hinges on choosing the right neighborhood and transport mix. In cities you will find compact apartments or well-located flats near transit lines, which keeps errands and commutes manageable. Food options range from reliable supermarkets to seasonal markets and neighborhood eateries; cooking at home helps stretch the budget, while occasional meals out reward you with fresh, regional produce. Public transport is robust, bicycles are common, and walking is pleasant in historic cores. For work and errands, look for flexible co-working spaces and well-connected neighborhoods. Austria living cost varies by area, so map where you’ll live, shop, and ride to shape your routine. Tip: Try a one-week neighborhood checklist to see what fits your routine.

In Austria, quality of life often comes from intentional budgeting and a good neighborhood fit. Start with a simple framework: identify your essential costs (housing, utilities, groceries, transit) and set a flexible category for discretionary items. Use seasonality to your advantage: harvest markets in fall, cooling costs in summer, and winter transit passes or bike maintenance windows. Compare neighborhoods by access to services and commute times, rather than purely rent. Build a plan that scales with your work life: remote days may swap cafes for home offices. Tip: Schedule quarterly reviews of what you spend and where you spend it to stay aligned with your goals.