The amounts below are for informational purposes only; they may vary from province to province and from town to town. Last review: November 2026.
Since everyone has different needs and shopping habits, and prices vary from province to province and store to store, I won’t be comparing shopping lists for you; I just want to draw your attention to the most important differences.
There are significant differences in prices at home and in Austria for the following products and services:
- Regarding food prices, bakery goods and meat are much more expensive than at home. 1 kg of bread costs a minimum of 1 euro, but in higher quality it can cost 3-4 euros. Meats cost half to twice as much as at home.
- Rental: a 30 m2-rent of an apartment
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400 – 700 € / month in smaller towns
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700 – 1 000 € / month in larger cities
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Official statistics (Statistik Austria, second quarter of 2026): the average rental price including utility costs (Betriebskosten) nationwide is approximately. 10.5 €/m². This is the national average; in Vienna and in the tourist regions (e.g., Tyrol, Salzburg), it is typically higher, so when renting new premises, it is worth calculating with the above ranges.
Over €1000 In the better parts of Vienna
It starts with the euro.
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- Car insurance: depends on the season, cm3- from, but you should expect to pay at least 80 euros per month.
- Medical care: e.g. dental procedures are much more expensive.
- Services (hairdressing, cosmetics, car servicing…)