Austria vs China
Austria is about 38% pricier than China overall, with a price level of 80.0 versus 49.8 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Austria scores higher (95 vs 91 of 100).
Metric Austria China
Price level (US=100) 80.0 49.8
GDP / capita (PPP) $73,911 $27,105
GNI / capita (PPP) $74,160 $26,920
Inflation (YoY) 2.9% 0.2%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Austria China
Housing & utilities 159 69
Food 126 130
Transport 153 82
Restaurants & hotels 138 85
Health 147 64
Communication 123 86
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Austria China
Quality-of-life score 95/100 91/100
Life expectancy 82 yrs 78 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.9 0.5
Internet users 92% 92%
Frequently asked
Is Austria more expensive than China?
Austria is more expensive: about 38% pricier than China overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in China?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Austria would cost roughly $62,500 in China, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Austria or China?
Austria scores higher, 95 vs 91 out of 100.
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