Compare the cost of your home country to the actual living costs in Austria, simply select your home currency and see the difference!
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12.50 EUR | ||||
7 EUR | ||||
8.50 EUR | ||||
38.75 EUR | ||||
8.50 EUR | ||||
25 EUR | ||||
7.50 EUR | ||||
48.95 EUR | ||||
0.95 EUR | ||||
9.50 EUR | ||||
12 EUR | ||||
18.50 EUR | ||||
8 EUR | ||||
10 EUR | ||||
20 EUR | ||||
2.00 EUR | ||||
5.50 EUR | ||||
8.50 EUR | ||||
25 EUR | ||||
Housing | ||||
165 EUR | ||||
145 EUR | ||||
58.50 EUR | ||||
105 EUR | ||||
200 EUR | ||||
200 EUR | ||||
120 EUR | ||||
2000 EUR | ||||
120 EUR | ||||
Personal Care | ||||
100 EUR | ||||
60 EUR | ||||
18 EUR | ||||
40 EUR | ||||
24.50 EUR | ||||
65 EUR | ||||
105 EUR | ||||
90 EUR | ||||
30 EUR | ||||
100 EUR | ||||
1000 EUR | ||||
3000 EUR | ||||
Entertainment | ||||
120 EUR | ||||
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120 EUR | |||
30 EUR | ||||
15 EUR | ||||
120 EUR | ||||
12.50 EUR | ||||
96.50 EUR | ||||
150 EUR | ||||
2000 EUR | ||||
200 EUR | ||||
500 EUR | ||||
Transportation | ||||
45 EUR | ||||
30 EUR | ||||
6.50 EUR | ||||
140 EUR | ||||
2300 EUR | ||||
Clothes | ||||
150 EUR | ||||
215 EUR | ||||
280 EUR | ||||
135.79 EUR | ||||
120 EUR | ||||
150 EUR |
The cost of living as a student varies from country to country and is heavily dependent on geographical location and an individual spending habit. The two biggest expenses in Austria are food and rent, specifically rent. Other expenses are somewhat secondary once food and rent and covered.
Rent:
Rent prices in Austria as with any other country are more expensive in new buildings with close proximity to the university and modern facilities. Likewise, rent prices are a lot cheaper in student homes that are outskirts of the city and with minimal facilities.
Many students in Austria rent student homes that are in close proximity to their university or along the metro lines for easy transportation.
Student accommodation is divided into single units or shared apartments; Single units are designed for one student only and shared apartments can have two to three students with individual rooms sharing a kitchen and/or a bathroom.
The cost of single units is between €400 to €550 while the cost of shared apartments is between €400 to €650 per individual.
Food:
Typically, it is also less costly to prepare your own meals at home compared to eating out. Eating at any restaurant or cafeteria costs somewhere between €6 to €10 for a full menu meal. Sodas are always almost free in many restaurants in Austria.
Fast food and takeaway meals are considerably cheaper and costs between €3 to €4 per dish. Coffee is not too cheap in Austria, expect to pay around €4 from your nearby coffee shop.
Tip; Many universities have coffee machines around their campuses where students can get a free or cheap coffee. Move around with your own reusable coffee cup or a thermal flask to get your coffee from your university campus.
Shopping for groceries in a month can set you back about €250 to €350 depending on the individual dietary needs.
As a new student, shopping for your apartment for the first time will cost quite a sum, because of the need to buy items that will last you for a long while. Budget for enough money in your first month for this as these items are necessary and would be useful for a long while.
Transportation:
There are buses, trains, metros, and ferries that are very effective in Austria. Austria has one of the best transport systems in Europe. Bus or metro fares in many cities around the country cost around €1.50 to €2.50 per trip.
However, students pay a small token and can use any transport facility in Austria for an entire semester. Semester transport tickets cost about €75.